The Facts: Driver, a surprise scratch because of a lingering right shoulder injury sustained in December, was coy when asked about his latest examination but said he believed he passed the physical. "Y'all see me out there [today]," Driver said, smiling, "Y'all know I'm ready to go."

Diehards Line:HC Mike McCarthy said he hoped Driver would practice today. Whatever the case, it certainly sounds like he's close. ... As for whether the shoulder will be an issue going forward, we'll reserve judgement until we see how he looks upon return. At this point, however, it's not enough for us to adjust his placement in our current Diehards rankings. ... Stay tuned.