Broncos place T Ryan Harris on IR; Sign T Herb Taylor

by John Bena on Dec 9, 2009 9:51 AM MST in Denver Broncos Roster Moves

The Denver Broncos on Wednesday signed free-agent tackle Herb Taylor, it was announced. As per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Denver also on Wednesday announced it placed tackle Ryan Harris on injured reserve with a toe injury.

Taylor (6-foot-3, 295 pounds) is a third-year tackle who entered the NFL with Kansas City as a sixth-round selection (196th overall) in the 2007 NFL Draft. He was waived by the Chiefs at the end of 2009 training camp. Taylor appeared in 18 games (1 start), including all 16 contests in 2008, with the Chiefs. As a rookie in 2007, Taylor played in two games, was declared inactive for 11 games and dressed but did not play in three outings for Kansas City.

At Texas Christian University, Taylor helped the Horned Frogs to an 11-2 record and a win in the Poinsettia Bowl as a senior. He earned first-team All-Mountain West recognition as a senior left tackle after garnering the same recognition as a junior right tackle. Taylor set a TCU record by making 48 consecutive starts. He was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman team and received honorable mention freshman All-America accolades.

Taylor was a two-time all-district performer at Hightower High School in Houston, where he was also selected for the All-Greater Houston Team. Herbert Reginald Taylor II, who majored in advertising and public relations with a minor in social work at TCU, was born Sept. 22, 1984.

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So now we have a backup Tackle.

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by KaptainKirk on Dec 9, 2009 9:57 AM MST reply actions

True

he should have some familiarity with zone blocking as well.

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by firstfan on Dec 9, 2009 10:13 AM MST up reply actions

Was Gary Zimmerman not available

I’m pretty sure he could still play.

Is GZ in the ring of fame. I don’t think he is. Why is this. He’s in the HOF. Is it because he split time with Minnesota.

Although there are a lot of players currently who deserve ROF mention. Space is running out.l

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by RockyMountainThunder on Dec 9, 2009 10:17 AM MST reply actions

He is!

by CombatChuk on Dec 9, 2009 10:20 AM MST up reply actions

I was hoping for Geroge Foster. :)

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by McGeorge on Dec 9, 2009 12:03 PM MST reply actions

just because of his name?

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by robswenson on Dec 9, 2009 12:42 PM MST up reply actions

Because he was the best Bronco 1st round pick this decade. Not a reach at all.

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by McGeorge on Dec 9, 2009 3:22 PM MST up reply actions

jamie dukes might be available

(said with tongue in cheek)

by papasteven on Dec 9, 2009 2:05 PM MST up reply actions

Hmmm...

Be good for the kid to get some reps, good opportunity for him. Sounds like he could be a serviceable backup.

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by TheMastermind on Dec 9, 2009 1:05 PM MST reply actions

Where did they find him at, Burger King flipping burgers?

Seriously does anyone feel like Polumbus hasn’t done a fair job in sub? Tyler should get better as he get’s more reps and is Taylor going to be just a roster fill? Or will he take Harris’ spot?

by bfree2bronc on Dec 9, 2009 2:37 PM MST reply actions

I think that Polumbus has done more than a fair job in sub...

…But NOW, he has to take it to the next level…Time to really show that he can do his job the way his Teammates need him to do it!

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by BroncoSense72 on Dec 9, 2009 4:00 PM MST up reply actions

We need an option should Polumbus go down

Hence this signing. And yes, Harris is on IR so he is taking his roster spot.

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by c_style on Dec 9, 2009 4:25 PM MST up reply actions

Tackle

I think Kuper is the backup tackle and then they will put someone in as gaurd

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by 3nS on Dec 9, 2009 2:38 PM MST reply actions

Polumbus has become above average starter

Tyler has learned the position through fire. Started weakly but has progressed nicely, per Dennison. Less and less do they use a TE to help out.
Neither Taylor nor Polumbus will replace Harris. Ryan Harris was rated #3 at right tackle and did receive a mention for All-Pro last year.

by DLMyers on Dec 9, 2009 3:59 PM MST reply actions

I don't think anyone is arguing for them to replace Harris long term

Harris is our starting RT next year for sure, but for the rest of this year Polumbus is the man and I really hope that we don’t have to use Taylor, but we did need a backup.

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by c_style on Dec 9, 2009 4:30 PM MST up reply actions