The Facts: In response to a tip that we recently received regarding the condition of Winslow following microfracture surgery on the knee that he initially injured in a May 2005 motorcycle accident, we've checked with a couple of our sources and we've determined that the powers that be in Cleveland are not counting on Winslow to be available for the 2007. "There really is a good chance he won't play this season," a league source told us.
Diehards Line:Although this one is still clearly falls under the category of rumor and speculation, fast recoveries from microfracture surgery is far from certain. Although Winslow insists he'll be good to go before training camp starts -- and recent history suggests that is indeed possible, the overall track record for those having the procedure are mixed at best. Bottom line? Those interested will want to follow Winslow's progress closely this offseason.