Jim Sorgi to backup another Manning

Quarterback Jim Sorgi has become sort of a cult figure in the NFL for backing up a guy who has never missed an NFL game in his 12 seasons, Peyton Manning. Now Sorgi will do the same for his brother Eli, who has started 87 consecutive games. Sorgi signed a one-year deal to join the New York Giants on Monday. This occurs two days after the Giants lost their main 2009 backup, David Carr, to the San Francisco 49ers. Sorgi has played in 14 games in six seasons with the Colts. He has thrown six touchdowns and one interception in that time. The 29-year-old Sorgi went on injured reserve last December with tendinitis in his throwing shoulder. His agent, Matt Brei, said Sorgi has been throwing since January and has had no further problems. He also said that Sorgi's shoulder was examined by two noted orthopedic surgeons -- Dr. James Andrews and Dr. Lewis Yocum -- and both have cleared him to play. The Giants are saying that Sorgi will compete with second-year pro Rhett Bomar for the spot to be Eli Manning's first replacement. But with the experience that he has in backing up Peyton, Sorgi is pretty much locked into that No. 2 role.

Fantasy Analysis:
Fantasy impact? Somewhere around nil unless Manning gets injured, obviously. Sorgi's pro career path has been a pretty interesting one. He has one of the easiest high-profile jobs in the league.

Source:
New York Daily News

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