Fantasy Football Challenge - Football Fanatics Articles Archive
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.
Fantasy Football Challenge - February 2004 Fantasy Football Articles
Fantasy Football Challenge - February 2004 Article Archives
64 of 73
sure whether hell demand a trade or not.
"Right now, I just want to be put in the situation where I am able to succeed as a person and basically take my talent through the roof," he said. "I want to go to a team that has a championship in mind. Right now, I dont really know what direction the organization is going in."
Owens criticized the 49ers for showing "no loyalty" and ripped team consultant Bill Walsh during the interview, but didnt rule out returning to his only NFL team.
"With these distractions going on, Im going to prepare myself harder than I ever have," Owens said. "I dont foresee myself being in San Francisco, but if thats the case, they know the type of player they are going to get."
Do they ever. ...
For what its worth, I agree wholeheartedly with SI.com senior writer Don Banks, who pointed out on Friday: "In many ways, Owens is much more attractive as trade bait than he would have been as a free agent."
And while some observers believe that any team attempting to trade for Owens will want to sign him to a new contract, that isnt necessarily the case. Owens is due $17.7 million in base salaries over the final three years of his deal, with the breakdown being $5.3 this year, $5.9 in 2005 and $6.5 in 2006. Those are pretty steep numbers to fit under the cap, but there are some teams who can manage it.
For example, what if receiver-needy Baltimore, which has more than $20 million of cap room (the most in the league as an example. What if the Ravens to offer the 49ers its second-round pick in exchange for Owens and San Francisco jumps at the deal?
As Banks put it: "The Ravens could say to Owens, Youre going to play at the $5.3 million youre due this season, with no eight-figure signing bonus, and if youre on your best behavior and produce, well give you a new deal and that big payday next year at this time.
"Owens may not like the hardball angle, but he has no leverage now that hes under contract for three more years."
Stay tuned. ... Ill undoubtedly have more on both Garcia and
Go to February 2004 Fantasy Football Articles Directory
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.