Week 8: How do we replace Chris Cooley, and what is up with LJ?
No one ever said Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson was the smartest of individuals based on past actions, but this latest outbreak in slurs and negative comments towards his coach could cost him. He has put management and the league in a bad light, and with his past I can’t see how this will not result in some suspension. Jamaal Charles owners are happy, but odds are he’s on the waiver wire, so go ahead, take a flier and let’s see what happens!
One note on LJ: I started him over Ricky Williams this week in one league. We did it against our guts and went with the numbers, but luckily we still easily won. LJ may be done with the Chiefs, but he is when it comes to my fantasy team. I put him on waivers Tuesday.
Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley went down with a broken right ankle and may be heading toward Injured Reserve. Cooley has easily been a top 10-15 tight end depending on your scoring rules. Where does that leave us? One thing is for sure: Don’t waive Cooley just yet as he may be back as early as four weeks from now. Let’s see where he stands before cutting him loose.
That way to the IR?
Oakland Raiders TE Zach Miller may be out there, and his production will be inconsistent because of quarterback play. However, in the last month he’s averaging 3.75-64.0-0.25 per game. One touchdown every four games is not great, but he catches the ball and sees yardage. Solid points-per-reception-league value.
Denver Broncos TE Tony Scheffler is interesting because he has been improving over the last four games. He has gone one, three, four and six in receptions with yardage increases every game. He’s 3.50-46.5-0.25 per game in his last four and is showing solid rapport with quarterback Kyle Orton. Just remember, there are other pass-receiving targets there, and he’s in a system that spreads the ball around.
Those are arguably the best two out there. Sure, Benjamin Watson is out there, but he’s on bye. One name on bye to consider if you can take the hit this week is Chris Cooley’s backup, Fred Davis.
Davis had a phenomenal night in replacing Cooley after he went down. Don’t forget, the Philadelphia Eagles are cream puffs to tight ends this year. While the numbers are outstanding, they will also artificially inflate his true value. He’s sticking around the Washington D.C. area during the bye week now that he’s the starting tight end. Grab him if you can and watch to see if this wasn’t a one-game fluke.
I’m sure like me many of you were gaining an edge of a few points with Cooley as your tight end. Those points are hard to replace, so find the every-week starter, bench Davis and see what he can do.
Before I forget, New York Jets running back Shonn Greene will undoubtedly see an increase in playing time now that Leon Washington (leg) is out for the season suffering a compound fracture of the tibia and fibula. That just sounds painful. Thomas Jones is long in the tooth, and the team is going to give Green most of Washington’s carries. He belongs on your roster and this past week showed talent in going 19-144-2.
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