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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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me is to pick up the paper and listen to people talk negatively of Curt, like its his fault," Jordan said. "It aint that mans fault. In order for a running game to be successful, you need somewhere to run and you have to actually run the ball.
"When people criticize him, that really touches me personally," he continued. "Its something I really dont appreciate. If you dont know what youre talking about, the best thing is to keep your mouth shut."
In the pregame warmups last Sunday, Jordan and Martin were standing side-by-side when a Jets fan screamed, "Break your leg, Curtis!" An enraged Jordan turned and glared at the fan.
Statistically, Martin is off to the second-worst start of his career (80 yards on 25 carries). The worst was last season (11yards after two games), but that was injury-related. He could barely walk after spraining an ankle in the second quarter of the season opener.
As Cimini noted, Jordan is torn. He has an enormous amount of respect for Martin, but hed like more carries.
"I think Im ready, but what I think doesnt really matter," said Jordan, a second-round pick in 2001 out of Maryland. "It all comes down to the coaches. In this business, in certain situations, you have to remain silent and wait for your opportunity."
The Jets coaches are torn, too. As much as they would like to get Jordans fresh and powerful legs into a game, they have to defer to Martin because of his track record -- eight straight 1,000-yard seasons. In Foxboro, where the Jets play Sunday against the Patriots, Martin has had five straight 100-yard games. "The best way we play is when were balanced, when Curtis is running the ball, because hes a weapon," head coach Herman Edwards said.
Jordan will remain in his role as the short-yardage back. From all indications, he will spell Martin in the base offense, which rarely happened last season.
"Im the goal-line back, so I know when those situations come up, Ill be in the game, but Id definitely like to see the ball more during the course of the game," Jordan said. "Its hard to get a backup running
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