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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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insider Peter King summed the situation up nicely in an article published Monday, when he wrote: "The Colts should have gotten a long-term deal done a couple of years ago. Those cap numbers ($18.5 million this year and, if necessary, $22.1 next year) are just too high. ..."
Given the fact Irsay has already gone on the record with his willingness to make Manning the highest paid player in the league, a distinction currently held by Philadelphia quarterback Donovan McNabb, its hard to imagine the two sides not reaching an agreement sometime before the deadline.
For the record, McNabb signed a 12-year extension worth a reported $115 million with a signing bonus of more than $20 million in September of 2002. ...
For what its worth, Manning couldnt be in better hands when it comes to representation. Big numbers certainly dont intimidate Condon.
In an article published early this week, Indianapolis Star News staffer Phil Richards reminded readers The Sporting News ranks Condon the most powerful agent in sports. He represents Gene Upshaw, executive director of the NFL Players Association. He was the chief negotiator for the NFL Officials Association, which in 2001 signed a six-year contract that doubled members salaries. He is in his 20th year as a trustee of the NFLPAs trust funds. Their combined assets exceed $1 billion.
Since 1998, when Manning became his first No. 1 overall pick, Condon has represented 24 first-round draft choices. According to an ESPN survey, Leigh Steinberg is next, with 10. Condons firm, IMG, has had 45 players taken in the first three rounds over those six years. The next closest agency had 18.
As agent for Manning and Pro Bowl wide receiver Marvin Harrison, whose contract expires after the 2004 season, Condon figures to have a significant impact on the Colts salary cap. That will determine the extent to which they are able to keep their own free agents and attract others to
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