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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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beat man Curt Sylvester, if all goes well in practice the next three days, Az-Zahir Hakim could take his first snap in anger since Nov.17, 2002 when the Lions take on the Vikings this Sunday.
In case you missed it, Hakim suffered a potentially career-ending dislocated hip in the Lions 31-14 loss to the New York Jets last November.
Hakim refuses to recount the story of what happened and what he went through -- first in recovering from the hip injury and then the arthroscopic knee surgery during training camp -- but he is itching to end the ordeal.
"Were playing this game that injuries are involved," he said. "My situation, I was able to come back from almost a career-ending injury. Im definitely excited about being back out there; I feel like a little kid again.
"Like walking down that tunnel. I mean, it all meant something when we kicked off the season this year, but its a different deal when youre in full uniform. I cant wait."
Hakim returned to practice last Thursday and was hoping to play at Green Bay, but head coach Steve Mariucci put on the brakes.
Mariucci indicated he will see how Hakim handles a full week of practice before deciding whether the diminutive speedster will play Sunday. Obviously, he wants his slot receiver back as soon as possible, as does quarterback Joey Harrington.
Hakim "seems just as quick as ever," Harrington said. "I want to get him the ball in the slot there, get him the ball over the middle and see him shake a couple people like he used to. Im excited to see him back on the field."
The Lions probably did not see Hakim at his best in his 10 games with them last season. He caught 37 passes for 541 yards -- a respectable 14.6-yard average -- and scored one of his three touchdowns on a 64-yard play.
With rookie Charles Rogers joining Bill Schroeder as the outside receivers, Hakim is expected to do most of his work from the slot position where he was so effective during his first four NFL seasons in St. Louis.
"He adds some quickness. ...
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