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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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his problems off the field.
He beat up a teammate in a film session that season, leading to a one-game team suspension and a public outcry he should be released. Instead, Smith volunteered for anger management classes and spent time as a youth soccer coach, helping improve his image in the community.
Last season, he proved his value on the field.
Smith led the Panthers last season with 88 catches and 1,110 yards receiving, then had 19 receptions for 424 yards and three touchdowns in the playoffs. That included a game-winning 69-yard grab to defeat the St. Louis Rams in double overtime in the playoffs and a 39-yard touchdown catch against the Patriots in the Super Bowl.
"Steve came out and exploded in the second half of the season and became one of the top receivers in the league," Panthers general manager Marty Hurney said.
He also returned punts and worked part-time on kickoff returns last year.
Smith said his next goal is to make sure he lives up to his new contract.
"I want to be considered a productive player and not just a one-hit wonder," he said. "I think Ive had three pretty good seasons here and I want to add on six more."
Hurney said the Panthers would look to extend quarterback Jake Delhommes contract in the next couple of months after the free agent market calms down. ...
Meanwhile, in San Francisco. ... ESPN.com is reporting the 49ers officially notified quarterback Jeff Garcia on Monday night that he will be placed on waivers today.
Garcias release will come before Tuesday 4 p.m. ET deadline for all teams to be in compliance with the NFLs $80.6 million cap ceiling.
This after Garcia rejected a cut in his base salary from $9 million to $5 million over the weekend. His cap number had gone beyond $12 million because of an escalator clause that transformed his base salary into the leagues franchise number for quarterbacks. Garcia earned in excess of $20 million over the last two seasons -- more than any quarterback.
49ers general manager Terry Donahue
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