Champ Bailey, 2 others, will begin Training Camp on P.U.P list

by John Bena on Jul 30, 2009 10:26 PM MDT in 2009 Season Preview Comment 14 comments

The Broncos are set to start Training Camp in about 10 hours, but are already a bit shorthanded. It is being reported that Champ Bailey, Marcus Thomas and Renaldo Hill will start camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) List.

Now, before everyone starts freaking out, starting camp on the PUP list is a lot different than practicing, then moving to the PUP list. Players like Bailey, Hill and Thomas can get activated at any time. Should they practice, even once, then move to the PUP list, they would be inactive for 6 weeks into the regular season.

This allows the Broncos to have a few extra bodies on the practice field. It has been a practice in the League for a long time, and the Patriots took full advantage of it. That said, I wouldn't say the addition of Bailey or Thomas is NOT legit. Bailey is coming back from offseason surgery, not to mention the serious hamstring injury that cost him half of 2008. Seeing Bailey running the field in July is not as important as seeing him running down Chad Johnson when September 13th rolls around.

Thomas, however, is a bit of a disappointment. It is being reported that Thomas failed the conditioning test that everyone has to pass. For a player likely on his last football legs, who needs to impress a coach that didn't select him to begin with, coming in out of shape is less than advisable.

As for Renaldo Hill, it could be that he is nursing an injury, combined with the Broncos wanting to take a long look at Jack Williams and Alphonso Smith with the first team. Like Bailey, Hill's position is likely safe.

More to come.

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Lets just pray ayers and moreno are there when we wake up

by Calibroncoboy on Jul 30, 2009 10:31 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Amen!

I read Orakpo was signed tonight so hopefully that means Moreno will be in here sooner than later.

by MacGuffin on Jul 30, 2009 10:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thomas

Do you think Thomas was out of shape due to trying to bulk up to play NT? I agree with you though, probably not a good thing to start training camp this way under the new regime.

by MacGuffin on Jul 30, 2009 10:33 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

i think that could be a reason

he better get his act together though, he needs to be a key part of our d-line rotation

by Skotty on Jul 30, 2009 10:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

That could mean Powell or Fields at NT? Maybe...

by bfree2bronc on Jul 31, 2009 12:00 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is going to be a defining year for Champ.

Either he’s going to play lights out like we all know he’s capable of and he’ll remain on this team… Or he’ll pull his hammy in week 2 and miss half the season like he’s done the last couple years and the McD regime will move him.

Hate to say it, but if you’re going to be an elite shutdown corner, you have to do it on the field and not on the sideline as in the lasy couple years. Now is the time! I’m rooting for you Champ! We need you! I got your jersey and I don’t want to have to bury it in the yard…

by Jezru on Jul 30, 2009 11:54 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll come dig it up

if you bury Champ’s jersey.

Dude is the best… on and off the field.

Take my advice... I'm not using it!
"If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague."

by BroncTastic on Jul 31, 2009 12:11 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Here we go again....

I won’t go as far as I did last year by calling him his given name… But I will say that if he is one of the best he’s gotta be on the field. If we look back at the close of this season and all be got is a 7-9 season with Champ having say out six or seven games…

All I am saying that I want him to be healthy, because now more than ever we need him! That’s all.

by Jezru on Jul 31, 2009 9:15 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, you're entitled

to your opinion. I wasn’t trying to challenge or insult you. I was just replying to your comment about burying his jersey. Even when he’s retired for ten years, I’d still come dig it up.

Love the guy. Love his attitude, professionalism and work ethic. I know what you’re saying about injuries; they just don’t affect my “Champ is the best” mindset. Even if he’s injured, his leadership on the sidelines and training room is invaluable.

Please pass the Champ kool-aid!!!

Take my advice... I'm not using it!
"If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague."

by BroncTastic on Jul 31, 2009 11:04 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd drink some Champ Aid.

mmmm

Peyton Hillis is also referred to in early Greek mythology by his other names such as Zeus or Poseidon.

by Joe Medina on Jul 31, 2009 10:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thomas a 2 year starter all of a sudden this? What's up home boy?

Man-up dude…

by bfree2bronc on Jul 31, 2009 12:10 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I hate it when I'm right

I put this in a fan post about 3 weeks ago

I do wonder about Thomas though – I get this feeling that he holds the highest potential to be this year’s Montrae Holland

by mikebirty on Jul 31, 2009 2:13 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Come on Marcus!!!

You’re making my gut look bad.

There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance-- that principle is contempt prior to investigation."
-- Herbert Spencer

by PredominantlyOrange on Jul 31, 2009 7:12 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm not too worried about DJ or Champ

They are veterans and know what it ‘ll take for them to be ready for the season, and it’s not like they are on the bubble. Now Thomas I think would be another story. He is fighting for a spot on the Line and should need all the reps he can get IMO.

"You give 100 percent in the first half of the game, and if that isn't enough, in the second half you give what's left." – Yogi Berra
"No, I'm from Iowa, I only work in outer space."

by KaptainKirk on Jul 31, 2009 11:27 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs