Three Chargers don't practice.
by Philistine21 on Sep 11, 2008 5:56 PM MDT
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The Chargers have just announced that Antonio Cromartie, Marcus McNeill, and LaDainian Tomlinson did not practice today. If Cromartie is out we may be looking at another monster night from Royal who would be matched up against a rookie cornerback, and if the Chargers respond by giving the rookie safety help that would leave Marshall alone against Jammer.
The biggest question though has to be, "What if LT does not play?" This turn of events would free up Denver's safeties to support the LB covering Gates or to help over the top against Chambers and Jackson.
Here is B. Williamson's take on the news.
Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson
The Chargers injury situation for Sunday's game didn't improve Thursday.
Cornerback Antonio Cromartie (hip), left tackle Marcus McNeill (neck) and running back LaDainian Tomlinson (toe) all did not practice for the second straight day today.
While it is still three days until San Diego plays at Denver on Sunday, it is not a good sign that the three standouts did not practice. Usually in the NFL, when players miss an entire week of practice they do not play on the weekend. Tomlinson, however, said Wednesday he would for sure play against Denver.
Left tackle Marcus McNeill didn't play against Carolina on Sunday and he was replaced by L. J. Shelton will likely play for McNeill again, if he can't go against Denver.
There are indications Cromartie may not play against Denver. He finished the game against Carolina, but he has not healed very well this week. That could open the door for first-round pick Antoine Cason to start a cornerback in place of the Pro Bowler Cromartie.
If Cason plays, he'd likely face Denver rookie Eddie Royal, who burnt Oakland quarterback DeAngelo Hall routinely Monday night. If that is the case, Quentin Jammer will likely be on Denver star Brandon Marshall, who will be making his 2008 debut after serving a one-game NFL suspension last week.
Meanwhile, for San Diego, tight end Antonio Gates practiced on a limited basis again today. He is dealing with a hip problem and his nagging left toe injury. Also, center Nick Hardwick practiced on a limited basis for the second day in a row. He's not expected to play for another couple weeks as he heals from a foot injury.
Denver did not report any injury status changes today.
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Cromartie may not play? Gates has nagging injury? Might be a repeat of last week.
Crikey…
Cromartie out would be huge. It looks like we might be catching the Chargers at the perfect time. No mention of creaky-kneed Jamal Williams — that could also be a big deal. And let’s hope Tomlinson’s toe puts him on the bench under his Patriots tarp.
Will the Chargers pull one of their famous chokes? Like we did with the Raiders, I don’t see Shanahan letting up on these guys. He talked about “a full 60 minutes” after the last game.
by CoastalBronco on Sep 11, 2008 6:13 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
creaky-knees...
Mile High will NEVER Die!!!
by rynoz71 on Sep 11, 2008 6:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Tomlinson does not play I am predicting....
500 MSM comments about how the Broncs didn’t “really” beat the Chargers, and to a degree the claims might be true. The Chargers aren’t the same team without him on the field.
To have striven, to have made the effort, to have been true to certain ideals - this alone is worth the struggle. - William Penn
Tom Arnold, of Fox Sports Net's Best Damn Sports Show Period, said this about Warren Sapp: "Hey, Warren, the Raiders signed you to a seven-year deal. I guess Bill Callahan was right --- they are the dumbest team in America."
by Philistine21 on Sep 11, 2008 6:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep this in mnd.
A team isn’t just the players. It’s the coaches, the trainers, the management, etc. If the team has been handled so badly that they have this many injuries in just week 2, that’s a reflection on their team. Injuries are never an excuse. We’re playing without our #1 RB (Torain), and our #1 center (Nalen) as well. Injuries are exuses for losers.
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe
by Steve Nichols on Sep 12, 2008 7:00 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Any word on how
their rookie CB did last week… if he did anything at all?
"I could never quite get the hang of Thursdays..."
by FlaBroncoFan on Sep 11, 2008 6:15 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Here's his stat line.
Total Tackles – 6
PD – 1
FF – 1
Looks good for a rookie who didn’t start the whole game.
To have striven, to have made the effort, to have been true to certain ideals - this alone is worth the struggle. - William Penn
Tom Arnold, of Fox Sports Net's Best Damn Sports Show Period, said this about Warren Sapp: "Hey, Warren, the Raiders signed you to a seven-year deal. I guess Bill Callahan was right --- they are the dumbest team in America."
by Philistine21 on Sep 11, 2008 6:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Link to his stats.
To have striven, to have made the effort, to have been true to certain ideals - this alone is worth the struggle. - William Penn
Tom Arnold, of Fox Sports Net's Best Damn Sports Show Period, said this about Warren Sapp: "Hey, Warren, the Raiders signed you to a seven-year deal. I guess Bill Callahan was right --- they are the dumbest team in America."
by Philistine21 on Sep 11, 2008 6:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
This may become a pattern for the next 6 weeks
In a post, I mentioned the injuries that all teams Denver will play in the next 6 weeks. It almost seems like SD might be thinking either:
1) We can beat Denver without our best, or………
2) Lets not let them hurt our starters more and take a powder on this one.
If Denver can manhandle SD, then it could become a trend and / or a domino effect, and teams won’t risk further injuries when playing Denver.
hmmm, just a thought
"If Denver beats us, I'll walk back to Detroit" - Alex Karras
by Denver Diehard on Sep 11, 2008 6:43 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know about that.
I doubt that San Diego is willing to just roll over and take a loss against Denver. These teams aren’t on the friendliest of terms and both teams will give this game their all
To have striven, to have made the effort, to have been true to certain ideals - this alone is worth the struggle. - William Penn
Tom Arnold, of Fox Sports Net's Best Damn Sports Show Period, said this about Warren Sapp: "Hey, Warren, the Raiders signed you to a seven-year deal. I guess Bill Callahan was right --- they are the dumbest team in America."
by Philistine21 on Sep 11, 2008 6:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
The easiest way to get yourself hurt is to go out of your way to try not to get hurt. The Chargers will be going 100. It will be interesting to see how much Shanny has Royal test Cromartie’s hip. If he can get it loose by having Royal make Cromartie tackle him, he may have to take himself out. However, I’m not sure if I’d rather have Royal face a beat up star or a 100 rookie.
1-0.
by papigrande on Sep 11, 2008 6:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
They will be going 100%
is what I meant to say
1-0.
by papigrande on Sep 11, 2008 6:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did anyone get a good look at the rookie corner playing?
Did he get 6 tackles because he was getting beat or was he just a good tackler? Was the fumble a fluke or did he show good awareness to force the ball loose?
To have striven, to have made the effort, to have been true to certain ideals - this alone is worth the struggle. - William Penn
Tom Arnold, of Fox Sports Net's Best Damn Sports Show Period, said this about Warren Sapp: "Hey, Warren, the Raiders signed you to a seven-year deal. I guess Bill Callahan was right --- they are the dumbest team in America."
by Philistine21 on Sep 11, 2008 7:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cason was awesome
He looked terrific the whole game. Big stop on the one yard line for no gain, huge forced fumble that almost gave us the victory and solid tackling the whole game. The FF was just a good solid take down. We have three CB’s who can flat out play, I never thought I would get to write that.
:-)
"He's doing everything a receiver would do except catch the ball." Mike Shanahan
by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 11, 2008 8:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the insight.
I didn’t see any of the Chargers game until the last four drives of the fourth quarter. We will see if the Broncos try to target him or if there is even a need to.
To have striven, to have made the effort, to have been true to certain ideals - this alone is worth the struggle. - William Penn
Tom Arnold, of Fox Sports Net's Best Damn Sports Show Period, said this about Warren Sapp: "Hey, Warren, the Raiders signed you to a seven-year deal. I guess Bill Callahan was right --- they are the dumbest team in America."
by Philistine21 on Sep 11, 2008 8:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That last drive
was a killer; I’m not a fan of the prevent defense.
"He's doing everything a receiver would do except catch the ball." Mike Shanahan
by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 11, 2008 9:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
My dad starts yelling when...
the Broncos only rush three. He thinks it is the stupidest play call of all time. Of course he’s a major proponent of blitzing your opponent into the ground :-)
To have striven, to have made the effort, to have been true to certain ideals - this alone is worth the struggle. - William Penn
Tom Arnold, of Fox Sports Net's Best Damn Sports Show Period, said this about Warren Sapp: "Hey, Warren, the Raiders signed you to a seven-year deal. I guess Bill Callahan was right --- they are the dumbest team in America."
by Philistine21 on Sep 12, 2008 4:48 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha
Your dad and I would get along. I see the benefits of Cottrell’s system, more turnovers; but I miss the blitz happy days of Wade Phillips. Is there anything better than watching that opposing QB go down?
"He's doing everything a receiver would do except catch the ball." Mike Shanahan
by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 12, 2008 8:21 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or lobbing the ball up for grabs
those few seconds of duck flight are intense….
BTW, are you considering changing your sig before BMarsh pulls a Royal on you guys?? Just a thought.
Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.
by Jeremy Bolander on Sep 12, 2008 8:28 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's up with that anyway.
We sing your praises over here …. you start wearing big boys pants in your brand new house… and you turn so quickly.
tisk tisk… Guess we will have to take it out on your boys this weekend. Love the comments… hate the sig!
by YellowStoneBronco on Sep 12, 2008 11:35 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm thinking that's a reply to DaBolts,
not Styg, right? : )
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe
by Steve Nichols on Sep 12, 2008 11:58 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I took it that way
but come to think of it…
I DID just start wearing big boy pants, and I DO have a new house!
Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.
by Jeremy Bolander on Sep 12, 2008 1:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha
I’ve had that sig ever since he said it, when Marshall was first back. One of you guys posted it, and nobody but thought it was funny. I thought you all were just studiously ignoring it. Tell ya what, Broncos win on Sunday and I’ll send it off on spring break for a while.
"He's doing everything a receiver would do except catch the ball." Mike Shanahan
by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 12, 2008 11:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Excellent.
Looking forward to it.
Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.
by Jeremy Bolander on Sep 13, 2008 10:11 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
your dad is right
i saw that, too. we confused russell on one play, and he had to call a timeout. that better be the only reason we ever use it, to confuse a young qb for a play or 2. i hate it. we have 8 guys in zone coverage, and it’s always a first down to a wide-open receiver. there’s broncos everywhere, and nobody is on the receiver! i just don’t get it. i will be calling for slowick’s head if i see any more of that
by davecheffy on Sep 12, 2008 12:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Panthers hadn't scored an offensive TD
the whole damned game. Final two minutes, prevent defense and Delhomme just marches right down the field. The last ball went through two Chargers, it’s crazy.
"He's doing everything a receiver would do except catch the ball." Mike Shanahan
by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 12, 2008 11:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cromartie and Cason look like the real deal
although Cromartie had a rough game against the Panthers. Jammer I don’t mind playing against so much.
by CoastalBronco on Sep 11, 2008 8:50 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jammer is
You look at consistency in yards per attempt and he is one of the top ten CB's in the league. He is not going to get a lot of picks, but you aren't going to get long plays against him either, and a ferocious tackler. Actually in terms of odds, Cromartie is probably the best bet for deep plays, but also the riskiest. He goes for the picks, but can get burned. Cason is still tough to judge obviously.
"He's doing everything a receiver would do except catch the ball." Mike Shanahan
by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 11, 2008 9:33 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well,
You will need them to match up against Marshall, Royal and Stokely.
Who’s gonna cover Scheffler?
Michael Fabiano really knows nothing about football outside of regression analysis and stat extrapolation. If it doesn’t have to do with fantasy football, his opinion is worthless.
by kwool79 on Sep 12, 2008 9:43 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Believe it or not
Cletis Gordon is pretty good too, and our safety Clinton Hart had five picks. Of course if we don’t get pressure on Cutler, I could see him lighting it up even so.
"He's doing everything a receiver would do except catch the ball." Mike Shanahan
by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 12, 2008 11:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not convinced
It looked like Hart and Jammer were getting toasted by Carolina to me, and Cromartie was over aggressive. Rosario (who?) had 7 catches, Muhammad had 6, Hackett had 5, four other receivers had at least 1 catch.
I like Cromartie and Cason, but they’re very green. I think SD’s secondary can be had.
by CoastalBronco on Sep 13, 2008 12:09 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weddle looks good, too
but he’s also green.
Upon further stat perusal, I notice that the secondary are the top tacklers on the Chargers. Although it’s nice to have DBs that can tackle, a Bronco fan knows all too well that high DB tackles can be an indication that the DL and LBs are porous.
by CoastalBronco on Sep 13, 2008 12:17 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do agree with you on Cason
I think its only time before Jammer is out of a job. With the possibility of Cromartie not playing Cason is gonna be on Royal, he will get his chance. I am jacked for the game.
Though the end is near, Still I am not sorry
by broncfanstuckinsd on Sep 12, 2008 11:29 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some Day
Jammer looked good against Carolina. I can’t wait for Sunday either.
"He's doing everything a receiver would do except catch the ball." Mike Shanahan
by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 12, 2008 11:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
I should have said Lets not risk our starters more than neccesary and let the backups do what they are paid to do.
"If Denver beats us, I'll walk back to Detroit" - Alex Karras
by Denver Diehard on Sep 11, 2008 6:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont care
The bottom line is that Denver is going to be 2-0 and 2-0 in the Division. The simple fact is every team has injuries. Its how the teams deal with them. So if SD is soooooo deep as the MSM is preaching than this should be no problem, right? I hope Denver keeps getting no love, by the time the NFL realizes what a power house Denver has it will be too late. The lack of resepct reminds me of 1998 when denver was defending champs and noone thought they had a chance to repeat
Though the end is near, Still I am not sorry
by broncfanstuckinsd on Sep 11, 2008 7:06 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll wait and see come Sunday who is playing for them.
"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan
by weazel on Sep 11, 2008 7:51 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
i feel sorry
for noone, after what we endured last season. nobody felt sorry for us, and teams had no problem rubbing it in our faces, either. payback time, people
by davecheffy on Sep 11, 2008 10:19 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I have added...
an injury report widget to the right sidebar, for both the Broncos and Chargers. Each week, I’ll put the Broncos next opponent on the sidebar…
-TSG
www.milehighreport.com
by John Bena on Sep 12, 2008 7:13 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's here it for innovation!!
To have striven, to have made the effort, to have been true to certain ideals - this alone is worth the struggle. - William Penn
Tom Arnold, of Fox Sports Net's Best Damn Sports Show Period, said this about Warren Sapp: "Hey, Warren, the Raiders signed you to a seven-year deal. I guess Bill Callahan was right --- they are the dumbest team in America."
by Philistine21 on Sep 12, 2008 10:39 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I've said...
The NFL is all about which teams can avoid and overcome injury.
Nobody took our injury situation into account when we lost to the Chargers last year…I’m not going to consider it an excuse when they lose to us this year.
by UnarmingMermaid on Sep 12, 2008 12:54 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Risk management
is the name of the game when essentially “all or nothing” is at stake. Outlasting your opponents factors as heavily as outscheming them. Interestingly, the concept applies to the money side of the game as well…
Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.
by Jeremy Bolander on Sep 12, 2008 1:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
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