News: CBSSports.com NFL Insider Jason La Canfora reports the 49ers have acquired quarterback Colt McCoy from the Browns in exchange for a late-round draft pick.
Analysis: The Browns were able to land a pick for someone they probably were going to release, so it's a win for them. The Niners pick up a backup for Colin Kaepernick, so it's a win for them. Fantasy owners should hope Kaepernick stays healthy in 2013.
News: The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports Browns quarterback Colt McCoy is expected to be released or traded soon for a late-round draft pick. McCoy has become expendable now that the Browns have signed former Bears quarterback Jason Campbell to a two-year contract. McCoy, the backup last season to Brandon Weeden, is not a match for the downfield, vertical passing game of new coach Rob Chudzinski and offensive coordinator Norv Turner, and would fit better in a shorter passing game.
Analysis: McCoy has gone 6-15 as a starting quarterback for the Browns, including 4-9 in 2011. He's thrown for 21 touchdowns, 20 interceptions and has a career 74.8 passer rating. Keep an eye on where he ends up, but unless he earns a starting job he should not be drafted in the majority of leagues.
News: The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports when specifically asked about trading Brandon Weeden or backup Colt McCoy, Browns coach Rob Chudzinski didn't shoot the idea down. "We're looking to improve our team in any areas, by any means of doing that," he said.
Analysis: McCoy is expected to be at best a backup this season once the Browns get rid of him and his bloated salary. He shouldn't be on any Fantasy rosters.
News: Browns blog DawgsByNature.com picked out an interesting nugget on quarterback Colt McCoy: Due to clauses in his contract he's set to make over $2.3 million in 2012. By cutting him the Browns save nearly all but $200,000 of that money.
Analysis: The Browns have spoken of bringing in competition for starter Brandon Weeden in the first place, so this information could make it elementary that McCoy will hit the free agent market. Not that you'd look to have McCoy on your Fantasy team anyway.
News: Browns backup quarterback Colt McCoy was unable to play in Week 17, after coming down with a shoulder injury last week. With starter Brandon Weeden also out with a shoulder injury, the Browns were forced to turn to untested quarterback Thaddeus Lewis for the game.
Analysis: McCoy lost his starting job this season to rookie Brandon Weeden, and appeared in just three games as a result. He finishes the year with 79 passing yards, while completing 9 of 17 attempts. He threw for one touchdown and had no interceptions. McCoy has one year under contract remaining in Cleveland, but is unlikely to see anything other than a backup role in 2013, so don’t plan on targeting him in any Fantasy formats.
News: Cleveland quarterbacks Brandon Weeden and Colt McCoy were both ruled out for Week 17 at Pittsburgh because of right shoulder injuries, leaving Thaddeus Lewis as the starter for the team's season finale. Both Weeden and McCoy were absent from practice throughout the past week, including Friday, after suffering the injuries during a loss to Denver in Week 16. Lewis was promoted from the practice squad last Monday.
Analysis: After waiting 16 weeks before attempting his first pass of the season, McCoy will not earn another opportunity under center this year. It's the latest disappointing campaign for the former third-round draft pick as he finished with just one touchdown and 79 yards on 9-of-17 passing. But at least he didn't throw an interception after being picked off 20 times in his first two seasons combined. He should be ignored in all Fantasy formats.
News: With Browns starting quarterback Brandon Weeden possibly out for Week 17 against the Steelers, backup Colt McCoy could have a chance to earn the start Sunday. Unfortunately, McCoy is dealing with his own shoulder injury that may force him out for the season finale, as he was unable to practice Thursday, for the second day in a row. Thaddeus Lewis would likely get the start if both McCoy and Weeden are unable to play.
Analysis: McCoy took over for Weeden last week and tossed a touchdown, however he would be unlikely to provide much production in Week 17 even if he can play. At this point, it does not appear as if he will even get the chance to play, due to the injury. McCoy is not to be considered a viable Fantasy option for Week 17, even if he plays.
News: Cleveland quarterback Brandon Weeden (shoulder) was idle at practice on Wednesday in preparation for Week 17 at Pittsburgh. The Browns also had Colt McCoy, who suffered a shoulder injury against Denver last week, idle from practice. Cleveland promoted quarterback Thaddeus Lewis from the practice squad to take first-team reps in practice. Neither Weeden nor McCoy have yet been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Analysis: McCoy came on for Weeden last week and went 9 of 17 for 79 yards with a touchdown in Denver. While the Browns haven't ruled Weeden out yet for the Week 17 regular-season finale, it still doesn't sound like he's got a great chance at playing. That said, McCoy's issue could be just as bad, if not worse. Is it possible Lewis gets the start against the Steelers? Either way, none of these quarterbacks are considered viable Fantasy options for Week 17, healthy or not.
News: With rookie quarterback Brandon Weeden knocked out with a shoulder injury, Colt McCoy was forced into action in Week 16 against the Broncos. McCoy completed nine of his 17 pass attempts for 79 yards in the 34-12 defeat and also threw his first touchdown pass of the season. He was able to hook up with Greg Little on a 6-yard strike in the fourth quarter, which was the Browns lone TD of the game.
Analysis: McCoy was forced into a tough spot Sunday and played pretty well all things considered. He will likely to be in line to start if Weeden is unable to play in Week 17 against the Steelers, so owners will have to keep an eye on the situation moving forward. However, McCoy has 21 TDs and 20 interceptions over his three-year career and would not be worth starting in most formats next week whether he starts or not.
News: The Browns named Colt McCoy the backup to rookie quarterback Brandon Weeden on Friday after releasing Seneca Wallace. After Cleveland coach Pat Shurmur named Weeden his starter, Wallace and McCoy were left to battle for the No. 2 job. Shurmur left open the possibility he would keep both, but decided to waive Wallace and his $2.4 million contract and keep Thad Lewis as his third quarterback.
Analysis: McCoy has been the subject of trade speculation for months, but it appears the Browns will keep him to sit behind Weeden. Shurmur has praised McCoy for his professionalism in handling his demotion and insists the third-year signal-caller has improved. McCoy is just 6-15 in two seasons as a starter and dealt with a lingering concussion last year. He still holds some potential, but is not worth a roster spot in any Fantasy formats.
News: Browns coach Pat Shurmur named Brandon Weeden the team's starting quarterback Monday. Weeden, the team's first-round draft pick, beat out Colt McCoy and Seneca Wallace for the job in less than two weeks of training camp. He had emerged recently as the Browns' best quarterback according to multiple reports.
Analysis: McCoy wasn't considered to be a legitimate competitor for the starting job once it was clear Weeden had the arm and smarts to compete. He'll battle Seneca Wallace for the backup job and might even get dealt to back up a quarterback somewhere else. We wouldn't draft him.
News: CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora writes from Browns camp that quarterback Colt McCoy "could be dealt before the season." La Canfora believes rookie Brandon Weeden will eventually be named the starter in Cleveland. McCoy completed 265 of 463 passes for 2,733 yards and 14 touchdowns in 13 starts last year.
Analysis: Expect McCoy to end up as a backup somewhere in 2012. He shouldn't be on any seasonal Fantasy league rosters.
News: Browns coach Pat Shurmur told the Cleveland Plain Dealer he could name a starting quarterback before too long. "I think it makes sense to name the starter well before the start of the season, and so that's probably what will happen," Shurmur said. "I've said all along sooner is better. I want to get all of the guys out here and watch them work again." Camp kicked off for the Browns this week as rookie Brandon Weeden and vet Colt McCoy are in competition for the starting quarterback gig.
Analysis: It only figures to be a matter of time before Weeden is officially named the starter. Weeden posted big stats in college (and completed over 72 percent of his passes his senior year), but he won't have a receiver like Justin Blackmon in Cleveland (Greg Little compares to that guy). And he's much older than your typical rookie -- he turns 29 in October. He's got the smarts and arm to work in a West Coast style of offense. With the Browns' receiving corps among the ugliest in the league, though, he could struggle to put up a ton of numbers. We wouldn't draft him in standard seasonal leagues but would take a flier on him late in dynasty/keeper leagues drafts as well as spend an early- to middle-round pick on him in rookie-only formats.
News: The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that Browns rookie quarterback Brandon Weeden took the first snaps in team drills Wednesday at OTAs, a departure from last week when Colt McCoy went first. The Browns have said they fully expect Weeden to be their starting quarterback this season, but that he must earn the job. McCoy, the starter for most of the last two seasons, has said that all he wants is a fair chance in the competition. Coach Pat Shurmur said not much should be read into Weeden taking the first snaps of team drills.
Analysis: McCoy could still win the starting job, but we expect him to be No. 2 on the depth chart. Even if he does start he would only be a No. 2 Fantasy quarterback at best in deeper leagues. He is not worth drafting in most formats.
News:Colt McCoy returned to work with the Browns not knowing how much longer he'll have a job. McCoy participated as expected in the team's voluntary offseason conditioning program on Monday just days after Cleveland drafted his likely successor, Oklahoma State quarterback Brandon Weeden. McCoy could be kept as his backup and Browns President Mike Holmgren said over the weekend he could imagine McCoy staying on as the team's No. 2 QB. "That could be a difficult situation except if it is ever going to work, it will work if that happens, because Colt McCoy is a special young man," said Holmgren, who picked McCoy in the third round in 2010. "Of course he wants to play, they all want to play. Again, nothing has been done yet, we don't know how it is going to sort itself out. ... It is never easy, everyone wants to play. But, you only have one ball and only one guy can play at a time."
Analysis: Holmgren insisted Weeden will not be handed the starting job, but the Browns wouldn't have taken him with the No. 22 overall pick - much sooner than most experts had him going - if they intended to groom him for the future. Plus McCoy doesn't possess the same strong arm as Weeden. McCoy is 6-15 in two seasons as a starter. He made 13 starts last season before missing the final three games after suffering a concussion on a hit by Pittsburgh linebacker James Harrison. The Browns were criticized for their handling of McCoy's injury, and the NFL implemented new policies as a result of the helmet-to-helmet hit. McCoy isn't worth owning in Fantasy play.
News: Multiple reports out of Cleveland report that the Browns could look to trade quarterback Colt McCoy after the team drafted Brandon Weeden in the first round Thursday night. General Manager Tom Heckert acknowledged that Weeden was drafted to be the starting quarterback. He said the team would discuss whether or not to trade McCoy before the draft is over. "Eventually [Weeden's] going to be a starter for us," said Heckert. "That's what we drafted him for." Added coach Pat Shurmur: "We think he's going to project into being an outstanding NFL quarterback and we were able to see that in the way he competed in college. We felt he was going to make us and the position better."
Analysis: There's already some initial buzz that the Packers could be interested in McCoy to be the No. 2 quarterback behind Aaron Rodgers. Whether he's traded or not, this isn't a good situation for McCoy, and he's not worth drafting in the majority of leagues.
News: The Browns made Oklahoma State quarterback Brandon Weeden theirs with their second pick in the first round. He will now enter training camp trying to compete with incumbent Colt McCoy for the starting job. "It's competition, and that is what sports is all about," Weeden said Thursday. "He is obviously a great, great player, and it is going to be fun working with him and being right there along with him.”
Analysis: The Browns will likely have an open competition for McCoy and Weeden, and Weeden is ready for it. McCoy will also be ready, but whoever starts for the Browns will be a No. 2 Fantasy quarterback at best. Keep an eye on what develops, and McCoy should only be drafted with a late-round pick in deeper leagues if he wins the starting job.
News: Echoing the comments of his general manager, head coach Pat Shurmur said at the NFL Annual Meeting Tuesday that the Browns will move forward with Colt McCoy as their starting quarterback. "At this point, he’s our quarterback," Shurmur said according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. "I want to see him have an offseason. It takes awhile to really learn an offense. Now he's had a chance to look at all of the cut-ups and have a better understanding of it."
Analysis: McCoy is a lock to be in the mix for the starting job, and considering the Browns' other options at quarterback, he should get it. He was essentially handed the starting job with the Browns last year and completed 265 of 463 passes for 2,733 yards and 14 touchdowns in 13 starts; a concussion ended his season. As of now, McCoy shouldn't be on your Fantasy radar except in deep leagues that start multiple quarterbacks.
News: Browns general manager Tom Heckert told the Cleveland Plain Dealer that the team is willing to enter the 2012 season with the status quo under center. "We're fine with Colt McCoy as our quarterback," he said. Heckert promised that the team would not move up to No. 3 overall but might consider moving down "a few spots" from No. 4 overall, where they could opt to draft a quarterback (likely Texas A&M passer Ryan Tannehill). Heckert admitted that they could take a quarterback in Round 1 (they have two picks) but that McCoy's arm is fine for what they need. "We think [Mccoy's] going to be much better this season," he said.
Analysis: When we heard head coach Pat Shurmur sing McCoy's praises in February, we didn't think he meant it. Heckert's singing along, and if the Browns go through the draft without making a splash at quarterback, they could end up with McCoy starting in 2012. He was essentially handed the starting job with the Browns last year and completed 265 of 463 passes for 2,733 yards and 14 touchdowns in 13 starts; a concussion ended his season. As of now, McCoy shouldn't be on your Fantasy radar unless in deep leagues that start multiple quarterbacks.
News: Browns coach Pat Shurmur told the News-Herald of Northern Ohio that he has not given up on quarterback Colt McCoy. "I think it's fair to say (McCoy) has some things he has to improve on," Shurmur said. "They're quantifiable, whether it's footwork, a better feel for the progressions, a better feel for the targets he's throwing to. I think all that is refined when you have an offseason (program) to help. ... I think he can be very good if he plays at a high level like I think he can and makes the improvements he can to help us put the ball in the end zone [to] win football games. I'm expecting that he will. The thing that's encouraging to me is he a guy you know is going to work at it."
Analysis: We don't buy it. McCoy was essentially handed the starting job with the Browns last year and completed 265 of 463 passes for 2733 yards and 14 touchdowns in 13 starts. With the Browns getting the chance to improve at quarterback this offseason, we think McCoy might wind up as the backup in Cleveland. If that happens, then it makes sense that Shurmur speaks glowingly about his passer. We'll see what happens, but McCoy shouldn't be on your Fantasy radar unless in deep leagues that start multiple quarterbacks.
News: The Sports Xchange reports that Browns QB Colt McCoy will be ready to play in the 2012 season. Team president Mike Holmgren said in a radio interview that McCoy has recovered from the helmet-to-helmet hit he received from Steelers LB James Harrison in December. "He passed all his tests and he's feeling fine," Holmgren said, "and he has no residual effects from the play." The Browns, who finished fourth in the AFC North at 4-12, have two first-round picks in this April's NFL Draft, including the fourth pick overall. The team is expected to bring in competition for McCoy at quarterback this offseason, possibly a top draft pick like Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III of Baylor. Whatever the situation, Holmgren expects McCoy to be ready to compete. "I know that no one will work harder this offseason than Colt McCoy," Holmgren said.
Analysis: McCoy, 25, completed 265 of 463 passes for 2733 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2011, his second season in the league. He missed the final three games of the season after the Harrison hit, which took place in the midst of a 14-3 Steelers victory in Pittsburgh on December 8. We expect the Browns to have competition for McCoy, and he has minimal Fantasy value. Ignore him in all leagues on Draft Day.
News: Browns president Mike Holmgren said Thursday that QB Colt McCoy "can be'' the guy for the Browns as the starter in 2012. "I'm not ready to say that yet," Holmgren said. (He) did some good things.''
Analysis: McCoy registered 14 touchdown passes and 11 interceptions -- both up from last year -- in 13 games this season. McCoy could lose his starting job in 2012, so he doesn't have a whole lot of value entering the year. He is a No. 2 Fantasy QB at best heading into next season.
News: Cleveland QB Colt McCoy was inactive for Week 17 against Pittsburgh as he continued to deal with a serious head injury. McCoy hasn’t been cleared by team doctors to return to the field and missed his third straight game Sunday. McCoy hasn’t practiced or played since he was blasted by Steelers LB James Harrison on Dec. 8. Browns QB Seneca Wallace made his third start in a row.
Analysis: Cleveland coach Pat Shurmur said he wants to wait until next week for evaluating players, but said McCoy "improved quite a bit from his first game until the last one he played in." McCoy registered 14 touchdown passes and 11 interceptions -- both up from last year -- in 13 games this season. McCoy could lose his starting job in 2012, so he doesn't have a whole lot of value entering the year.
News: Cleveland QB Colt McCoy was ruled out for Week 17 against Pittsburgh as he continues to deal with a serious head injury. McCoy hasn’t been cleared by team doctors to return to the field and will miss his third straight game Sunday. McCoy hasn’t practiced or played since he was blasted by Steelers LB James Harrison on Dec. 8. Browns QB Seneca Wallace will make his third start in a row.
Analysis: Cleveland coach Pat Shurmur said he wants to wait until next week for evaluating players, but said McCoy "improved quite a bit from his first game until the last one he played in." McCoy registered 14 touchdown passes and 11 interceptions -- both up from last year -- in 13 games this season. Fantasy owners should obviously not consider McCoy a worthwhile Fantasy option for Week 17 and he could lose his starting job in 2012.
News: Cleveland QB Colt McCoy missed practice again Thursday as the Browns prepared to face Pittsburgh in Week 17. McCoy hasn’t been cleared by team doctors and likely will miss his third straight game Sunday. McCoy hasn’t practiced or played since he was blasted by Steelers LB James Harrison on Dec. 8. Harrison was suspended one game for the illegal helmet-to-helmet shot.
Analysis: Browns coach Pat Shurmur has not yet ruled out McCoy for the season finale, but it’s almost certain he won’t play and backup QB Seneca Wallace will make his third start. McCoy recently resumed physical activities for the first time in three weeks. “He’s getting better every day,” Shurmur said. “Every injury’s different. Every rehab’s different.” Fantasy owners should obviously not consider McCoy a worthwhile Fantasy option for Week 17.
News: Cleveland QB Colt McCoy (concussion) has not been medically cleared to practice and could miss the Browns' season finale against Pittsburgh in Week 17. McCoy has not practiced since taking a helmet-to-helmet hit in Week 14, also versus the Steelers. With McCoy seemingly unable to play, QB Seneca Wallace is expected to receive his third straight start.
Analysis: It appeared there was an outside chance McCoy could play on Sunday if he was able to practice. However, with the 25-year-old still feeling concussion-like symptoms, his status for Week 17 appears bleak. McCoy has registered 14 touchdown passes and 11 interceptions -- both up from last year -- in 13 games this season. Fantasy owners should not consider McCoy a worthwhile Fantasy option even if he plays in Week 17.
News: Cleveland QB Colt McCoy (head) has a chance to start the Week 17 season finale against the Steelers if he can practice during the week, reports the Cleveland Plain Dealer Monday. Coach Pat Shurmur said as much during his Monday press conference. Shurmur said the team will know more on Wednesday. If McCoy can't start, Seneca Wallace will get the nod once again.
Analysis: McCoy is still feeling concussion symptoms from taking a helmet-to-helmet hit from James Harrison in Week 14. That said, the Browns are giving him the chance to get healthy and return in the Week 17 game. Regardless, Fantasy owners should not be considering even a healthy McCoy for usage in the regular season finale.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy (head) is inactive as expected Week 16 against the Ravens. It is the second straight game he has missed. Seneca Wallace starts in his absence.
Analysis: McCoy is still feeling concussion symptoms from taking a helmet-to-helmet hit from James Harrison in Week 14. It looks as though McCoy will be doubtful to return for the season finale against the Steelers. But even if he plays, you probably don't want to start him in Fantasy.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy (head) was sidelined at practice again Thursday and was then ruled out Week 16 against the Ravens. Seneca Wallace will start Week 16 against the Ravens.
Analysis: McCoy is still bothered by effects of his concussion and has not been cleared to practice. It doesn't take a doctor to see that his chances of dressing Week 16 were pretty much non-existent. Even if McCoy was 100 percent, he still wouldn't be a recommended Fantasy start against one of the best defenses in the NFL. Look to healthier alternatives Week 16.
News: Browns coach Pat Shurmur said QB Colt McCoy did a little physical activity Wednesday, but he has still not been cleared to practice because of a concussion. Shurmur said McCoy is still bothered by effects of his concussion and has not been cleared to practice. Seneca Wallace is expected to start Week 16 against the Ravens.
Analysis: The Browns are probably doing McCoy a favor by protecting him from the Ravens, who have some of the hardest-hitting defenders in the NFL. Even if McCoy was 100 percent, he still wouldn't be a recommended Fantasy start against one of the best defenses in the NFL. Look to healthier alternatives Week 16.
News: Cleveland coach Pat Shurmur said Tuesday that QB Colt McCoy (head) is showing improvement, but has yet to be medically cleared to practice. Shurmur added he was unsure of McCoy's availability in preparation for Week 16 at Baltimore and doesn't know if the second-year quarterback will be out for the rest of the season. Browns QB Seneca Wallace will take first-team reps in practice and is expected to start on Saturday.
Analysis: McCoy did not play in Cleveland's game last Sunday after taking a crushing helmet-to-helmet hit by Pittsburgh's James Harrison in Week 14. It appears he will miss his second game in a row as the Browns are currently out of the playoff race and don't need to risk further injury to McCoy. The 25-year-old has struggled this season and has just 14 touchdown passes with 11 interceptions. With Wallace in line to start again, Fantasy owners should continue to leave McCoy on the bench for Week 16.
News: Browns quarterback Colt McCoy has not yet been medically cleared to resume practice following a concussion, and it remains unclear if he will play again this season. Coach Pat Shurmur said McCoy is improving and remains day-to-day. McCoy did not travel with the team for Sunday's game in Arizona. His backup, Seneca Wallace, started Cleveland's 20-17 overtime loss to the Cardinals. Shurmur would not discuss which of his QBs would start this Saturday at Baltimore. Shurmur will wait until McCoy is cleared before announcing his starter. "When Colt's okay, we'll talk about that,'' he said.
Analysis: Shurmur does not know if McCoy will practice this week. McCoy's concussion and the Browns' handling of the head injury brought the team under intense scrutiny last week. The NFL and Players Association sent medical personnel to meet with the Browns last week. Even if McCoy is healthy, the Ravens don't present a favorable matchup on their home turf, so McCoy would be a desperation Fantasy start.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy was inactive for Week 15 against the Cardinals. He did not practice all week because he suffered a concussion last weekend. Seneca Wallace will start at quarterback for Cleveland.
Analysis: While he has had plenty of time to rest, it appears it won't be enough for the second-year signal caller. Don't plan on using McCoy in Week 15. Even if he was healthy, he would have been just a No. 2 Fantasy QB. Fantasy owners should keep him reserved until further notice.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy didn't practice Friday and was sent home a third straight day because of a concussion. After practice, coach Pat Shurmur ruled out McCoy for Week 15 against the Cardinals. Seneca Wallace will start at quarterback for Cleveland.
Analysis: The Browns continue to stand by their story that McCoy didn't start to experience concussion symptoms until after the Week 14 loss against the Steelers. While he has had plenty of time to rest, it appears it won't be enough for the second-year signal caller. Don't plan on using McCoy in Week 15. Even if he was healthy, he would have been just a No. 2 Fantasy QB.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy was sent home again Thursday with a concussion, missing a second straight day of practice. Coach Pat Shurmur has yet to rule McCoy out for Week 15 against the Cardinals, but all signs point to Seneca Wallace getting the start.
Analysis: The Browns continue to stand by their story that McCoy didn't start to experience concussion symptoms until after the Week 14 loss against the Steelers. While he has had plenty of time to rest, it appears it won't be enough for the second-year signal caller. Don't plan on using McCoy in Week 15. Even if he was healthy, he would have been just a No. 2 Fantasy QB.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy (concussion) has been sent home and won't practice Wednesday. He's unlikely to play on in Week 15 against the Cardinals. Backup Seneca Wallace, who's strongly familiar with the west coast system, would start in his place.
Analysis: McCoy suffered a concussion on a vicious hit from Steelers LB James Harrison last week and there has been some controversy about whether or not he should have been allowed to return to the game. It looks as though the Browns are going to proceed with caution with their starting QB so keep an eye on his status going forward. But with McCoy all but ruled out for the game against the Cardinals, owners should consider healthier options for Week 15.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy was unable to practice Monday because of the concussion he suffered Thursday against the Steelers. Seneca Wallace would get the start in Week 15 at Arizona, if McCoy is unable to play. Coach Pat Shurmur said McCoy was in the building Monday getting tested for concussion-like symptoms before leaving. Shurmur added that he had "good conversations" with McCoy, whom he's "hopeful" can return to practice this week.
Analysis: McCoy's situation has been the talk in Cleveland since there are reports the Browns sent him back into action Week 14 without administering the proper protocol following a head injury. Although, Shurmur reiterated Monday that the proper tests were administered after James Harrison delivered a helmet-to-helmet hit on McCoy in the fourth quarter. It will be interesting to see how McCoy, who also hurt his hand against the Steelers, progresses during the week. Even if he plays Week 15, he will be at best a No. 2 Fantasy QB.
News:The Plain Dealer reports Browns QB Colt McCoy's father, Brad, said Friday that his son shouldn't have returned to the game Thursday against the Steelers after taking a vicious helmet-to-helmet hit from Steelers LB James Harrison in the fourth quarter. "I talked to Colt this morning and he said, 'Dad, I don't know what happened, but I know I lost the game. I know I let the team down. What happened?,'" Brad said. "He never should've gone back in the game. He was basically out (cold) after the hit. You could tell by the ridigity of his body as he was laying there. There were a lot of easy symptoms that should've told them he had a concussion. He was nauseated and he didn't know who he was. From what I could see, they didn't test him for a concussion on the sidelines. They looked at his (left) hand.'' Shurmur said on Friday that McCoy didn't begin to experience concussion symptoms until after the game. "We go through the strict protocol to evaluate whether there's concussion-like symptoms," said Shurmur, who said the team handled McCoy's situation properly. Shurmur added that McCoy suffered a bruised left hand, but that injury shouldn't keep him out.
Analysis: McCoy eventually threw a costly interception just three plays after returning to the game. Although, Shurmur said that McCoy said he was ready to return after taking the hard hit. "After the game, the (public relations staff) made sure Colt's interview was brief and he couldn't face the lights in his press conference,'' Brad said. "The T.V. lights and the stadium lights were killing him. Why would (coach Pat Shurmur) say he was fine? That makes it even worse.'' McCoy wasn't having a great game before getting hurt, and with the Browns out of the playoff hunt, he might sit Week 15 at Arizona. If that happens, then Seneca Wallace would start in his absence. Even if McCoy plays, he is at best a No. 2 Fantasy QB.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy had a rough night on Thursday against the Steelers. He entered the game dealing with a sore knee and left with his entire body hurting. He took a shot from LB James Harrison in the fourth quarter, which forced him out of the game for two plays giving Seneca Wallace some snaps. McCoy started the game hot going 4-for-4 on the opening drive. He even had a touchdown called back after a review put the ball just outside the end zone. He finished the game throwing for 209 yards and no touchdowns. He also had six carries for 15 yards. McCoy threw two interceptions -- technically four, but two were negated because of penalties -- in the game. One of those picks happened as the pocket started to collapse and he underthrew his receiver in the end zone. The Browns ended up losing the contest14-3 as McCoy was sacked to end the game. Coach Pat Shurmur told reporters after the game that McCoy was fine to go back in the contest after the big hit from Harrison. McCoy told reporters he didn't remember Harrison's hit, but did suffer an injury to his hand.
Analysis: McCoy had his receivers drop passes all night and lost two targets to injuries -- Benjamin Watson and Josh Cribbs. It has been a rough road for the second-year quarterback out of Texas, but he doesn't have much around him in terms of weapons. It sounds like McCoy may have suffered a concussion from Harrison's hit, which could spell bad news for his status moving forward. Cleveland travels to Arizona in Week 15, but that doesn't mean Fantasy owners should insert McCoy in those lineups. Despite the Cardinals allowing 251 passing yards per game, McCoy is merely a low-end QB option -- if healthy.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy was active, as expected, for Thursday's contest versus the Steelers. He practiced in full all week, despite dealing with a knee injury.
Analysis: McCoy has a tough matchup this week and this nagging injury may be finally catching up to him. McCoy has thrown for multiple touchdowns only once in the past seven games. He has also been picked off six times in that span. The Steelers present a tough matchup for McCoy as they have permitted an average of only 12.1 Fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks. Consider McCoy a low-end No. 2 Fantasy QB for Week 14.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy (knee) is listed as probable for Week 14 at Pittsburgh. He has practiced in full all week.
Analysis: Add a knee issue to McCoy's growing list of ailments he's dealt with this season. However, it is unlikely that the setback will prevent him from playing Thursday. But it appears the injuries are beginning to take a toll on McCoy as he has thrown for multiple touchdowns only once in the past seven games. He has also been picked off six times in that span. The Steelers present a tough matchup for McCoy as they have permitted an average of only 12.1 Fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks. Consider McCoy a low-end No. 2 Fantasy QB for Week 14.
News: Cleveland coach Pat Shurmur said Tuesday that QB Colt McCoy has been pushing through injury issues for most of the season and the team will hold off on all evaluations until after the final game. McCoy, who suffered a sprained knee last Sunday against Baltimore, is expected to start in Week 14 at Pittsburgh on Thursday night. McCoy was a full participant in practice on Monday and again on Tuesday.
Analysis: Add a knee issue to McCoy's growing list of ailments he's dealt with this season. However, it is unlikely that the setback will prevent him from playing despite the Browns' short turnaround as Shurmur said the quarterback is "good to roll." But it appears the injuries are beginning to take a toll on McCoy as he has thrown for multiple touchdowns only once in the past seven games. He has also been picked off six times in that span. The Steelers present a tough matchup for McCoy as they have permitted an average of only 12.1 Fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks. Consider McCoy a low-end No. 2 Fantasy QB for Week 14.
News: Browns coach Pat Shurmur said Monday that QB Colt McCoy suffered a sprained knee Week 13 against the Ravens, but he doesn't have structural damage. He is day to day. Shurmur added that McCoy is "just sore," and thinks his QB will play Week 14 at Pittsburgh. McCoy was listed as a full participant in practice on the injury report Monday.
Analysis: McCoy has been battered the last few weeks. He has dealt with shoulder, elbow and now knee injury. Although, it appears the knee injury might finally knock him out of action. Only time will tell. Seneca Wallace would get the start against Pittsburgh if McCoy is sidelined. Remember, the Browns play on a short week and their game is Thursday. McCoy might play, but not be 100 percent. He remains at best a No. 2 Fantasy QB. The Steelers are a tough matchup.
News: Facing one of the league’s top pass rushing teams, Browns QB Colt McCoy had his share of struggles in the Browns 24-10 loss to Baltimore in Week 13. He also had his share of hard hits, including one on a screen pass to Chris Ogbonnaya in the first quarter that ended with McCoy coming out of the game to get his right knee looked at. McCoy would only miss one series and one snap, as QB Seneca Wallace failed to pick up a first down and the Browns punted right after. McCoy would return and end the game with 192 yards, a touchdown to TE Evan Moore, and an interception. He was sacked three times.
Analysis: McCoy has taken a beating this season, missing time in practice the last two weeks with shoulder and elbow injuries, and now we can add the knee to the list of body parts to keep an eye on. He doesn’t expect the knee to be a problem, but we’ll keep an eye on his status throughout the week as the Browns prepare for Week 14 at Pittsburgh. One week after facing the NFL’s toughest defense against Fantasy quarterbacks, McCoy gets to take on the fourth toughest. Pittsburgh allows just 12.27 Fantasy points per game to quarterbacks. McCoy is not a recommended Fantasy option for Week 14.
News: Cleveland QB Colt McCoy (elbow) played in Week 13 against Baltimore as expected after being listed as probable on the injury report.
Analysis: McCoy practiced in full throughout the week, and played through a shoulder injury in Week 12. He faces a tough matchup with Baltimore, who allow fewer than 10 points per game to opposing Fantasy QBs. McCoy is not a recommended start, so keep him inactive in all leagues for Week 13.
News: Cleveland QB Colt McCoy is expected to start in Week 13 against Baltimore after being listed as probable on the team's injury report with an elbow issue. McCoy has practiced in full throughout the past week and Browns coach Pat Shurmur said the second-year signal-caller would not be limited by the injury on Sunday. The Ravens have been the stingiest scoring defense in the NFL against the pass, as they are the only team in the league who does not allow an average of at least one touchdown per game. They have yet to allow a multi-touchdown game and lead the league in sacks.
Analysis: McCoy took some shots last Sunday against Cincinnati, but the Browns are likely being protective with him. He had a sore shoulder in Week 11, but he didn't miss any practice time and took every snap in Week 12. McCoy is coming off a two-touchdown performance, but continues to be average at best. He’ll need to improve against Baltimore, as the Ravens allow fewer than 10 points per game to opposing Fantasy QBs. McCoy would normally not be a recommended Fantasy starter, and facing the toughest matchup in the league makes him unworthy of a starting spot in all leagues for Week 13 against the Ravens.
News: Browns coach Pat Shurmur said QB Colt McCoy would practice in full Wednesday despite sustaining a right elbow injury Week 12 against the Bengals. McCoy is expected to start Week 13 vs. Baltimore. The Ravens have been the stingiest scoring defense in the NFL against the pass, as they are the only team in the league who does not allow an average of at least one touchdown per game. They’ve yet to allow a multi-touchdown game and they lead the league in sacks.
Analysis: McCoy took some shots Sunday, but he always seemed to get up. He had a sore shoulder in Week 11, but he didn't miss any practice time and took every snap Week 12. McCoy is coming off a two-touchdown performance, but continues to be average at best. He’ll need to be a lot more than average against Baltimore, as the Ravens allow fewer than 10 points per game to opposing Fantasy QBs. McCoy would normally not be a recommended Fantasy starter, and facing the toughest matchup in the league for QBs makes him unworthy of a starting spot in all leagues for Week 13 against the Ravens.
News: Browns coach Pat Shurmur said QB Colt McCoy would practice in full Wednesday despite sustaining a right elbow injury Week 12 against the Bengals. McCoy is expected to start Week 13 vs. Baltimore.
Analysis: McCoy took some shots Sunday, but he always seemed to get up. He had a sore shoulder in Week 11, but he didn't miss any practice time and took every snap Week 12. McCoy is coming off a two-touchdown performance, but continues to be average at best most weeks. He remains a No. 2 Fantasy QB heading into Week 13 vs. Baltimore.
News: Browns coach Pat Shurmur said Monday that QB Colt McCoy has a sore elbow after falling on it Week 12 at Cincinnati. But Shurmur expects McCoy to be fine and said he will practice this week. Cleveland plays Baltimore in Week 13.
Analysis: McCoy took some shots Sunday, but he always seemed to get up. He had a sore shoulder in Week 11, but he didn't miss any practice time and took every snap Week 12. McCoy is coming off a two-touchdown performance, but continues to be average at best most weeks. He remains a No. 2 Fantasy QB heading into Week 13 vs. Baltimore.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy's poor second half Week 12 at Cincinnati overshadowed a productive first half in a 23-20 loss to the Bengals. McCoy came out of the gate on fire as he hit Jordan Norwood for a 24-yard touchdown on the opening drive and had 68 passing yards on that drive as well. McCoy then threw a 3-yard touchdown to Greg Little in the second quarter and Cleveland went into the half with a 17-7 lead. Unfortunately, Cincinnati made the right second-half adjustments and held Cleveland to one second-half scoring drive. McCoy finished 16 of 34 for 151 yards and one interception. He rushed for 38 yards and was sacked twice.
Analysis: McCoy seems to save his best performances for the Bengals. He didn't have an overwhelming performance Week 12, but he threw for two touchdown passes for the third time in his career against Cincinnati. Unfortunately, he is still 0-3 against the AFC North opponent. McCoy continues to be average at best most weeks, so he remains a No. 2 Fantasy QB heading into Week 13 vs. Baltimore.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy (right shoulder) is in the starting lineup Week 12 at Cincinnati after being probable on the injury report.
Analysis: McCoy hurt his shoulder in Week 11, but he didn't need an MRI and practiced all week. QBs average 14 Fantasy points per week against Cincinnati, which is seventh-lowest in the NFL. However, it is worth pointing out that the secondary struggled in Week 11 against Baltimore, which was it's first game without DB Leon Hall, who is lost for the season with an Achillies' injury. McCoy is still at best a No. 2 Fantasy QB.
News: Browns coach Pat Shurmur said Wednesday that QB Colt McCoy, who dealt with a shoulder injury during the game Week 11, will "do everything" in practice and the throws he has made already are "normal." McCoy will make his third career start against AFC North rival Cincinnati in Week 12, but he will be seeking his first career win against the Bengals. McCoy lost a close game, 19-17, to the Bengals late in 2010 despite going 19 of 25 for 243 yards and two touchdowns. He then lost again to Cincinnati, 27-17, in Week 1 this season. He again threw two touchdown passes, but McCoy wasn't as accurate, completing 19 of 40 passes for 213 yards.
Analysis: McCoy has just four multi-touchdown passing games in his young NFL career and two of them have come against the Bengals. The odds seem in his favor to end his multi-touchdown slump in Week 12, which has reached five games. But the Bengals have done well against opposing QBs in 2011. QBs average 14 Fantasy points per week against Cincinnati, which is seventh-lowest in the NFL. However, it is worth pointing out that the secondary struggled in Week 11 against Baltimore, which was it's first game without DB Leon Hall, who is lost for the season with an Achillies' injury. It seems McCoy could be in for a good statistical week, but he is still at best a No. 2 Fantasy QB. He is dealing with a sore throwing shoulder, but isn't expected to be limited Week 12.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy will make his third career start against AFC North rival Cincinnati in Week 12, but he will be seeking his first career win against the Bengals. McCoy lost a close game, 19-17, to the Bengals late in 2010 despite going 19 of 25 for 243 yards and two touchdowns. He then lost again to Cincinnati, 27-17, in Week 1 this season. He again threw two touchdown passes, but McCoy wasn't as accurate, completing 19 of 40 passes for 213 yards.
Analysis: McCoy has just four multi-touchdown passing games in his young NFL career and two of them have come against the Bengals. The odds seem in his favor to end his multi-touchdown slump in Week 12, which has reached five games. But the Bengals have done well against opposing QBs in 2011. QBs average 14 Fantasy points per week against Cincinnati, which is seventh-lowest in the NFL. However, it is worth pointing out that the secondary struggled in Week 11 against Baltimore, which was it's first game without DB Leon Hall, who is lost for the season with an Achillies' injury. It seems McCoy could be in for a good statistical week, but he is still at best a No. 2 Fantasy QB. He is dealing with a sore throwing shoulder, but isn't expected to be limited Week 12.
News: Browns coach Pat Shurmur said QB Colt McCoy doesn't need an MRI on his injured throwing shoulder. McCoy said he tweaked his right shoulder in the first half Week 11 against the Jaguars, but played the rest of the way and said he was experiencing only "general soreness" after the game. Shurmur said Monday that McCoy's shoulder is fine and he will practice this week leading up to Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Analysis: While it's promising that McCoy isn't dealing with a major injury, the fact of the matter is that he still isn't posting major offensive numbers. He has three passing touchdowns in his last five games and is doing his best with a suspect receiving corps. He also hasn't surpassed 300 passing yards in his last six starts. McCoy is nothing more than a No. 2 Fantasy QB heading into Week 12 at Cincinnati. He completed 19 of 40 passes for 213 yards and two touchdowns in Week 1 against the Bengals.
News: QB Colt McCoy led Cleveland to a win in a low-scoring affair Week 11 vs. Jacksonville. McCoy was an efficient 17 of 24 for 199 yards in a 14-10 victory. His 3-yard touchdown pass to Josh Cribbs in the fourth quarter broke a 7-all tie and ended up as the game-winning score. McCoy threw one interception and rushed for 27 yards in the win. McCoy also appeared to hurt his right arm trying to make a tackle on the interception, but he did not miss a series. He said after the game he tweaked his right shoulder in the first half, but played the rest of the way and said he was experiencing only "general soreness." He added he wasn't sure if he would need an MRI on Monday.
Analysis: It was not a pretty performance, but McCoy got the victory. Unfortunately, that doesn't matter in Fantasy. McCoy threw just one touchdown for the fifth time this season and hasn't had a multi-touchdown game since Week 6. He also hasn't surpassed 300 passing yards in his last six starts. McCoy is nothing more than a No. 2 Fantasy QB heading into Week 12 at Cincinnati.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy has just one win in five career starts in November and will be looking for his second November win in Week 11 vs. Jacksonville. "The focus this week is 'let's go 1-0. Let's be 1-0 after Sunday,'" McCoy said. "That's all we can do. We have to put the blinders on." If McCoy leads Cleveland to victory, then it won't be easy. Jacksonville ranks fifth in pass defense, allowing 189.3 passing yards per game. It is yielding 13.8 Fantasy points per week to QBs, which is eighth-lowest in the NFL. Also, no QB has more than one touchdown pass in the last four games against Jacksonville.
Analysis: McCoy might not have a win in November this year, but he has been accurate. He is completing 69.4 percent of his passes in his last two games. However, he has one touchdown and just 364 yards in that span. McCoy could get WR Mohamed Massaquoi back from injury this week, but his presence isn't going to make a big difference. McCoy is still at best a desperation Fantasy start.
News: Despite facing a Rams' defense that has already allowed 15 passing touchdowns this year, Browns QB Colt McCoy did not get his team in the end zone in a 13-12 loss in Week 10. McCoy completed 20 of 27 passes for 215 yards, and he did not throw an interception. This marked the fourth game in a row in which McCoy failed to pass for more than 250 yards and at least one touchdown.
Analysis: If McCoy had this much trouble producing against a mediocre Rams passing defense, it does not bode well for his fortunes against the Jaguars in Week 11. At best, McCoy will be a No. 2 Fantasy QB for the coming week.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy is mired in a slump, as he has failed to pass for more than 250 yards and one touchdown in each of his last three games. However, in Week 10, he gets his best matchup in weeks, as the Browns will host the Rams. While St. Louis has been the 12th-best team in terms of per-game passing yards allowed, they rank fourth-from-last in fewest passing touchdowns allowed per game. Also, only the Raiders have allowed opposing quarterbacks to rush for more yardage on a per-game basis.
Analysis: Perhaps this won't be the week that McCoy will break the 250-passing yard barrier, but he does stand a good chance to increase his touchdown production. The Rams have allowed opposing quarterbacks to pass for a touchdown in every game this season, and they have allowed multiple passing touchdowns in five out of eight games. That makes McCoy a viable option as a No. 2 Fantasy QB this week.
News: QB Colt McCoy led Cleveland to just three scoring drives in a 30-12 loss to the Texans in Week 9. McCoy had trouble sustaining long drives as he completed just 14 of 22 passes for 146 yards, one touchdown and one interception. McCoy's touchdown pass came late in the fourth quarter on a 2-yard strike to Josh Cribbs. He also rushed for 6 yards.
Analysis: You know McCoy was looking for a big performance as he came back to the state where he starred in high school and college. But he just couldn't get anything going as the Texans applied great pressure all game. McCoy has a favorable matchup on paper heading into Week 10 against the Rams, but he hasn't performed well lately and remains at best a No. 2 Fantasy QB.
News: It will be a homecoming of sorts for Browns QB Colt McCoy in Week 9 at Houston. McCoy played his high school and college football in Texas, and will now make his first NFL start in the Lone Star State. However, it won't be an easy matchup. Houston is allowing QBs to average 12.8 Fantasy points per week, which is fourth-lowest in the NFL. Only two QBs -- Drew Brees and Jason Campbell -- have thrown for more than one touchdown against Houston this season.
Analysis: McCoy didn't have a great October. He passed for just 984 yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions, while completing 58.9 percent of his passes. He looked sharp in the preseason, but McCoy is still having his growing pains as a starter in the regular season. We expect he probably will be throwing enough Week 9, especially if RBs Montario Hardesty and Peyton Hillis are both out due to injury. But McCoy is at best a low-end No. 2 Fantasy QB.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy threw his ninth touchdown pass of the season in Week 8 against the 49ers. McCoy was able to find WR Josh Cribbs on a 45-yard strike in the fourth quarter, which capped off an eight-play, 80-yard scoring drive. He completed 22 of his 34 pass attempts for 241 yards in the 20-10 loss, but was picked off once in the end zone. He also fumbled four times on the afternoon, but only ended up losing one. McCoy was able to rack up 30 yards on the ground in the defeat and finished with a QB rating of 83.1.
Analysis: McCoy looked a bit rattled on Sunday as the 49ers did a good job throwing tons of looks at him. However, to be fair he didn't have much of a running game to work with. Peyton Hillis was ruled inactive for the contest and Montario Hardesty only had two carries before leaving with a calf issue. Still, he was able to keep Cleveland in the game until late in the fourth quarter and delivered a nice throw to Cribbs on his touchdown pass. However, his production remains much too inconsistent to trust as anything other than a No. 2 Fantasy QB. Continue to view him as such heading into Week 9 against the Texans.
News: Cleveland QB Colt McCoy has only been sacked 13 times in six games this season, but according to NFL.com, he has been hit 38 times, a number both he and Browns coach Pat Shurmur want to keep from growing much larger. In Week 7, McCoy was sacked five times, roughed up several more after making throws and hit during runs when he tucked the ball and took off to escape pressure. He came up limping on one play in the third quarter and hobbled to the sideline. However, he came right back in and showed no signs of being injured. “He’s fine,” Shurmur said. “I was just with him and he looked good. I didn’t see him run today, but he was walking straight.”
Analysis: Last week, Browns president Mike Holmgren said McCoy has his full support and Cleveland's starting job for this year -- only. The Browns will wait until after the season to evaluate McCoy and decide if he's the future. McCoy has completed 56 percent of his passes while throwing eight touchdown passes, already eclipsing his career high (six). The second-year signal-caller will look to add to that total in Week 8 against San Francisco, which has boasted a surprisingly tough defense. The 49ers are permitting an average of 17.6 Fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks. Consider McCoy a low-end No. 2 Fantasy QB for Sunday's game.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy led his team on just two scoring drives Week 7, but it was enough in a 6-3 win against the Seahawks. McCoy completed 20 of 35 passes for 178 yards. He had no touchdowns and one interception. He also rushed for 31 yards on eight carries. It was the first time all season McCoy didn't have a touchdown and failed to throw for at least 200 yards.
Analysis: McCoy had a pretty brutal game Week 7, but it wasn't entirely his fault. The Seahawks knocked out two of his favorite targets -- Mohamed Massaquoi and Ben Watson -- so McCoy was dealing with a thin receiving corps. McCoy has showed progress in 2011, but he is still not an elite QB. Consider him at best a No. 2 Fantasy QB for a tough matchup in Week 8 at San Francisco.
News: The last time Browns QB Colt McCoy played at home he passed for a career-high 350 yards in Week 4 against the Titans. McCoy will be looking for similar success in Week 7 against the Seahawks. Seattle has allowed just one quarterback -- Eli Manning -- to pass for more than 300 yards in a game this season. The Seahawks are allowing QBs to average 18.0 Fantasy points per week and only Manning has thrown more than one touchdown in a game against Seattle.
Analysis: McCoy's splits on the road to at home have been pretty even this year, so it's not like he has a distinct advantage at home. He just had a good game last time he played at home. McCoy has thrown two touchdowns in three games this season, but coach Pat Shurmur still says he has room to improve. "It's fundamentals and it's learning to make all the throws necessary, and doing it over and over. I don't think this young man lacks any confidence. He's ready to go and play Seattle," Shurmur said. With six teams on a bye, look to McCoy as a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy QB for Week 7.
News: Cleveland QB Colt McCoy completed just 21 of 45 passes for 215 yards and two touchdowns during the Browns' 24-17 loss at Oakland in Week 6 on Sunday. McCoy connected on just 46.7 percent of his passes -- the third time this season he's finished with a mark less than 50 percent. But he did record two touchdown passes for the third time this year as he threw for a score in each half. McCoy hit Alex Smith for a 1-yard score in the second quarter to tie the score and added a 12-yard touchdown pass to Mohamed Massaquoi late in the fourth.
Analysis: McCoy continues to show improvement during his second NFL season and has now thrown at least one touchdown pass in every game this year. The former Texas standout also did not hurl an interception Sunday as he posted a 75.7 QB rating -- his third-highest mark of the season. “We did fight through those things and gave ourselves a chance to win at the end," McCoy said about the team overcoming early adversity. "I just really wish we got it done.” Consider McCoy a quality No. 2 Fantasy QB for Week 7 against Seattle.
News: Coming off his career-high 350-yard effort in Week 4 against the Titans, Browns WR Colt McCoy will be up against a Raiders defense that ranks 29th in the NFL against the pass. They have allowed an average of 299.6 passing yards per game and have given up 10 touchdown passes -- tied for third most in the league.
Analysis: The Raiders have allowed the third most Fantasy points in the league to opposing quarterbacks in standard-scoring CBSSports.com leagues. They have allowed at least two passing touchdowns in each of their last four games. McCoy remains merely a No. 2 QB option in Fantasy for Week 6, but owners in a pinch could look to him as a stopgap measure given what appears to be a favorable matchup.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy was forced to throw constantly in a blowout loss to the visiting Titans in Week 4. Relying mostly on short, underneath routes, he completed 40 pases on 61 attempts -- both franchise records -- for a career-high 350 yards. He also ran four times for 16 yards. His lone touchdown came on a 10-yard pass to TE Benjamin Watson in the fourth quarter. He also threw an interception.
Analysis: McCoy had a ton of yardage in this game, but considering he completed 40 passes, you'd expect him to have even more. He was under constant pressure from a Titans defense that came into the game ranked second against the pass and rarely had an opportunity to look downfield. Though McCoy has performed surprisingly well given his lack of supporting cast and again made the most of a bad situation in Week 4, he's still learning on the job and lacks the big-play ability to be a standout Fantasy option. The Browns have a bye in Week 5. McCoy will be worth using as a No. 2 Fantasy QB at Oakland in Week 6.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy's numbers have been remarkably consistent over the first three weeks -- he threw for 213 yards and two touchdowns against the Bengals in Week 1, 211 yards and one touchdown at the Colts in Week 2 and 210 yards and two touchdowns against the Dolphins in Week 3 -- but he might be in for a rude awakening against the Titans in Week 4. The Titans rank second against the pass this season, allowing 172.0 yards per game, and have allowed just 9.7 Fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks, second-fewest in the NFL.
Analysis: Clearly, this is a tough matchup for McCoy, who is anything but a proven commodity with a 54.1 completion percentage and 78.4 quarterback rating this season. He has some ability and will put up relevant Fantasy numbers from time to time, but he's not nearly reliable enough for you to trust him in an unfavorable matchup such as this one. In two-quarterback leagues, you may have no choice, but in most cases, you should reserve McCoy for Week 4.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy found Mohamed Massaquoi in the back of the end zone for a 14-yard touchdown with 43 seconds left in Week 3, leading the Browns to a 17-16 win against the Dolphins. McCoy finished 19 of 39 for 210 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. His first touchdown went to Josh Cribbs on a 33-yard pass in the second quarter.
Analysis: McCoy now has five touchdown passes to two interceptions in three games. Despite a solid preseason, McCoy hasn't exactly had a standout performance thus far in 2011. He is making progress, but McCoy still remains a No. 2 Fantasy QB heading into Week 4 against the Titans.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy missed a matchup with the Dolphins in Week 13 last season because of an ankle injury. He won't miss the rematch this year in Week 3. Lucky for him too seeing how opposing QBs have ripped up the Dolphins defense. Patriots QB Tom Brady passed for 517 yards and four touchdowns in Week 1 against Miami, while Texans QB Matt Schaub came back in Week 2 against the Dolphins to pass for 230 yards and two touchdowns. QBs are averaging 31 Fantasy points per week vs. Miami, which is second highest in the NFL.
Analysis: It's safe to say that McCoy has been a little disappointing to open 2011 after he had such a great preseason. He is now controlling an offense that is tailor made for a QB to post big numbers, but McCoy isn't at that stage in his career yet. He is progressing nicely, but McCoy remains nothing more than a sleeper Fantasy start heading into Week 3.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy threw for 211 yards in Week 2 at the Colts. He completed 22 of 32 passes without an interception and threw for a touchdown in his team's 27-19 win against Indianapolis. His only passing touchdown of the game, and third through the season's first two weeks, came on a 16-yard strike to TE Evan Moore in the second quarter.
Analysis: McCoy finished with nearly the exact passing yardage as he did in Week 1. He spread the ball around to eight different receivers with nobody catching more than four passes or totaling more than 45 yards. The team is taking a very safe approach with him and he has responded by taking good care of the football and generating respectable numbers in the passing games. For now, he should be viewed as merely a low-end No. 2 QB. However, as the training wheels begin to come off, McCoy could emerge as a useful option down the line -- especially once the bye weeks come around. He'll have a favorable matchup in Week 3 against a weak Dolphins pass defense, but remains a stretch outside of the deepest of leagues.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy will be looking to follow up on the momentum of his two-touchdown performance in Week 1 when he takes on the Colts in Week 2 on the road. In Week 1, the Colts allowed 34 points, but gave up just one touchdown pass to Texans QB Matt Schaub. Schaub threw for 220 yards and was intercepted twice in the game.
Analysis: McCoy showed some positive signs in Week 1, but he is not yet to the point where we would recommend activating him in most Fantasy formats. Week 2 could go a long way toward changing that. The Colts struggle against the run and that may lead to a run-heavy offense in Week 2 for Cleveland. However, it might also open up some things in the passing game if the running game could get going. Consider McCoy a solid young QB with long term upside, worthy of stashing in keeper formats and deeper seasonal leagues as a potential No. 2 QB or bye week replacement down the line.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy had an up-and-down day against the Bengals in Week 1, but he good outweighed the bad. He tossed an interception and fumbled on the afternoon, but the offense recovered. McCoy did toss a pair of touchdown passes in the 27-17 loss, but he managed to complete less than half of his passes. The second-year man ended up 19 of 40 for 213 yards, connecting with Ben Watson on a 34-yard score and Evan Moore on a 2-yarder.
Analysis: McCoy looked poised early on, and he utilized his athleticism to escape the pocket and enable his receivers to get open don the field. It didn't translate to a standout Fantasy performance, but it helped him to a decent day's work. He is still clearly trying to develop chemistry with rookie WR Greg Little as well as the other wideouts, so Fantasy owners should remain patient for now. The Texas product is an intriguing reserve QB to keep an eye on, and McCoy may be able to improve in Week 2 against the suspect Colts defense.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy played in just eight games last season as a rookie, but he had his best overall effort against Cincinnati in December. Now that he's the unquestioned starter in Cleveland for 2011, he gets the chance to set the tone for the year against those same Bengals. In last season's meeting McCoy posted a 132.6 QB rating by tossing for 243 yards and a pair of scores without an interception on 19 for 25 passing.
Analysis: McCoy is looking to build on a rookie season in which he flashed some solid ability, and he should be able to do so against the Bengals -- who lost their top cover-corner to free agency along with several offensive weapons that won't allow them to control the clock as much in 2011. McCoy has some rushing ability as well, posting 4.9 yards per carry when the pocket broke down a season ago. Fantasy owners in two-QB leagues may want to get him in the mix with some new targets like rookie WR Greg Little on the outside, but the Texas product remains a No. 2 option in standard formats for now.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy spoke about his relationship with head coach Pat Shurmur and his receiving corps on Saturday. McCoy says he gets along well with Shurmur even though the coach pushes him and puts the pressure on. Where it might pay off is in the passing game, where McCoy is developing his relationship with his young receiving corps after emphasizing that he loves throwing to his tight ends. "It's been up and down," he said. "It's good to have [Mohamed Massaquoi] back cutting and planting. We [need] the right spacing and to catch the ball. We're going to throw a lot."
Analysis: McCoy's best weapons might wind up being tight end Evan Moore and rookie receiver Greg Little. The West Coast offense he's playing in will provide ample opportunities for passing success, albeit not for huge gains. He's in the conversation of No. 2 Fantasy QBs worth a late-round pick in drafts, but that's it -- there are too many other passers out there with more upside to consider.
News: Cleveland is believing in Colt McCoy after another sterling preseason performance on Friday vs. Detroit. Working without the benefit of Peyton Hillis in his backfield, McCoy threaded the ball through the Lions' defense and passed for three touchdowns -- two to TE Evan Moore and one to rookie WR Greg Little. McCoy's first touchdown finished off a long drive where he dinked and dunked his way until hitting Evan Moore on a bootleg. The second touchdown was a one-play drive where he hit Moore again on a deep route for 21 yards. His third scoring drive was like his first -- lots of short and mid-range passes, ending with a 13-yard strike to Little running a fade route to the back right corner of the end zone. McCoy finished with 96 yards on 10 of 18 passing. McCoy was victimized by a few drops and wasn't as sharp as in last week's win over the Packers. However, the second-year QB showed poise, ran away from Ndamukong Suh and didn't force any throws while playing most of the first half.
Analysis: McCoy did try some deep passes but couldn't connect on them other than the 21-yard bomb to Moore. While the performance is nice, let's not lose sight of the fact that it came against the Lions in a preseason game. But let's also not lose sight of the fact that McCoy has been a sharpshooter behind a good O-line, he has a good schedule and he's making the most of the talent he has. He's in the conversation of No. 2 Fantasy QBs worth a late-round pick in drafts, but that's it -- there are too many other passers out there with more upside to consider.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Mike Holmgren has been around the West Coast offense since 1982. There's arguably no greater living resource on the purest form of the widely mimicked system. But Browns quarterback Colt McCoy was unable to have contact with Holmgren, the Browns' team president, or members of the coaching staff during the four-month NFL lockout. McCoy couldn't get to Holmgren, but he found his way to a couple of Holmgren's past proteges, Brett Favre and Jon Gruden. "Since I couldn't get coached, it was a great opportunity to pick the brains of a guy who's played in this system for 20 years," said McCoy, through a Browns spokesperson. "It was a chance for me to get a lot of questions answered. We worked on footwork, progressions, reads and things like that. It was definitely a positive trip."
Analysis: McCoy said he called Favre and asked about coming to Hattiesburg, Miss., to spend a few days working on the finer points of the offense. Favre welcomed McCoy, and they spent four days together. McCoy should do well playing for first-year coach Pat Shurmur, and he's a QB to keep on your radar this season as a No. 2 Fantasy QB. The Browns have a favorable schedule this year, and McCoy could do well even with limited talent in his receiving corps. We like McCoy as a potential sleeper in two QB-leagues, and he's worth drafting with a late-round pick.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy looked comfortable running new coach Pat Shurmur's West Coast system in the preseason opener Saturday night against Green Bay. McCoy was 9 of 10 passing for 135 yards and a 27-yard touchdown to Josh Cribbs. McCoy played three series and led Cleveland to two touchdown drives. “I thought he was pretty sharp," Shurmur said. "He executed well. He was pretty efficient with his throws. He worked us down the field twice. That’s the mark of a quarterback, getting you in the end zone.”
Analysis: McCoy should do well playing for Shurmur, and he's a QB to keep on your radar this season as a No. 2 Fantasy QB. The Browns have a favorable schedule this year, and McCoy could do well even with limited talent in his receiving corps. We like McCoy as a potential sleeper in two QB-leagues, and he's worth drafting with a late-round pick.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy said the shoulder he injured last season is healed. “If you look at positives from the lockout, there’s not much, but it has given guys time to heal,” he said. “I feel really good. I’m not affected by [the injury] anymore.” McCoy has also put on weight this season to get stronger. McCoy on weighing in at 221 pounds, about five pounds heavier than his 2010 playing weight: “You’re going to take hits in this league and when you do you want to be dense.” McCoy added that it’s the heaviest weight he’s ever been able to maintain.
Analysis: McCoy projects as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy QB in the majority of leagues, but the Browns have a favorable schedule this season. He is not worth drafting in the majority of leagues, but keep an eye on McCoy during the season. He could be worth using as a bye-week replacement.
News: The Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports that with Browns QB Colt McCoy continuing to organize offseason workouts for the players during the lockout, coach Pat Shurmur said he's excited about the outlook for his team once training camp starts. "I feel good about what we have to start with, I feel good about the coaches we have in place and I'm anticipating when we can put it all together,'' Shurmur said. "I feel like the systems that we're teaching are time-proven. I'm not going to be predicting, but I feel like we've got the foundations of a good team.'' Shurmur isn't crying "woe is me'' over trying to install a new offense without any offseason practices. That could be because of McCoy. "I don't feel like we're at more of a disadvantage,'' he said. "We're one of 32 teams. New teams, old teams, every year you re-create the chemistry that makes you a good team. I guess naturally there should be some anxiety going into a new season without preparation to this point with the players, but once we get up and running, we'll get it all taught.''
Analysis: McCoy has done his part to get the Browns ready for this season, but he can't create talent that isn't there. Even with the addition of rookie WR Greg Little, the Browns need help in the passing game with fellow receivers Josh Cribbs, Mohamed Massaquoi and Brian Robiskie as well as TE Benjamin Watson. McCoy started eight games last year and threw for 1,576 yards and six touchdowns with nine interceptions. He should be considered a low-end No. 2 Fantasy QB in the majority of leagues.
News: Browns GM Tom Heckert officially dispelled rumors Tuesday that the team would acquire another quarterback before the season. That means second-year passer Colt McCoy is in line to begin the season as Cleveland's starter. McCoy started eight games last year and threw for 1,576 yards and six touchdowns with nine interceptions.
Analysis: McCoy is good enough to run the Browns' new West Coast offense -- he's actually a great fit for it -- but his stats aren't expected to blow people away. He's nothing more than a low-end No. 2 Fantasy QB who might be counted on off waivers as a one-week replacement during the season. That's about it.
News: The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that Browns rookie WR Greg Little will attend the players-only workout run by QB Colt McCoy in Texas and intends to participate in all the on-field drills. "Personally, I'm a competitor," said Little. "I'm not really worried about injury."' Little, who sat out all last season for accepting impermissible agent benefits, said he regretted he couldn't attend the previous workout last month because of a prior commitment. "I was disappointed," he said. "Some things came up and I got notice of the workouts relatively abruptly so I wasn't able to plan accordingly." Little said he's looking forward to getting his timing down with McCoy. "I think it's very important for me to start working with Colt," said Little. "We've been talking and we're very eager about getting together. I texted Colt right after the draft and he quickly responded. I think he's very excited to have me." Little, who caught 62 passes for 724 yards and five TDs in 2009, said he has been impressed with McCoy. "He's a great leader," said Little. "He showed that last year and he's shown that all throughout his career. Colt does that very naturally and I think that's one of the great attributes about him."
Analysis: McCoy should be excited to have Little since he will bolster a weak WR corps. McCoy's top targets now include Little and fellow receivers Josh Cribbs, Mohamed Massaquoi and Brian Robiskie as well as TE Benjamin Watson. Those guys aren't exactly going to scare opposing defenses, but McCoy should still be able to make plays. McCoy will enter 2011 as a No. 2 Fantasy QB still, but he does have some upside. Go into the season with McCoy as a late-round flier in larger formats and hopefully all this offseason work pays off with a nice second year.
News: According to NFL.com, Browns president Mike Holmgren said Tuesday he has been impressed with Colt McCoy in how he played as a rookie last year and his ability to lead the team in private workouts this offseason. But Holmgren also didn't say McCoy is the long-term answer at quarterback for the Browns either. "We have Seneca Wallace, too, and Jake Delhomme as well right now," Holmgren said. "But (McCoy) got his feet wet last year. I didn't necessarily want him to play that much last year, but we were injured, and so he had a chance to play. He showed us enough where he will go in, and we're hopeful that -- it'll be competitive -- but if he does what I think he can do, he'll probably be the guy, yeah." McCoy started eight games last year and threw for 1,576 yards and six touchdowns with nine interceptions. "I've always been impressed with Colt and his leadership ability -- that's one of the reasons we drafted him," Holmgren said. "So I'm not surprised by this. They love to play the game, so he's going to do what he has to now as he gets his chance to be the starting quarterback and the leader of the football team. He's going to do what he has to do, what he thinks is best, in this time we're going through right now. I'm not surprised by it. And yeah, it puts a little smile on my face."
Analysis: We expect McCoy to start for the Browns in 2011, and Holmgren is likely trying to motivate his young QB that nothing is guaranteed. Still, McCoy has plenty to prove, and he should get better this year now that he's experienced a full season and has an improvement in his receiving corps with the addition of rookie Greg Little. We consider McCoy a No. 2 Fantasy QB, and he's worth drafting with a late-round pick in deep formats this season.
News: The Akron Beacon Journal reports that new Browns coach Pat Shurmur is excited about the outlook for second-year QB Colt McCoy in 2011. ''I feel like he's got it,'' Shurmur said Monday. ''He makes good decisions. He's an accurate thrower. He's mobile. He's got great command of the huddle. He's a leader. He's a guy that I think can be the guy to lead our organization, so I'm looking forward to getting to work with him.''
Analysis: McCoy started eight games and finished with 1,576 passing yards and six touchdowns as a rookie in 2010. Now he says he's got the West Coast offense down pat and is comfortable helping his teammates out, which is probably why Shurmur is excited. Still, the best McCoy can be for Fantasy owners in 2011 is a one-week replacement off waivers during the season. Don't aim to draft him outside the deepest of Fantasy leagues.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy says he already feels comfortable with the team's new offense and is taking charge at the player-run offseason workouts, reports The Sports Xchange. McCoy started eight games and finished with 1,576 passing yards and six touchdowns as a rookie in 2010. Now he says he's got the West Coast offense down pat and is comfortable helping his teammates out, especially since he figures it will give the Browns a head start on getting ready for the season. McCoy also said he finally feels 100 percent from the shoulder injury he suffered his senior season at Texas and which gave him some problems last season. "It feels as good as it's ever felt," he said. "Throwing-wise, I definitely feel back up to speed. I'm not getting fatigued as much as what I was. I really feel good and confident, so that's always a plus."
Analysis: We admire McCoy's enthusiasm and leadership, but without elite receiving talent, he's just not in a position to help Fantasy owners. The best McCoy can be for Fantasy owners is a one-week replacement off waivers during the season. Don't aim to draft him outside the deepest of Fantasy leagues.
News: The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports Thursday that Browns QB Colt McCoy is rounding up his offensive teammates for organized workouts in Austin, Texas. The paper reports that Browns receivers Josh Cribbs, Mohamed Massaquoi, Brian Robiskie, Carlton Mitchell and Jordan Norwood were among those joining McCoy. RB Peyton Hillis also intended to join the group. It is not known if they would be joined by backup QB Seneca Wallace, and TEs Ben Watson and Evan Moore. "I think it's great," GM Tom Heckert said. "If they do it, great. If they don't do it, I don't think it's a big deal. They'll be ready when it's time to go." Before NFL owners locked out the players on March 11, which halted all contact between coaches and players, McCoy was given a copy of new coach Pat Shurmur's playbook of his version of the West Coast offense. McCoy has been devouring the book, but it's not clear how much of the new offense McCoy and his receivers can practice without coaches present.
Analysis: McCoy will enter 2011 as a No. 2 Fantasy QB still, but he does have some upside. If the Browns can improve their receiving corps then McCoy would have the chance to be drafted in deeper leagues. Go into the season with McCoy as a late-round flier in larger formats and hopefully all this offseason work pays off with a nice second year.
News: Cleveland general manager Tom Heckert told reporters this week that the team is committed to QB Colt McCoy and will not seek another quarterback in the upcoming NFL Draft. "I think some teams say we need to get a quarterback in free agency or the draft," Heckert told the Cleveland Plain Dealer. "We're definitely not at that point. We have all the confidence in the world Colt's going to be good."
Analysis: McCoy had a rocky first season in the NFL and finished with 1,576 passing yards and six touchdowns. He displayed quality decision-making and completed 60.8 percent of his passes. McCoy struggled toward the end of the season as Cleveland allowed him to air the ball out more and he threw three interceptions in each of his last two games. He should improve next year, but McCoy will likely not reach Fantasy relevance and should not be selected in 2011 drafts.
News: Browns head coach Pat Shurmur on QB Colt McCoy's claim that he's already been confirmed the starter in 2011: "I don't know if that's been the case, but that would be the logical assumption." Shurmur, who will call plays for the Browns, really doesn't have any other option on the roster as Jake Delhomme is expected to get released and Seneca Wallace is scheduled to be a free agent.
Analysis: McCoy was a good game manager as a rookie QB in 2010 as he finished with 1,576 passing yards, six touchdowns and nine interceptions, completing 60.8 pct. of his passes. Shurmur just spent the 2010 season with rookie QB Sam Bradford, so he should be able to take elements of the lessons he taught Bradford and apply them to McCoy. No one should draft McCoy outside of the deepest of leagues or leagues that start two quarterbacks, but he could have a chance to put up some moderate stats in 2011 if he remains the Browns' starter.
News:Colt McCoy has made the media rounds this week, and the two messages he has conveyed: His shoulder is still sore but should be okay, and he's been told he's the Browns' starting QB heading into 2011. McCoy admitted on The Dan Patrick Show that his shoulder still bothers him after taking a big hit in the BCS Championship game last year. He suffered a pinched nerve and missed the bulk of the title game, his last in college. McCoy added that the high-ankle sprain he suffered in his rookie year is history and that he's looking forward to a new beginning with head coach and play caller Pat Shurmur. '"I think it will be a much different approach for me knowing that I'm going in there and being the quarterback as opposed to last year," McCoy told WKNR-AM. "We didn't know if I was gonna play, and coach Holmgren had come out and said I wasn't gonna play. It's a lot different mentality. I'm really looking forward to it. [I'm] really excited, and I know the rest of the locker room, the rest of the team is."
Analysis: McCoy was a good game manager as a rookie QB in 2010 as he finished with 1,576 passing yards, six touchdowns and nine interceptions, completing 60.8 pct. of his passes. Shurmur just spent the 2010 season with rookie QB Sam Bradford, so he should be able to take elements of the lessons he taught Bradford and apply them to McCoy. No one should draft McCoy outside of the deepest of leagues or leagues that start two quarterbacks, but he could have a chance to put up some moderate stats in 2011 if he remains the Browns' starter.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy admitted his shoulder still bothers him after taking a big hit in the BCS Championship game last year. He suffered a pinched nerve and missed the bulk of the title game, his last in colllege. "I'm still sort of recovering from the injury," McCoy told Dan Patrick on the radio in Dallas Wednesday. "I wasn't completely 100 percent healed. There's sometimes it still bothers me. I think an off-season of just completely focusing on healing my shoulder and getting it 100 percent will be good for me."
Analysis: McCoy had never mentioned the lingering effects of the injury until Wednesday. In fact, he was declared 100 percent healthy last April, when he had his pro day at the University of Texas for NFL scouts. The only injury that McCoy seemed to have dealt with in his rookie champaign was the ankle sprain that sidelined him for three games. Still, he had a better season than many people thought he would. Though he may not be draftable in most Fantasy formats, McCoy has a chance to put up some moderate stats in 2011 if he remains the Browns' starter, as he expects. “I know I’ll be the starting quarterback, that where we’re going, that’s where we’re headed," McCoy said in a live interview on ProFootballTalk Live. "[I] finished the season that way and [I'm] moving on,” McCoy said.
News: The Cleveland Browns are expected to hire former Miami offensive coordinator Mark Whipple as their quarterbacks coach. Whipple spent the past two seasons with the Hurricanes, but was fired when the school dismissed Randy Shannon before the end of last season. He's expected to work hand in hand with QB Colt McCoy, who appears to be the Browns' best candidate to start in 2011. Furthermore, ESPN reported that with head coach Pat Shurmur calling the offensive plays, the Browns won't hire an offensive coordinator.
Analysis: McCoy was a good game manager as a rookie QB in 2010 as he finished with 1,576 passing yards, six touchdowns and nine interceptions, completing 60.8 pct. of his passes. Shurmur just spent the 2010 season with rookie QB Sam Bradford, so he should be able to take elements of the lessons he taught Bradford and apply them to McCoy. No one should draft McCoy outside of the deepest of leagues or leagues that start two quarterbacks, but he could have a chance to put up some moderate stats in 2011 if he remains the Browns' starter.
News: After Mike Holmgren spoke on a Chicagoland radio show recently, signs firmly point to QB Colt McCoy starting for the Browns in 2011. Speaking on WMVP-AM, Holmgren said his hire of head coach Pat Shurmur made sense given the quarterback in place and the offense he'd like to run. "I hired Pat because I think we have a good young quarterback," Holmgren said, "and I wanted an offensive-minded head coach. It pretty much boiled down to that. And, I wanted one familiar with the system I was familiar with." Additionally, Shurmur has commented positively on McCoy, saying "he proves he belongs."
Analysis: McCoy was a good game manager as a rookie QB in 2010 as he finished with 1,576 passing yards, six touchdowns and nine interceptions, completing 60.8 pct. of his passes. Shurmur just spent the 2010 season with rookie QB Sam Bradford, so he should be able to take elements of the lessons he taught Bradford and apply them to McCoy. No one should draft McCoy outside of the deepest of leagues or leagues that start two quarterbacks, but he could have a chance to put up some moderate stats in 2011 if he remains the Browns' starter.
News: New Browns head coach Pat Shurmur said Friday at his introductory news conference that he is "very impressed with Colt McCoy," and is "really looking forward to working with him." Shurmur, the former offensive coordinator in St. Louis, said he evaluated McCoy a lot in last year's draft with the Rams taking fellow rookie Sam Bradford. Shurmur is expected to install a West Coast offense in Cleveland, which would be a new system for McCoy. GM Tom Heckert, however, did not fully commit to McCoy as the 2011 starter. “He’s on the right track," McCoy said. "He had some good games, showed good poise and has everything you look for in a quarterback. He proves he belongs. We just have to wait and see.”
Analysis: McCoy should enjoy playing for Shurmur, who has experience working with Bradford and Donovan McNabb from his days in Philadelphia. McCoy was a good game manager as a rookie QB in 2010 as he finished with 1,576 passing yards, six touchdowns and nine interceptions, completing 60.8 pct. of his passes. McCoy has the chance to be a decent No. 2 Fantasy QB, but he should only be drafted in deeper leagues in 2011. If he starts out the season playing well then add him off the waiver wire in most standard formats.
News: The Browns hired Rams offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur as their new head coach, likely signaling a change in offensive philosophy. Shurmur is well-versed in the West Coast offense, which relies on quarterbacks to make sharp short- and mid-range passes and timely reads. Colt McCoy should be to Shurmur's liking; although he didn't play in a West Coast offense last year, McCoy has the arm and know-how to run such a system.
Analysis: McCoy was a good game manager as a rookie QB in 2010 as he finished with 1,576 passing yards, six touchdowns and nine interceptions, completing 60.8 pct. of his passes. Shurmur just spent the 2010 season with rookie QB Sam Bradford, so he should be able to take elements of the lessons he taught Bradford and apply them to McCoy. No one should draft McCoy outside of the deepest of leagues or leagues that start two quarterbacks, but he could have a chance to put up some moderate stats in 2011 if he remains the Browns' starter.
News: The Canton Repository reports that Browns QB Colt McCoy is looking forward to 2011. He said the experience he gained in 2010 should help him go from a rookie to his second year. “I got a lot of experience, eight games nobody expected me to get,” McCoy said. “I’m fired up about it.” Six of his eight starts were against playoff teams. “I got to play against five or six of the best teams in the NFL and beat a couple of ‘em,” he said. “That experience is crucial. When I come back next year, I’m not a rookie any more. It’s time to play. It’s time to go.” McCoy finished his rookie season with 1,576 passing yards, six touchdowns and nine interceptions.
Analysis: McCoy has the potential to be a solid No. 2 Fantasy QB in 2011. The Browns need to upgrade his receiving corps and increase the talent around him, but he showed in limited starts that he has the potential to make plays. Plan on drafting McCoy with a late-round pick in deeper formats, and he should be worth keeping in long-term dynasty formats.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy completed 20 of 41 passes for 209 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions in a heavy Week 17 loss to Pittsburgh. He also led Cleveland in rushing with four carries for 19 yards.
Analysis: McCoy finishes his rookie season with 1,576 yards, six touchdowns and nine interceptions. Not great numbers, but he was leading the Browns to victories midseason and will surely get a good shot at retaining the starting role heading into 2011. While his long-term keeper value remains relatively intact for now, McCoy will only be drafted in deeper seasonal formats heading into 2011.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy made his NFL debut earlier this season against the Steelers, completing 23 of 33 passes for a career-best 281 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. He will get a chance to face Pittsburgh again in Week 17 in Cleveland.
Analysis: McCoy struggled in a Week 16 loss to the Ravens and will need to play better if he's going to get revenge for the earlier 28-10 loss to the Steelers. Pittsburgh ranks as the fourth-toughest opponent for Fantasy QBs this season, allowing them to average just 13.6 Fantasy points a game. If you can, try to avoid using McCoy for this difficult matchup.
News: Cleveland QB Colt McCoy could get nothing going against the Ravens in the Week 16 20-10 loss on Sunday. McCoy went 15 of 29 in the game for 149 yards without a touchdown pass and three interceptions. McCoy was picked off twice by Ed Reed and another time by Lardarius Webb as the Ravens' secondary had his number. McCoy added four rushes for 30 yards and finished just 5 yards shy of Peyton Hillis for the team lead.
Analysis: Has McCoy been poor as the team's starter? No, not really. Has he been worth using in Fantasy play? Absolutely not. Entering Week 17 against Pittsburgh's top defense, McCoy should not be active in any Fantasy leagues. He continues to have just long-term Fantasy value.
News: Cleveland QB Colt McCoy (illness) is active and starting against Baltimore in the Week 16 game. McCoy was listed as probable for the game coming in and was expected to start all along.
Analysis: McCoy threw more than one touchdown in Week 15 for the first time in six games this season, but will face a tough Ravens defense on Sunday afternoon. Baltimore is easier to pass against than run, but McCoy and the entire Browns passing game isn't much to write home about, so continue to just stash him in long-term keeper leagues.
News: The Browns officially listed QB Colt McCoy (illness) as probable for Week 16 against the Ravens.
Analysis: McCoy threw more than one touchdown in Week 15 for the first time in six games this season, but will face a tough Ravens defense on Sunday afternoon. Baltimore is easier to pass against than run, but McCoy and the entire Browns passing game isn't much to write home about, so continue to just stash him in long-term keeper leagues.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy, who missed practice Wednesday with the stomach flu, was back working out in full Thursday as Cleveland continued preparations for its Week 16 game vs. Baltimore. McCoy said he had either food poisoning or a 24-hour flu Wednesday, which kept him out of practice. He added that he now feels fine. "I had a lot of stomach problems, but all the symptoms are over," McCoy said.
Analysis: McCoy threw more than one touchdown in Week 15 for the first time in six games this season, but will face a tough Ravens defense on Sunday afternoon. Baltimore is easier to pass against than run, but McCoy and the entire Browns passing game isn't much to write home about, so continue to just stash him in long-term keeper leagues.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy (illness) didn't practice on Wednesday as Cleveland began preparations for its Week 16 game vs. Baltimore. he's expected to be back at practice on Thursday, according to a team spokesman.
Analysis: McCoy threw more than one touchdown in Week 15 for the first time in six games this season, but will face a tough Ravens defense on Sunday afternoon. Baltimore is easier to pass against than run, but McCoy and the entire Browns passing game isn't much to write home about, so continue to just stash him in long-term keeper leagues.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy, who was making his first start in three weeks, played well in Week 15 against the Bengals. McCoy threw for 243 yards and a pair touchdowns in the 19-17 loss. He started off the game hot, completing three of his four passes and was able to find Robert Royal on a 20-yard touchdown pass to give Cleveland an early 7-0 lead. McCoy also hooked up with Brian Robiskie on a 46-yard touchdown strike late in the fourth quarter. He completed a pass to seven different receivers in the defeat and ended up with a quarterback rating of 132.6. He was sacked four times in the contest and finished 19 for 25 for 243 yards with two touchdowns.
Analysis: McCoy was under constant pressure on Sunday but still managed to put together a pretty decent game. He did completed eight straight passes at one point and recorded his first mutli-touchdown as a pro. With the Browns eliminated from playoff contention coach Eric Mangini decided to give McCoy another start and based by the way he played against Cincinnati, he will most likely remain the starter the rest of the season. He has shown flashes of his potential at times throughout the year, but normally doesn't put up a bunch of Fantasy points in Cleveland's pedestrian offense. Consider him a low-end Fantasy QB heading into Week 16 against the Ravens.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy has officially been ruled active for Week 15 against the Bengals. McCoy was named the starter on Thursday after taking snaps with the first team offense. McCoy hasn't played in three weeks since sustaining a high ankle sprain on Nov. 21 in Jacksonville. The Bengals enter Sunday's mathup ranked 15th in pass defense, allowing 223.1 yards per game. Cincinnati has surrendered 18 touchdowns through the air and are allowing an average of 14.5 Fantasy points to opposing QBs on the season.
Analysis: McCoy played pretty well before hurting himself, and with Jake Delhomme looking absolutely awful in Week 14, this was clearly the right move for Mangini and his Browns. He is 2-3 as a starter and has shown flashes of his potential at times this season. However, he doesn't put up a whole lot of Fantasy points, so continue to leave him on the bench for Week 15 against the Bengals.
News: Browns coach Eric Mangini announced Thursday that QB Colt McCoy will start the final three games of the season. McCoy shook off a sprained ankle to work with the starters in a full practice Wednesday.
Analysis: McCoy played pretty well before hurting himself, and with Jake Delhomme looking absolutely awful in Week 14, this was clearly the right move for Mangini and his Browns. While McCoy is having a nice rookie season, he doesn't put up a whole lot of Fantasy points, so continue to leave him on the bench for Week 15 against the Bengals.
News: Browns rookie quarterback Colt McCoy took snaps with Cleveland's starting offense in practice and could start Sunday in Cincinnati. Coach Eric Mangini wanted to see how McCoy looked Wednesday before naming him or Jake Delhomme as his starter against the Bengals. Mangini said he will announce his choice on Thursday. McCoy hasn't played in three weeks since sustaining a high ankle sprain on Nov. 21 in Jacksonville. McCoy is 2-3 as a starter and was Cleveland's No. 3 quarterback last week in Buffalo. Delhomme made his third straight start after coming back from a severe ankle injury and passed for just 86 yards in Sunday's loss to the Bills.
Analysis: We suspect the Browns will give McCoy the starting job if he's healthy because the franchise is not playoff-bound and wants to see if he can handle the gig into 2011. No one should consider McCoy nor Delhomme reliable Fantasy options for Week 15.
News: The Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports Browns rookie QB Colt McCoy is optimistic he'll be ready to play Sunday against the Bengals in Week 15. The paper reports that if he is ready to play, there's a good chance coach Eric Mangini will give him the nod. McCoy, who's missed the past three games with a high ankle sprain suffered Nov. 21 in Jacksonville, said that he felt he'd be ready to go in Cincinnati. If that's the case, Mangini will make a decision between McCoy and Jake Delhomme, and he may have tipped his hand when asked what he'd do it McCoy isn't ready. "If Colt couldn't play, then I'd go with Delhomme," said Mangini, who effectively ruled out Seneca Wallace as a starting option. And if McCoy is healthy? "I'm going to see where we're at on Wednesday and kind of go from there," said Mangini. "He was able to get to where he could function as the third [in Buffalo], so we've got to see where that is and think about it and we'll go from there."
Analysis: McCoy, who went 2-3 as a starter, returned to practice on a limited basis on Friday and moved well in pre-game warmups in Buffalo in Week 14. He shed the walking boot last week and has said all along that he could return quicker than Delhomme and Wallace did from their high ankle sprains because his was to his left, or non-plant, foot. If McCoy is able to play against Cincinnati he would be considered a low-end No. 2 Fantasy QB in the majority of leagues.
News: The Browns listed QB Colt McCoy (ankle) as their inactive third quarterback for Week 14 at Buffalo.
Analysis: McCoy is slowly making his way back from this ankle sprain and might well resume his job as the starter if Jake Delhomme continues to underwhelm. McCoy remains worth stashing in long-term keeper and deeper seasonal Fantasy formats.
News:Colt McCoy has finally booted his boot. Cleveland's rookie quarterback returned to practice on a limited basis Friday, the first time he has worked out with his teammates since sustaining a high left ankle sprain on Nov. 21 at Jacksonville. Over the past three weeks, McCoy was confined to a plastic, immobilizing walking boot, the same kind Browns quarterbacks Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace have had to wear with similar injuries. During the portion of practice open to the media, McCoy did individual drills and hardly seemed bothered by the injury suffered in his fifth start. "Colt's not going to be out long," tight end Evan Moore said. "He's a fighter, man. If it can be done, he'll do it. Trust me. It's great to see him back out there."
Analysis: Coach Eric Mangini will wait to see how McCoy's ankle responds before deciding if he can be Cleveland's No. 3 quarterback Week 14 at Buffalo (2-10). Delhomme will make his third straight start since coming back from ankle injury. McCoy wasn't expected to play this season, but was rushed into the lineup after Delhomme and Wallace both sustained high ankle sprains. He then went 2-3 in five starts and is considered a possible long-term answer to the Browns' quarterback problems. Keep him reserved in Fantasy until further notice.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy (ankle) missed practice for a second straight day Thursday. He is highly unlikely to play in Week 14 at the Bills.
Analysis: McCoy was the third Browns QB to go down with a high ankle sprain this season when he got hurt in Week 11, and would likely still be the starter if healthy. For now, McCoy should only be stashed away in long-term keeper formats.
News: Browns rookie quarterback Colt McCoy still isn't ready to practice because of an ankle injury that will likely keep him out for a third straight game. McCoy hasn't played since suffering a high left ankle sprain on Nov. 21 at Jacksonville, his fifth start. Browns coach Eric Mangini said Wednesday it's possible that McCoy could practice this week, but it's "not a slam dunk." He said McCoy was able to work with trainers on Tuesday. Jake Delhomme is expected to start at Buffalo in Week 14.
Analysis: McCoy wasn't an overly productive Fantasy option when he was healthy, so there's really no reason to expect him to turn into one if and when he gets back under center for the Browns. Keep him off rosters.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy (ankle) was listed as the inactive third QB for Cleveland's Week 13 game at Miami.
Analysis: McCoy wasn't lighting the Fantasy world on fire before he got hurt, but he was certainly playing well enough to allow the Browns to win games. The rookie could supplant Delhomme once he's healthy again, so continue to stash him away in deeper seasonal Fantasy formats and long-term keeper leagues.
News: Coach Eric Mangini confirmed that Jake Delhomme will start at QB Sunday in Miami and that Colt McCoy (ankle) might be healthy enough to be the third QB, although he is listed as doubtful and did not practice all week. McCoy says his sprained left ankle is "coming" along and responding well to treatment. He was injured on Nov. 21 at Jacksonville in his fifth consecutive start.
Analysis: McCoy wasn't lighting the Fantasy world on fire before he got hurt, but he was certainly playing well enough to allow the Browns to win games. The rookie could supplant Delhomme once he's healthy again, so continue to stash him away in deeper seasonal Fantasy formats and long-term keeper leagues.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy was unable to practice again Thursday because of an ongoing ankle issue. Even if he is able to practice on Friday, it appears that Jake Delhomme will most likely start vs. Miami in Week 13. Coach Eric Mangini said McCoy "has made a pretty good jump" in the past week and has not ruled him out for this Sunday's game.
Analysis: McCoy wasn't lighting the Fantasy world on fire before he got hurt, but he was certainly playing well enough to allow the Browns to win games. The rookie could supplant Delhomme once he's healthy again, so continue to stash him away in deeper seasonal Fantasy formats and long-term keeper leagues.
News: Browns coach Eric Mangini said Wednesday that QB Colt McCoy is getting closer to returning, but that Jake Delhomme will most likely start vs. Miami in Week 13. McCoy has not yet been medically cleared to practice as he deals with a high ankle sprain on his right ankle. Mangini said McCoy "has made a pretty good jump" in the past week and has not ruled him out for this week's game.
Analysis: McCoy wasn't lighting the Fantasy world on fire before he got hurt, but he was certainly playing well enough to allow the Browns to win games. The rookie could supplant Delhomme once he's healthy again, so continue to stash him away in deeper seasonal Fantasy formats and long-term keeper leagues.
News: The Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports that Browns coach Eric Mangini isn't ready to say that Jake Delhomme will start Sunday's game in Week 13 at Miami. Mangini said Monday he'll see where Colt McCoy (ankle) is this week and then discuss what he wants to do at the position. He also said that backup QB Seneca Wallace is still in the discussion. During Sunday's 24-23 victory over the Panthers, Delhomme completed 24 of 35 attempts for 245 yards but threw two interceptions early in the third quarter, including one that was returned for a touchdown.
Analysis: Keep an eye on McCoy's status for Week 13 at Miami. If he's able to start then he would be considered a low-end No. 2 Fantasy QB. McCoy played well prior to getting hurt in Week 11, and he's clearly the future for the Browns at QB. It would be in their best interest to give him the starting job back from Delhomme as long as he's healthy.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy was on the inactives list for Week 12 against the Panthers. He was ruled out on Friday with a high ankle sprain.
Analysis: McCoy had started the last five games for Cleveland, and he had emerged as a viable No. 2 Fantasy QB. He is worth stashing in most formats, but he definitely needs to stay stashed for Week 12.
News: Browns coach Eric Mangini confirmed Friday that Jake Delhomme will start at QB against Carolina in Week 12. It will mark Delhomme's first start since he suffered a high ankle sprain in the season opener. He is replacing rookie QB Colt McCoy, who is dealing with a high ankle sprain of his own and is listed as doubtful for Sunday. Delhomme spent the past seven years of his career with the Panthers before going to Cleveland.
Analysis: It is unknown yet if McCoy will be the No. 2 or 3 QB for the Browns against the Panthers, but that doesn't matter much. Since he's not starting he's not worth using in the majority of leagues. Ignore him in Week 12 against Carolina.
News: Browns coach Eric Mangini revealed Wednesday that QB Colt McCoy has a high ankle sprain, as did previous starters Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace. But Mangini added that McCoy’s injury is “different” and that he’s optimistic McCoy can return quicker. However, Mangini does not expect McCoy to be back this week, meaning Delhomme will start on Sunday against the Panthers.
Analysis: McCoy was doing a decent job keeping Cleveland's head above water before he got hurt, but we might have seen the last of the rookie for this season if Delhomme comes out and plays well on Sunday against the Panthers. Only stash McCoy in very deep leagues, as he wasn't much of Fantasy contributor.
News: Coach Eric Mangini confirmed that QB Colt McCoy has an left ankle sprain, but was unclear as to the extent of the injury. Mangini added that he will update McCoy’s condition on Wednesday. McCoy left the team's loss at Jacksonville in a boot. Seneca Wallace or Jake Delhomme are potential replacements for McCoy under center.
Analysis: McCoy's stats haven't been much to write home about, but he's been great for the Browns' offense as he's helped keep them in games. Still, Fantasy owners shouldn't be counting on McCoy for help in Week 12 and beyond. He's nothing more than a low-end No. 2 Fantasy QB. We'll keep you posted on his progress.
News: Browns quarterback Colt McCoy is beginning to make an impression in the early stages of his career. Starting just his fifth game as a pro, McCoy completed 10 of his 14 passes in the first half and finished 17 of 28 with 241 passing yards, a touchdown pass and an interception that came in the game’s final drive during a 24-20 loss at Jacksonville in Week 11. Following Sunday’s game McCoy underwent X-rays on his left ankle and left the Browns locker room in a boot. The rookie was shaken up after being pushed out of bounds during the last drive but stayed in the game. "I wasn't going to come out of the game," he said. "We evaluated it and it hurt, but it wasn't something that I was going to pull myself out of the game over." McCoy also added a career-high 39 rushing yards on four attempts.
Analysis: McCoy, who faced constant pressure all game and was sacked four times by a ferocious Jaguars pass-rush, still managed a decent game in defeat. In the first half McCoy orchestrated an impressive 16-play drive that lasted nearly 10 minutes and resulted in a touchdown pass to Peyton Hillis after he shook off several sack attempts. However, his interception in the final seconds of the game ended his streak of passes without a pick at 88. The Browns get a favorable matchup in Week 12 against the Panthers and McCoy could be a quality Fantasy play if healthy.
News: After throwing an interception on the final play of Sunday’s Week 11 game at Jacksonville, Browns quarterback Colt McCoy left the locker room in a boot, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. McCoy was noticed limping in the locker room after the game and underwent X-rays on his left ankle. The rookie quarterback was shaken up after being pushed out of bounds during the last drive but stayed in the game.
Analysis: McCoy, who was sacked four times by a ferocious Jaguars pass-rush, faced constant pressure all game and it seems to have caught up with him. McCoy, whose last-second interception ended his streak of 88 passes without a pick, finished with 241 passing yards. The Browns get a favorable matchup in Week 12 against the Panthers and he could be a quality Fantasy play if healthy.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy has gone 2-2 in his first four NFL starts, but coach Eric Mangini says he's learning more like a veteran. "He may get angry about missing something that he thinks he should've gotten, but it's not flustered," Mangini said. "It's more like, 'I should've had that,' or 'I recognize that. I should've gotten that.' He's very under control throughout the course of the game. It's not too high or too low, it's just steady." The Browns face the Jaguars in Week 11.
Analysis: McCoy has not put up gaudy numbers in his four games, but he has made plays in big spots with his arm and with his legs. The Jaguars have the NFL's 28th-ranked defense overall, 29th against the pass. It will be a new look for McCoy, who's dealt with the Steelers, Saints, Patriots and Jets in his four outings this season. Still, he remains a No. 2 Fantasy QB because of the lack of talent around him.
News: Coming into Week 10, Browns QB Colt McCoy had gone without a touchdown pass in his last two starts, and he was without one again until the waning moments of regulation against the Jets. With 48 seconds left, McCoy tied the game with a three-yard TD pass to WR Mohamed Massaquoi, though the Browns lost in overtime, 26-20. McCoy finished with 18 completions in 31 passes for 205 yards and no interceptions. He also rushed four times for 11 yards.
Analysis: This was just McCoy's fourth start in the NFL, and he performed well in spurts, though he couldn't get much done for most of the second half. There have been some encouraging signs, but McCoy is still far from being a reliable Fantasy option. If for no other reason, the Browns are just too reliant on their running game to trust their QB, much less one as inexperienced as McCoy. Consider him as a low-end No. 2 QB.
News: Browns QB Jake Delhomme (ankle) was listed as inactive for Week 10 against the Jets. He was not listed as the team's third, emergency quarterback. Colt McCoy was once again listed as the team's starter. McCoy has led his team to victories two weeks in a row, but in Week 10, he will go up against a Jets squad that has lost just twice, and only once by more than a point.
Analysis: McCoy may not stand a good chance to make it three wins in a row, but he has a decent chance for Fantasy success. The Jets rank eighth in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks per game. While McCoy has not been lighting the Fantasy world on fire, he could follow in the footsteps of recently demoted Dolphins QB Chad Henne, who threw for 363 yards and two touchdowns back in Week 3 against the Jets. While McCoy has a decent matchup in Week 10, but in all likelihood, he will continue to follow the formula of handing off to RB Peyton Hillis. That will limit his Fantasy value, making him a low-end No. 2 QB.
News: Rookie Browns QB Colt McCoy has led his team to victories two weeks in a row, but in Week 10, he will go up against a Jets squad that has lost just twice, and only once by more than a point. McCoy may not stand a good chance to make it three wins in a row, but he has a decent chance for Fantasy success. The Jets rank eighth in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks per game. While McCoy has not been lighting the Fantasy world on fire, he could follow in the footsteps of recently demoted Dolphins QB Chad Henne, who threw for 363 yards and two touchdowns back in Week 3 against the Jets.
Analysis: McCoy has a decent matchup in Week 10, but in all likelihood, he will continue to follow the formula of handing off to RB Peyton Hillis. That will limit his Fantasy value, making him a low-end No. 2 QB.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy completed 14 of 19 passes for 174 yards and ran for 20 yards and a touchdown in a Week 9 win over the Patriots.
Analysis: McCoy didn't light up the score book on Sunday, but he did enough to lead his team to a blowout win over New England. The best thing McCoy did in the game was hand the ball off to Peyton Hillis, who rumbled for 184 yards, although McCoy's rushing touchdown was a thing of beauty as he showed bravery by diving just inside the pylon. In Week 10, McCoy will have a tough test against the Jets and remains barely worth owning in seasonal Fantasy play.
News: On Friday, the Browns officially named QB Colt McCoy the starter for Week 9 against the Patriots. QBs Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace are still dealing with high ankle sprains. New England has allowed the third most Fantasy points to QBs this season, 23.3 a game.
Analysis: McCoy has played reasonably well since taking over in Cleveland, but this might be his last start for a while, as Delhomme and Wallace are both getting closer to being healthy again. Still, he's definitely worth a look in deeper two-QB leagues for Week 9 against a Pats team that has given up multiple passing touchdowns in five of seven contests this season and has allowed three 300-yard contests.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy, who is expected to start in Week 9 against New England after Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace both missed practice again Thursday, will be facing a generous Pats pass defense. New England has allowed the third most Fantasy points to QBs this season, 23.3 a game.
Analysis: McCoy has played reasonably well since taking over in Cleveland, but this might be his last start for a while, as Delhomme and Wallace are both getting closer to being healthy again. Still, he's definitely worth a look in deeper two-QB leagues for Week 9 against a Pats team that has given up multiple passing touchdowns in five of seven contests this season and has allowed three 300-yard contests.
News: Injured Browns quarterbacks Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace did not practice Wednesday, making it likely rookie quarterback Colt McCoy will make his third consecutive start Sunday against New England. Coach Eric Mangini had expected Wallace to be back on Wednesday. McCoy instead will get all the reps with Cleveland's starting offense.
Analysis: We expect McCoy to remain the starter against the Patriots, but continue to monitor what develops. He won his last game in Week 7 at New Orleans before the bye week and played well in the loss to the Steelers. Still, Wallace could get the job back, but that move makes little sense for the Browns long-term plans. If McCoy starts as expected he would be considered a low-end No. 2 Fantasy QB against the Patriots.
News: The Browns could be headed for a QB controversy in Week 9 against New England. Colt McCoy has started the past two games against Pittsburgh and New Orleans, and Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace remain out with ankle injuries Monday. Coach Eric Mangini said Wallace is closer to returning. Wallace could practice as early as Wednesday, and Wallace would like to return as the starter. "It comes down to a coach's decision," Wallace said. "If you're playing well, it shouldn't be a problem to come back and be the guy." Wallace (ankle) could be ready to play Sunday. Coach Eric Mangini reiterated that he will start the QB he believes gives his team the best chance to win Sunday against New England. Though Delhomme (ankle) is getting healthier, the choice will likely be Wallace or McCoy. "We'll play who gives us the best chance to win," Mangini said. "That's something we owe the players, ourselves and the fans. We won’t (be) in a developmental-type mode.” Mangini said placing Delhomme on IR hasn't been discussed. “He’s progressing,” Mangini said. “There have been no setbacks in the thought process of him not being able to play.”
Analysis: We expect McCoy to remain the starter against the Patriots, but continue to monitor what develops. He won his last game in Week 7 at New Orleans before the bye week and played well in the loss to the Steelers. Still, Wallace could get the job back, but that move makes little sense for the Browns long-term plans. If McCoy starts as expected he would be considered a low-end No. 2 Fantasy QB against the Patriots.
News: Asked if he plans on remaining the starter, Browns QB Colt McCoy said, "I'll do what I've been doing -- prepare to play every day, every night, watch film with the coaches, and get better. I've been preparing like I'm the starter from Day 1." McCoy has started the last two games in place of the injured Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace.
Analysis: The Browns are off in Week 8, so they don't have to make a QB decision until Week 9. It will be interesting to see what happens since McCoy is 1-1 as a starter and hasn't been half-bad under center. If he is the future in Cleveland, the Browns might consider giving him reps now, so he is ready to hit the ground running in Year 2. If McCoy remains the starter, Cleveland will ask him to be more of a game manager. He won't have much Fantasy value in Week 9 against the Patriots. He is a better long-term Fantasy keeper.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy earned his first victory as a starting quarterback in Week 7 against the Saints. McCoy didn't need to make many plays in a 30-17 win as the defense scored twice and the special teams used a few trick plays to surprise the Saints. McCoy went 9 of 16 for 74 yards and no touchdowns. He also managed to avoid throwing an interception. McCoy gained 13 yards on a reception as Cleveland ran a little trickery in the fourth quarter.
Analysis: From a Fantasy standpoint, McCoy was much more effective in Week 6 against the Steelers as he passed for 281 yards. However, with the win in Week 7, McCoy probably solidified his role as the Browns' starting QB, even if Seneca Wallace and Jake Delhomme are back in Week 9 after the Browns' bye in Week 8. If McCoy remains the starter, Cleveland will ask him to be more of a game manager. He won't have much Fantasy value in Week 9 against the Patriots. He is a better long-term Fantasy keeper.
News: The Browns listed QBs Seneca Wallace and Jake Delhomme, who are both battling ankle injuries, as doubtful for Week 7 at New Orleans, increasing the chances of QB Colt McCoy making his second career start. McCoy talked about what he expects from the Saints defense. "They like to come after you and put pressure on you," he said. "Being a rookie, I'm going to see a lot of that." The Saints have not allowed a quarterback to pass for 300 yards and only one QB -- Matt Ryan -- to pass for two touchdowns.
Analysis: McCoy made his NFL debut in Week 6 against the Steelers, passing for 281 yards. However, he had just one touchdown -- which came in the fourth quarter -- and threw two interceptions. He did handle the pressure of facing a tough Pittsburgh defense, but McCoy is still going to have his bumps along the way. WR Josh Cribbs (concussion) is expected to be active Week 7, but that is not enough to make McCoy a great play in Fantasy. Look to other alternatives before settling on McCoy in Fantasy for Week 7.
News: With Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace still nursing injuries, it appears more likely that rookie QB Colt McCoy will make his second career start in Week 7 against the Saints. McCoy talked about what he expects from the Saints defense. "They like to come after you and put pressure on you," he said. "Being a rookie, I'm going to see a lot of that." The Saints have not allowed a quarterback to pass for 300 yards and only one QB -- Matt Ryan -- to pass for two touchdowns.
Analysis: McCoy made his NFL debut in Week 6 against the Steelers, passing for 281 yards. However, he had just one touchdown -- which came in the fourth quarter -- and threw two interceptions. He did handle the pressure of facing a tough Pittsburgh defense, but McCoy is still going to have his bumps along the way. To make matters worse, McCoy could be down two of his receivers -- Josh Cribbs and Mohamed Massaquoi -- to concussions. Look to other alternatives before settling on McCoy in Fantasy for Week 7.
News: Browns coach Eric Mangini said Wednesday morning that rookie QB Colt McCoy is likely to get a second straight start in Week 7 at New Orleans, unless Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace get healthy very quickly.
Analysis: McCoy didn't disgrace himself in his first pro start, throwing for 281 yards with a touchdown and a pair of interceptions, but will face a tough matchup in Week 7 against a Saints team that ranks seventh against the pass in 2010, allowing just 195 1/2 yards a game through the air. With Cleveland off in Week 8, this could well be McCoy's last start for a while, so only use him as an emergency bye-week replacement in very deep Fantasy leagues for Week 7.
News: Browns QB Colt McCoy threw a touchdown pass in his first NFL start in Week 6 against the Steelers, but that was about his lone highlight in a 28-10 loss. McCoy, who was filling in for the injured Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace, started his afternoon by completing his first pass to Brian Robiskie. However, his first drive ended with an interception. Cleveland did hold a 3-0 lead after the first quarter, but then McCoy lost two of his receivers -- Josh Cribbs and Mohamed Massaquoi -- to head injuries in the second quarter. McCoy threw his first career touchdown to Benjamin Watson on a 12-yard pass in the fourth quarter, but by then Pittsburgh built a 21-3 lead. McCoy also threw another interception in the fourth quarter. He finished 23 of 33 for 281 yards. "He had a lot of poise for his first game, playing against one of the toughest defenses in the league," coach Eric Mangini said.
Analysis: McCoy actually threw for more yards than Ben Roethlisberger, who had 257 passing yards. But Big Ben had three touchdown passes and came away with the win. McCoy actually did pretty well in his first start given the circumstances. He was facing one of the best defenses in the NFL and lost two of his best receivers in game. "It started on Monday when he got the news that he was going to start," TE Evan Moore said. "He didn't blink an eye. We didn't win, but he did a great job mentally and physically." However, McCoy could very well go back to the bench once Wallace or Delhomme is healthy. McCoy's Fantasy appeal is for long-term keeper formats. If he is back under center in Week 7 against the Saints, then McCoy is nothing more than a desperation Fantasy start.
News: With QBs Seneca Wallace and Jake Delhomme both on the inactives list, the Browns will start rookie Colt McCoy at quarterback in Week 6 at Pittsburgh. Prior to the game, McCoy had yet to take his first snap as an NFL quarterback. Newly signed Brett Ratliff will back up McCoy with Wallace and Delhomme out.
Analysis: For McCoy's sake, Wallace and Delhomme picked a bad week to be out. The rookie will face a Steelers pass defense that is tied for the league lead with the fewest number of passing touchdowns allowed (two). McCoy should be avoided in all formats this week.
News: All signs continue to point toward rookie quarterback Colt McCoy starting his first career game for the Cleveland Browns against Pittsburgh on Sunday. With Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace continuing to sit out practice with ankle injuries Friday, McCoy worked with the first team for the third consecutive day and coach Eric Mangini said, "The lean is a little heavier [toward starting] Colt." Mangini said he has been "pleased" with what he has seen from McCoy during practice this week, but the concern remains his ability to read and react against the Steelers' aggressive 3-4 defense that brings pressure from all angles. "You can't force the ball into spots against this defense, you can't do it," said Mangini. "There are too many opportunities when you do that for them to make big plays. You have just got to be smart and you've got to make good decisions and you've got to go to the open player and make good reads and do a good job of controlling the defense with your eyes and understanding what's happening. Those are the things that I expect from him."
Analysis: Let's see: A rookie making his NFL debut against a suffocating defense coming off a bye. Even the most ardent Browns fan would tell you to go in another direction at quarterback if you can help it. The Browns will have a hard time putting up points on Sunday.
News: Browns rookie QB Colt McCoy has been all but guaranteed to start and make his NFL debut in Week 6 against the Steelers. Coach Eric Mangini said he was "leaning" that way on Wednesday. Thursday he was leaning a bit more. "I'd say that the lean is more pronounced," Mangini said before practice. "I was really happy with what he did yesterday." The two QBs ahead of McCoy on the depth chart, Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace, are both battling ankle injuries.
Analysis: Both Delhomme and Wallace missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday, further justifying McCoy's debut. The only hurdle left for McCoy is the defense he will be facing Week 6. Pittsburgh might rank 20th against the pass, but they've yielded just two passing touchdowns in four games and have 11 sacks on the season. You don't need us to tell you to stay as far away from McCoy as possible this week in Fantasy.
News: Browns coach Eric Mangini said he is "leaning" toward starting rookie quarterback Colt McCoy on Sunday in Pittsburgh. Mangini said the possibility of McCoy playing will depend on the status of quarterbacks Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace, who are both battling ankle injuries. McCoy would be making his NFL regular-season debut against the Steelers. Mangini said he has confidence in McCoy, a third-round pick who struggled throughout much of the exhibition season. McCoy will get the majority of the snaps with the first-team offense in practice, Mangini said. Neither Delhomme nor Wallace practiced Wednesday.
Analysis: The Steelers might rank 20th against the pass, but they've yielded just two passing touchdowns in four games and have 11 sacks on the season. You don't need us to tell you to stay as far away from McCoy as possible this week in Fantasy.
News: With Jake Delhomme re-injuring his ankle on Sunday and Seneca Wallace reportedly suffering a high-ankle sprain of his own in the same game, the Browns appear forced to turn to rookie QB Colt McCoy to start at the Steelers in Week 6. “Sometimes opportunities knock and you have to be ready to seize it,” said coach Eric Mangini, who also cited McCoy’s extensive first-team reps in practice. The Browns signed QB Brett Ratliff off the Patriots practice squad and told him he'd back up McCoy at Pittsburgh. McCoy has yet to play in an NFL game.
Analysis: McCoy was a gamer in college but has struggled to adapt to the NFL game, even playing poorly in the preseason. If he starts on Sunday for the Browns, he's not to be trusted. You might be better off taking a zero in your lineup than risk what happens with McCoy against the Steelers.
News: Browns rookie QB Colt McCoy will head into 2010 as the No. 3 passer in Cleveland behind Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace. McCoy played in the No. 3 role Saturday at Detroit and was 10 of 14 passing for 76 yards. He also lost a fumble.
Analysis: McCoy will likely be the Browns' starter in the future, and he could take over in 2010 if the team struggles under Delhomme and Wallace. But we don't see McCoy doing much in his rookie year, and he should not be drafted in the majority of seasonal leagues. Instead, plan on drafting McCoy with a mid-round pick in rookie-only leagues with a mid-round pick.
News: Browns rookie QB Colt McCoy returned to practice Tuesday after missing one day with a sprained thumb sustained in the exhibition opener against Green Bay. Browns coach Eric Mangini said he expects McCoy to play in the second preseason game against St. Louis. "It wasn’t anything that was that serious, we just wanted to give it a day to calm down," Mangini said.
Analysis: cCoy completed 5 of 10 passes for 25 yards with two interceptions, scrambling twice for 25 yards before leaving the game against the Packers. McCoy is scheduled to be the No. 3 QB for the Browns this season behind Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace. His Fantasy value primarily lies in deep keeper and rookie-only drafts because of his long-term potential. McCoy could be starting for the Browns as early as 2011.
News: Browns backup QB Colt McCoy (thumb) might miss up to two days of practice. McCoy was injured in Saturday's preseason opener against Green Bay on Saturday. He completed 5 of 10 passes for 25 yards with two interceptions, scrambling twice for 25 yards before leaving the game.
Analysis: McCoy is scheduled to be the No. 3 QB for the Browns this season behind Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace. His Fantasy value primarily lies in deep keeper and rookie-only drafts because of his long-term potential. McCoy could be starting for the Browns as early as 2011.
News: Browns rookie QB Colt McCoy has been diagnosed with a sprained right thumb after banging it on teammate Casey Bender's helment Saturday night. McCoy completed 5 of 10 passes for 25 yards with two interceptions, scrambling twice for 25 yards before leaving the game.
Analysis: McCoy surely had an unforgettable NFL debut on Saturday. On top of getting injured, he also had a poor performance. Luckily for McCoy there is no pressure to be the team's starting QB from Day 1. He will get to sit behind veterans Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace and learn the NFL game. His Fantasy value primarily lies in long-term keeper and rookie-only drafts because of his long-term potential.
News: Browns rookie QB Colt McCoy was taken to the locker room with an injured right hand during Saturday's game against the Packers. He hit his hand on the helmet of offensive lineman Casey Bender, who was pushed back as McCoy followed through on a pass. He was Cleveland's third quarterback to play, going 5 of 10 for 25 yards with two interceptions, scrambling twice for 25 yards. "It doesn't look like it's anything too serious," Browns coach Eric Mangini said. "But, it being preseason, we wanted to err on the side of caution with anything like that. He'll be evaluated by our doctors when we get home over the next few days."
Analysis: McCoy is third on the Browns' depth chart behind Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace, both of whom are veterans who played well Saturday. McCoy won't see much if any of the playing field during 2010. His only Fantasy value lies in long-term keeper and rookie-only drafts because of his long-term potential.
News: A person familiar with the agreement says the Cleveland Browns have come to terms on a multi-year contract with rookie quarterback Colt McCoy. McCoy is expected to report with Cleveland's other first-year players to training camp on Friday, said the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team has not yet announced McCoy's agreement. The Browns are the first NFL team to open camp.
Analysis: McCoy will enter camp third on the depth chart at QB behind veterans Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace. While he isn't worth drafting in the majority of seasonal leagues, he has plenty of upside in keeper and rookie-only drafts because of his long-term potential.
News: Browns rookie QB Colt McCoy on his first pro practices following Thursday's OTA session: "We're still installing some stuff, but I'm starting to get more comfortable with everything and just getting adjusted to the speed of the game and the way it's played. ... I'm just soaking it all in." McCoy will enter this season as the No. 3 QB for the Browns behind Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace.
Analysis: McCoy isn't worth drafting in the majority of seasonal leagues, but he has plenty of upside in keeper and rookie-only drafts. Those are really the only formats where McCoy should be taken on Draft Day.
News: Browns coach Eric Mangini is already fond of new QB Jake Delhomme. "The things we heard about his leadership has shown up since we've been here," Mangini said Wednesday following OTA workouts. "He has great energy. He reminds me a little of (Brett) Favre that way. He enjoys practice, being around the guys." The Canton Repository reports Delhomme, who joined the Browns after being released by the Panthers, is expected to be the starter in Week 1 even if Mangini has said Seneca Wallace or even rookie Colt McCoy could win the job. WR Josh Cribbs said the same thing on NFL.com. "Jake Delhomme is our veteran quarterback," Cribbs said. "He's a guy that's going to usher in all the up-and-coming talent. Seneca Wallace will be a triple-threat, running, passing and Wildcat. He'll be the relief pitcher. Colt McCoy will be the future."
Analysis: Delhomme should be considered a low-end No. 2 Fantasy QB, and he's only worth drafting in deep formats. Wallace has minimal Fantasy value and should be ignored in all leagues on Draft Day. McCoy isn't worth drafting in the majority of seasonal leagues, but he has plenty of upside in keeper and rookie-only drafts. Those are really the only formats where McCoy should be taken on Draft Day unless he surprisingly is named the starter for this year, but that would mean that Delhomme completely fell apart in training camp, which isn't expected to happen.
News: The Canton Repository reports Browns coach Eric Mangini liked what he saw from rookie QB Colt McCoy during Cleveland's minicamp in May. "(McCoy) had a good rookie camp," Mangini said. McCoy is expected to be the No. 3 QB for the Browns behind Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace. There's an outside chance McCoy could be the starter for Cleveland in 2010, but Delhomme and Wallace would have to falter in training camp with McCoy outshining both. "Nobody's gonna let you come in and take their job," Mangini said.
Analysis: McCoy will likely be the starter for the Browns in 2011, not this year. McCoy isn't worth drafting in the majority of seasonal leagues, but he has plenty of upside in keeper and rookie-only drafts. Those are really the only formats where McCoy should be taken on Draft Day unless he surprisingly is named the starter for 2010.
News: The Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports Browns president Mike Holmgren said he doesn't expect rookie QB Colt McCoy to play in 2010, but he wouldn't rule it out that he could be the starter either. "Heck, if he's the guy, he plays," Holmgren said. Browns coach Eric Mangini also did not completely rule out McCoy for 2010 during rookie camp. "Never say never and never say always," Mangini said. "You don't know." But Holmgren and Mangini have a plan in place for McCoy. They want to let McCoy watch how it's done behind projected starter Jake Delhomme and backup Seneca Wallace. Holmgren said he expects Delhomme will rebound from his poor 2009 season. "He had a horrible year last year by his own admission and I understand why, I believe, and I think he'll be fine," Holmgren said. "In fact, I think he'll help our team because he's a great leader."
Analysis: It sounds like unless McCoy is lights out in training camp and the preseason and Delhomme and Wallace fall on their face then McCoy will be the No. 3 QB for the Browns this year with Delhomme the starter. McCoy isn't worth drafting in the majority of seasonal leagues, but he has plenty of upside in keeper and rookie-only drafts. Those are really the only formats where McCoy should be taken on Draft Day unless he surprisingly is named the starter for this year.
News:Colt McCoy calls Cleveland "the perfect fit" and doesn't mind if he has to stand on the sideline in 2010. The Browns' third-round draft pick sees himself as the long-term solution to Cleveland's quarterback woes, even if it might take awhile. Browns president Mike Holmgren has already said he doesn't want McCoy to play this year. McCoy, taking part in the team's rookie minicamp, said Holmgren and coach Eric Mangini both told him to become a leader of the rookie class. He began studying the playbook the morning after he was drafted, and McCoy looked impressive in rookie camp practice, belting out the signals with authority and hitting receivers in stride with an effortless motion.
Analysis: We like the long-term fit of McCoy with the Browns -- he projects to being a good quarterback in West Coast offenses, which the Browns sort of have. We even think he'll get a chance to play this season despite Holmgren's comments since the only passers standing in his way are Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace. McCoy isn't worth a pick in seasonal drafts but is worth a late-round choice in dynasty/keeper leagues and a pick between 10th and 20th overall in rookie-only formats.
News: The Browns spent a third-round pick on Texas QB Colt McCoy in the 2010 NFL Draft. In four years at Texas, McCoy passed for 13,253 yards and 112 touchdowns, both school records. He went 45-8 as a starter and was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy as a junior and senior. He slipped in the draft due to concerns about his height and overall ability. The Browns plan to take it slowly with McCoy; team President Mike Holmgren cautioned Browns fans to remain patient. "We have some other quarterbacks who've come in to do some other things," he said. "Colt's one of four. But I'm glad there's a buzz."
Analysis: We like the long-term fit of McCoy with the Browns -- he projects to being a good quarterback in West Coast offenses, which the Browns sort of have. We even think he'll get a chance to play this season despite Holmgren's comments since the only passers standing in his way are Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace. McCoy isn't worth a pick in seasonal drafts but is worth a late-round choice in dynasty/keeper leagues and a pick between 10th and 20th overall in rookie-only formats.
