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Denver Broncos Quarterback Camp Day 3 - News and Notes

3 days are in the books and the Broncos suffered their first significant injury, though it has lingered for a year now.  Let's take a look at what(and who) went down yesterday --

 

Tony Scheffler will miss the next month of action due to recurring problems with his broken foot. It was during Quarterback Camp in 2007 that Scheffler initially broke the bone in his foot and played through pain all of last season.

There is concern that Scheff may have actually re-fractured the foot, though the Broncos are taking a wait-and-see approach. With Scheffler out of the lineup, old friend Nate Jackson will be counted on to take his place. With Daniel Graham proving last season that his strength is blocking, not running routes, the Broncos need a down-field threat from the Tight End position. Jackson signed a 1-year/$605,000 contract in March with a $425,000 signing bonus.

I have always felt an injury to one's foot, especially if you are a running back or tight end, can be extremely problematic. Scheffler has never been right since originally breaking his foot, but still was productive last season. After two seasons I was hoping 2008 would be a breakout season for Scheff who had become Jay Cutler's favorite target.  Despite not notching his first grab until week 5, Scheff still put together a solid season, totaling 49 catches for 549 yards and five touchdowns.

Back in March, Scheffler spoke about the importance of keeping the foot healthy --

"I've been continuing to keep maintenance on the foot. It's still in a little bit of pain, but it's something that's going to be gone by the time the season rolls around.

Scheffler took his confidence about the injury from QB Patrick Ramsey who dealt with a similar injury. As I have said, however, playing Quarterback is a lot different on your feet then playing Tight End. Keep your fingers crossed.

Star-divide

Running Back Selvin Young is dead-set on making sure his Head Coach is wrong. We all remember...Mike Shanahan stated early in the Rebuilding Season that Young was not a workhorse back. Shanny considered Young a "change of pace back" worthy of 15-20 touches a game. At the time I remember thinking it could be Shanny using his motivational tactics to get Young in the weight room, adding bulk, to become a tougher, stronger runner. If that was the case it has worked.

Of course, that's motivating. That's been motivating me ever since I played football. I've always been one of those guys where, at the beginning, they'd pick me last until I took off running, and then people started to want me out there.

Young's workouts have added 15 pounds of muscle, mostly in his legs and shoulders, and is working on running with more purpose, something that seemed to be lacking, especially in the Red Zone.

Taking snaps with the first-team while Travis Henry nurses a hamstring injury, Young is confident he can do what it takes to be an every-down runner

"I feel I have the ability, common sense and strength to do every single thing a running back is asked to do on the football field.

There has been a lot of talk about the O-Line situation. Early on it appears Shanny is set on trying a little bit of everything to see what is going to work best. Through 3 days of workouts, it's been Erik Pears lining up at Left Tackle, along with rookie Ryan Clady, while Ryan Harris has been over on the right side with Chris Kuper.

Pears is no stranger to Left Tackle, starting 10 games on the left side in 2006 after Matt Lepsis injured his knee. With Lepsis returning to the lineup in '07, Pears moved over to the right side starting all 16 games at Right Tackle. Pears welcomes the challenge of moving back to LT.

I feel like I'm pretty comfortable there. It's always a little rough when you first get back over there, but a day in and you feel right back at home.

As for all the competition on the line, Pears is OK with that, too...

There's a ton of good guys and competition for the tackle spots and wherever I am, I'm trying to fit in.

The Broncos appear to have more depth at Wide Receiver in 2008 than at any time in recent memory. Bringing in new faces Samie Parker, Darrell Jackson and Keary Colbert give the Broncos several options all over the field. While all three want to start and catch their share of passes they know Denver is a unique opportunity. Jackson, in particular, is excited to be wearing Orange and Blue.

This is a great football city with winning tradition, especially the last 13, 15 years under (head coach Mike) Shanahan. That's all I was really looking for. I could have gone somewhere and been a starter off the bat but go through the growing pains. You have a great offensive line here, you have a good quarterback and you have a great running back.

Parker knows the competition will be fierce, but he's ready.

It's a little unusual, but it's a good experience because we can push each other and show the quarterback we can make plays.

As for Colbert, who suffered through the worst season of his career in 2007, he knows how important stability at quarterback is for a receiver.

We went through a lot of injuries at the quarterback position, so we had to kind of scale back a little bit at times. It was one of those seasons last year. You can't predict what kind of season you're going to have, you hope for the best and see how it plays out.

Colbert also admits he wouldn't mid seeing all this talent on the field at the same time.

That's every wide receiver's dream, to go four-wide. With the group we have, that would be a good thing. We have a lot of playmakers and I think we can spread some things out and make some plays.

It's "so far, so good" for a couple of D-Ends trying to return from season-ending injuries in 2007. Both Jarvis Moss and Ebenezar Ekuban have participated fully in workouts to date. Moss is recovering from a broken ankle while Ekuban is trying to come back from a torn Achilles.

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Its just an OTA but...

Seems to me that injury and Scheffler are synonymous. If Scheffler has had all this time to heal that foot and hasn’t, then will he ever be in form to play at a high level again?
The Broncos have their blocker with Graham, but Jackson needs to step up. I like Nate Jackson and think that he could be a real weapon with some coaching and an opportunity. This isn’t camp yet, but Jackson should sieze the chance and get ready to compete for the starting tight end spot. When camp is over will we be asking the same question as last year…..”Can the Broncos tight ends cut the Mustard, or do we still need him?”

"If Denver beats us, I'll walk back to Detroit"

Alex Karras

by Denver Diehard on May 22, 2008 7:06 AM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Leg Injuries are hard to re coup completely

speaking from personal experience. He played at the end of the season last year as well as did some VERY extra practice with Marshall and Cutler early on in the reloading season. I think his form will return to him. I am not real high on either Jackson or Mustard. I think they are very situational players and do not fit what mike looks for in a starting tight end. He wants blocking AND Catching with more emphasis on blocking. Jackson is backwards in that respect and Mustard doesn’t impress me as a receiver. I think Sceff needs to step up sure, but I think it would be absolutely hard for Jackson or Mustard to replace Tony or Daniel on a permanent basis.

Until Terrell Davis makes it into the Hall of Fame, I refuse to acknowledge the existence of such a place other than the Ring of Fame at Mile High!

Davis to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on May 22, 2008 8:10 AM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I can't believe it!

For starters, this is my first comment and I just wanted to let everyone know how impressed I’ve been with the knowledge and in-depth coverage that is shown on this site both in the posts and the comments. My heart dropped when I read the first line of the post and then it sank further when I saw that it was Schef! He was fast becoming one of my favorite players to watch on the field, and now it seems (I hope that I’m wrong) that this is going to be something that will linger on all season, maybe even throughout his career and keep him from being the playmaker that I was coming to expect from him. I hope that its not as bad as it seems and he can get his foot healthy before the season. I just wonder now, if it will maybe have an impact on his confidence pushing off the line, even if he does make it back on the field. As for everything else in Bronco Land, I’m very excited about the upcoming season and can’t wait to see how our “Quest” plays out. I’m trying very hard not to get my expectations to high, but I find myself thinking this team as constructed now, is destined to do something special this year and for many years to come. Thanks, Go Broncos!! —Jeremy___Born in Denver, Raised in Missouri, Currently in Orlando-And has always bled ORANGE and BLUE

by Best In The West on May 22, 2008 8:18 AM MDT reply reply actions actions   1 recs

Welcome to MHR and thanks for the kind words!

The biggest news for me is that Selvin Young has bulked up this offseason. I am so excited. Last season I remember talking about Selvin Young looking like a young TD, he runs with the same style too at times. I remember saying all he needed to do was add 15-20 pounds of muscle and he would be a BEAST!

Here’s to Selvin Young becoming that BEAST!

by Zappa on May 22, 2008 8:29 AM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You are absolutely right!

I was so disheartened by the news about Scheff, that I forgot to emphasize the great news about Selvin. If he can keep that muscle weight on and still have that explosive burst through the gap and break-away speed in the open field, he will be a MONSTER. And the added motivation of proving himself to Shanahan should make for some exciting competition in the backfield this year. And that’s just one, among all the other great competitions we are going to see in the OTA’s and Training Camp this year. A couple other things that really intrigue me is how well Moss will compete coming off his injury, and seeing Marcus Thomas develop into what I think could be one of our best defensive players on the team. That kid can flat out play, and if he makes it his mission to be the best he can be, then I have no doubt that he will become one of the best in the league.

Always Do What You Have Always Done, And You Will Always Be What You Have Always Been
Jerermy T

by Best In The West on May 22, 2008 9:11 AM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Selvin kept his promise

Yes, just before the end of the season last year, Young said he was going to put on a few pounds.
At times, Young made everyone else look like they were in slow motion.

Do we now have a bruiser with speed? Is Henry headed to the second string? I hope so . . . which is
not a commentary on Henry, but a comment that this would mean a substantially upgraded backfield.

by AZDynamics on May 22, 2008 5:46 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Welcome and thanks for the kind words to all of us here

Until Terrell Davis makes it into the Hall of Fame, I refuse to acknowledge the existence of such a place other than the Ring of Fame at Mile High!

Davis to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on May 22, 2008 9:13 AM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

To be honest

I have always been considered, at least amongst my friends and even by myself as being very knowledgeable about the game and especially about the Broncos. But since coming to this site, I have realized that I’m not even on the same level as a lot of people here. I was kind of intimidated to post a comment, but I figured what the hell. I can’t hurt anything, and I hope I can bring something to the site, even if it is just another point of view.

Here’s to “The Quest” of something special this year!!!!
Go BRONCOS!!!

Always Do What You Have Always Done, And You Will Always Be What You Have Always Been
Jerermy T

by Best In The West on May 22, 2008 9:27 AM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You are among friends. I've never thought or said someone wasn't knowledgable.

Well, except for fader fans that come on the site. lol I learn stuff everyday, mostly while reading through comments on MHR. lol Now if I could just get back in school and get that degree!

I’ll drink to “The Quest” as well.

by Zappa on May 22, 2008 10:24 AM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And to be fair some of the fader fans have knowledge just not all in the football spectrum.

No worries about being knowledgeable. I am full of opinions and a little knowledge and they still allow me on the site so I think you will do fine. There is just one thing you need to remember on this site:

Just because the Avi (picture for each person) is a girl doesnt mean the person typing is a girl! (just messing Zappa)

Until Terrell Davis makes it into the Hall of Fame, I refuse to acknowledge the existence of such a place other than the Ring of Fame at Mile High!

Davis to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on May 22, 2008 10:30 AM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Welcome BITW!!

Glad you’re here. Everyone here is knowledgeable because they are drawing from their own experiences, their own passions for the game. Speak loud, speak proud, and remember we are all on the same side, wanting the same thing, regardless of what our personal beliefs are…..

I love the use of “The Quest” by the way. That immediately earns you points in my book!!!

-TSG

www.milehighreport.com

by John Bena (aka TheSportsGuru) on May 22, 2008 10:38 AM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thanks Everyone

for welcoming me. I know that Bronco fans are everywhere, and I have even seen quite a few down here in Florida and back in Missouri. But it is usually just in passing, so I don’t get to just sit back and talk Bronco Football with people that share my passion very often. With the exception of my brother and some other family that still live in Denver. People around here (all my friends and co-workers) seem to get tired of hearing me rant and rave about my favorite team. Which is fun in its own right, but I always felt like there was something missing. And I have found it here at MHR. Thanks again to everyone for making me feel at home, and a special thanks to TSG for making it all possible. Excellent work!!!

QB camp has started and that has gone a long way to pacify my hunger for some actual field action, because we get good reports on the daily activities from the Guru and the occasional picture on the Post or News websites. But I’m still counting down the days until we can actually SEE them out on the field. Even if they are not in pads yet, I just need to see the helmet with our logo on somebody (no-name new guy or an all pro, doesn’t matter) running around and I get all fired up. Its my understanding that no media is allowed at these OTA’s, so I was wondering if you guys knew when we will be able to get some actual video of the players in action..

Always Do What You Have Always Done, And You Will Always Be What You Have Always Been
Jerermy T

by Best In The West on May 22, 2008 11:22 AM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This site....

is heavily angled towards the out of town fans. Probably because I am in Cleveland and was the one driving it solo for so long. I love to get the locals around here as well but it seems a majority of us are either displaced or abroad. For me it is neither, always been a Broncos fan despite never living in Colorado, and I think it is that feeling of something missing that makes the community so close knit…

-TSG

www.milehighreport.com

by John Bena (aka TheSportsGuru) on May 22, 2008 11:33 AM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

God willing...

once I have my certification done I can return to Colorado.

fader nation is a conquered nation

by mdierk on May 22, 2008 11:46 AM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I only lived in Colorado for 3 years...K-2nd grade.

I became a Broncomaniac during that time and never looked back. ;)

by Zappa on May 22, 2008 11:51 AM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Another newby to the site

Lived in Colorado from 91 to 03 but I’m in Brisbane Australia now. If you mention football down here you can be refering to one of 3 different sports, none of which are what I consider football. I have become a fan of the Brisbane Broncos rugby league team, expecially when they play the Canberra Raiders!

by scottgo on May 22, 2008 4:36 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Aussies...stealing our rivalrys now too!??

lol, welcome to MHR. I concur that there really is only one kind of football. Not futbol, FOOTBALL. Although of all other sports, I respect rugby players more than any other.

by Zappa on May 22, 2008 4:51 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I didn’t even count soccer since at least they still call that by it’s proper name. If you tell someone you’re going to the footy you could be going to an aussie rules football game, rugby union game or rugby league game. Union and league are as different as NFL and Canadian football

by scottgo on May 22, 2008 4:57 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I played rugby in college

I was a left lock (scrum #4). I’m also a fan of the Brisbane Broncos, who also have wonderful cheerleaders!

G’Day to you, and welcome to the site!

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by hoosierteacher on May 22, 2008 5:01 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

HT, you never cease to amaze me!

Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of our own mind. - Emerson

by firstfan on May 23, 2008 2:29 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Be amazed at this!

Here’s a link to the Hog’s Breath Cafe Cheer Squad, the cheerleaders for the Bronco down under!

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by hoosierteacher on May 23, 2008 5:20 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

WOW!!

Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of our own mind. - Emerson

by firstfan on May 23, 2008 8:54 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Being in Cleveland

and being a Bronco fan MUST be fun. I would say maybe outside of Oak/KC nobody has got to hate the Broncos more than those fans. I use to have a good friend from Middleton or something like that , he said it was outside of Cleveland. He HATED the Broncos almost as much as the Stillers. To this day he totally hates Elway and wanted to go picket the HOF cermony when the Greatest QB of all time was inducted.

by broncfanstuckinsd on May 22, 2008 12:03 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They completey believe...

That Karlis’ OT winner in 86 was wide right. No debating it with them…

-TSG

www.milehighreport.com

by John Bena (aka TheSportsGuru) on May 22, 2008 12:11 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Rather than debate, try this:

Tell them it doesn’t really matter if it was wide right. Even if they had missed, that Defense would have stuffed Kosar on the next drive and Elway would still have drove down for the winning FG. ;)

by Zappa on May 22, 2008 1:30 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Cleveland huh?

Were you there for the drive? I was only like four or five at the time, but I still remember my Dad and Uncles all jumping around and screaming. They still hate us out there don’t they? : ) Anyway, if you were there at that time in the late 80’s I’m sure you got some seriously dirty looks, right? But it obviously would have been a lot sweeter if we could have turned those AFC Championships into some NFL Titles. But, thinking back on it, I don’t think that feeling that we had after SB32 when we beat the vaunted Hackers, could have been matched by any other SB wins. That moment when those last few seconds were ticking off the clock and I realized that we had actually done it. That feeling was, well, the only way to describe it is as indescribable. And then looking around at my family and seeing in their faces that they knew exactly what I was feeling. I just wish I wasn’t 2.5 states away so I could have gone out in the streets of Denver and seen it on the faces of a million strangers.

Always Do What You Have Always Done, And You Will Always Be What You Have Always Been
Jerermy T

by Best In The West on May 22, 2008 1:25 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I lived in Pagosa Springs, CO and I was about 8 when that game took place...

everyone was at our house for the party and I remember the whole place going ape shit over that game…in fact, I wasn’t into football until about when Kosar threw that long bomb. I watched the rest of the game and Elway made me into a Broncomaniac for life. I now own the tape of the game and have watched the entire game probably a thousand times(in fact the tape is in such bad shape that it barely plays parts of the game now) lol

by Zappa on May 22, 2008 1:32 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I remember Ken Bell

fumbling the kickoff and screaming fall on the ball you ass!! I was nervous. But after they got that inital first down it was great. I remember Elway hitting Sewell for the 22 yard gain then on 3rd and 18 when the ball hit Watsons hip and still went back to Elway. To tell the truth I dont remember much of OT after the Browns went 3 and out. By then the game was over. After Denver went 98 yards the Browns were a beat team. Then the next year Castillo forcing the fumble by Byner. I loved owning the Browns

by broncfanstuckinsd on May 22, 2008 3:09 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Lots to chew on.

Looks like the LT battle is between Clady and Pears. I give the edge to Clady. RT battle is between Kuper and Harris. I think Kuper was discussed as being moved to OT by Coach earlier in the reloading season, so that’s my bet right now. So it looks like:

LT – Clady LG – Hamilton OC – Nalen RG – Holland RT – Kuper

...with backups being Pears, Harris, Wiegmann, K-Lich.

I don’t know what to make of Scheff’s foot. As valuable as he is, he ought to be completely off of the foot and have the docs make a call on what has to be done for definitive treatment. Even if treatment and recovery is long term, I think he’s worth the investment. I just don’t want the guy pushed and ruined.

I love the depth at WR. We should be set at the position even if we suffer a few injuries.

I still don’t see Young as an every down RB (and it’s not an insult to be a specialist). At best I’m wrong and he is able to take the brunt of the carries. At worst, he’s going to be a better RB because of the improvements that he’s making.

Great job on the camp updates Guru! Lot’s of great nuggets in there. And welcome to BitW! Great to have you here!

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by hoosierteacher on May 22, 2008 1:04 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

As a coach (and a fan)...

I could give a rip about the hof. All I care about is wins. In fact, as a Broncos fan, I care even less for the hof.

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by hoosierteacher on May 22, 2008 1:47 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good Answer!

The most hallowed ground to me is the Ring of Fame.

by Zappa on May 22, 2008 2:03 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

good call!

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by hoosierteacher on May 22, 2008 2:55 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Truly, there is no respect outside of CO

for the Broncos. I’ve lived up in Chicago for the past 4 years, and I’ll tell you, they don’t take kindly to the other orange and blue. You can imagine the flack I got after the embarrasing ending at Soldier Field last year. Luckily, Denver and Chicago ended wth equal records (not so much lucky as sad, but I digress) it was easier to deal with than all the Packer-backers up there as well….Bly slips for one play, game over. Oh well, it comes with the territory

by Tollyvolley on May 22, 2008 1:10 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I still dont recall any of those games..

I dunno if my memory is going or if they were just scrimage games lol

Until Terrell Davis makes it into the Hall of Fame, I refuse to acknowledge the existence of such a place other than the Ring of Fame at Mile High!

Davis to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on May 22, 2008 2:18 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Memory is a funny thing

For some reason I don’t “remember” those games either. Must be losing my memory at a ripe age of 30!

by dpurvis on May 22, 2008 2:51 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not too mention

this year in SD. These clowns think that Denver is a just an irritation to them. I want a week 2 destruction. I want the Broncos to avenge the 41-3 game, with a friggin shut out. Or something real close. Plus how great would it be to see Lynch or someone just clean that girlie man Phyliss’ clock. I man I cant stand that douche

by broncfanstuckinsd on May 22, 2008 3:12 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I agree

I have always hated the Chefs the most followed in a close second by the Faders. I know that historically the Faders are our arch enemy, but they just haven’t really been relevant for awhile. Now you ask my Mom and Dad, and they would tell you that if we went 2-14 and the 2 wins were against the Faders then it was a successful season. Me on the other hand, hated the Chefs more than any team. But that was mostly because of geographical reasons, growing up in Missouri around all of their delusional fans. But the last few years both those teams just seemed too pathetic (and I moved away from MO) to have a strong hatred for, and I missed having that fire about an individual team.
As for SD, I actually respected them as a team, especially LT. I would even catch myself saying to other fans hey, they are not that bad, you know, give them a break. Enter Phylis and his Merry men. After that game last year, and the way that bag of douche acted. I wouldn’t piss on him if he was on fire. I actually love that I have a new team to root against just as much as I root for us to win. Not just because it would help us in the standings, but because I physically hate them.
Here’s to taking off his head in week 2!!! Not permanently of course, I’m not rooting for any kind of career/season ending injury. Mostly because I want them to do it again later this season and for many seasons to come. Just the first of many steps on our “Quest” to turn them into our doormat. I hope that wasn’t to vulgar, I just really hate that guy!!!

Always Do What You Have Always Done, And You Will Always Be What You Have Always Been
Jerermy T

by Best In The West on May 22, 2008 5:51 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Quick question

What does the action tab do and what does “recs” mean?

Always Do What You Have Always Done, And You Will Always Be What You Have Always Been
Jerermy T

by Best In The West on May 22, 2008 6:05 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The Action tab can allow you to flag a comment as inappropriate or rec(reccomend)

a good comment. I normally only use recs for fanposts. It is a great tool for us to use on MHR to promote fanposts that really strike a cord with us. Some use the rec button sparingly, but I tend to use it alot. Basically on anything that makes me use my noodle(my brain for you perverts out there) for a minute or two. :)

by Zappa on May 22, 2008 6:30 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

thanks

I ask because I accidently hit the action tab on my previous comment. I’m using a laptop and it has the stupid touch pad thing and I guess I touched it too hard when I was trying to scroll past it. Hope I didn’t cause any problems.

Always Do What You Have Always Done, And You Will Always Be What You Have Always Been
Jerermy T

by Best In The West on May 22, 2008 6:37 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

D Schemes

I know that Denver likes to run a fairly base 4-3, and that they often go to man coverage. I don’t know enough, though – can one of you give me some additional info? Lynch seems to line up as a fourth linebacker at times – is that right? Boss Bailey has mentioned that he will be looking to get set to go after the qb – how do we set that up? Anything else you could give me to round out a lot of our understanding of our D would be great. Thanks! Great site – it’s much appreciated.

by broncobear on May 22, 2008 4:56 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

My reply..

..is “Here’s a good article…”

I hit the wrong reply button, as I am often prone to doing. : )

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by hoosierteacher on May 22, 2008 5:11 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Here's a good article...

...if I do say so myself. Click here.

I’m hoping that by the end of the pre-season (or by half time of the first regular game) I’ll be prepared to do a write-up on what system Slowik goes with.

Lynch does play in the box a lot, but not so much like a fourth linbacker (his assignments still look more like a SS, just in run support zones). And while Boss may get his share of blitzes (I see a blitz heavy scheme in either “Show Blitz” or “Zone Blitz”), I think he will man TEs more than blitzing or zoning. Just my suspicion.

Great question!

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by hoosierteacher on May 22, 2008 5:10 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Knowledge

I was just returning to say that I’d found your great article at http://www.milehighreport.com/2008/2/16/44537/4738

:)

I’ll note that I have information – you clearly have knowledge. Thanks. I’ll look forward to your update.

BB

by broncobear on May 22, 2008 5:42 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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