Sidney Rice confirmed in a text message to Chip Scoggins this morning that he had undergone hip surgery at the Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo. on Monday.
Brett Favre takes a hit. Rice was by far Favre’s favorite receiver and a guy he seemed to have a genuine bond with. Peter King spoke this morning about Favre and Rice in the locker room after their final game of last season and how it was obvious that Favre had a different connection with Rice than he did the other players. This is a significant blow for Favre. Especially given the uncertainties surrounding WR Percy Harvin. If there is any upside here, it’s for Bernard Berrian. Berrian owners are still stinging from the hamstring woes he suffered last season but it does look like Berrian becomes a guy that will be leaned upon much more heavily now. Veteran Greg Lewis and first-year player Logan Payne will have an opportunity to contribute. TE Visanthe Shiancoe will also be leaned on more one would assume.
Bottom line is a huge blow for the Vikings and Rice. And a significant downgrade for Favre losing not just his best WR, but his go to guy.
Yikes!
