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WIDE RECEIVERS — CUT THEM LOOSE

Laveranues Coles (Cincinnati Bengals)

In his first three games with the Bengals, Laveranues Coles only had 8 catches for 54 yards. This past Sunday Coles did not fare any better with 2 catches for just 24 yards. With a healthy Carson Palmer, fantasy owners were hoping Coles consistency in the past would transfer over to the Bengals. So far, it’s not happening.

It seems the Bengals have yet to find a way to use Coles effectively. Maybe its age or maybe it’s the Bengal’s inconsistent offense, but Coles isn’t worth keeping at this point. Unless something changes, look for other options.

Donnie Avery (St. Louis Rams)

After a sensational rookie year, Avery has come back down to earth with a huge “thud”. He’s battled various injuries since the off-season and in the first 3 games only caught 10 passes for 62 yards. This past Sunday he hauled in 3 passes for 47 yards. Not the worst performance but not enough to warrant a roster space.

The Rams’ offense is horrible and Avery’s fantasy value will suffer along with it. There is a chance he might redeem himself later in the season, but it doesn’t look likely. Avery is still a second year receiver and has a lot to learn. Don’t wait on him this year unless you have no other options.

TIGHT ENDS — CUT THEM LOOSE

Zach Miller (Oakland Raiders)

There is no doubt that Miller may very well be the Raider’s best receiver but that doesn’t mean that much on an offense that is struggling as much as Oakland is. Miller hasn’t scored a TD yet this season and has only racked up 11 catches for 146 yards. On Sunday against Houston, he caught 3 catches for a pedestrian 33 yards.

There are worse options at tight end since Miller is so talented, but as long as JaMarcus Russel is throwing him the ball and the Oakland running game keeps coughing it up, Miller has lost most of the fantasy value he had coming into 2009.

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