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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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trust Ive got in him. I believe that he can get it done. I never stopped going to him. Every days not going to be perfect, but the good thing is that he learned from it."
Offensive coordinator Mike McCarthy emphasized that Stallworth must maintain his confidence because he figures to see a lot of passes with defenses rolling their coverages toward Pro Bowler Joe Horns side.
As a rookie in 2002, the No. 1 draft pick out of Tennessee caught 42 passes for 594 yards and eight touchdowns. The touchdown total led all NFL rookies, set a Saints club record and included a streak of six consecutive games with a scoring reception.
But like most rookies, Stallworths first season was plagued by inconsistency. He missed three games because of a lingering hamstring injury and was among the team leaders in dropped passes and missed assignments.
After the dismal end to the season, Stallworth dedicated himself to improvement. He caught hundreds of passes from the Juggs machine during the offseason and worked to improve his conditioning by visiting a stretching specialist in Florida to help with his tight hamstrings.
Nonetheless, Stallworth still missed a couple of preseason games and several practices because of a tight hamstring. He finished the preseason with three receptions for 24 yards.
"When Donte practices, he catches balls and is a viable threat," Haslett said. "He can score a touchdown every time he catches the ball. When he doesnt practice, he struggles catching the ball. He is the kind of guy who needs to be out here taking care of his body. He caught eight balls last week, which is phenomenal, but no one knows that because he dropped five balls."
To that end, Stallworth spent several minutes after Thursdays practice catching passes from the Juggs machine with his fellow receivers. He didnt drop a pass and was one of the first allowed to leave the field.
Also of interest. ...
Horn missed another practice Thursday due to a painful bone contusion on his left knee, but the veteran hasnt changed his tune: He intends to play
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