Though the Cleveland Browns aren't providing many clues...

Dec 10, 2009

Though the Cleveland Browns aren't providing many clues regarding their plans for hiring a new General Manager and/or adding a "football czar" to lead the organization, a league source tells us that there's a growing sense something will be happening soon.

The specific form of that something is unknown. Per the source, former Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar's words and demeanor are causing some to conclude that he's in line for a significant role with the team -- and multiple league insiders have opined to us that giving Kosar a seat at the table would be a huge mistake.

We're also told that multiple candidates for the "czar"-type position also have declined to interview for the job. The reasons for folks saying "thanks" followed by "no thanks" aren't clear.

One thing that is becoming more and more clear is that coach Eric Mangini likely won't be in the team's plans beyond the current season.

Fantasy Impact:

yesterday

Cowboys hope to get WR Brandin Cooks (knee) back for Week 12

Calvin Watkins on X

yesterday · 5:55 PM EST

Mike McCarthy said he's hoping Cowboys will get WR Brandin Cooks (knee) back this week.

Fantasy Impact:

Cooper Rush will get the start at QB again against the Commanders in Week 12. CeeDee Lamb led the way with 12 targets vs. the Texans, but it was Luke Schoonmaker, who took over after Jake Ferguson left with a concussion, who had 10 targets which was most behind Lamb. The addition of Cooks should help the Cowboys offense in what is a good matchup against the Commanders defense. For the fantasy world, Rush did end up throwing for 354 yards.

Cowboys will start Cooper Rush at QB in Week 12

Calvin Watkins on X

yesterday · 5:48 PM EST

Mike McCarthy said Cooper Rush "will be the starter" this week against Washington and a package of plays will be formed for Trey Lance.

Fantasy Impact:

McCarthy came out and said he regrets not giving Lance a chance to run the offense in the loss to the Texans on Monday Night, but even after that the team is going forward with Rush in Week 12 against the Commanders. One would have to assume Rush gets the start the following week as well, which is a short week and a game on Thanksgiving Day game against the Giants.

49ers TE George Kittle (hamstring) 'close' to playing in Week 11

The Athletic

yesterday · 3:18 PM EST

Shanahan said George Kittle was “close” to playing against Seattle and should be able to practice Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact:

It's at least a good sign Kittle is expected to practice Wednesday. The hope is he will be ready to go in Week 12. The 49ers play at the Packers, and it's in the later Sunday window so owners will certainly want to pay attention to what kind of work Kittle can get in this week at practice.