1. Austin Collie became a very effective replacement for Anthony Gonzalez last season, but I get the feeling Manning will be more comfortable with Gonzalez in the slot if both are healthy opening day. Gonzalez, coming back from a knee injury, benefited from spending three days with Manning early in July.
2. Speaking of guys who’ve been hurt a lot, safety Bob Sanders is healthy after playing in just two games last season (due to a chronic knee injury and a season-ending biceps tear in Week 8) and told me he’s not looking too far ahead. “Only to the next practice,” he said. “But this is the healthiest I’ve felt in a long time.” Imagine if they have Sanders and Melvin Bullitt healthy for the season, perhaps splitting time at their safety spot to be sure Sanders can make it through 16 games.
Add The Sports Daily to your Google News Feed!
