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Fantasy Football Articles - October 2003
Enclosed in this archive is every bit of the action and updates that occurred in October 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 - October 2003 Fantasy Football Articles
Fantasy Football Challenge - October 2003 Articles Archives
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was slipping from the team''s grasp.
You might recall that, last year, there were rumors that Brooks was playing with a damaged right shoulder. Brooks denied those whispers and then, notably, underwent shoulder surgery right after the season. This time around, there are no physical ailments with Brooks, but possibly some issues that go beyond the field.
Pasquarelli went on to suggest that Brooks has posted adequate numbers to date, "but there just seems to be something missing at times in the guy, and teammates suggest he typically avoids accountability for his mistakes."
Given the fat new contract awarded Brooks last year, it would be difficult for management to sit him for a while, to perhaps allow him a chance to regain perspective.
Plus, with the club now in dire straits, as further evidenced by a players-only meeting earlier this week, the Saints need to have their best players on the field. A few guys in the locker room, though, were reminding friends this week that the 2002 season might have been salvaged had backup Jake Delhomme been allowed off the bench.
Yes.
That would be the same Jake Delhomme the desperate Saints will face on Sunday afternoon when they take on the Carolina Panthers.
The last thing the Saints need, most of all frustrated head coach Jim Haslett, is for Delhomme to play well. That might not only escalate the pressure on Brooks, but also on Haslett, who would be reminded by the vocal fans that perhaps he should have played Delhomme some in 2002 and not allowed him to get away in free agency this spring.
Saints officials contend they loved Delhomme and wanted to keep him around. But no one can blame Delhomme for bolting, not after last year, when players and fans lobbied for the Lafayette, La., native, but to no avail.
Getting back to that players-only meeting. ...
"I think it was time," Brooks said after the session broke up. "That was a very embarrassing effort put out on the field, and I think it was time for some people to speak up for all of us to hear. I think everybody responded
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