Living A Fantasy: More NFL Players Playing Fantasy Football
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June (r) Among Growing Number
Of NFLers Playing Fantasy Football
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The growing trend of NFL players actively participating in fantasy football leagues
was examined on Sunday’s edition of ESPN’s “Sunday NFL Countdown.” Colts LB Cato
June said his fantasy football team includes Patriots QB Tom Brady, who June intercepted
twice back in Week 9. June: “I have to put Tom Brady on the bench because I will
not feel right getting those fantasy points and playing him at the same time.”
June said he plays fantasy football because “it’s a good [break] from reality
... and you try to simulate what it would be like to have your own team.” ESPN.com’s
Greg Garber: “While June is one of the few NFL players who admits he plays fantasy
football, the phenomenon affects the reality of many in the league. From friends
to family to fans, everyone is looking for inside information.” Titans coach Jeff
Fisher said when people ask him about players around the league, “You know what
the basis for the question is: It’s a fantasy football question.” Chargers RB
LaDainian Tomlinson said his stats are “not something that you go into a game
saying, ‘Okay, I’ve got to really make sure my fantasy owners are happy after
this game.’” Garber said “fantasy point totals, some players complain, are becoming
as important as the final numbers on the scoreboard.” Broncos QB Jake Plummer:
“I think it’s ruined the game, actually. There’s no true fans anymore.” ESPN’s
Chris Berman noted the NFL “has no specific rules against its players participating
in fantasy football leagues, nor should it” (“Sunday NFL Countdown,” ESPN,
11/26).
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