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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.
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of communication between Smith and his agent.
Its unclear at this point if the Panthers will still pursue a contract extension with Smith, who becomes a restricted free agent after the season. Smith is currently making $389,000, the league minimum for a third-year player in the NFL.
"I dont have any comment," head coach John Fox said. "My focus is on getting this team ready for New Orleans."
The Panthers host the Saints today.
Smith said he doesnt feel like his contract situation will be a distraction for him this season.
"No, it wont because its over and done with," Smith said. "Yesterday is yesterday. That is the best part. Today is a new day. And that is all I really have to say."
Also of interest. ...
Tight end Kris Mangum was upgraded from questionable to probable and the Sporting News reports that his sprained ankle shouldn''t be an issue today.','10/5/2003','12:05:00 AM','Sunday',255 5827,17,5,'Burleson Continues To Learn From The Best...','In an article published Saturday, St. Paul Pioneer Press beat man Bill Williamson told a story of how, sensing his polished young receiver was likely to be drafted the following year, University of Nevada assistant coach D.J. McCarthy put together a highlight film of an NFL superstar.
"I wanted him to see how the pros approach the game," McCarthy said. "So I made him watch the best."
The watcher: Nate Burleson.
The watched: Randy Moss.
"I would always watch that film of Randy; it was him at Marshall in college," Burleson said this week. "It showed me a player can dominate at the college level. It also showed me what it took to get to this level."
The film work paid off for Burleson, who set an NCAA record with 138 receptions as a senior. Today in Atlanta, Burleson will become the first rookie receiver to start in the two-receiver set for the Vikings since Moss in 1998.
"Randy is the guy who helped inspire me to get to this level," Burleson said. "Now, to get
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