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Fantasy Football Articles - May 2004
Enclosed in this archive is every bit of the action and updates that occurred in May 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 - May 2004 Fantasy Football Articles
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his four years with the Vikings, including his Pro Bowl season in 2002.
"The way Im running now, making cuts, moving, I havent lost a step," Bennett said. "In fact, I think Ive gained two or three steps since last year."
Craig added that Bennett is down 5 pounds to 205, thanks to a workout regimen that started in January.
Bennett wanted to qualify for the Olympics in the 100-meter dash but changed his mind when the Vikings hired Kurtis Shultz as head strength and conditioning coach and Mark Ellis, Bennetts former personal trainer, as Shultzs assistant.
"I wasnt going to actually go to the Olympics, but I wanted to qualify just because you always wonder whether youve lost a step," said Bennett, a former Big Ten sprint champion at Wisconsin. "I think it would have only taken me three or four meets to qualify in the 100. All you have to do is run a 10.01. I know I can do that."
After rushing for 447 yards on only 90 carries last season, Bennett thinks he has returned to his 2002 form when he ran for 1,296 yards and a 5.1-yard average.
"Bennett looks fantastic," Tice said. "I almost caught myself just now saying he looks as good as Robert Smith in his prime. But I dont want to go there yet because Robert was a heck of a player. ... But Michael is going to have a special year."','05/08/2004','11:45','Saturday'4651,2004,1092 6647,7,75,'Roundup: Palmer Off To Solid Start; Rookie QBs Not & More','In an article published late Friday, Associated Press writer Terry Kinney wrote: "The wait is over for Carson Palmer.
"The No. 1 pick in last years draft began his transition from backup quarterback to starter when the Bengals opened their rookie mini-camp on Friday."
"I still feel like a rookie," Palmer said. "Last year went by so fast."
Palmer said the game has "slowed down" since his first mini-camp. He sees the field better and reacts quicker. It will take the new players a while to get that feeling.
"I know what its like to be in their shoes and be
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