Broncos Place Kevin Vickerson On Injured Reserve, Claim FB Quinn Johnson
by John Bena on Oct 10, 2011 5:41 PM MDT
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The Denver Broncos were awarded fullback Quinn Johnson (Tennessee) via waivers and placed defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson on injured reserve, it was announced on Monday.
Also on Monday, the club waived running back Brandon Minor from injured reserve.
Johnson (6-foot-1, 263 pounds) is a third-year player who played 24 games (5 starts) for Tennessee (2011) and Green Bay (2009-10), totaling eight receptions for 60 yards (7.5 avg.). He also started two-of-three postseason games played for the Packers during the 2010 season, recording one reception for four yards.
He was selected by Green Bay in the fifth round (145th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft from Louisiana State University, where he played 40 games (15 starts) for the Tigers and totaled five rushing touchdowns in 16 career carries.
A fullback and linebacker at West St. John High School in Edgard, La., Johnson was born on Sept. 30, 1986, in New Orleans.
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Vickerson done for season.
"I’m sorry. I’m extremely sorry, We were hoping for an undefeated season. That was my goal, something Florida’s never done here. But I promise you one thing: a lot of good will come out of this, You have never seen any player in the entire country play as hard as I will play the rest of this season and you’ll never see someone push the rest of the team as hard as I will push everybody the rest of this season, and you’ll never see a team play harder than we will the rest of this season. GBs"
What happened to Big Vick?
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Fox said in the presser it was just a slightly sprained ankle....
Big Vick even came back in and finished the game. The x-rays must have revealed something more insidious. Oh well, Marcus Thomas played some lights out football yesterday, as did McBean also. Now it’s time to resign Jeremy Jarmon!!!!
"John Fox knows more about football than you, having said that, Kyle Orton still sucks!!!"
"F it dude, at least we're not the Queefs!!!"
Pat Williams, Jimmy Kennedy, or who? I don't know who the broncos pick up right now.
by tiderfootball09 on Oct 10, 2011 5:53 PM MDT reply actions
Jarmon!!!!!!!!
We never should have let him go in the first place!!!!!
"John Fox knows more about football than you, having said that, Kyle Orton still sucks!!!"
"F it dude, at least we're not the Queefs!!!"
or.....
Marcus Stroud, John Henderson, Gerrard Warren (is he still a FA?)
"John Fox knows more about football than you, having said that, Kyle Orton still sucks!!!"
"F it dude, at least we're not the Queefs!!!"
What happened to Vick?
This is sudden
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something to do with his ankle
Fox said it was a slight sprain and he came back in for the rest of the game, so the tests must have showed something much worse.
"John Fox knows more about football than you, having said that, Kyle Orton still sucks!!!"
"F it dude, at least we're not the Queefs!!!"
What about Larsen?
What does this mean for him and his role with the team? I’m not saying he’s been the most fantastic fullback ever but he’s been improving every game and thought he was starting to really come on.
by RebelChris on Oct 10, 2011 8:32 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
If Quinn (the new FB, not Brady) can replicate his collegiate play here
we have a banger on our hands. I love Larsen too, but Quinn is a true FB, not a converted MLB. I believe Quinn will have more upside, and his size/skill set fits what we’re trying to do, better than Larsen. We’re trying to run the damn football, often, dominantly, and up the gut!!!
"John Fox knows more about football than you, having said that, Kyle Orton still sucks!!!"
"F it dude, at least we're not the Queefs!!!"
McGahee ran well up the gut this weekend
At least I thought so anyway. Again I’m not saying Larsen is the end all be all but I’m not sure I understand this one. Unless we are going to use some two full back sets or use him as an extra blocker to free up a TE I’m just not sure I understand this. Especially trading a DT for a FB.
by RebelChris on Oct 10, 2011 10:25 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
It's just what management do
Continually looking at ways to improve what we already have. Larsen has been fine but this guy will either beat him out or force him to play even better due to competition. It is as it should be and applies to everyone on the roster.
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by BlobTheMagnificent on Oct 11, 2011 5:29 AM MDT up reply actions
Plus he is a big boy at 263
20 lbs. bigger than Spence. Another TE in the backfield. If he adds another yard per carry, it helps the 3rd down average yards to go lessen, thereby increasing the conversion odds. It shouldn’t be lost on anyone that there are a small handful of players handpicked by EFX on the current roster. And we had a 4-12 team last year, so they are all working for their jobs.
On another note, I have noticed that too many of the DL that got new contracts, have gotten injured after they signed. Marcus Thomas, Doom, Vick. That is 3 too many, IMO.
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NOT good. he's been playing very well
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Not good at all, but Marcus Thomas can fill his shoes easily
problem is though, now we’re another man short in the rotation. My 2 cents – go sign Jeremy Jarmon back… that kid has massive potential.
"John Fox knows more about football than you, having said that, Kyle Orton still sucks!!!"
"F it dude, at least we're not the Queefs!!!"
Is Jarmon still unemployed?
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by DE_BroncoFan on Oct 11, 2011 7:05 AM MDT up reply actions
According to Wiki he is a FA
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Bad news huh =\
However I’m pleased that Marcus Thomas is full and played very nice on sunday… at least this.
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im went to the packers training camp last year with a bunch of friends
had no idea i was watching the superbowl champs practice but it was a blast got a bunch of autographs from finley jennings and other unknowns but my point is this dude johnson stood out to me, he was easily the biggest baddest lookin dude there and i remember thinking man i wish the broncos had this guy haha well it came true hopefully he can bring the thuds and pops he was bringing in training camp
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