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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
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is ironic given Belichick''s habit of prefacing comments on injured players by saying, "I''m no doctor."
Belichick likes to plead ignorance when it comes to injuries, which strains credulity given his 28 years of NFL experience and penchant for detail. But that stance has nothing to do with the media. It''s all about finding an edge in a league where the talent is even and games are decided by inches and half-steps.
Belichick''s style is validated by the Vince Lombardi Trophy sitting in his owner''s office.
"I''m not saying we''ve got all the answers," Belichick said this week. "I''m just saying it''s right for us. There is some element of a competitive edge there. Maybe sometimes it''s negligible. Other times it may be more.
"I know fans have a great interest in the team, and the media is the main conduit. But holding information from fans is not what we''re out to do. It''s a matter of strategy and protecting the people involved. Particularly with injuries. In most cases the players don''t want the information out there. It''s not something everyone is comfortable with."
Felger went on to state: "Ultimately, Belichick''s methods are about winning games."
A good example came against Philadelphia Sept. 14. On Tuesday of that week, a full 24 hours before injury reports were due, the Eagles let it be known they would likely be without three starters -- Pro Bowl safety Brian Dawkins, stellar cornerback Bobby Taylor and defensive end Brandon Whiting.
The next day, a quick check of the Eagles'' web site provided more information. There, the Eagles trainer detailed Dawkins'' injury. In an other item, defensive coordinator Jim Johnson let it be known that former Arena Leaguer and practice squad player Clinton Hart would be replacing Dawkins, Lito Sheppard would be stepping in for Taylor and Darwin Walker would be moving to left defensive end with Hollis Thomas taking Walker''s spot inside. Not only that, but Johnson admitted
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