There was Trent Green out there on the practice field. The Pro Bowl quarterback who underwent surgery on Aug. 30 to put a stent in an artery in his lower left leg seemed almost 100 percent.

Although he missed all but a few plays of the final two exhibition games, everyone said he looked every bit like a quarterback who will be ready for Sunday’s season opener.

“He was out there throwing the ball extremely well,” said fullback Tony Richardson. “One guy I know will be there is Trent. I don’t care if he had to go out there with one leg. He’s a competitor. He’s the guy who drives our ship.”