In NFL Gameday 2003 , you play as a general manager, making tough decisions when it's off-season time. When you enter this phase, you'll see a list of retired players from your team and the reasons they've left, usually due to injuries or skill decline. If key players leave, you'll need to find suitable replacements through free agents or rookies with potential.
The NFL Gameday 2003 game mode also features a tournament option where you can select up to 16 teams. Additionally, there's a regular season mode similar to the franchise mode but without the off-season aspect.