ESPN: Jay Cutler's agent says his client's relationship...

Mar 18, 2009

ESPN: Jay Cutler's agent says his client's relationship with the
Denver Broncos disintegrated after the firing of coach Mike
Shanahan and a broken promise that Shanahan's offensive staff
would largely remain intact, according to a report on NFL.com. Bus
Cook told the Web site that Cutler met with Broncos owner Pat
Bowlen shortly after Shanahan was fired on Dec. 30 to express his
concerns. "Jay was disappointed in the firing of Mike Shanahan and
met with the owner. The owner assured him everything would be
fine. The owner said he had the second-best offense in football
and would leave the offensive staff intact. Jay was good with
that. Then he hires an offensive coach who gets rid of the staff,"
Cook told NFL.com. New Broncos coach Josh McDaniels overhauled the
offensive staff after his arrival. Bowlen, however, says he
doesn't remember having the conversation with Cutler that Cook
references.

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.