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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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an article published Saturday, Boulder Camera sports writer Ryan Thorburn reminded us that at one point in their respective careers, Rod Smith and Ed McCaffrey were unwanted.
Smith was not drafted and started his career on the Denver Broncos practice squad in 1994. He made one start in 1995, another in 1996 and has been a superstar since the back-to-back Super Bowl victories.
McCaffrey, the New York Giants third-round pick in 1991, was cut by Dan Reeves two years later. He made four starts in his first four NFL seasons before blossoming in Mike Shanahans system, beginning in 1995.
But now, despite all the past glory, the tandem is being asked to make room for former first-round pick Ashley Lelie.
"I really dont think its a sacrifice because whats going to happen is were going to win more games as a team," Smith said. "You might give up more plays, but at the same time, youre making yourself fresher. A guy who just runs a long go route doesnt even need to think, because he knows at least one of us is over there waiting to come in."
In the opener, only Smith caught a pass, actually five of them for 43 yards. Lelie ran two reverses for 12 yards. And McCaffrey did not have a reception for the first time in 68 games.
"I didnt know that," Smith said when told about the end of McCaffreys streak. "Its not like I have any say, but it bothers me because its some of those things that just goes with a team being on the field. Hes a productive guy and this is how long hes been doing it consecutively, a certain amount of games or whatever.
"It probably doesnt bother him to the point where hed be mad, but you just think out of 60 minutes, I should get at least one. As a receiver, you always want at least one."
Clinton Portis is being utilized more as a pass-catcher this sophomore season. Against Cincinnati he had five receptions for 39 yards and a lot of postgame smack for Smith.
"Im going to start doing like receivers, Im going to catch
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