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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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after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in mini-camp.
As Associated Press sports writer Rob Maaddi noted this morning,while Staley held out until the final week of training camp because he wanted a contract extension, Buckhalter earned the starting job. He expected to split carries with Staley and second-year pro Brian Westbrook.
Staley ran seven times for 14 yards and had seven catches for 46 yards against the Buccaneers. Westbrook carried twice for 5 yards.
Buckhalter said he spoke to head coach Andy Reid after the game about his role.
"It wasnt by design," Buckhalter said. "We were playing from behind. We had to get back on top. He got caught up in trying to do whats best to get us on top.
"I was trying not to think about it. I was doing what I can on the sideline to tell guys who came off the field what I saw. Im not confused at all. Whatever role he has for me, Im going to go out and give my best."
Asked whether he was mad he didnt play more, the former Cornhusker replied: "Obviously, after all the work I put in, Im going to think like that," he said. "Its only human. But I cant dwell on it. I was in the game plan. I expected to split things up, but it didnt fall that way."
None of the Eagles running backs expect to carry 20-25 times a game. Reid prefers to mix in his backs, and give defenses more to worry about.
But even Donovan McNabb, who rarely questions Reids play-calling, said he didnt expect to see Buckhalter on the sideline so often.
"I was surprised. I didnt focus too much on it during the game," McNabb said. "We know Buck made plays during the preseason and we know he can make big plays for us during the year."
Also of interest. ...
McNabb responded to suggestions hes become too reluctant to run with the football as follows: "You have said that coach Reid has a leash on me. I dont know. When you go through the course of the game, the defense is preparing for me to run as well. If I play right into their hands, then youd be saying
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