Denver Broncos Waive OL Tyler Polumbus, Assigned TE Kory Sperry from Miami
by Sayre Bedinger on Aug 24, 2010 2:42 PM MDT
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The Denver Broncos have placed offensive tackle Tyler Polumbus on waivers. Polumbus was signed by the team as an undrafted free agent in 2008, and started eight games in 2009 in place of Ryan Harris.
Polumbus did not transition well to the Broncos' new power blocking scheme, and was replaced on the depth chart by D'Anthony Batiste this pre-season.
Sperry is a second year veteran from Colorado State who played in eight games for the Dolphins last year. He had three catches for 31 yards and a touchdown.
He was originally signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent.
Sperry stands at 6-foot-5, 238 pounds, and is a Colorado native.
Here is his NFL.com scouting report from the 2009 Combine:
A three-time Mountain West Conference honoree, Sperry presents teams with an intriguing blend of size, straight-line speed and soft hands. Few tight ends across the country can match his production, as Sperry leaves the Rams with 141 career receptions for 1,763 yards and 20 touchdowns. Despite his physical tools and eye-popping production, Sperry could struggle acclimating to the NFL. More of an H-back than a traditional tight end capable of blocking out of the three-point stance, Sperry's chances of being anything more than a late-round gamble depends on the trend of NFL offensive coordinators looking for players who present athletic mismatches. Had an arm span of 33 3/8 inches and a hand span of 9 1/2 inches at the combine.
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bam
there it is.
So we’ve got Russ, a tackle backup, and probably one more. Seth Olsen, I imagine – he plays Guard and Tackle. Eric Olsen might not make it, he’s C/G and we have enough C backups. Although I get the two Olsens confused, which did we draft this year?
I say keep 9
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If we keep nine,
then it’s effectively… pick two of: Stanley Daniels, Paul Duncan (backs up Harris), Seth Olsen, Eric Olsen.
Its a good day
Trimming the fat
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Just for fun...
Anyone taking odds on how long until the ’Skins sign him? Or at least bring him in to kick the tires?
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I don't get it
They don’t have to get to 75 players until Aug 31, but it seems like they’re already below that number, what with all the cuts this week.
I guess when you’re sure about a guy, you’re sure. But there’s still a preseason game to play before cuts have to be made, and what if a backup gets injured early in the 4th quarter? Isn’t it worth carrying these guys for another 1/2 a week to hedge against that possibility?
They might
be making room to sign some other guys to try out before the roster cuts are due.
I dunno
why keep them if you’re sure they won’t make the team? Every position they’re cutting from still has plenty of camp fodder, I believe.
Yep
Why not let them have a shot somewhere else when you know you can’t use them here? Be cool with guys today and you will have an easier time signing people later.
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by TheMastermind on Aug 24, 2010 3:46 PM MDT up reply actions
That's what I've been thinking, too
What goes around comes around, and that can be true in a positive as well as negative sense.
"Surprised to see you, Captain, though pleased." — from Star Trek episode Space Seed.
They are not having 2 a days anymore
That effectively cuts the available reps in half. Its time to get rid of some of the dead weight that is taking reps from those that will be on the team or are still competing to make the team.
As an aside, Polumbus couldnt handle the xone blocking last year. Has anyone counted the number of sacks that came over Polumbus after Ryan Harris went down?
And agains Cincy he looked like a cardboard standin for a left tackle. I’ve assumed for two weeks that he would not make the team this year. And yes, Batiste was better than Polumbus, though that is still not saying much. I think these are all good moves.
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Ayodele and Polumbus
are players that have started in the NFL and could possibly make it on another team. if you know that they are not going to be on your team turn them loose. It will make them more palatable tp future FA
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by 3nS on Aug 24, 2010 3:08 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
It gives those players extra time to catch on with another team..
its a sign of respect from the coachs.
“Hey, you know we don’t plan to keep ya, but we hope you find somewhere to play!”
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by Tim Lynch on Aug 24, 2010 3:28 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
It is for this reason
That it’s hard to believe Stokley will be cut, OR Lloyd for that matter. Unless that’s just really that tight of a battle
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by Sayre Bedinger on Aug 24, 2010 3:32 PM MDT up reply actions
I like it that McDaniels
is so considerate of players he’s trading or cutting, and doesn’t try to punish players who’ve been problems here by sending them to Siberia. It belies the image some have of him as an arrogant jerk.
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by spock on Aug 24, 2010 3:36 PM MDT up reply actions 3 recs
Yeah, Cutler grew up a Bears fan....
Scheffler grew up near Detroit
BMarsh is from Florida…
It does kinda make you wonder
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yes, exactly
I made the same observation before. McDaniels and Xanders have been very player-friendly. They also did Brandstater a favor by cutting him when they did, and it would have been justifiable to keep him longer and hope for an offer or use him as insurance.
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scary
The idea that Batiste is replacing anyone is scary. I am no expert on line play, but man, it seemed like he was getting used and abused in both games. Dear #78, please please please heal up completely. Thanks, Broncos fans.
Yep
But he was better than Polumbus.
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by Alan_Smithee on Aug 24, 2010 3:02 PM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
enh...
we might have been too hard on polumbus. He’s a zone blocker, that’s all. Not a good fit for our future direction, wasn’t adjusting well, will probably do fine on another team that is more about the zone blocking.
How can someone as slow footed as Polumbus
be a better zone than gap blocker?
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maybe
he was just better at falling down. ; )
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by broncosmontana on Aug 24, 2010 4:06 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
I am sure...
He’s a fine boy and his parents love him very much. He’s just not right for Denver. He’ll catch on somewhere soon. LOL
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by TheMastermind on Aug 24, 2010 4:18 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
LOL. He loves his mama.
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I am thinking ?
they might give a few other castoffs a chance. We know the Bengals 2nd 3rd stringers are better than ours. haha
This breaks my heart.
Of course, if he says, it breaks Orton’s ankle.
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by Sayre Bedinger on Aug 24, 2010 2:59 PM MDT up reply actions
Polombus' only contribution to this team was tearing Elvis' tittie.
Thanks Tyler!
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by kwool79 on Aug 24, 2010 3:10 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
wow
I hope that visual leaves with him. : /
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by broncosmontana on Aug 24, 2010 4:07 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Glad to see another CSU Ram come through...
Hopefully his stay is longer than some other previous Rams…
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by Bob in Boulder on Aug 24, 2010 3:21 PM MDT up reply actions
this makes me wonder if
Quinn and graham are ok
by Pmoreno95 on Aug 24, 2010 3:28 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
I wonder
Though Sperry doesn’t appear to be the answer if we’re looking to replace two blockers.
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by Sayre Bedinger on Aug 24, 2010 3:33 PM MDT up reply actions
FB
I’m guessing they picked him up more as a FB/WR or Hback than a blocking TE. His measurables seem more like Sharpe & Scheffler.
by opinion8r on Aug 24, 2010 3:50 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yep, and this pleases me greatly
It’s saying to Marquez Branson: OK, you’ve done well this pre-season, now hold somebody off. Sperry could be a nice pass receiving threat for us that we could stash away on the practice squad.
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by Sayre Bedinger on Aug 24, 2010 3:54 PM MDT up reply actions
Without the jerk factor
Actually, I don’t know that for a fact, but Scheffler wasn’t a very nice dude.
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by Sayre Bedinger on Aug 24, 2010 3:56 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
The Broncos cut a former Buff and replaced him with a Ram!
I’m lovin’ it! Sperry was one of my favorite players for CSU. He can make some great catches.
Now he just has to make the team
The former Buff started games. Let’s see if the Ram can match that or better it.
by AllBroncsallday on Aug 25, 2010 9:07 AM MDT up reply actions
What does this say about Clady?
Is this move representative of the comfort level they have about Ryan Clady returning?
by ClaysDad on Aug 24, 2010 4:13 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
Me like....
It’s always good to see somebody from CSU on the Broncos! Sperry’s versatility should help him compete for a roster spot, and he could potentially become a real weapon.
Now if we could somehow get Gartrell Johnson…..
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We got a Samoan!
His full name is “Kory Kalani Kahaunaele Sperry”. So, the guy who wanted an all Somoan draft should be happy. I forget who that was.
PS. if he is not Samoan despite that name, I feel like a bozo.
thats a hawaiian name thru and thru
it is a polynesian name though!
by Broncos808 on Aug 25, 2010 1:09 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
good riddance Polumbus. Your reign of terror is over.
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by Orange and Blue on Aug 24, 2010 4:38 PM MDT reply actions
Reign of Terror?
More like “Reign of Error”
by John in Castle Rock on Aug 24, 2010 5:16 PM MDT up reply actions
LOL
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by broncosmontana on Aug 24, 2010 7:54 PM MDT up reply actions
Eddie Royal is looking ripped, FWIW
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by Sayre Bedinger on Aug 24, 2010 4:42 PM MDT up reply actions
Me thinks
Sperry is signed so that Branson doesn’t have to play 2 full games.
He has 8 games experience so he isn’t PS eligible. It’s highly unlikely that we keep him
Only reason I can think of signing him is to give Branson some help at the H-Back spot.
any other ideas?
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by colorado steelhead on Aug 25, 2010 8:21 AM MDT up reply actions
This may help your understanding.
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And the news just keeps getting better!
What’s next, Phillip Rivers retiring?
Now let's get Knowshon back and
we;re back on track! I was getting nervous what with all the boards on the doors and windows of La La Land.
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Oh, and It's. About. Time. Polumbus was cut.
Good luck wherever you catch on, and I admire your work ethic, but I’m glad I don’t have to see you get run over in orange and blue any more. I wish you well in your new system!
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Best of luck to Tyler Polumbus
For your sake, I wish it had worked out for you in Denver.
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