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Fantasy Football Articles - February 2004
Enclosed in this archive is every bit of the action and updates that occurred in February 2004 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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Kasay made 32-of-38 field goal attempts during the regular season, including four game-winners, three of them in overtime wins over Tampa Bay, Indianapolis and New Orleans.','2/17/2004 3:38:06 PM','3:38:06 PM','Tuesday'3705,2004,995 6557,13,75,'Colts, Manning Working To Avoid Franchise Tag...','As reported by the Associated Press, the Indianapolis Colts are racing against the clock to complete a new contract with Pro Bowl quarterback Peyton Manning.
President Bill Polian said last Friday that the Colts roster faces "major revisions" if no deal is reached before next months deadline and Manning is designated the teams franchise player, a move Polian promised to make even though it would cost the team more than $18 million against next seasons salary cap.
If Indianapolis does franchise Manning, the NFLs co-MVP, Polian acknowledged it would force the Colts to release more players before the league deadline of March 3 to comply with a salary cap expected to be about $79 million.
"If we use it, cuts will have to be made," Polian said. "I wouldnt characterize it as a doomsday scenario, though."
Mannings contract expired at the end of the season.
Two days after the Colts lost 24-14 to New England in the AFC championship game, team owner Jim Irsay promised to make Manning, a four-time Pro Bowler, the leagues highest-paid player. Manning made a league-high $11.3 million last year and also had the NFLs highest salary cap number at a little more than $15 million.
Its unclear how close the two sides are to reaching an agreement.
Mannings agent, Tom Condon, has said he would not comment on negotiations and Polian declined to characterize how the talks have progressed.
"There is a time frame involved because there is an issue that involves making cuts," Polian said. "We have to reach an agreement or well have to go to Plan B to get under the cap."
Offensive lineman Adam Meadows, defensive lineman Chad Bratzke and backup quarterback Brock
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