Fantasy Football Challenge - Football Fanatics Articles Archive

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

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but its the situation were in."

But Maddox and his agent Vann McElroy said the Steelers told them they would consider renegotiation after the 2003 season. In the ensuing six months, Maddox steadfastly refused further comment.

The season didnt turn out the way Maddox and the Steelers expected, and its not clear if the Steelers will offer a new contract. Its also possible that the Steelers will offer a deal that wont be acceptable to Maddox, and that could create a new set of problems, including the team going in another direction at the position.

What is clear is how attached Maddoxs teammates are to their quarterback.

"Weve had a lot of ups and weve had a lot of downs," tight end Mark Bruener said. "However, it really shows what kind of person, what kind of player he is to always be out there producing big numbers.

"For Tommy to have the kind of day he had (Sunday against the San Diego Chargers when he threw a season-high three touchdown passes) really shows what kind of competitor he is and what we have in him as a player with this organization."

"I still feel like we are a strong, close-knit team," Maddox said, "but, offensively, I think we are really close. We enjoy playing together."

Maddox remains publicly positive about the team, even with the Steelers headed to their first losing season since 1999. "Its frustrating at times, but you have to learn from those things," he said.

"It speaks volumes of everybody of how weve been able to stay close and work hard and try to get better, even through the down times. Thats been exciting to see."

Also of interest this week. ...

As noted by the Sports XChange, Amos Zereoue, who opened the season as the starter, has not had more than 32 yards rushing in the past 10 games. Its possible team officials will decide against bringing him back next season.

And Bruener, a starter since 1995, likely will play in his last game Sunday with the Steelers. He took a pay cut from $2 million to $800,000 and was demoted to third team. Hes caught

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