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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to Associated Press sports writer Joe Milicia, it only took four seconds for head coach Butch Davis to bench the teams leading receiver.

Kevin Johnson said that was the length of conversation Monday when Davis told him backup Andre Davis would be starting in his place Sunday at Kansas City.

Johnson said he didnt ask why.

"Hes the coach, Im the player and I respect his decision," Johnson said.

But that doesnt mean he agrees with the coachs call.

Davis said Wednesday that Johnson could see playing time Sunday in multiple receiver packages, but Johnson clearly believes hes starting material.

"I know Im a starter in this league, whether its here or somewhere else," Johnson said Wednesday. "I know I can start in this league. I think my numbers speak for themselves."

Johnson said he was hurt by the demotion, which has shaken up a receiving corps that has just six touchdowns and has not performed up to expectations.

"It surprised me a lot," fellow wideout Quincy Morgan said. "K.J.s a very good player. You cant help but be surprised."

Johnson has led the Browns in receptions in each of his four seasons and leads them again this year in catches (40) and yards (378).

"I have one drop on the season," he said.

But it was a crucial drop on fourth down in the final drive of a loss to San Diego two games ago. Johnson also cut short a route that led to an interception and underthrew a pass that should have been a touchdown.

"Everybody has a couple bad plays here and there," Tim Couch said. "K.J.s been our most consistent guy over the last five years."

Johnson has been Couchs favorite receiver since the two entered the league in 1999 as the first two draft picks of the expansion Browns.

Couch, benched in favor of Kelly Holcomb to start the season, will again back him up Sunday. He laughed when asked if he felt a kinship with Johnson in getting benched.

"Were just connecting in a different way now," Couch said smiling.

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