Cooley = Witten?

May 10, 2010

New Washington Redskins QB Donovan McNabb wants to get the tight end more involved in the offense. How involved? As involved as TE Jason Witten is with the Cowboys' offense.

"The success Houston had last year with (tight end) Owen Daniels before he got hurt is something that we'd like to do in this offense, as well as what Dallas does with Witten,'' McNabb told reporters during the Redskins' mini-camp.

Cooley, who had injury problems, and TE Fred Davis combined for 77 receptions that produced 841 yards and eight touchdowns last season. Daniels had 40 catches for 519 yards and five touchdowns with the Texans. Witten had 94 catches for 1,030 yards and two touchdowns.

Fantasy Impact:

This certainly seems like good news and an increase in fantasy value for Cooley. McNabb is used to throwing his tight ends, too. In 2009 with Philadelphia, TE Brent Celek became a main target for McNabb, after a two-TD performance vs. Arizona in the NFC Championship game back in 2008.

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Cowboys Beat: TE Jake Ferguson not expected to play Thursday

Nick Harris on X

1 hour ago

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

1 hour ago

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

Fantasy Impact:

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.