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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.
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weekend. He went on to echo his agents claims that the absence was not contract related.
Burress said he believed he needed to be with his brothers more than with his teammates. Burress mother died two years ago.
All of which prompted Ward to openly ask what the rest of us were already thinking.
"If thats the excuse, Mothers Day, if thats what he says, we have to abide by it, but whats the reason right now?" Ward said. "I dont know. I cant answer the question."
Burress is also said to be frustrated by the teams failure to open contract talks with him. He is in the final season of the $8.67 million, five-year contract he signed after being drafted in 2000, but it now seems unlikely the Steelers will try to work out a new deal before the season starts.
Burress production fell off sharply, from 78 catches for 1,325 yards and seven touchdowns in 2002 to 60 catches for 860 yards and four touchdowns last season, and some in the organization believe the team would be better off letting him play for a new contract.
Robinson added that Ward, one of Burress closest friends on the team, wants to discuss the situation with him but cant reach him.
"Ive called him, but the number I called is no longer working," Ward said. "I dont even know if the coach has talked to him. ... So I dont know where hes at. I dont know what the situation is."
The absence comes as the Steelers offensive regulars are getting comfortable with new coordinator Ken Whisenhunt and two new position coaches, wide receivers coach Bruce Arians and quarterbacks coach Mark Whipple.
Burress is also missing time working with rookie quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, the Steelers first-round draft pick.
"Unfortunately, this is kind of the way this business works now," Tommy Maddox said. "Guys handle things in their own way, and other guys know that its going on."
The Steelers workouts run through early June and are supposed to be voluntary, but Cowher expects all players to attend. Burress was the only no-show. ...
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