Redskins TE Cooley limited in practice

Posted: October 20th, 2010 | Adam Rank | Tags: Washington Redskins, Chris Cooley, Fred Davis

Redskins TE Chris Cooley was limited in practice on Wednesday, taking part in light drills. But there is a hope that Cooley can practice on Thursday.

Cooley is no stranger to head injuries, having admitted playing with concussions. In fact, he said in a recent radio interview that he had lost a whole day because of concussions.

But you have to wonder if he will be able to get past the new concussion screening policies. This is something that most fantasy enthusiasts will need to monitor. Cooley owners should make sure to have TE Fred Davis as a backup plan, if you have not done so already.

– Adam Rank

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Chargers’ Gates, Mathews, Floyd miss practice

Posted: October 20th, 2010 | Adam Rank | Tags: San Diego Chargers, Antonio Gates, Nate Kaeding, Ryan Mathews, Malcom Floyd, Kris Brown

A number of key Chargers missed practice on Wednesday. And to make matters worse, it was raining in San Diego, too.

Chargers TE Antonio Gates, RB Ryan Mathews and WR Malcom Floyd were absent from practice Wednesday, and even coach Norv Turner conceded that missing the first day makes it harder for the rest of the week. Although he was optimistic that Gates and Mathews are going to return to practice Thursday.

Turner, of course, was initially hopeful that Gates would be able to play Sunday against the Patriots. Floyd is most likely going to miss this week.

The Chargers also signed K Kris Brown, indicating that Nate Kaeding will not play.

– Adam Rank

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Giants WR Nicks misses practice, be ready

Posted: October 22nd, 2010 | Adam Rank | Tags: New York Giants, Hakeem Nicks, Mario Manningham

Giants WR Hakeem Nicks spent Friday’s practice on the sideline riding a stationary bike, according to the Newark Star-Ledger. Who does Nicks think he is, LaDainian Tomlinson during a crucial playoff game?

But if I can be serious for a second, this kind of concerns me. Nicks was not on the team’s injury report on Thursday, so there is no need getting into a panic by speculating what is going on. But come on. Nicks is currently the top ranked receiver for Week 7, according to NFL.com.

Still, I must channel my inner Chip Diller and remind myself, “all is well.”

The Giants do play on Monday night against the Cowboys, so there is extra time. However, that is also troubling because most of your bench has already played by the time the Giants will have to make a decision.

The solution? Be ready to add Giants WR Mario Manningham if you have Nicks in your league. Manningham is available in 45 percent of NFL.com fantasy leagues. Protect yourself in case you need to move quickly on Monday.

UPDATE: Coach Tom Coughlin says that he is “hopeful” that Nicks can play. That’s an understatement.

– Adam Rank

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Packers WR Driver returns to practice

Posted: October 22nd, 2010 | Adam Rank | Tags: Green Bay Packers, Aaron Rodgers, Donald Driver, Greg Jennings

Packers WR Donald Driver returned to practice on Friday, according to the Green Bay Press-Gazette. Driver was given Thursday off, not a huge surprise for veteran players.

Drivers is a solid No. 3 receiver this week, though he has not caught a touchdown against the Vikings since 2006. But after watching the Cowboys torch the Vikings through the air last week, Driver and WR Greg Jennings are solid plays in Week 7. In addition, QB Aaron Rodgers tossed five touchdown passes against the Vikings last year. So start your Packers, enthusiasts.

– Adam Rank

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