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Fantasy Football Articles - September 2003
Enclosed in this archive is every bit of the action and updates that occurred in September 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 - September 2003 Fantasy Football Articles
Fantasy Football Challenge - September 2003 Fantasy Football Articles Archive
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Les East reminded us that even when opponents take the Saints out of their offensive game plan, they cant take Deuce McAllister out of the Saints offense.
That was demonstrated in the last Sundays loss at Seattle.
New Orleans began the game clearly intent on feeding McAllister the ball early and often in the running game. He had 12 carries for 44 yards and two pass receptions for nine yards in the first half.
But when the Saints fell behind, 24-3, in the third quarter, they changed their play-calling to play catch-up. Still, McAllister was the focal point, carrying 10 times for 55 yards and catching six passes for 26 yards after halftime.
He finished with 99 of the Saints 103 rushing yards and tied wide receiver Donte Stallworth for the most receptions on the team, a career-high eight.
And according to East, coaches believe McAllister can be more productive in the passing game. He caught 47 passes last season, second-most on the team, and running backs coach Dave Atkins would like to see that number grow to 65 or so.
"Him coming out of the backfield and running better routes is really going to help him," Atkins said. "Theyve got to account for him. We want to get more catches out of Deuce this year. Hes one of the best all-purpose backs that Ive worked with and he can make a big play on a pass as well as a run.
"A lot of backs its more just the running game, but he has great hands and his ability to run good routes is there. Hes really improved in that area.
He caught everything thrown to him Sunday."
Atkins said the Saints also will use McAllister, 6-foot-1, 221 pounds, more often to block on third downs.
"The pass protection is key for him," Atkins said. "Hes going to be used more so in a blocking role in pass protection on third down, being able to step up and pick up a linebacker or a safety on a blitz."
Head coach Jim Haslett said McAllisters eight receptions were a result of both the intention to throw him the ball more and the Saints need to try and overcome
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