This is Not a Misprint...Michael Redd Set to Return to NBA Action

Michael Redd of the Milwaukee Bucks is set to return to NBA play after missing 2 seasons with 2 knee injuries.

Redd tore ligaments in his left knee each of the previous two seasons, most recently in January 2010—just 18 games after he returned from his previous knee injury. Redd ha played a total of only 51 games in the previous two seasons.

Bucks coach Scott Skiles says Redd is in excellent condition, but his timing is a little off after being out so long.

“He’s able to play,” Skiles said. “Whether he plays or not, that I don’t know. We’ll see how the game is going, just like any player that’s been out that length of time. If we feel like he can go in the game and he can help us in a situation then we’ll put him out there.”

And even if Skiles does put Redd in the game Saturday, he won’t be expecting much out of him right away.

“If we do play him, it won’t be for very long anyway,” Skiles said. “It’ll definitely be single-digits in minutes. But we’ll see.”

Redd says he’s willing to play whatever role Skiles wants him to in order to help the team make a push for the playoffs.

Favre Hurt Again in Loss to Patriots

Brett Favre started his 292nd straight game as an NFL quarterback. He did not finish it, as I and many others predicted.  But it wasn't because of his ankle.

Favre got knocked down midway through the fourth quarter of their 28-18 loss to New England.  Pats defensive lineman Myron Pryor flattened Favre, who later needed 10 stitches to close laceration on his chin. He was already playing with two small fractures in his ankle.

There has been no update on his ankle, but I don't expect a chin laceration to keep him on the bench next week.  Tarvaris Jackson needs to remain ready, though.

Update on Monday, November 1, 2010 at 8:18PM by Rick C.Limpert

Moss to be waived -

Late word out of Minnesota is that Randy Moss will be waived on Tuesday.  Coach Brad Childress has told the team that Moss is no longer with the team.

Update on Monday, November 1, 2010 at 9:25PM by Rick C.Limpert

Here is the offical statement from Minnesota Vikings Coach Brad Childress on the release of Randy Moss.

Brett Favre Watch: Will He or Won't He? Day 3

Signs are now pointing to Brett Favre preparing to play this weekend.

Favre chatted with the media on Thursday, showing some optimism that he could play this Sunday against the Patriots.

He is out of his walking boot and has been getting daily treatment.  "I would love to play, for no other reason but I'm in this, committed to this team," Favre said. "I'd love to get this back on track and be a part of it, and more than anything function at a level that gives us a chance to win. That's basically it."

I still think Favre would have to practice some on Friday for Brad Childress to have confidence in his veteran QB.