The Facts:
Bradford has had no setback in regards to his surgically repaired knee since he predicted in January that he would be ready for the start of training camp. Appearing on NFL Network on Wednesday, HC Jeff Fisher emphasized there is "no doubt whatsoever" that Bradford will be under center for the season opener in early September.
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Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
And Fisher believes that's a good thing. "Everybody does projections. We projected his numbers out had he stayed healthy last year," the coach explained. "They would have been quite impressive, and who knows what would have happened down the stretch." But as NFL.com pointed out, what Fisher didn't say is that Bradford regressed at times before the injury and padded those numbers in garbage time. Also worth noting, the recent history of quarterbacks returning from ACL injuries doesn't bode well for Bradford's chances of finally establishing himself as the face of the franchise after an underwhelming 18-30-1 record across four seasons. Tom Brady, Carson Palmer and Robert Griffin III have all struggled in the first season following ACL surgery. Fortunately, overall depth at the position is sufficient for fantasy football owners to relegate Bradford to the lower end of their QB rankings.
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