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I've come to enjoy Twitter, and obviously those that know me know that I'm a big Facebook fan as well. Social networking, to me, is one of the easiest ways to stay on top of what's happening with sports faster than the mainstream news can provide.
It shouldn't be surprising if I reference these networks in my blogs from this point forward—at least until it wears off and the next greatest thing since sliced bread comes around.
Vikings | Trainer visits with Favre a second time
Chip Scoggins of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, citing the Star Tribune's Sid Hartman, reports Minnesota Vikings head athletic trainer Eric Sugarman traveled to Mississippi Wednesday, July 8, to check on QB Brett Favre (shoulder) and his surgically repaired right arm. It was Sugarman's second visit with Favre, as the two met about two weeks ago to go over some stretching exercises to help Favre in his recovery.
Two Vikings sources said Favre is now seven weeks removed from surgery and it was a complete success, which provides more evidence his signing with Minnesota may be imminent.
My Take: Let it end and just sign the man.
Seriously, with Favre healthy, as a fantasy prospect, he deserves a hard look. On average he's the 25th quarterback being taken in most leagues, 185th overall, the 16th round in a 12-team league.
I don't have to say it as we know that's great value.
His numbers from the first 12 weeks of the last season show he can still get the job done: 68.7 percent completion rate, 20 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. Expect him to move up, but if he's there, I would select him as a No. 3 quarterback at that point.
I think his days as a No. 1 fantasy quarterback are over, but never say never. Don't be foolish and take him as your No. 1! For you Favre fans, I saw a tweet from @chestees showing a cute Favre T-shirt; check it out at Chestees.
Browns | Quinn appears favorite entering camp
James Walker of ESPN.com reports Cleveland Browns QB Brady Quinn holds a slight lead over QB Derek Anderson (calf) in the competition for the team's starting quarterback job.
Quinn had a decent, albeit not spectacular, minicamp, while Anderson struggled most of the way through before missing the final two practices with a calf injury. The coaching staff, however, will not make any premature decisions. They will wait until both quarterbacks perform in preseason games, so it is still very much an open competition.
My Take: I fully expect Quinn to win this battle. As I've said before, the team invested a first-round pick in him, the fans are screaming for him, and it's a new regime with no ties to any player.
We should also begin to look at Anderson as a nice story and player who may have had a career year, playing beyond expectations, two years ago. There is a reason he was a sixth-round draft pick. His career role may be one of a quality backup.
Today, in this economy, that's not a bad gig. Look, it got Quinn an endorsement as noted by @Duzz14:
- "Brady Quinn gets huge endorsement from Staples, due to exceptional skills he demonstrated on the field at holding a clip board."
Hilarious!
I'm kidding with that, but seriously, only consider Quinn as your backup QB entering the season. On average he's the 29th quarterback being drafted, going 207th overall, which is the 18th round in a 12-team league. You can take him as your No. 3 to be truthful.
Falcons | Turner preparing for lots of carries
J. Michael Moore of AtlantaFalcons.com reports Atlanta Falcons RB Michael Turner
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