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Fantasy Football Articles - November 2003
Enclosed in this archive is every bit of the action and updates that occurred in November 2003 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 - November 2003 Fantasy Football Articles
Fantasy Football Challenge - November 2003 Article Archives
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Hes right on schedule for where he needs to be."
Smith said hes ready to come back, at least for now, as the backup to Marcel Shipp, who is banged up and hasnt practiced all week after getting a total of 95 carries the last four weeks.
"It takes its toll. Nobody understands that better than me," Smith said. "When youve got 4,000 carries you know what its like, so I empathize with him big-time. I was brought here to be a starter but if I dont have to be a starter and back him up right now just to get myself back into the flow of it, Im all for it."
Shipp, who had consecutive 100-yard rushing games in victories over San Francisco and Cincinnati while Smith was out, had fluid drained from his right arm earlier this week. He said the arm felt much better Thursday and there was no doubt he would play on Sunday.
Still, Shipp probably couldnt withstand a 35-carry game like he had against San Francisco.
"We need everybody we can get," Jeff Blake said of Smiths possible return. "We need as much help as we can. The more veteran experience that we have out there, the better for our team as an offense. Were just glad to have him back when hes ready to come back."
Shipp said he appreciated Smiths willingness to come back as a backup.
"It says a lot. Im honored that he feels that way," Shipp said. "Whatever it takes to get a win for this ball club, Im sure we both would be happy with it."
Smith said hes tried to stay involved, working out at the practice facility, accompanying the team on road trips, working the sidelines during games and talking with Shipp. He was there last Sunday when the Cardinals were awful in a 44-6 loss at Cleveland.
"I was surprised. I really was surprised," he said. "I thought we were prepared. I thought we were ready to play."
He has heard and read the speculation that McGinnis job is in jeopardy, and he repeated his support of the coach.
"I love coach Mac. Hes a good coach," Smith said. "Unfortunately, our play has not been up to par to the quality of coach that he is."','11/20/2003','2:50:00 PM','Thursday',613
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