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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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joined the handful of teams that have approached the Jacksonville Jaguars about trading for Mark Brunell. Pells article confirmed a story first reported by ESPN.com insider Len Pasquarelli.
Pells source, an individual close to the Jaguars who requested anonymity, said the Redskins might be willing to part with a draft pick to sign Brunell, thus avoiding a bidding war that could ensue if the veteran signal caller were released and put on the free-agent market.
Up until Saturday, Washington had not been mentioned as a potential suitor for Brunells services but new head coach Joe Gibbs has expressed interest in seeking a veteran quarterback.
The 33-year-old Brunell still officially has a year left on his contract, but Jacksonville chose Byron Leftwich in the first round of last years draft. The youngster subsequently earned "quarterback of the future" status after moving into the starting lineup early in the season.
According to Pasquarelli, parties to the negotiations were working this weekend to arrange a Monday meeting between Brunell and Gibbs. February is a no-trade period for the NFL, so any deal would have to be completed in March.
Pasquarelli went on to suggest that many of the principal parameters of the trade, which would officially end Brunells nine-year tenure with the Jaguars, have been completed. Sources cautioned, however, there are some details on which the teams are still working.
It remains to be seen what the Jags will receive as the compensation for parting with a player who defined the quick success of the one-time expansion franchise. But Jaguars officials acknowledged privately last week that they have been offered a second-round draft pick for Brunell by an unspecified team.
Whatever the case, any trade is likely to be contingent upon Brunell agreeing to a new contract with the team that acquires him.
Jacksonville head coach Jack Del Rio told Pells several teams have shown interest in acquiring Brunell since it became known during
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