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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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the union will concede that agent David Joseph made a mistake by failing to file the paperwork in time to make Owens a free agent.
The deadline for Owens to void the final three seasons in his contract originally was to come in early March, but was changed through an agreement between the league and the union. A source told Maske yesterday that Joseph was notified of that change by fax.
According to another Maske source, the union will say Owens should be declared a free agent because his intention was to leave the 49ers.
Meanwhile, Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome told Baltimore Sun staffer Jamison Hensley he was convinced the trade would stand against any grievance after speaking with the NFL Management Council.
Ravens officials have taken a tolerant approach with Owens, saying he has vented his anger at the situation and not at the Ravens.
"We understand the frustration on his part with the system," head coach Brian Billick said Saturday. "Well get our way through it. At the end of the day, hes going to be a Baltimore Raven. I hope what transpires from business purposes doesnt temper everyones enthusiasm for what I think is going to be a big acquisition for us.
"Ive kept at arms length a little bit simply because its a unique situation, and I think he will need some resolution from the league and the union before he can move on."
According to Hensley, Owens likely will end up with a long-term contract similar to the one he wanted in Philadelphia. His deal with the Eagles reportedly included a signing bonus of $10 million and a yearly salary of more than $6 million. According to a league source, the Ravens offers would be in that range.
Owens said his frustration is from not having the freedom to choose where he could play more so than the money.
"This is not [being done] in any way to undermine the Baltimore Ravens," he said. "I know they have a great thing going on there. At the same time, this
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