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Brain Dead Squirrel Chasers decline to match STUD RBs

Associated Press
Berryessa West

A press conference has been scheduled to announce the decision to decline to match stud running backs Ricky Williams and Shaun Alexander. Both Williams and Alexander signed an offer sheet from the division rival Insects. BDSC management was rumored to be ready to lose one but not both stud RBs in RFA. The initial flurry of activity was surprising where the Insects offered 4 of the top running backs in the league substantial contracts. Owner and GM Joe Bao stated, “We are very aware of the salary cap implications and have made a very tough decision to decline to sign either player. We feel they are getting a significant salary from the Insects, perhaps too significant. We’re committed keeping our future cap flexible and refuse to sign players; even ones of this caliber, to what we feel are overpaid contracts.” Williams takes only a 250 pay cut even though he produced over 100 points less in 2003 compared to his breakout 2002 campaign. Alexander finally got paid after working at the league minimum for the past 3 years. He played so well he priced himself out of the market for BDSC. The RFA compensation rule change that went into affect this past off-season was rumored to be a large factor in the decision as well. BDSC will receive a 1<SUP>st</SUP> and 2<SUP>nd</SUP> round pick for Williams and Alexander respectively. Initial fan reaction has been overwhelmingly negative. Many pundits feel this signifies a complete rebuilding year for BDSC. “Our goal is always a Feeding Frenzy Championship. This year is no different. We will reload and we will be successful!” the GM proclaimed.