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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"We used to be on the same page on the field, now were on the same page sitting on the bench."

But Couch, who has handled his benching with humility, said he was a little shocked by Johnsons demotion and defended his teammate.

"Obviously hes upset, but he has a right to be," Couch said. "Kevin has been the leading receiver on this team going on five years now. Hes made play after play."

Johnson said he doesnt want his situation to become a distraction to the team and has offered to help Andre Davis prepare for his first start. Davis is fourth on the Browns in receptions (18) and yards (196), but leads the team with three touchdowns.

"Im here to support him," Johnson said. "I have his back."

Davis had two touchdowns against the 49ers on Sept. 21, including one with 29 seconds left that gave the Browns their first victory of the season.

But other than that, the Browns receivers, all second-round draft picks, have failed to make big plays.

Johnson is on pace to match his numbers from a season ago. But Morgan, the Browns other starter, has just 19 catches for 237 yards with one touchdown through eight games.

Morgan wouldnt discuss why his numbers are down from last season (56 receptions, 964 yards, seven TDs).

"People wonder why K.J. got benched and not me," said Morgan, who has articles from local newspapers critical of him hanging in his locker. "Just because I dont have as many catches doesnt mean Im playing bad."

Morgan, who has dropped three balls this season, bristled at the idea there have been too many drops among the receivers.

"Everybody drops balls. Some of the greatest receivers in the game drop way more balls then we do. ... Randy Moss, Torry Holt, youll see them drop two or three a game. You havent seen guys drop two or three balls here in a game since Ive been here."

Also of interest. ...

James Jackson has done a creditable enough job working in relief William Green in recent weeks and theres no reason to believe he wont do the same as a starter this

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