Less than four months after having a ligament in his right knee replaced, Chargers QB Philip Rivers was dropping back and throwing passes. Granted, it was glorified touch football and the San Diego Chargers quarterback didn't have defenders in his face. But the quarterback had no intention of missing the opening practice of minicamp on Friday morning, his first practice since tearing his right ACL. "Obviously the surgery went well and then I think we've done a good job in rehab to this point," Rivers said. "I've got a ways to go before I would say, 'Yeah, let's go get a game.' Could I do it? Sure. But I've got three more whole months. The concern naturally, is training camp. I don't see that as a question mark." (Updated 05/05/2008).
Injury Report
Knee - Questionable for the start of 2008 training camp (Updated - 5/5/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Rivers says he's been "conservative aggressive" with his rehab and probably will wear a brace the whole season. Keep an eye on what happens with Rivers this offseason, but this is a great sign that he feels good. If he's able to return in time for training camp, that would increase his Fantasy value, especially with a talented supporting cast in LaDainian Tomlinson, Antonio Gates and Chris Chambers. But Rivers will need time to get back to 100 percent, so go into the season with him as a No. 2 Fantasy QB in all leagues. (Updated 05/05/2008).
QB Philip Rivers was back on the field dropping back and slinging the ball to his receivers at the Chargers' May minicamp. "It feels pretty good," Rivers said. "It's been a good couple months of rehab, and to this point, we've made a lot of progress." Rivers, though, stayed clear of defenders and was restricted to going against defense which didn't feature pass-rushers. 05/08/2008
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Less than four months after having a ligament in his right knee replaced, Chargers QB Philip Rivers was dropping back and throwing passes. Granted, it was glorified touch football and the San Diego Chargers quarterback didn't have defenders in his face. But the quarterback had no intention of missing the opening practice of minicamp on Friday morning, his first practice since tearing his right ACL. "Obviously the surgery went well and then I think we've done a good job in rehab to this point," Rivers said. "I've got a ways to go before I would say, 'Yeah, let's go get a game.' Could I do it? Sure. But I've got three more whole months. The concern naturally, is training camp. I don't see that as a question mark." (Updated 05/05/2008).
Injury Report
Knee - Questionable for the start of 2008 training camp (Updated - 5/5/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Rivers says he's been "conservative aggressive" with his rehab and probably will wear a brace the whole season. Keep an eye on what happens with Rivers this offseason, but this is a great sign that he feels good. If he's able to return in time for training camp, that would increase his Fantasy value, especially with a talented supporting cast in LaDainian Tomlinson, Antonio Gates and Chris Chambers. But Rivers will need time to get back to 100 percent, so go into the season with him as a No. 2 Fantasy QB in all leagues. (Updated 05/05/2008).
