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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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News staffer Dennis Georgatos, any appeal would involve evidence from both sides presented before a special master who would then render a decision. A date hasnt been set for a grievance hearing, but a league source said it almost certainly would be held within a week.
At issue is the deadline for notifying the 49ers in writing of Owens intention to void his contract. Joseph was quoted in previous news reports as saying he could execute the clause by informing the 49ers by March 2, the day before the new league year.
However, the 49ers contend that an amendment to the collective bargaining agreement moved up that deadline to Feb. 21. They say that even though Owens paperwork was sent in, it was too late, a claim that the league is backing, NFL spokesman Michael Signora said.
The surprising turn of events occurred after both sides behaved as if a parting of ways was inevitable.
Despite Owens standing as one of the NFLs most dynamic receivers, the 49ers hadnt initiated any conversations with him or his agent about working a new deal. Owens, in a handful of interviews, said he relished the thought of playing elsewhere after eight stormy seasons with the 49ers.
http://fspnet.com/headlines/news_story.cfm?ID=1001">Earlier this week, after the 49ers used their franchise-player tag on Pro Bowl linebacker Julian Peterson, Joseph said Owens tenure with the team was over. He declared that the 49ers no longer could do anything to restrict Owens freedom.
Instead, the 49ers and Owens remain united pending the outcome of the anticipated grievance hearing. Now what?
There appears to be three options for the 49ers -- cut Owens, trade him or keep him.
According to Georgatos, management and coaches privately concede theyre fed up with Owens. He berated former offensive coordinator Greg Knapp during a sideline tantrum at Minnesota last September, laughed and talked on a cell phone while standing on the sideline after leaving another game because of an injury and has been publicly
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