WR Torry Holt has built a reputation as a teacher durin...

May 27, 2010

WR Torry Holt has built a reputation as a teacher during his 11-year NFL career. Don’t expect that to change now that the 33-year-old is battling for a job with the same young players he’s tutoring.

“That’s what it’s all about,” Holt said after yesterday’s workout. “That’s the beauty of sports - competing. We do a lot as athletes to . . . give ourselves a chance to compete. A lot of young guys, a lot of veteran guys, a lot of guys who are proven. But the environment is still competitive, and that’s all you can ask for.”

Holt came to the Patriots [team stats] with a Super Bowl ring earned during a long tenure in St. Louis. He also spent a productive season with the Jacksonville Jaguars [team stats]. Thus far with the Pats, Holt has made it a priority to learn from his new teammates.

Holt might not have the speed he once boasted, but he believes he still can contribute.

Fantasy Impact:

Holt may not even last long with the Pats, much like Joey Galloaway last year. But if he makes the team he may have some value, especially if Wes Welker can't start the season.

yesterday

Update on Gardner Minshew: Broken collarbone, out for season

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 7:57 PM EST

A quick update on Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew: he suffered a broken collarbone against the Broncos and is out for the season.

Fantasy Impact:

We had just posted the quote from head coach Antonio Pierce, saying it didn’t look good. It turned out it wasn’t good. Minshew looked like he was in a lot of pain after taking the his late in the game. Now we have an understanding of that pain. Desmond Ridder came on in relief and the team is expected to activate Aidan O’Connell this week from injured reserve. The Raiders visit Kansas City on Friday.

Antonio Pierce on Gardner Minshew injury: ‘It doesn’t look good.’

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 7:53 PM EST

Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce said “It doesn’t look good” in regards to the shoulder injury to quarterback Gardner Minshew.

Fantasy Impact:

Minshew went down late in the game against the Broncos after taking a sack and looked to be in quite a bit of pain. He’ll undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury.

Desmond Ridder came on in replacement. He went 5-of-10 for 64 yards and was sacked twice. If Minshew is to miss time, which looks very likely, the Raiders may look to see what they have in the former Falcons quarterback. Vegas is also expected to have Aidan O’Connell back this week. The Raiders are on a short week as they head to Kansas City on Black Friday.

Romeo Doubs ruled out with concussion

Green Bay Packers

yesterday · 6:48 PM EST

Packers WR Romeo Doubs was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the 49ers with a concussion.

Fantasy Impact:

Doubs suffered the injury while attempting a catch in the end zone and landing hard on the back of his helmet. Doubs will not return tonight and it’s almost certain he’ll be ruled out for Thursday night against the Dolphins. If that’s the case, his next chance to return would be the following Thursday against the Lions.