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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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reminded us that Marc Edwards two-yard touchdown run last Sunday was the first running score by a Jacksonville fullback since Daimon Shelton in 1998.
In fact, it was just the third rushing touchdown by a fullback in franchise history. Former coach Tom Coughlin simply didnt use his fullbacks to carry the ball.','9/14/2003','12:10:00 AM','Sunday'4552,2003,94 5668,20,2,'Barber More Than Willing To Carry Offense...','In an article published Saturday, Associated Press sports writer Tom Canavan suggested that one game into the season, the New York Giants have taken a new approach with their offense.
Instead of starting by having Kerry Collins stand in the pocket and throw the ball downfield, the offense is relying on short passes and a running game led by Tiki Barber.
The problem for head coach Jim Fassel and the Giants heading into Monday nights game against the Cowboys is the offensive line, particularly on pass protection.
Left tackle Luke Petitgout, who missed the final three quarters of last weeks season-opening win over St. Louis because of back spasms, missed out on his last chance this week to practice on Saturday.
While Fassel said Petitgout felt better Friday, playing without practicing is hard. Rookie free agent Jeff Roehl filled in last week.
Right tackle Ian Allen is the other concern. He struggled against Leonard Little on Sunday and Collins took some big hits, losing a fumble that led to a Rams field goal.
By the second half, the Giants focus shifted to Barber, who ran for 146 yards on 24 carries.
"We needed to quicken up our throwing pace, so we werent taking five- and seven-step drops," Barber said. "We were taking three-step drops and getting rid of the ball."
Collins, who threw for a team-record 4,073 yards last season, was limited to 202 yards, hitting 14-of-26 passes.
"So our passing game wasnt what we wanted it to be," Barber said. "It doesnt
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