Broncos Injury Update -- Elvis Dumervil and Marquand Manuel

by John Bena on Aug 23, 2008 8:11 AM MDT in Denver Broncos Injury News

From CBS4 Denver, here is the latest on the injuries to DE Elvis Dumervil and S Marquand Manuel --

Defensemen Elvis Dumervil and safety Marquand Manuel suffered hand injuries during the Broncos 27-24 preseason loss to the Packers Friday night.

Dumervil told CBS4 Broncos Insider Gary Miller he will have surgery on Saturday. He told Miller in the locker room after the game there's "no way he's going to miss the opener."

Safety Marquand Manuel has a fractured thumb and will also have surgery Saturday, according to Steve Antonopulos, the Broncos head athletic trainer. Antonopulos said Manuel and Dumervil should both be ready for the Broncos regular season opener in Oakland.

With two weeks to heal and prepare, both should be ready for Oakland in 16 days. SIXTEEN! That's all there is. I, for one, cannot wait!

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Does anyone else feel...

Like we get more injuries then anyone, and each injury we say like oh phew only 2 weeks for a player we can sorta live without. Why am i to believe this injury bug is just going to fly away when the season starts. I love how we are playing but none of that matters if everyone gets injured.

by GreasyQtip on Aug 23, 2008 9:58 AM MDT reply actions

Exhale...

This is a relief. While I’m not too concerned about hand injuries, Dumervil’s effectiveness is a key to our season, and Manuel is quickly becoming a fan favorite here it seems. Hoping for a quick recovery for both.

by ChampWJ on Aug 23, 2008 10:47 AM MDT reply actions

I don't think MM will be back in time.

From every other website I’ve read that he might miss a game or two. But I do believe Doom will be back. At this point he might be one of the most important players on our team

Jules: Tell 'em, Vincent.
Vincent: A (Eddie) Royal with cheese.
Jules: A (Eddie) Royale with cheese! You know why they call it that?
Brett: Because of the metric system?
Jules: Check out the big brain on Brett! You're a smart mother******. That's right. The metric system.

by Elway4Prez on Aug 23, 2008 11:11 AM MDT reply actions

without DOOM there is GLOOM!

I just love the competetive nature of Elvis. There is “no way’” he won’t be back! YOU GOTTA LUVIT!

by metalman5050 on Aug 23, 2008 1:42 PM MDT reply actions

That is what I like to hear....."there is no way he is going to miss the opener"

Dumervil is the one guy on defense we can’t afford to lose for any amount of time. Good to hear both will be ready by the Oakland game.

Just curious if anyone knows which had they injured?

by weazel on Aug 23, 2008 7:08 PM MDT up reply actions

Good news.

Hand and finger injuries are not indicative of a team wide problem. Some injuries could be a problem with poor strength and conditioning, or reflect badly on the trainers. But hand and finger stuff is pretty individualized.

I think our injuries may be a problem, but not anyone’s fault.

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

by Steve Nichols on Aug 23, 2008 3:24 PM MDT reply actions

Why sooo many hammies?

by metalman5050 on Aug 24, 2008 5:59 AM MDT up reply actions

THAT might be an issue.

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

by Steve Nichols on Aug 25, 2008 2:47 PM MDT up reply actions

Hamstrings and quads

I read an article several years ago in which the Broncos trainer, Steve Antanopoulus said that he made the Broncos work their hamstrings just as much as they worked their quads. If this doesn’t happen, the pushing muscle (the quads) will be over developed relative to the pulling muscle (the hamstrings) and the hamstrings will be more prone to injury.

Since squats is a very popular weight lifting exercise, he made sure that they did hamstring curls. Ever since then I have followed his advice and worked my hamstrings just as much as my quads. Based on his specific mention of hamstrings, I have been surprised to see so many hamstring injuries.

by Arctic Bronco on Aug 25, 2008 10:10 PM MDT up reply actions

Good stuff Arctic

Despite time coaching, I actually know very little about strength training / conditioning. I know more now thanks to your comment. Still, we both seem to be perplexed about the current state of hamstring injuries with Denver.

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

by Steve Nichols on Aug 25, 2008 11:22 PM MDT up reply actions

Our injuries right now are not as bad as some teams.

Consider the Chiefs: Both their first rounders have been out for the whole preseason.

Yes, it does suck to lose your starting center, sam backer, and tight end, as well as a running back contributor, while the status of both your guards, your standout defensive end, and one of your safeties, is in question, not to mention the fact that your #1 wide receiver will miss the first 3 games of the season and your quarterback has diabetes.

Holy crap, we’ve got that may guys hurt!?!? Screw the Chiefs, we need some help with this injury bug!!

Wade Phillips is awful two prong evil toad spirit

by papigrande on Aug 23, 2008 10:01 PM MDT reply actions

I've been combing the wires

for confirmation that either Doom or Marquand or both had surgery yesterday, but no luck. Has anyone closer to home heard an update, or will we have to wait until Monday morning?

by Broncs Cheer on Aug 24, 2008 12:27 PM MDT reply actions

Well, that should teach ya . . .

A dislocated finger is a good lesson. Next time, forget the finger and just belt him one. HAHAHAHA!! (I slay me.)

Okay, I ought to be on stage . . . the next one leaving town, right?

Back to business: Doom will be back if his whole right side is dislocated. That’s Doom. I just hope we can
find another good pass rusher whose name isn’t Elvis . . .

Never pass up the opportunity to keep your mouth shut. - my daddy

by AZDynamics on Aug 24, 2008 11:30 PM MDT reply actions