Fantasy Football Challenge - Football Fanatics Articles Archive

Enclosed in this archive is every bit of the action and updates that occurred in March 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 - March 2004 Fantasy Football Articles

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who knew a change would come sooner than later because of the financial investment the team has made in Palmer.

At the same time he said he believes he still can be an effective starter and would like to do it elsewhere this year, with San Diego at the top of his list.

"When I was a free agent three years ago, San Diego was the place I really wanted to be," Kitna told Trotter. "But there was no interest on their part."

Since then, the Chargers have gone old and young, trotting out Doug Flutie and Drew Brees. Neither has had consistent success, and now the Chargers openly acknowledge theyre in the market for a capable veteran.

Chargers General Manager A.J. Smith is prohibited by league rules from commenting on Kitna because the quarterbacks rights still belong to the Bengals. But there apparently are no restrictions on Kitna talking about the Chargers.

"For me, I would love nothing more than to continue playing -- and starting -- in this league. ... In San Diego," he said. "Im a West Coast guy and have always wanted to play in San Diego. That would be perfect if it worked out that way."

Cincinnati has approached him about signing an extension, but Kitna said hes more interested in playing than sitting. The Chargers could seek a trade for Kitna, but the likelihood is that, if interested, they will wait to see if the Bengals will release him outright.

Late last week, Smith declined to discuss quarterbacks who might be on his wish list. But two sources, speaking on the condition their names not be used, told Trotter the Chargers are intrigued with Tennessee backup Billy Volek, a Fresno State alum who impressed scouts and opponents in the two games in which he saw significant playing time last season.

Tennessee has been discussing an extension with Volek, who completed 63.8 percent of his passes for 545 yards and four touchdowns (with one interception) last season. But as of last night, his agent, Ken Staninger, said he doubted a deal would get done before the start of free agency.

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