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Hi Folks,
Lots of email pouring in on these guys so I wanted to share the latest here: Griese "Questionable" But Should Start Entire Story: http://espn.go.com/nfl/news/2001/1012/1263238.html DENVER -- After missing most of Thursday's practice with a sore throwing shoulder, Denver Broncos quarterback Brian Griese was a full participant in Friday's workout and was expected to start on Sunday in Seattle. The Broncos added Griese to their injury report on Friday morning, listing him as questionable. An hour later, however, Griese had no obvious discomfort during a 75-minute workout. Coach Mike Shanahan said he was confident that, barring any setbacks, Griese will play against the Seahawks. Griese has had surgery twice on his shoulder, after the 1999 and 2000 seasons. Shanahan said Griese reported soreness in his shoulder after Sunday's 20-6 win over Kansas City. The injury likely occurred in the first half, since Griese threw only five passes after intermission. For the game, he was 11-of-20 for 121 yards with one touchdown and one interception. "It was sore after the game, but we didn't think it was anything that would keep him from playing," Shanahan said Friday. "He couldn't practice (Thursday). He just took a few reps and it was sore. That's why we put him on the questionable list. I wasn't really sure where we'd be at (Friday). "But he was able to make it through practice and he was effective. So if there's no setback, then he'll be able to go Sunday." If Griese had been unable to practice Friday, Shanahan said, the Broncos would have prepared backup Gus Frerotte for a starting role. "If you don't practice Thursday and Friday, then you don't start," Shanahan said. "But he was able to go through the whole practice, and he practiced well." [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ OUR VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Scary news to see him listed but sounds like good news that he'll play. Gotta love Shanahan making a mockery of the "Questionable" listing saying he's confident Griese will play. As we've been telling you since May, you should back up your valuable skill guys in great situations with their real backup. It was a lot better before Ed McCaffrey's injury but Griese would probably qualify as one of those guys in great situations. If you (or your arch rival) own Griese, it's a good idea that you grab Frerotte if you haven't already. /**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/ Derrick Alexander Improving From an interview with Dick Vermeil today on KCChiefs.com Question: Did (WR) Derrick Alexander take a full day of reps? VERMEIL: "Not the full amount but he did work. I asked him after practice how he felt and he said he felt good. I don't know how long it's been since he's said he felt good." ESPN.com is also reporting on their Injuries page that Alexander will be able to play this week. (although I take that page with a grain of salt) [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ OUR VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's a risky play here. We'd told you this week that it wasn't looking good for Alexander's back. He seems to be over the Achilles trouble but the back was so stiff earlier this week he couldn't tie his shoes. That appears to be getting better. Still though, he's a large risk. I would still shy away unless I didn't have any alternatives close to him. A sore back is the kind of thing that could tighten up at any time and it's just too risky in my opinion. /**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/ More as we hear it. Joe /**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/ Bryant Analytics, Inc. All Rights Reserved 1999-2001 To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: cheatsheets-unsubscribe@egroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
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