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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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Garcia had not accepted the Browns offer. He reportedly was in Tampa, mulling opportunities with the Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons, whom he visited on Saturday.
In an article published early Monday, St. Petersburg Times staff writer Roger Mills suggested the opportunity to play for a contender might be a factor in Garcias decision. Mills further opined that Cleveland -- while offering a starting job -- are probably still a few years away from a Super Bowl.
The Falcons appear ready to become a consistent playoff contender, but Garcia certainly would be playing behind star quarterback Michael Vick.
The Falcons attraction to Garcia is that new head coach Jim Mora Jr. and offensive coordinator Greg Knapp were with Garcia during his five seasons as 49ers quarterback. Garcia made the Pro Bowl three times in that stretch.
In Tampa, however, Garcia, 34, could challenge incumbent Brad Johnson, 35, for a starting position and, at the very least, be a proven backup on a team one season removed from the Super Bowl.
Johnson and Chris Simms, who is entering his second season and did not take a snap as a rookie, are the only quarterbacks on the Bucs roster.
According to Grossi, the Browns hope Garcia will respond favorably today and return to Cleveland to seal the deal. If so, it could be announced late this afternoon. A source told Grossi the issue would not linger beyond Tuesday.
The Browns have the room under their salary cap to keep Garcia and Couch for a while. They probably will try to trade Couch but are resigned to having to release him.
Releasing or trading Couch would have the same impact on the Browns salary cap. They would save about $5.8 million on the cap.
Garcia came to the 49ers in 1999 the same year Couch was drafted No. 1 by the expansion Browns as a free agent from the Canadian Football League.
In five seasons in San Francisco, the 49ers were 37-37 with Garcia as the starting quarterback. He completed 61.4 percent of his passes
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