Fantasy Football Challenge - Football Fanatics Articles Archive

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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time he steps on the green."

"Ashley has been put in a position because he made some big plays early, that were expecting it every time he goes out there," Plummer said. "If hes got a few catches. ... Then, bang, we let him go deep and hes going to make that play. I know that because the kid has confidence in himself and he can make those plays. Weve seen him."

Lelie doesnt want to be handled with kid gloves.

"I dont think theyre putting enough pressure on me," Lelie said. "I love getting that opportunity, because if you make that play its going to really help your team and its going to really boost their confidence. So I like having the pressure all on me. ..."

Sounds great.

Unfortunately, Lelies willingness to play under pressure isnt translating into production and it doesnt change the fact Denver needs to find a more viable second receiver.

As Post beat man Patrick Saunders put it: "Veteran Rod Smith continues to be a playmaker, but [Lelie] has disappeared from the offense."

In an article published Monday, Saunders noted that at 33, Smith still goes through the same routine he did as a rookie in 1994. He makes sharp cuts even during warmups. He runs out every play and never misses an offseason workout.

One of his practice techniques is to set out pylons and run routes around them.

Smith tells Denvers young receivers to learn proper footwork now, so they will be around a long time. If they dont, their speed and skill will only take them so far.

But of course, Lelie is already well on his way to proving that corollary. ...

One last note here. ...

According to the Sports XChange, Shannon Sharpe wasnt scheduled to hit the practice field until Friday because of separation in his rib cartilage, a painful injury.

Even if he plays, he probably wont be 100 percent.','11/28/2003','12:20:00 AM','Friday',692 6262,23,13,'McNabb Credits Good Decision-Making For Turnaround...','According to Philadelphia Inquirer staff writer Bob Brookover:

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