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Fantasy Football Articles - March 2004
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.
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receiver around the league to find his market value and likely didnt come away with a long list of interested parties. The Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles have been the most-publicized candidates. The New York Jets and Miami Dolphins might also be interested.
According to Hensley, a deal with the Ravens might be pushed into next week since team officials presumably would want to visit with Owens to find a comfort level with him. There have been no negotiations between the Ravens and 49ers on what draft picks would be required to trigger a trade.
If the Eagles are willing to give up a first-round draft choice (28th overall) -- which is considered a long shot -- they would have the inside track for Owens. The Ravens dont have a pick in the first round because they traded up last year to draft quarterback Kyle Boller.
But if Philadelphia wants to hold onto its first-rounder, the Ravens would have the edge since they could offer a second-round selection (51st overall) that is seven spots higher than the Eagles pick (58th).
In an article published Wednesday, Sports Illustrated insider Don Banks suggested the Ravens, eager to give its 32nd-ranked passing game the big-play receiver it has really never had, would probably be willing to give up either a second or third-round pick this season for Owens.
Banks added: "[Agent David] Joseph, embarrassed by the mistake of wasting Owens free agency status, is desperate to get his client a new deal this year and save a little face in regards to his own reputation. The Ravens might just deduce that it would be better for them to negotiate now, gambling that Owens leverage and price tag will be higher next year if he has a big first season in Baltimore, rather than play hardball by making him fulfill the terms of a deal he thought he had voided. ..."
Meanwhile, the Ravens initiated contact with receiver Darrell Jackson on the first day of free agency.
Jackson had 68 catches for 1,137 yards and nine touchdowns for
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