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Wide Receiver Rank: #39
Overall: #164
Coles had a couple really bad games, which marred an otherwise decent season. He had fewer than 10 yards in three games, but had 60 or more yards in nine games, including a 100-yard game and seven touchdowns. Coles has just one 1,000-yard season his last five years. He does have five or more scores in four straight seasons, though. And a move to Cincinnati could actually help his production, playing with a top quarterback like Carson Palmer. Coles is just 31 years old, so he has plenty of life left in his legs. He just needs to stay healthy. Injuries have slowed him at times the past few seasons. Coles has good speed and does a great job of making the tough catch in traffic. He also is tough as nails, playing through injury often.
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Coles has a little more value in PPR leagues since his yardage totals usually aren't great, but he is a pretty sure thing for 70-plus receptions. His career high in scores is seven, which he matched last season. So as you can see, Coles isn't going to carry a fantasy team, but provide solid play as a low-end No. 2 or top No. 3 receiver. His yardage totals can improve with the Bengals if the injuries stay away. |
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| Dennis Waszak Jr., of The Associated Press, reports New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum said he has talked unrestricted free-agent WR Laveranues Coles and his agent but nothing is imminent. |
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| Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Jets have not ruled out the possibility of signing free-agent WR Laveranues Coles (Bengals). The Jets will take their time before making a decision on Coles, perhaps waiting until after the NFL Draft, but he might be an option if he agrees to a relatively modest one-year contract. |
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| Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Bengals have released WR Laveranues Coles. |
| Fantasy Impact: Not a surprise. Coles didn't do much last season and the Bengals need to get younger at the position. |
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| Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Laveranues Coles could be released during the offseason. Coles is scheduled to make $4.65 million in 2010. |
| Fantasy Impact: Coles played alright this season, but the Bengals likely want to get younger at the position. |
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| Bengals.com reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Laveranues Coles (head, thumb) suffered a head injury in the team's Wild Card playoff game. His return to the game is doubtful. |
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| Rachel Nichols, of ESPN.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Laveranues Coles (thumb) suffered a thumb injury in the team's Wild Card playoff game but was able to return to the game. |
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| Bengals.com reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Laveranues Coles (chest) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 2. |
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| Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Laveranues Coles (chest) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 27. He is listed as questionable for Week 12 but is expected to play. |
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| Bengals.com reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Laveranues Coles (chest) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 25. |
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| Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Laveranues Coles (head) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11 and will be able to play. |
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