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11 Laveranues Coles, WR
Height/Weight: 5-11/200 | Birthdate: 12/29/1977 | Birthplace: Jacksonville, FL, USA | Team: Cincinnati Bengals | College: Florida State | NFL Experience: 10 | Owned/Started%: 37/6 | Average Draft Position: 87.83
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Coles makes TD grab Week 7 Coles makes TD grab Week 7 Updated 10/25/2009
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News: Bengals WR Laveranues Coles made a TD reception on Sunday in a Week 7 blowout win over the Bears. He caught one of five TD passes thrown by Carson Palmer in the game and had two catches in total for 37 yards. Coles' TD pass went for 8 yards and made the score 28-0. Analysis: Coles continues to play second fiddle to Chad Ochocinco in Cincinnati this season but has been able to find the end zone in each of the past two weeks. Coles has not caught for more than 40 yards yet this season and is just a low-end Fantasy option at this point in his career. The Bengals are on a bye in Week 8 then take on the Ravens Week 9.
Coles scores touchdown Coles scores touchdown Updated 10/18/2009
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News: Cincinnati WR Laveranues Coles had four catches for 40 yards and a touchdown Sunday against Houston. This was Coles second touchdown on the season and his most receiving yards in a game this year. Analysis: Coles has struggled this season, but this could be a sign he is starting to become more involved. Coles could be worth adding if you have a roster space in your league, but consider him a No. 4 Fantasy WR against Chicago in Week 7.
Coles held without stat Week 5 Coles held without stat Week 5 Updated 10/11/2009
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News: Cincinnati WR Laveraneus Coles was held without a stat Week 5 in a 17-14 win at Baltimore. He was targeted only once in the game. Analysis: Coles has 10 catches on the season for 78 yards and a touchdown. He has not been one of Carson Palmer's primary target this season, with a season high of five catches for 34 yards Week 3 against Pittsburgh. He is not a recommended option for Week 6 against the Texans.
Coles has another quiet game Coles has another quiet game Updated 10/4/2009
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News: Bengals WR Laveraneus Coles had another lackluster performance on Sunday in the team's Week 4 game at Cleveland. Coles made only two catches in the game for a total of 24 yards. Analysis: Coles has two catches or fewer in three of his first four games this season, scoring only once Week 2 at Green Bay. Andre Caldwell continues to outperform Coles on the stat sheet, further devaluing Coles' value. Until Coles has a breakout performance, he is not a recommended Fantasy option. Leave him out of all lineups for Fantasy Week 5 as the Bengals head to Baltimore to take on a tough Ravens defense.
Coles' best game still a tame one Coles' best game still a tame one Updated 9/27/2009
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News: Bengals WR Laveranues Coles, who had three catches for 20 yards over the first two games, topped that Week 3 against the Steelers. He still had only 34 yards on five catches. Analysis: Coles was at least useful this week in PPR leagues, but he hasn't played a big role in the Bengals' passing game so far. In fact, Andre Caldwell has done more than him. He looked like a sleeper coming into the season, but you shouldn't bother using Coles until he has a breakthrough performance. The Bengals visit the Browns in Week 4.
Coles up against Steelers defense Coles up against Steelers defense Updated 9/24/2009
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News: Bengals WR Laveranues Coles will face the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3. The Steelers have allowed 466 net passing yards over the first two games of the season, including three touchdown passes. In Week 2, the Steelers allowed 203 net passing yards and two touchdowns against the Bears in Chicago. Analysis: The Steelers allowed rookie Johnny Knox to catch six passes for 70 yards and a touchdown and three receivers caught five or more passes in the game. The Steelers pass defense is formidable, but is a lot less effective without Troy Polamalu on the field and Coles could be in line for a useful game in larger Fantasy formats. We consider him a low-end No. 3 WR or flex option.
Coles scores, does little Coles scores, does little Updated 9/20/2009
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News: Bengals WR Laveranues Coles had his first touchdown in Cincinnati, but he did little else in Week 2 besides score. Coles had two catches for 9 yards and a touchdown and one catch for 2 yards. Analysis: Coles should play better than he's shown so far with three catches for 20 yards in two games. Still, it's a good sign that Carson Palmer's first touchdown pass of the season went to Coles. Consider Coles a low-end No. 3 Fantasy WR for Week 3 against the Steelers.
Caldwell could take Coles' role Caldwell could take Coles' role Updated 9/17/2009
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News: Following his six-catch performance last Sunday against Denver, Bengals WR Andre Caldwell reminded some of former WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh with his ability to catch third-down passes over the middle of the field. "I feel like I can slip into his role," Caldwell said. "I'm taking what I learned from him and putting it into my game." Caldwell in his second year in the NFL, the former University of Florida standout is adjusting nicely to the pro game and is a threat to Laveranues Coles to take over the No. 2 WR role. "I'm a lot more comfortable," Caldwell said. "I can read the defenses, and I just have a lot more confidence out there." Analysis: Caldwell is worth keeping an eye on and could be worth adding in deep leagues. Coles had a rough season opener in Week 1 against the Broncos with only one catch, so keep him reserved for Week 2 at Green Bay.
One catch for Coles One catch for Coles Updated 9/13/2009
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News: In the Bengals' Week 1 loss vs. the Broncos, WR Laveranues Coles caught just one pass. It was good for 11 yards. He was targeted five times and had a couple of drops. Analysis: Not a good start for Coles, who should be good for at least four catches per week. Look for him to get more receptions in Week 2 against the Packers, but be no better than a low-end No. 3 Fantasy option as their secondary is fairly solid.
Coles to make debut vs. Broncos Coles to make debut vs. Broncos Updated 9/10/2009
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News: WR Laveranues Coles will make his regular season debut with the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1 when they host the Denver Broncos. The Broncos finished last season with the 15th ranked defense in the NFL, allowing 205.4 yards per game and 19 touchdowns. Analysis: Coles will be facing a middle-of-the-road pass defense in his first official game with his new team. We like Coles as a No. 3 Fantasy WR going into the season and that is the type of receiver Fantasy owners will be starting based upon matchups. Consider this a good week to go with Coles. We currently project him to catch four passes for 49 yards and a score.
Coles having a quiet preseason Coles having a quiet preseason Updated 8/27/2009
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News: Bengals WR Laveranues Coles had just one catch for 11 yards during Thursday's preseason game against the Rams. He was targeted twice in the game. Coles has three catches for 34 yards in the preseason. Analysis: It's safe to say that Coles has had a pretty quiet preseason, but it's not time to write him off in Fantasy. Carson Palmer hasn't been on the field much because of an ankle injury and Cincy really has no reason to push Coles since they need him for the long haul. Coles is expected to start opposite Chad Ochocinco and be the guy help make up for the loss of T.J. Houshmandzadeh. We like Coles as a No. 3 Fantasy WR, and he's worth a mid-round pick in all leagues.
Coles adjusts to new team Coles adjusts to new team Updated 6/3/2009
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News: According to the team web site, Bengals WR Laveranues Coles is getting used to playing with his new team. "Of course, I'm a little bit out of what I'm used to doing but this is what they brought me in to play so I'm just trying to learn my way around and try to do exactly what they're asking me at this point," Coles says. "It's a new deal. I'm dealing with new coaches, a new system. I just go with the flow." Analysis: The Bengals are counting on Coles to replace T.J. Houshmandzadeh, who is now in Seattle. There is also a chance Coles could see time in the slot, but no matter what, he will be on the field and catching passes. We like Coles as a No. 3 Fantasy WR, and he's worth a mid-round pick in all leagues.
Coles takes Houshmandzadeh's spot Coles takes Houshmandzadeh's spot Updated 5/19/2009
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News: According to the team web site, Bengals WR Laveranues Coles lined up as a starter in what would have been T.J. Houshmandzadeh's spot during Tuesday's OTA workout. Chris Henry took the place of Chad Ochocinco, who is not participating in the voluntary session. QB Carson Palmer predicted Henry will "have a great year," and he said he could see Henry playing 50 to 60 snaps a game in that spot even though he's primarily worked out of three-receiver sets. Analysis: This is an obvious spot for Coles since he was signed as a free agent to replace Houshmandzadeh. We like Coles to do well as a possession receiver, and he will be good in leagues where receptions count. Plan on drafting Coles as a No. 3 Fantasy WR with a mid-round pick in all leagues.
Bengals nab WR Coles Bengals nab WR Coles Updated 3/4/2009
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News: NFL Network and The Associated Press are reporting that the Bengals and WR Laveranues Coles have agreed to terms on a four-year contract, giving the club a suitable replacement for T.J. Houshmandzadeh in its passing game. Coles is actually younger than Houshmandzadeh and will be playing for his third club in nine seasons. "What Laveranues brings to us and how he's different, it's kind of fun," offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski said. "Let's see how it all unfolds as we go forward here through the spring workouts, through training camp and through the season. I think it's kind of exciting what he's going to bring." Analysis: Coles had 70 catches for 850 yards (12.1 avg.) and seven touchdowns last season, which was a little better than expected for the 31-year-old veteran. In Cincinnati, he'll be in line for plenty of catches and actually will be working with his most polished quarterback to date in Carson Palmer. While there's no guarantee that he'll be a candidate for more than, say, six touchdowns, he should be able to post good yardage totals so long as he stays healthy and catches around five passes per game, something he's been able to do with lesser quarterbacks in the past. Consider Coles a low-end No. 3 Fantasy WR in standard formats (pick between Rounds 8 and 10) and a moderately good No. 2 option (pick between Rounds 7 and 9) in deeper PPR leagues.
Jets let WR Coles go Jets let WR Coles go Updated 2/26/2009
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News: The Jets agreed to release WR Laveranues Coles by restructuring his contract in order to make him a free agent. Coles reportedly gave back a guaranteed $6 million salary in exchange for his release, according to the Newark Star-Ledger. "I look at it as a long-term thing," he told the paper. "It's something my agent and I talked about for a long time. I trust my agent. He's been in my corner for a long time. He gave me his opinion. He said he truly believed we could get a long-term deal on the open market and I took his word for it. I want to go somewhere where I can finish my career. I don't want to bounce from team to team. I hope to play another three or four years." Analysis: Coles had 70 catches for 850 yards (12.1 avg.) and seven touchdowns last season, which is a little better than expected for the 31-year-old veteran. Coles still has some decent speed and should be able to catch on with a new club as a starter in 2009, though there is some concern that he's a little more injury prone now than in the past (he missed four games in 2007, but he's been mostly healthy otherwise). Ultimately, Coles can't be trusted as anything more than a middle- to low-end No. 3 Fantasy WR who will deliver some good weeks in between some awful ones. He has a ton of potential landing spots, but the two that wouldn't surprise us are in Cleveland (reunited with coaches Eric Mangini and Brian Daboll) and Miami (reunited with Chad Pennington).
Coles goes for 88 yards, scores Coles goes for 88 yards, scores Updated 12/28/2008
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News: Jets RW Laveranues Coles caught four passes for 88 yards and a touchdown in a Week 17 loss to the Dolphins. Analysis: Coles dealt with injuries and some sub-par play in 2008 as he slumped to barely be worth using as a No. 2 Fantasy WR. He actually had more value as a No. 3 WR or 'flex' option towards the end of the year. A QB change in New York could do him some good in 2009, but he won't be drafted anywhere near as early as he was this summer.
Coles will play in Week 17 Coles will play in Week 17 Updated 12/28/2008
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News: Jets WR Laveranues Coles was not listed among the inactives for New York's Week 17 game vs. Miami. Analysis: Coles was at one point a Fantasy stud, but not anymore. He is at best a low-end No. 3 or flex option in most leagues. Other options out there should be more appealing.
Jets' Coles questionable for Sunday Jets' Coles questionable for Sunday Updated 12/26/2008
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News: WR Laveranues Coles has been suffering a thigh injury for quite a while now but is yet to miss a game because of it. He is listed as questionable but almost certainly should be able to go Sunday if history holds true. He was limited in practice all week for his game Sunday against the Dolphins. Analysis: Coles was at one point a Fantasy stud, but not anymore. He is at best a low-end No. 3 or flex option in most leagues. Other options out there should be more appealing.
Jets' Coles questionable as usual Jets' Coles questionable as usual Updated 12/24/2008
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News: WR Laveranues Coles has been suffering a thigh injury for quite a while now but is yet to miss a game because of it. He is listed as questionable but almost certainly should be able to go Sunday if history holds true. He was limited in practice on Wednesday for his game Sunday against the Dolphins. Analysis: Coles was at one point a Fantasy stud, but not anymore. He is at best a low-end No. 3 or flex option in most leagues. Other options out there should be more appealing.
Coles makes five grabs Week 16 Coles makes five grabs Week 16 Updated 12/21/2008
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News: Jets WR Laveraneus Coles had five catches Week 16 at snowy Seattle for 60 total yards, failing to reach the end zone for the fourth straight game. Coles' long on the day went for 23 yards. Analysis: Coles has put together two slightly above average weeks in a row, but that isn't exactly pleasing to Fantasy owners who hoped Coles would be a serious threat this year with Brett Favre at the helm. Coles and the Jets will host Miami Week 17 in a game with major playoff implications. In Week 1 against Miami, Coles had only one catch for five yards. Think of him as a No. 3 or flex option at best for the final week of the regular season.