Gutierrez has been all over the league, and although he doesn’t have much game experience in the NFL, he has been around on several different teams. I kind of like Gutierrez, and to be honest I think I would be more comfortable with him under center rather than Brandstater if he had been here for a few weeks. Obviously Brandstater will be the starter if Bradford and Feeley can’t go, but it’s kind of nice to have a veteran there just in case something crazy happens. It’s too bad the team had to let go of Ness, but there’s really nothing they could do since the need to keep a spot open on the 53 in case Bradford and Feeley can’t go.

In other news, Mark LeVoir is expected to play Monday and will likely start at left tackle. We should know more about the quarterback situation in the next few days, but I really think Bradford will be able to play this week. The game might not mean anything, but it’s still Monday Night Football and I know Sam will do everything he can to be out on that stage.

On the good news front, Rodger Saffold was cleared for contact and he is expected to start Sunday against Seattle. He will need to make it to the game without suffering a setback, but it looks like all things will be a go. Lance Kendricks is also recovering nicely and he could be available Sunday as well. After the loss of Illini Mike, it would be huge if Kendricks would be able to go. Jerious Norwood practiced Thursday as well, and it looks like he will be available on Sunday to back up SJ39.

The news isn’t so good on Danario Alexander, who isn’t progressing from his hamstring injury. He had a bad day on Thursday according to Spags, and it doesn’t look like he’s going to be ready. Cadillac Williams is also expected to be out Sunday.