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Fantasy Football Articles - December 2003
Enclosed in this archive is every bit of the action and updates that occurred in December 2003 within the world of fantasy football. You may want to read these articles for research on players in the coming year, or just check to see if we were way off base with our reporting. Whatever the reason, it's all here for your enjoyment.
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dont have to win the game by yourself, just dont lose it by forcing a throw. Kitnas main shortcoming throughout his six-year career was his propensity to throw as many interceptions as touchdowns.
"Thats the one thing that [Lewis] and [quarterbacks coach Ken] Zampese hammered home to me after the first game: Just because something goes wrong somewhere else doesnt mean you have to make a huge play," Kitna said. "Dont turn the ball over. Thats the thing Ive been concentrating on all year."
He also began to deal with some of the bitterness left over from his demotion in Seattle after Mike Holmgren became the coach.
"I know the ability Ive been given, and I know the type of player I was before I went through the hurts and the personality changes in my two years with coach Holmgren," Kitna said. "Im not blaming him, but its a reality."
After a 1-4 start, Palmer was promoted from third-string quarterback to backup, leaving him only a few more losses from taking over. Instead, Kitna began to blossom.
The Bengals have won six of their last seven games, with Kitna completing 60 percent of his passes for 1,647 yards with 16 touchdowns and only three interceptions.
Kitna has played so well that Lewis is willing to open the job to competition between him and Palmer next training camp, rather than handing it to the newcomer.
His teammates also are starting to lobby for a Pro Bowl berth and MVP consideration, something that doesnt interest Kitna at the moment.
"Dont even mention it to me, please," he said. "I just want to be the MVP for this football team. ..."
Also of interest. ...
In an article published Monday, Pro Football Weekly suggested the way his offense played in the last 12 games of last season likely went a long way in convincing Lewis to retain coordinator Bob Bratkowski.
The offenses play in the first 12 games of the 2003 season proves the choice to keep Bratkowski was the correct one. The Bengals are seventh in total offense -- ranked 12th in rushing
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