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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.
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a current New England Patriot.
Receiver Dedric Ward, who was released by the Ravens on Tuesday and picked up by New England two days later, served as a translator for Lucas in learning the playbook. The two players, who are very good friends, spent the last seven years on the same teams with the New York Jets, Miami Dolphins and a game with the Ravens.
"They could relate to each other," quarterbacks/receivers coach David Shaw said. "Dedric helped Ray understand a couple of things because he would say Hey, its like whatever they did in the past. So his learning curve was a little quicker."
For Lucas, signing with the Ravens, even if his stint lasts less than a half a season, rejuvenated him. Lucas said he didnt do much when he was out of football the first nine weeks other than lie in bed and work out.
"I just went crazy and got depressed," said Lucas, a six-year veteran who started six games for the Dolphins last year. "Then I went more crazy and got more depressed. It was a tough time for me.
"Sometimes I didnt even get out of the bed. But sometimes, Id sleep late, go to the gym, come back home, get back in the bed and wait for my kids to get home. No talking on the phone."
The Ravens may choose to re-sign Lucas if Redman, an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, signs with another team.
In a related item. ...
According to Pro Football Weekly, the Ravens have never been sold on the talents of Redman, and that never was more apparent than when head Billick chose Wright, not Redman, to replace Boller.
A free agent after this season, Redman is not expected to return to Baltimore in 2004. The former Louisville star looked tentative in both of his appearances this season, particularly in Baltimores 33-22 loss to St. Louis in Week 10, when he threw two interceptions and made poor decision after poor decision.
PFW added that much has been made of Wrights arm strength relative to Redmans. Wright has a strong arm, whereas Redman can have trouble throwing the out. But a source familiar
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