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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by saying that his assistants may have inadvertently stifled the players aggressiveness by being tentative in their play-calling.

Rather than trying to pinpoint a single problem, Ward said, each player needs to do what he can do to get the Steelers out of a four-game losing streak that is their longest since they dropped six straight in 1999.

Ward also wouldnt criticize offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey, saying he has taken the Steelers offense "to where nobody thought we could go."

"You cant be worrying about what the next man is not doing, youve got to look at yourself," he said. "I cant worry about Plax, Tommy [Maddox] or the offensive line, Ive got to go out there and see how I can get better, how we all can get better."

Ward also dismissed suggestions that veterans should take the younger players aside and talk to them. Ward was rebuked by some teammates after offering such advice recently at a team meeting.

"Theres no sense to go out there and pep talk somebody," he said. "I think everybody on the team knows what we have to do right now."

Even if such a talk was necessary, Ward said, it wouldnt be him giving it.

"I dont want to be a deterrent to the team, a distraction to the team, I just want to go out there and lead by example," Ward said. "Ive been getting myself in trouble by commenting, so Im only going to worry about myself."

Also of interest....

According to Pro Football Weekly, Jerome Bettis got his starting job back in in part because hes willing to take whats there on a given play. Former starter Amos Zereoue looks for the big run more than Bettis, but those runs are hard to come by behind the Steelers patchwork offensive line....

And finally....

In an article published by the Sporting News on Monday, Gerry Dulac suggested Verron Haynes could get a lot more playing time, especially if the running game falters. If Bettis doesnt perform -- he has only 170 yards on 56 carries --

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