Broncos set to work out Linebackers on Tuesday

Tuesday is an off day for players, but an audition day for those looking for work. Last week it was a couple of punters. This week, the team will look at a couple of Linebackers.

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Interesting

The only LB I’ve noticed as sub-par thus far is DJ, and with him I think it’s a matter of getting used to the 3-4. And even he has shown a number of flashes.

Moss committed a penalty on special teams yesterday, but he’s been very good in practice, from what I understand. So who is being pressured here?

(Aside: somebody mentioned in a comment in a different thread that Ayers has looked horrible. I strongly disagree. One of the reasons Doom had 4 sacks yesterday was Ayer’s ability to shrink the pocket. Anybody else care to back that up, or am I just seeing things?)

by JeffG on Sep 21, 2009 8:59 PM MDT reply actions

You are seeing alot Jeff.

Ayers isn’t on the bubble and this is just precautionary of any injuries during the year, Not a big deal IMO. Moss has some adjusting to do with this offense since he was so used to Shanahan’s bull crab defense. Moss, I hope does get with the program but I don’t know if he can hang or not.

by bfree2bronc on Sep 22, 2009 1:03 AM MDT up reply actions

Is Jarvis Moss getting the axe?

I can’t think of anyone else.

by xandervan on Sep 21, 2009 9:01 PM MDT reply actions

You two missed the point.

“A Practice Squad position is open.”

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by KaptainKirk on Sep 21, 2009 9:05 PM MDT reply actions

Didn't read the linked piece.

by JeffG on Sep 22, 2009 12:13 AM MDT up reply actions

This is rather standard fair, I think we make more out of these workouts than need be

Basically every week the Broncos and most other teams will work out a group of players, usally at one position, they may decide to sign one to the practice squad, but it is more a tool for information on players available should there be some injuries and possible players to sign to futures contracts after the season.

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by Broncoman on Sep 21, 2009 9:16 PM MDT reply actions

I thought our practice squad was full

who got signed or released off of our PS to open up a spot

by gnarlybroncodude on Sep 21, 2009 9:21 PM MDT reply actions

It is

Branson, Marquez
Carter, Tony
Erickson, Mitch
Johnson, D.J.
Kelley, Braxton
Pedescleaux, Everette
Walker, Darius
Willis, Matthew

In McD’s eyes, there is always room for improvement. The player evaluations are continual. He is scouting for the now, and for the future. A good tactic, if you ask me. If an injury occurs he will have an answer, or at least more options. Not bad for such a young Paduwan.

by KaptainKirk on Sep 21, 2009 9:42 PM MDT reply actions