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Broncos Training Camp - 8/7 Quotes - Andre Hall and Nate Webster

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BRONCOS RUNNING BACK ANDRE HALL

On his initial reaction to rookie RB Ryan Torain's injury --
"Ryan was doing great. He's is very emotional and when I saw him go down, it hurt. At first I thought it was just a bump and he'll come back soon, but unfortunately he has a pretty serious injury that will put him out for a while. So I'm kind of messed up about that."

On what Torain's injury means to Andre and the rest of the running back rotation --
"We have to double up our load now. Ryan was going to step up and handle the short-yardage and goal-line packages. We couldn't argue on him about that position. He is one of those guys that are tougher and have a bigger body. He's bigger than Selvin (Young), Anthony (Alridge), and me. It kind of messes up the rotation a little bit, but we just have to step up and just do it."

On the excitement of going into the first preseason game of the year --
"I'm just sick of hitting against our defense. I'm ready to beat up on somebody else. I want to see how our plays work against a different team."

On how much playing time he'll have against Houston --
"The coaching staff will let us know by 11 a.m. They will tell us how many quarters or halves we are going to play each."

On how far he has come from last year --
"I can believe it. I worked hard and everything I get, I deserve. I go to work hard everyday. The coaches and players see it. I see it. I just pray that I get a shot once again and make the most of it."

On the news of QB Brett Favre going to the New York Jets and the prospect of playing against him later in the regular season --

"I'm not worrying about him. I worry about the defense. Maybe our defense should take heed in that. I don't really care."

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BRONCOS LINEBACKER NATE WEBSTER


On the importance of preseason
--
“We are trying to get out there and make a name for our defense immediately. And when the season comes around, to just have a taste in our mouths of getting off to a good start.”

On the defense
--
“We picked it up pretty fast, and we are having fun. It’s not as complicated, not a lot of rules. You give your athletes and players a chance to just play ball. We have a lot of talent on defense, and we use that talent better.”

On the establishing an identity on defense
--
“The only way we are going to prove that is going out on a Saturday or Sunday and making a name for our defense. We have been having good practices here, defense is doing well. The real test is going to come once we are playing games.”

On Kyle Shanahan (Broncos Head Coach Mike Shanahan’s son) coaching at Houston
--
“We know of it, but it still comes down to playing ball. I guess between them its bragging rights, but between us we need to make a statement.”

On playing QB Brett Favre with the Jets --
“It’s kind of early to say, but I’m sure it’s going to be a good one.”

On today’s short practice --
 “It gave us a chance to take advantage, get off our feet, and get ready for Houston.”

On his progress during camp --
“I just came in here with a positive mentality. Having a good off season, strength and conditioning program, and just transferring it to the season. Staying in shape, it’s a long season, but you have to keep your body healthy and that is one of my goals.”

On tackling someone other than his teammates
--
“I’m really excited. I have found myself trying to calm myself down knowing it only a couple days away. This long preseason, you get tired of beating your own guys up. During camp you look forward to some fresh meat.”

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I can't help it, but thank you for editting out the "You Knows" in the interview.

I suppose its one of those major pet peev’s some of us have. :)

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08
The Quest ~ TSG 5/19/08

by Zappa on Aug 7, 2008 12:52 PM MDT   0 recs

Wizard of Ahs

You must have some Toastmaster in your blood. I cannot stand “You know?”

What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us. - Emerson

by firstfan on Aug 7, 2008 1:14 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

"you know" was never my problem...

...but the Toastmasters helped me with the “ah” count. The only problem is that television and radio interviews grate on me now, because I hear the “ahs” so much!

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

by hoosierteacher on Aug 7, 2008 3:41 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

ok ummmmmmmm

ummmmm Those don’t bother me as much…most just the “you know”. because that is putting two words inbetween each thought. ARGH!! I’m glad I wasn’t interviewing him. lol

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08
The Quest ~ TSG 5/19/08

by Zappa on Aug 7, 2008 3:48 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

I would have been like...

“Dude! Enough with the “you knows” okay? I just can’t take it anymore! TWENTY SIX TIMES ALREADY!!! Stop!”

Then I would have been beaten up by Webster and then escorted off the field by security.

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08
The Quest ~ TSG 5/19/08

by Zappa on Aug 7, 2008 3:49 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

I had to give up half-way through the interview

although (admittedly), I might not have noticed if you hadn’t brought it up!

"It's all over Fat Man"

- Tom Jackson to John Madden 1977 AFC Championship Game

by DesertBroncoFan on Aug 7, 2008 10:23 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

I never heard so many "you knows" in my life . . .

Honestly, I think that’s the worst I’ve ever heard.

Anyway, going back to Andre’s interview, I thought the Broncos brought in Pittman for short yardage and goal line situations, too. But Andre didn’t see even to give him a sniff. But I suppose with Hillis still on the sidelines, it’s hard dragging Pittman out of the FB position.

I see they’re going to work Larsen some at FB again. If he works out and Hillis gets healthy, then maybe the Broncos can put Pittman back at RB. It will be interesting to see how it all works out.

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

by AZDynamics on Aug 7, 2008 2:47 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Pittman caught a nice pass down the seam, but foxworth chased him down and caused a fumble...

I wonder if Pittman’s arms are just too darn big to grip the football properly. lol

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08
The Quest ~ TSG 5/19/08

by Zappa on Aug 7, 2008 3:54 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Guru busts these interviews out way before the video stream gets up on

www.denverbroncos.com, but I find its still fun to watch the actual video interview as well. Hopefully someday, we’ll be able to stream these interviews ourselves. Once the NFL’s death grip relaxes and allows us fans to proliferate and promote the league across the planet.

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08
The Quest ~ TSG 5/19/08

by Zappa on Aug 7, 2008 12:57 PM MDT   0 recs

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