Josh McDaniels on Hot Seat?

Jul 14, 2010

Several media sources have reported that Broncos coach Josh McDaniels' job is probably safe through 2011. One playoff appearance will probably buy him time until 2012. Mike Klis of the Denver Post, however, reports about a scenario that coulod put McDaniels on the hot seat this year.

Tim Tebow turning out not to be the savior of the franchise is one factor that could damage McDaniels' job security. Another scenario would involve immediate sucess for Mike Shanahan in Washington-the coach Pat Bowlen fired after the 2008 season, having immediate success in Washington and Jay Cutler-the potential franchise quarterback McDaniels tradied as one of his first decisions with the Broncos-have breakout years. If the Broncos have a mediocre season (say 7-8, and miss the playoffs while Shanahan's Redskins and Cutler's Bears make the playoffs this year, McDaniels could be in trouble. This scenario is realistic as Shanahan has vastly improved the talent in Washington (see Donovan McNabb) and Cutler's performance could improve significantly under quarterback guru Mike Martz.

It is still likely that McDaniels will survive the year but only if Bowlen can resist serious pressure from Broncos fans screaming for a change.

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Cowboys Beat: TE Jake Ferguson not expected to play Thursday

Nick Harris on X

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Long list here, but this is what I’ve gathered:

Guys I expect to play: Brandin Cooks, CeeDee Lamb, Tyler Smith, Cooper Rush

Guys I don’t expect to play: Jake Ferguson, Caelen Carson (possible IR), Zack Martin, Asim Richards

Gonna be close: Trevon Diggs, Eric Kendricks, Marshawn Kneeland

Related players: Luke Schoonmaker

Fantasy Impact:

Ferguson didn't practice Tuesday and remains in protocol, while Rush and Lamb both logged limited sessions. Cooks was also limited. Harris expects Rush, Lamb and Cooks to all play on Thanksgiving against the Giants. If Ferguson is out, Schoonmaker makes for a nice option as a replacement TE in fantasy lineups.

QB Daniel Jones has 'leading' choice, decision could come Wednesday

Josina Anderson on X

1 hour ago

A high-ranking league official told me they have the impression QB Daniel Jones has zeroed on a "leading" choice. While another high-ranking league source told me their understanding is Jones "is telling teams tomorrow."

Fantasy Impact:

Jones seems headed for a backup job and the Ravens, Vikings and Bucs seem like teams that could be in the market. There is a report that says Jones has eliminated the Raiders from contention. As the report said, a decision could come Wednesday from Jones.

Saints say WR Chris Olave (concussion) in a good place

Katherine Terrell on X

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Darren Rizzi said that Chris Olave is in a good place.

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The post went on to say Olave was at the Saints practice on Tuesday and that Olave has seen several specialists and has another appointment coming up soon. On IR, the earliest Olave could be back is Week 15, but there seems to be a ways to go before we get to that point. Other reports say Olave may not return this season.