
Fantasy Football Challenge - Football Fanatics Articles Archive
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.
Fantasy Football Challenge - December 2003 Fantasy Football Articles
Fantasy Football Challenge - December 2003 Article Archives
287 of 347
"But I can still make a decision. There is an asterisk there. Theres a decision I can make, but Im not making it today."
Smith holds the NFL career rushing record at 17,398 yards, but with one game to go this season, he has rushed for just 236 yards in 83 attempts -- 2.8 yards-per-carry -- for a 3-11 Arizona team.
His previous worst rushing was 937 yards in 1990, his rookie season with Dallas. Smith proceeded to reel off 11 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons before gaining 975 yards in 2002, his last year with the Cowboys.
Smith missed six games this season with a sprained shoulder, an injury that occurred in his return to Dallas, where he had minus-1 yard in eight carries.
When Smith returned, he was a backup to Marcel Shipp, the hard-running back who had consecutive 100-yard rushing games in Smiths place against San Francisco and Cincinnati.
Smith, 34, said that he knows he can help a team even without playing in games.
"A lot of people will say `Well, youre time has passed, and they may be right," he said.
"But Im not here to just be playing football. I have people around I can pass this knowledge to. And as long as I have the opportunity to do that, and help Marcel Shipp or Damien Anderson, and bring a different kind of spirit and attitude to the ball club, my objective has been achieved."
Smith said he will assess his situation as he usually does, on whether he came to camp with the proper preparation, did he work hard in training camp and did he give the ultimate effort in games.
"How did I feel physically at the end of the season? If I feel good, then I can make decisions whether or not I want to move forward. If I dont feel good about it, Ill make the decision not to."
One of the main reasons Smith came to Arizona was the assurance that he would be the top back. Shipps continued improvement may make that a tough commitment for the organization.
"I expect him to be back next season," said Rod Graves, the Cardinals vice president for football operations. "I have heard nothing from Emmitt or
Go to December 2003 Fantasy Football Articles Directory Page
Fantasy Football Leagues
If you are searching for information and resources on fantasy football contests, then you are definitely in the right place. Just like you we searched the internet on a quest to locate the best information on fantasy football contests. After much time and painful analysis we found what we consider to be the best out there. We have compiled this list so you can save time and only go to those contests that are worthy of your time.
Fantasy Football Information and Resources :: Fantasy Football Reading Library
Copyright © 2005 - Fantasy Football Challenge