Denver Broncos Release First Official Depth Chart of 2011
by Colby on Aug 8, 2011 12:22 PM MDT
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The first couple weeks of camp are over and the first preseason game is this Thursday at Dallas against the Cowboys. With new coaching and management in the organization, there has been lots of turnover for the team. Some positions are cemented for players like Dumvervil and Bailey but other spots, there will be battles, like the receiver and linebacker position. Keep in mind that this is the first depth chart released and plenty of these players will not be with the team come start of the season. Several more charts will be released.
What we can take from this is who's stock is rising and who's is falling. I am wondering how much playing time the first team will get in the game against the Cowboys. Usually the starters only play a couple possessions but because of the lockout, I wonder if there will be a bit more playing time making it harder for the younger guys to make an impact. The rookies are the players most impacted by the lockout.
Offense
QBS - Kyle Orton, Tim Tebow, Brady Quinn
FBS - Spencer Larsen, Austin Sylvester
RBS - Knowshon Moreno, Willis McGahee, Lance Ball, Lendale White, Jeremiah Johnson, Brandon Minor, C.J Gable
WR 1 - Brandon Lloyd, Matthew Willis, Eron Riley, D'Andre Goodwin, Demaryius Thomas
WR 2 - Eddie Royal, Eric Decker, David Anderson, Britt Davis, Mark Dell, Jamel Hamler
TE - Daniel Fells, Richard Quinn, Dan Gronkowski, Dante Rosario, Julius Thomas, Virgil Green
LT - Ryan Clady, Chris Clark, Adam Grant
LG - Zane Beadles, Stanley Daniels, Shawn Murphy
C - J.D. Walton, Manny Ramirez, Jeff Byers
RG - Chris Kuper, Russ Hochstein, Eric Olsen,
RT - Orlando Franklin, Herb Taylor, Curt Porter
DEFENSE
RDE - Elvis Dumervil, Derrick Harvey, Jeremy Beal
DT - Kevin Vickerson, Marcus Thomas, Mitch Unrein, Ronnell Brown
NT - Brodrick Bunkley, Ty Warren, Ryan McBean, Louis Leonard
LDE - Robert Ayers, Jeremy Jarmon, Jason Hunter, David Veikune
SLB - Von Miller, Lee Robinson, Mike Mohammed, Derek Domino
MLB - Joe Mays, Mario Haggan, Nate Irving, A.J. Jones
WLB - D.J. Williams, Wesley Woodyard, Braxton Kelly, Deron Mayo
RCB - Andre Goodman, Nate Jones, Syd'Quan Thompson, Brandon Bing
LCB - Champ Bailey, Cassius Vaughn, Perrish Cox, Chris Harris
SS - Brian Dawkins, Kyle McCarthy, Quinton Carter
FS - Rahim Moore, Darcel McBath, David Bruton
SPECIAL TEAMS
K - Matt Prater, Steven Hauschka
P - Britton Colquitt, Matt Prater
LS - Lonie Paxton, Chris Kuper
PR - Eddie Royal, Syd'Quan Thompson, David Anderson
KR - Cassius Vaughn, Lance Ball, David Anderson
Not much for surprises. Interesting to see Rahim Moore is the starting Free Safety. Tim Tebow is the number two. Some people were worried he would go down to number three. Another battle was Moreno vs McGahee but it will be a tandem system anyways running the ball and is good to see that Knowshon is in much better shape then previous years. Another notable is Perrish Cox playing on the third team after being the third string guy last season.
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It's been fixed....typo. :)
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This looks different
Than the one listed in a different FanPost. I would tend to think that one would be more accurate, as Kuper is starting there.
"Accept the fact that some days you're the pigeon, and some days you're the statue."
Lance Ball is a surprise
But then I noticed the depth chart is irrelevant. This chart.
Orange Julius is behind all those TEs. And Kuper isn’t behind all those guards. So the rest of the depth chart is probably inaccurate, also.
OK, so Brian and The Johns really did very well at the Defensive Tackle position, especially considering the limited cash budget they likely had to work with. I no longer hear laughter from opposing RBs in my nightmares!!!
Kuper was a typo
And Thomas is at the bottom of the depth chart and Denver Broncos.com
I am a bear of very little brains and big words bother me.
I don't understand
Are you saying that Thomas truly is at the bottom of the depth chart, or are you just saying that more than one list has him placed there?
If Thomas is on ten lists as a bottom TE then all it proves is that the team doesn’t take the depth chart seriously. So it makes the depth chart, this early, irrelevant, IMO – until they take it seriously and the games start being played.
OK, so Brian and The Johns really did very well at the Defensive Tackle position, especially considering the limited cash budget they likely had to work with. I no longer hear laughter from opposing RBs in my nightmares!!!
Cant worry about this depth chart to much because we have like 90 player and lots of them will be cut. Back ups get alot more playing time to show there worth in preseason games anyway so everythings subject to change next week.
That's the point I'm making... I don't worry about THIS depth chart and find it irrelevant
OK, so Brian and The Johns really did very well at the Defensive Tackle position, especially considering the limited cash budget they likely had to work with. I no longer hear laughter from opposing RBs in my nightmares!!!
I do think fans think differently than coaches do
And often view things, and players, in the wrong light, or without the full story. Does Thomas belong there? Not sure, but the rest of the depth chart looks about on target, and you shouldn’t write something off because you disagree with one aspect of it.
I am a bear of very little brains and big words bother me.
I disagreed with two, not one
And they weren’t small differences, but major ones. I’m sure I could find more if I looked. In fact… yep… Ty Warren isn’t a starter. Nuts. A $4M per year backup. yeah right. And Mario Haggan 2nd string MIKE? Yeah, right.
Fans might look at it differently than coaches, but that doesn’t include common sense answers like whether or not Orange Julius is ahead of Gronk. Or whether Ty Warren was brought in as a backup. Or whether Haggan can cover the deep middle.
I’m not saying a depth chart… official… can’t be useful. I’m sure it has its moments. All I’m saying is that I’ll trust my own common sense over this piece of paper all day and twice on Sundays.
If they fudged on a few easy ones, then it’s probably fair to say they fudged on a lot of harder ones. It’s probably fair to say they didn’t actually care even a little about the accuracy of the chart that they gave to the public. It’s probably fair to say this isn’t a picture of the list Foxy Bear has on his own chalkboard.
OK, so Brian and The Johns really did very well at the Defensive Tackle position, especially considering the limited cash budget they likely had to work with. I no longer hear laughter from opposing RBs in my nightmares!!!
by Rodney A on Aug 8, 2011 2:12 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
You just gave me a new nightmare
Haggan covering the deep middle shudders
Ok, Von Doom is a way better nickname than what I liked. So cool to be excited about a pass rush in Denver again!
I want to say how awesome a particular Rockies player is and that he will be the MVP, but the last time I mentioned it in my sig he went out with an injury, so, GO PLAYER WHO IS SO AWESOME!
:)
Hopefully we’re not playing a lot of Tampa Two cuz that guy can’t cover worth crap
OK, so Brian and The Johns really did very well at the Defensive Tackle position, especially considering the limited cash budget they likely had to work with. I no longer hear laughter from opposing RBs in my nightmares!!!
I think the problem is misunderstanding
If you understand Fox, you understand why the TE section looks like it does. Thomas won’t be used like a regular TE in this system, he’ll come in as a pass catcher or to cause mismatches, but on most plays, Gronk or Quinn, whichever Fox keeps, will be in since blocking is more important to Fox than receiving. Is Thomas a better TE to you, yes, is he to Fox, not sure. Same goes for Haggan, I think your disagreements stem from a misunderstanding of Fox’s and Allen’s defenses, Haggan can play at MLB, though fans may not like it, he can do it, and he might. Do I personally think it’s best, not really, but after studying Fox, it works.
People write off or discredit things because they disagree with them. I do this, we all do this, a coach says something we like, it’s being open and transparent, he says something we don’t like, it’s coach-speak. Same with analysts, we like the ones who agree with us and dislike those who disagree with us.
I am a bear of very little brains and big words bother me.
You are both correct
max, with the thoughts about agreements..
and rod, about some crazy moves (on his – and mine too – opinion) on the chart here
I bleed Orange & Blue.
by Fabio Broncos on Aug 8, 2011 3:57 PM MDT up reply actions
But I think that's my point Max
When a chart takes that much clarification and that much ‘understanding’…. then I think it’s fair to call it irrelevant. When it’s subject to that much interpretation and when it’s seen as being less accurate than a chart you or I put together, then it’s probably fair to view it as a child’s play toy – put out in the world only to appease the league rules… and not intended to be accurate.
As to discrediting things we don’t agree with… that’s not me. At least I like to think it’s not. I don’t think that’s the case here. I think Thomas will not only play more than Gronk, but that he’s also way ahead on the depth chart. And I believe a real depth chart will eventually reflect that. I think ‘a real’ depth chart will eventually show that Ty Warren is a starter, that Kuper is a starter and that Haggan probably isn’t even on the team (let alone ahead of Irving at MIKE).
I don’t think I think these things just so that I can disagree with a dumb depth chart. I think I think these things for no other reason than because they’re right.
OK, so Brian and The Johns really did very well at the Defensive Tackle position, especially considering the limited cash budget they likely had to work with. I no longer hear laughter from opposing RBs in my nightmares!!!
I guess we have different purposes for a depth chart
For coaches, at least from what I’ve read, it is about who will be playing the most, and as such this chart is relevant to them, but to a fan, it may not be. But just because someone doesn’t understand something and it is irrelevant to them, doesn’t make it any less true.
I guess it’s a differing of view, but just a note, Kuper is the starter on this chart, it was a typo on DenverBroncos.com that said otherwise. And as for Warren and Haggan, that sounds more like what you want rather than what TC reports point to.
I am a bear of very little brains and big words bother me.
I guess we'll see
But I’m not wrong very often :)
Haggan is likely cut, but certainly isn’t ahead of Irving at MIKE. And Warren is a dominant starter. Also, Thomas will be way ahead on the depth chart once they make a real one. You will see these things come true. Not because I said so, and not because I simply want to argue with a depth chart… but because they make sense. They pass the common sense test. This depth chart doesn’t.
OK, so Brian and The Johns really did very well at the Defensive Tackle position, especially considering the limited cash budget they likely had to work with. I no longer hear laughter from opposing RBs in my nightmares!!!
See I'd disagree with that
Because it doesn’t make sense to me, logically and based on reports from TC I can oppose all your positions, but like you said, only time will tell.
I am a bear of very little brains and big words bother me.
Rodney I think what Maxie is saying in his own special way
is that the 2nd, 3rd and 4th string players are going to be playing more series and getting more reps than the starters in the first preseason game. By publishing this depth chart it allows for greater evaluation of players or to just give them more reps than maybe those listed as the starters. Guys like Haggen even tho they have game film etc on him seeing him in live game action will be a better evaluation of him than in practice. I think this holds true to most of the positions and as cuts are made a depth chart that makes more sense will begin to take shape. I wouldn’t be to concerned with this chart making any sense just yet as it is more of an evaluation depth chart than anything else.
But this is just my opinion anyway.
I think all three of us agree on that
My only point is that it’s junk… subject to a truck load of interpretation… which makes it irrelevant, IMO. But I do agree on many of the interpretations.
OK, so Brian and The Johns really did very well at the Defensive Tackle position, especially considering the limited cash budget they likely had to work with. I no longer hear laughter from opposing RBs in my nightmares!!!
You arte quite right.
I understand where your at or what your thinking. I quite agree to the interpretation part.
It may be listed this way so that 3rd string rookies like Mohammed, Thomas, Irving etc will get more playing time in the 2nd half.
I’m not sure of the breakdown but maybe they want to give them more game time to work out kinks against 3rd string defenses and lessen the risk of injury? Just a thought.
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by BroncoMath101 on Aug 8, 2011 3:10 PM MDT up reply actions
I'm guessing Ty Warren isn't a starter since he has only a few days experience with the playbook and the team.
He’ll move up IMO after he gets more time and into a rythm with everything.
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by BroncoMath101 on Aug 8, 2011 5:44 PM MDT up reply actions
I agree
OK, so Brian and The Johns really did very well at the Defensive Tackle position, especially considering the limited cash budget they likely had to work with. I no longer hear laughter from opposing RBs in my nightmares!!!
I think they will do the limited action thing with him
Use him for 25-30 plays a game to reduce the injury bug. And make him more effective over the season.
Ok, Von Doom is a way better nickname than what I liked. So cool to be excited about a pass rush in Denver again!
I want to say how awesome a particular Rockies player is and that he will be the MVP, but the last time I mentioned it in my sig he went out with an injury, so, GO PLAYER WHO IS SO AWESOME!
I dunno
Just because JT isn’t listed as starter doesn’t mean he wouldn’t be one of the first subs when they need a high upside passing situation. This is really just the depth chart for this particular alignment on first downs. Fox is probably placing a premium on the running game.
Kyle Orton: there for you until you need him most.
Exactly, I expect Thomas to be our #1 receiving TE
But Gronk or Quinn will likely be #1 on the chart all season because they will see the most playing time.
I am a bear of very little brains and big words bother me.
Gronk won't even make the final 53 IMO
OK, so Brian and The Johns really did very well at the Defensive Tackle position, especially considering the limited cash budget they likely had to work with. I no longer hear laughter from opposing RBs in my nightmares!!!
Why?
Because you don’t like him? He is the perfect mold of TE Fox uses, add in he was the #4 blocking TE in the league last season, I see no logical reason he shouldn’t make the team.
I am a bear of very little brains and big words bother me.
How many TEs are you keeping?
Five? Six?
I can’t see him making the roster because I can’t see him as a better blocker than Quinn, I can’t see him as a better catcher than Green, Thomas and Rossario, and I can’t see him as a better two-way player than Fells or Rossario.
We have six capable TEs, IMO, and at least two of these guys get cut, IMO.I think one of them is going to be Gronk. We shall see…
OK, so Brian and The Johns really did very well at the Defensive Tackle position, especially considering the limited cash budget they likely had to work with. I no longer hear laughter from opposing RBs in my nightmares!!!
No, we keep four like you said
Fells, Gronk, Thomas and one other, either Green or another one. And Gronk is the better blocker, it’s proven. Could he be cut, sure, but I can’t logically see why.
I am a bear of very little brains and big words bother me.
It's been opined, not proven
I get that PFF ranks Gronk as the better blocker, but he’s played behind Quinn in the preseason. One of these two stay, IMO. You can’t keep Peyton Manning and Tom Brady on the same team any more than you can keep two blocking TEs. And I certainly don’t subscribe to the idea that Gronk is a good receiver.
OK, so Brian and The Johns really did very well at the Defensive Tackle position, especially considering the limited cash budget they likely had to work with. I no longer hear laughter from opposing RBs in my nightmares!!!
I agree, both Quinn and Gronk won't make it
And neither is a good receiver, but we have to remember Fox and McCoy won’t keep four receiving TE’s, it’s just not in their offense, that’s why I think we keep Fells, who can do both, Thomas, who is okay at blocking and a good receiver, and two others. I love depth chart discussion, and I appreciate you sharing your point of view, but it’s hard to really respect a person who is so locked into one outcome they can’t imagine something different. Too often we want something to happen and create reasons it will. I’ve done this, but we need to keep in mind other alternatives then just what we think will happen. I trust my depth chart analysis, but I’m also aware Fox has seen much more than I have, and could easily make a decision that I didn’t see coming because as a fan, what I think is best, isn’t always what the coach thinks is best.
I am a bear of very little brains and big words bother me.
It’s hard to really respect a person who is so locked into one outcome they can’t imagine something different. T
Whatevs Max… You know you still like me :)
For the record, I imagine greatness… we just see the depth chart differently. I see this one as child’s play and irrelevant. Folks will make moves and there will be rights and wrongs from both of us as to who is ordered where on the list. All I’m saying, and what I stick by, is that this chart is junk. Both you and I could do better.
OK, so Brian and The Johns really did very well at the Defensive Tackle position, especially considering the limited cash budget they likely had to work with. I no longer hear laughter from opposing RBs in my nightmares!!!
I do like you
And I used respect because I couldn’t find another word. It comes off really bad when you act like it’s going to happen your way, no matter what. I come off arrogant all the time, I rarely do it on purpose and I’m wrong sometimes too, but I do think the idea that there can only be one outcome can lead to people looking bad, and I wouldn’t want that for anyone.
I am a bear of very little brains and big words bother me.
Ha!
I knew it!!! (playful laugh)
I def come across as arrogant, probably more than most. It happens.
The hardest part about being the smartest person in the room is that often times everyone else looks and thinks you’re just an arrogant a-hole -)
That’s a joke btw… I’m really not that arrogant… well, hopefully not. But yet I would still bet my signature line on a couple of those predictions I made -)
OK, so Brian and The Johns really did very well at the Defensive Tackle position, especially considering the limited cash budget they likely had to work with. I no longer hear laughter from opposing RBs in my nightmares!!!
I do enjoy other's point of view
And this has been enlightening to me to see how other view this team, so thanks for your thoughts.
I am a bear of very little brains and big words bother me.
of course the early depth chart is irrelevant
it’s a flowing chart that will be changed 1,000 times before it’s all over with.
"When Tim Tebow does pushups, he's not pushing himself up, he's pushing the world down."
"Gear down there big shifter This is the "No Bull" review man…" a total Lebowski-esque one liner from Sadaraine, whether he realizes it or not - comedic gold.
Because so many people have said that
I’m going to track each new chart to see what happens. I can say studying last season’s chart, it sure didn’t change much, but this season we have a lot more rookie and UDFA talent, so it could be very different.
I am a bear of very little brains and big words bother me.
I wold interpret this chart as
being quite accurate as to what players are available at which position, but very fluid as to the actual ranking of players at a single position.
just seeing suckstein and nate jones on the roster makes me want to cry
by Jumpslash on Aug 8, 2011 12:29 PM MDT reply actions 2 recs
Cox was good last year
he just has character issues
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What he is accused of
is beyond what i call “character issues”. To me character issue include drugs and fighting. Violence against women is different
did you actually read the accounts of what happened?
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DT was there 2 should we kick him off the team?
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uh no?
maybe because nobody’s saying he or CV raped anyone?
by Will Schmitt on Aug 8, 2011 10:38 PM MDT up reply actions
but they were there they could have stopped it
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Nate Jones is the 2010/2011 version on Nate Webster and Marquand Manuel. Nate Jones would be a backup in the CFL. Please cut him.
"Well at least we picked a good year to suck" said Pat Bowlen after countersigning Von Miller's rookie contract.
Nate Jones = Kyle Orton - A HighEnd Practice Player
Remember reading last year how this “utility guy” in Nate Jones was brilliant in practice. Joshy McD couldn’t say enough nice things about him when we picked him up….
Can someone please send a Nate “burn’t like day old toast” Jones game speed low-lights film to EFX please?
For some people, the game speeds up more than practice, for others it slows way down…
(tEehhhBoww – cough cough..)
Go Broncos! Can’t wait for Thursday…
FWIW
stats show that Nate Jones is a sure tackler and pretty good at not giving up first downs. It’d be better if he actually kept his receivers from catching the ball, though!
Kyle Orton: there for you until you need him most.
Exactly
And because he play CB and S might be why they are keeping him around.
I am a bear of very little brains and big words bother me.
Couldn't agree more....we should have kept Phonz and cut Jones last year....
I didn’t want to re-open that can of worms, but oh well :)
No matter who starts at QB, we will be 8-8 or better (8-2-11)
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Did you really just suggest Phonz was better than someone in response to a McGeorge post?
Can of worms? Try Keg of Cobras.
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Interviewer: Do you want to wink to the three teams that cut you and tell them, "I told you so?"
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Is anyone else interested to see what Lee Robinson brings at SAM?
I’m a little surprised to see him second string, with Haggan at MIKE.
yes
We’ve been following LR since prior to the 2009 draft.
SAM is an interesting story for two reasons. One, the shift back to the 4-3 puts a premium on speed. In other words, the slow 3-4 LBers are a thing of the past. Two, depth is a concern at SAM — particularly experienced depth.
I’m not surprised to see Haggan at MIKE because his speed is inadequate for SAM in the 4-3, but Robinson is a slightly different story. He’s clocked fast enough to meet the responsibilities of the position and he’s played other LB positions, too, so he’s a good fit at SAM even though questions remain about his ability to handle the position at the pro level.
The point is that there are openings at LB. Mohamed was penciled in to the 2nd string backup position a little prematurely. He has a shot at making the roster but it would be unrealistic to expect him to play a key backup role this soon.
BTW — notice the mix of 3-4 and 4-3 somatotypes at LB. It’s hardly surprising that we have people defaulting into MIKE but it will be interesting how assignments are divvied up. We may see the bigger LBs in run situations/downs and the newer types in pass coverage situations/downs, when and if Miller is out or re-delegated. And, of course, we may not see the SAM backups at all. The substitution and assignment pattern will be interesting.
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Kuper is first string.
Andrew Mason is saying the Kuper thing is a mistake. Kuper is a starter.
Otherwise, not many surprises. First thoughts:
The one thing that shows up with this depth chart is just how thin our offensive line is. We will need to pick up some players who get cut or waived.
Surprising, I guess, that Julius Thomas is running wit the 1s and is listed as “other.” I figured Q Carter would be ahead of McCarthy. Haggan at MLB doesn’t make much sense.
Seeing Vaughn as our primary kick returner is great. If he’s ahead of Cox, we may have found something here.
by EddieRoyalwithCheese on Aug 8, 2011 12:31 PM MDT reply actions
one area to look for at final cuts
I hate to recommend Legwold, and he may have even stolen the idea from us, but dumpster diving for backup OLs at final cutdown is an excellent idea. There’s an awful lot of value there, both young and old. The only way we’re going to get a crack at those players is when the rosters shrink. And intermediate cutdown will free some up, too, but the numbers are fairly static up until right before the season.
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by Colinski on Aug 8, 2011 4:01 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Kuper Lost
Everything looked as expected except RG. One of three problems.
1.Russ Hochstein had an off season spiritual and physical rebirth and maybe even a face to face with God.
2. Kuper was involved in a bad accident where he lost one or both arms.
3. The list is wrong!
I think it was 2
But Kuper still got moved back to 1st string as he is better with no arms than Hochstein.
Ok, Von Doom is a way better nickname than what I liked. So cool to be excited about a pass rush in Denver again!
I want to say how awesome a particular Rockies player is and that he will be the MVP, but the last time I mentioned it in my sig he went out with an injury, so, GO PLAYER WHO IS SO AWESOME!
lmao
"When Tim Tebow does pushups, he's not pushing himself up, he's pushing the world down."
"Gear down there big shifter This is the "No Bull" review man…" a total Lebowski-esque one liner from Sadaraine, whether he realizes it or not - comedic gold.
ahahhahahahahahaha
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by Fabio Broncos on Aug 8, 2011 4:00 PM MDT up reply actions
Good News
my man Eddie Royal is the starter thus far at the #2 wideout position, the bad news, my man Eddie Royal is penciled in as the starting punt returner. Come on Squid, take the PR away from Eddie! Anyway, I like seeing Unrein appearing on the depth chart. This kid is huge and Wyoming has an uncanny reputation for producing NFL talent, albeit sporadically. Jim Kiick, Jay Novacek, those are some big names in the history of football!
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Jay Novacek
One of my favorite players of all time.
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by MTBroncosFan on Aug 8, 2011 12:58 PM MDT up reply actions
WORD 2
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by Whidbey Bronco on Aug 8, 2011 6:03 PM MDT up reply actions
This is Eddie's 4th year, right?
I thought receivers grew out of that ST role unless they are just gamers like Cribbs or Hester. I hate to risk Royal on ever punt. Most of you know more about this sort of thing than me. Care to enlighten me?
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Pain is temporary. Pride is forever.
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Interviewer: Do you want to wink to the three teams that cut you and tell them, "I told you so?"
Brandon Lloyd: "No, I want to say, ‘F— you,’ and I mean that in the most professional way."
DeSean Jackson does it as well
A lot of great WR’s play ST’s as well because they can make plays on both squads, 2009 was the perfect example of this for Royal, who was a beast on ST that year.
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But isn't there a much greater risk of injury?
And to my eyes, Eddie isn’t that great at it…. with the exception of that one SD game where he dismantled their coverage units.
-Harvey J. Neptune
Pain is temporary. Pride is forever.
Pro-Bowl Press Conference:
Interviewer: Do you want to wink to the three teams that cut you and tell them, "I told you so?"
Brandon Lloyd: "No, I want to say, ‘F— you,’ and I mean that in the most professional way."
It is dangerous
But most fast WR’s, 1st round picks included, spend time returning kicks. Both Bryant and DT did it last season, in 2009 Heyward-Bay, Harvin and Britt played ST. 2008 saw zero 1st round WR, but in 2007 you had Ginn Jr. and Davis.
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Right.... but usually only 1 or 2 seasons I thought.
-Harvey J. Neptune
Pain is temporary. Pride is forever.
Pro-Bowl Press Conference:
Interviewer: Do you want to wink to the three teams that cut you and tell them, "I told you so?"
Brandon Lloyd: "No, I want to say, ‘F— you,’ and I mean that in the most professional way."
Depends on if the team finds someone better
The reason guys like Jackson, Royal, Harvin and others still do it because the team doesn’t have anyone better. Last season neither Decker, DT or Squid outplayed Royal.
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Rod Smith was a PR for many years.
I share the concerns with seeing Royal get banged up, but it is hard to find a big player with the hands, shiftiness, and speed required of a PR. So, most teams have to take their chances with their smaller and potentially less durable CBs and WRs. It is an acceptable risk for most teams.
I agree, Larsen shouldn’t get any bigger. I am getting tired of his bone crushing hits knocking the pixels off my TV, once they fall to the floor they are very hard to find.
by Arctic Bronco on Aug 9, 2011 12:26 AM MDT up reply actions
perrish cox is 3rd string!!
Guess his legal troubles are worse than they say. Probably will get cut
in a month when he goes to jail for 5 years
or maybe Vaughn has improved
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Cox will be cut...
Sadly his football talents will be going to jail IMO… if you read the police report it seems pretty straight forward that he is in very deep trouble… the DB brass has to see the same. This corner painted himself into a corner with his initial response of not having had any relations that night with the victim because she was clearly passed out and that would be “sick”… there is no consensual alibi now that the DNA shows he was the sperm donator… her follow up post event also seems very consistent and legitimate… dude seems to be bad apple…
well as they say
That’s why the play the game. The game being “jury trial” in this case. I seriously cannot imagine a narrative that explains it with him innocent, but then again, before the affidavit came out, I couldn’t imagine half the crap that was in there. So who knows.
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Kudos to Vick
for the time being, holding off either Broderik Bunkley or Ty Warren as a starter!
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by the new Bradfather on Aug 8, 2011 12:36 PM MDT reply actions
different position
You’re confusing DT with NT.
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Oops
sorry
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by the new Bradfather on Aug 8, 2011 10:32 PM MDT up reply actions
Depth cart
NT?? We’re in a 43 not a 34 that part can’t be right, not to mention Kuper. Go Broncos!!
NT is a position in the 4-3 as well
And refresh your page, Kuper is fixed. The error was at DenverBroncos.com not with the site, Twitter was aflame with people thinking Kuper wasn’t a starter.
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That's what the Broncos website has listed
Bunkley at NT and Vick at DT
http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/depth-chart.html
by jessejames34 on Aug 8, 2011 12:38 PM MDT up reply actions
My new sig say it for me.
He's our starting QB until he isn't.
by azdenfan on Aug 8, 2011 12:39 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
Way to stay true to your beliefs!
even Don Quixote and Sir Thomas More are applauding you!
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by the new Bradfather on Aug 8, 2011 12:40 PM MDT up reply actions
It's not, NT is a position in the 4-3
Most people just call it another DT though, but official rosters and coaches use NT.
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Basically it is the...
The NT in the 4-3 is the 1-Tech I believe and your typical DT in the 4-3 is a 3-Tech. Correct?
I'm not an expert on it
But I think you are right, while in the 4-3 you don’t have a monster NT, but you have a DT who is slightly bigger than a DE and then you also have a larger DT that will try and collapse the pocket or require a double team.
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NT in a 4-3 still lines up over center most of the times.
Also tue bigger of the DTs.
by broncs27 on Aug 8, 2011 3:33 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Syd'Quan?
he’s a monster, i don’t get why he’s on the 3rd string.
That was the biggest shocker as well to me.
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He's slow for a CB
Sorry guys, he looks to be a playmaker, but he’s not the fastest guys out there. He’s more quick than fast.
but
he’s the Squid. and he’s better than Nate Jones. #SquidOrDie2011
by Will Schmitt on Aug 8, 2011 1:31 PM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
Squid makes plays
Jerry Rice wasn’t “fast” either! As Mike Singletary said I want WINNERS
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Singletary or Charlie Sheen?
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Didn't Samurai Mike Say that?
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by the new Bradfather on Aug 9, 2011 12:03 AM MDT up reply actions
Only in making an analogy
that you don’t have to be “fast” to play fast or be a great NFL player. Heck no, Squid is not in Jerry Rice’s universe but he will make plays and for me, this will suffice.
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by the new Bradfather on Aug 9, 2011 12:19 PM MDT up reply actions
I like him every time I see him. He seems to be in the right place at the right time.
I keep thinking Squid will break into the steady rotation. I hope we don’t lose CB’s to injury, but I would like to see more of him.
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situational depth
CB depth is deeper than most positions. Squid has assignments at PR, gunner, besides vying for time as the dime. After cuts, he may be used more as a CB, too, since he’ll bump up.
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Thanks for the info, Colinksi.
I have seen him make several plays in his short time here and small number of opportunities.
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the order at a position means nothing at this point
It just lets the players know what the order is for practice and pre-season games.
What is interesting is the position some are listed at – MCBean at NT?
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o-line depth is terrible!
The rest of it i really dont have a problem with. Will shall see how this depth chart holds up week 1
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My most accounts...
Denver will be filling OL depth from the waiver wire. Expect us to be active the last 10 days of preseason.
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added reason
I, among others, proposed that. What people need to be mindful of is that depth is very short on the OL because it’s a luxury to have more than 7 active. So, we can add talent at final cutdown because — besides being available — they aren’t being relied upon initially.
In other words, we’re merely trading places on the inactive list. The value of a pickup is in the long-term.
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I'll take our O-line
over the Bears right now. Cutler will have lots to cry about this season :)
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by the new Bradfather on Aug 8, 2011 2:02 PM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
Slot isn't an official spot on a depth chart usually
And at WR, you are often shifted to different spots on the field. Look for Royal to still have time in the slot.
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I want to see Royal more in a #2 role
but he should still get some time in the slot, especially with Decker filling in as the #2. I still see us having an advantage over Defenses CB depth with our WRs.
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He did have a larger role at #2 in 2009
And was completely out of place, he’s suited to the slot the best. I do think he’ll get more passes thrown his way, but personally, he has the most success in the slot because of YAC, where he was in the top 10 in the league last season.
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I’d like to see him outside more too. Just because he’s small doesn’t mean he can’t get outside. Look at Steve Smith… Santana Moss… etc…
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by YouAreSignedIn on Aug 8, 2011 3:33 PM MDT up reply actions
I'm not saying he can't
It’s when you compare his production outside versus in the slot, there is a big difference. Also Santana Moss prefers the slot, he just plays outside because of how lacking the ‘Skins WR’s are.
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i dont know if he is better suited in the slot
i think he is best in space. not to say he cant do well in the slot but i like him standing near the sidelines
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Hmmm
I just checked the Bronco website ,yeah,that’s the way they have it listed ;with one NT,actually ,I wouldn’t mind if they played a little 34 along with the 43 just to give a different look. Don’t ever think no one is watching or taking notice;Broncos have gone from one point dog to one point favorite against the Faiders.Darn it and I haven’t bet yet.Go Broncos!!
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I knew u were better then poeple thought!
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by Zac Man on Aug 8, 2011 12:49 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
always have liked him.
Love that Moore is starting
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I thought i was the only McCarthy guy around
alot of people dont even know who he is
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Tackling machine in ND. One of the best open field tacklers Ive seen in the NCAA last few years
Didnt know if he had the coverage ability for the NFL.
maybe he moves to linebacker?
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Surprised to see him above Carter
But more power to him.
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I think bfree2B is not a McCarthy guy
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He's a Bronco isn't he? There is to small a window to look at what this kid can or can't do.
We’ll get to see some of his play Thursday and maybe beyond if they keep him. I don’t get my hopes up for any player anymore…Had the rug pulled out from under my feet too many times.
Kyle McCarthy is my boy I got high hopes for him to take over when Dawkins retires
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I didnt say he would replace Dawk no one can do that
Im just saying when he leaves I hope McCarthy can step in and do a good job
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TK you crack me up...I did say "I hope"!
The big picture may play a different role with Carter, Bruton and McBath. Some of these guys that won’t be here at final cuts will get some 1st team reps I would suspect to give the coaches something they can look at. Let’s wait and see how he does in the next couple of weeks in live action before we make any guesses…
Where is all the Nate Jones hate?
I expected more I guess. :)
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Maybe people are just over it.lol
He wont be around long i dont think
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ARRGH! I HATE NATE JONES!!!11!!!ELEVEN!
Better? :)
I don’t care for him, but if he beats out the other guys, then we just need to upgrade that position next off-season.
by BroncosBassist on Aug 8, 2011 12:58 PM MDT up reply actions
It is here
I’m hoping he just disappears sometime during TC…the dude has no game.
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Not bad depth.
I like how the problem areas this team had are now where some of the best competition is at. I am a little worried that Jones is listed behind Goods, but maybe he is better when the Broncos have a real pass rush?
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by AvalancheRescueDog on Aug 8, 2011 12:58 PM MDT reply actions
You mean when he doesn't actually have to cover anyone? :)
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That was cheap...he is a veteran and knows how to adjust to new schemes better than rookies and first year guys.
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It's ok
I don’t really want Nate Jones on the team either.
Ok, Von Doom is a way better nickname than what I liked. So cool to be excited about a pass rush in Denver again!
I want to say how awesome a particular Rockies player is and that he will be the MVP, but the last time I mentioned it in my sig he went out with an injury, so, GO PLAYER WHO IS SO AWESOME!
Very Deep Team
at every position… except for Offensive Line. The starters are great don’t get me wrong. But if any of those backups have playing time it would scare me, and this is really the only position I can say that for. This team can make a strong run at the division IF AND ONLY IF the o-line can stay healthy for pretty much the whole season.
CB
I read last year the Broncos had the number one defense against the opponents #1 WR and near the bottom of the league against their #2 and #3 WRs.
I’m really happy to see Rahim Morris on the 1st team. Seems like a good kid with a lot of ability and smarts.
Otherwise, I’m seeing the same backfield that got torched last year. Champ excepted.
Will having a real pass rush help them out? Of course, it will save their butts. Still, I worry that our depth there is nill.
Still, I just have this feeling that Elway is going to be a legendary GM- he’s going to make his own QB career look quaint by comparison. I just have this feeling like Jack Elway’s blood is flowing through him and just that pure scouting instinct combined with having been through every big time scenario there is as collegiate QB, as the 1st pick, within a franchise as the QB gives him this undeniable power and strength in this position.
He’s on track to be the owner and I think we’re going to see a lot of amazing moves until Elway is as batty as old Al Davis.
So, I can live with a lack of depth at any position. It’s not even the start of season 1 of the Elway era.
Besides, the fact that our defense might just be outright good makes me want to dance. How lucky the Broncos are to have gotten the 2nd pick this year instead of last year. Would have sucked to have gotten Tebow at #2 intead of #25. ;)
Did you see the Chiefs low-ball free agency? The Raiders lost their best player. Turned over their head coach again. San Diego… slow steady decline for years now.
Sounds like a division ripe for a team with a young talented hungry D.
Go Broncos!
Spencer Larsen stands out to me
I get that he likely is FB1 on this roster, but I think he ends up being a special teams guy mostly and we see 2 of the RBs on the field more often.
Other than that, my god our o-line depth is vomit inducing. Some other team rookie and borderline vet pass rushers will have a great change to impress in preseason.
Ok, Von Doom is a way better nickname than what I liked. So cool to be excited about a pass rush in Denver again!
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by Tim Lynch on Aug 8, 2011 1:54 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
I love the stormin' Mormon
being one myself! We have the Tucson connection as everyone knows!
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by the new Bradfather on Aug 8, 2011 2:03 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
I keep hoping to see him do another Iron Man game. What a tough dude!
I agree, Larsen shouldn’t get any bigger. I am getting tired of his bone crushing hits knocking the pixels off my TV, once they fall to the floor they are very hard to find.
by Arctic Bronco on Aug 9, 2011 12:32 AM MDT up reply actions
Considering I've only heard bad things about Sylverster our of Camp
I expect Larsen to do both, like he has in the past. And I completely agree about our depth on OL, it’s terrible.
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Surprises
Julius Thomas so low, word was he is having an awesome camp and had been running with the 1st string offense and doing extremely well.
Not sure why Warren is behind Bunkley, also not sure why Mohamed isn’t higher at WLB, he had been running with the 1st team defense most of camp, surprised Nate Jones is still on this team, had heard Vaughn was having a good camp, but I would be worried if I was Cox, with his legal troubles, he may be looking for a job in a few weeks.
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It's the firs depth chart of training camp
don’t take any of it to mean anything. It’s just a formality.
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You will notice most of the rookies are low.
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Exactly what I was going to say. The only rookies above third string are Miller, Franklin and Moore, which were our first three picks that also happen to be at positions of need. Sylvester is listed at second string FB too, but I find it highly unlikely we even keep two fullbacks. My thoughts are that (besides the three I already mentioned), Thomas, Irving and Carter are virtual locks but they will have to work themselves up the depth chart through preseason.
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by poorboywilly on Aug 9, 2011 12:16 PM MDT up reply actions
Official Depth chart is only 1st-3rd team
1st-3rd are in order, then the rest at the position are listed as “other” and are in alphabetical order via their first name. I think he could make a strong push into the 3rd position. Also I could see him in goal line packages.
The “other” listings apply to all positions, so beyond the first team names, the other are not necessarily in order.
re: J Thomas
Julius Thomas is the only lock at TE! It might behoove everyone to look at how much time he’s already seen and ignore his current depth chart ranking.
As I’ve said, TE is extremely unpredictable because there are so many configurations of players that are optimal. Thomas has the greatest upside as a receiver — however — so he’ll be in any of those configurations. The only question I have at this point is whether we can carry an extra (maybe to cover FB/HB).
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For an NFL franchise that has a HOF TE in its' recent history,
the Broncos sure don’t appear to appreciate what a key position it is. Orton/Tebow would kill for a TE like Greg Olsen!
It’s almost like the Bears slacking off at middle linebacker! just saying!
according to depth chart
three new starters from draft class… elway said he wanted four. Although JT is an option. Still, I hope Nate Irving continues to push for a starting position.
Kyle Orton: there for you until you need him most.
I am not sure if Irving will have a starting role on this team with DJ
Looks like Mays has been a real tone setter and probably is a lock for MLB, barring injury. I still wouldn’t be surprised if DJ gets dealt sometime and Irving has a shot at weakside.
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Kind of surprised that Quinn is 2nd for the TE. Could it be because Fox like his ability to block?
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by AvalancheRescueDog on Aug 8, 2011 1:26 PM MDT reply actions
we commenters generally undervalue the blocking part of TE duties.
Kyle Orton: there for you until you need him most.
We also tend to undervalue any abilities in a defensive end besides quarterback sacks.
Sometimes even hurries and pressures are ignored if the number in the sack column isn’t very high.
by BroncosBassist on Aug 8, 2011 1:54 PM MDT up reply actions
You both are correct
Ayers and Quinn/Gronk are good examples of this. Ayers will never be a sack guy, but he creates pressure and can alter the direction of a play and stop the run. Both Gronk, who ranked in the top 5 blocking TE’s last season, and Quinn, both fit Fox’s blocking TE mold well.
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Makes sense that we will see them fight it out for the "Extra Tackle" type TE position
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by the new Bradfather on Aug 8, 2011 2:38 PM MDT up reply actions
a little francais in er man.. me likes.
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You can be an a$$hole... that's ok! There are many of these as well.
Unfortunately you cannot be both...
Ok... prove me wrong.
He was placed there to make McG's head explode.
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If they really wanted to ensure that, they should have made Stanley Daniels 2nd string . . . Oh wait . . .
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by TheMorseFile on Aug 8, 2011 2:07 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Second String Defensive End Competition
Of all of the positions this would be the hardest for me to narrow down. There is a lot of upside between the 5 we have backing up Ayers and Dum and also a lot of unknowns. Will be interesting to watch those guys in the preseason.
Jarmon made a great tackle for a loss in the Invesco practice but haven’t seen much of him or Harvey, the two front runners as of now. I think / hope Beal makes the team, judging from college all he does is makes plays. Hunter I could see being better suited at DE than he was at OLB last year where he was too slow to shut down the edge, so I hope he gets a shot. And Veikune I know has his supporters but I can’t say much about him.
Excited to see who steps up… Should be solid depth on the D line however it plays out!
Jarmon looked solid
I only noticed him twice in the scrimmage, but both times he was giving Beadles or Franklin a good fight (cannot remember exactly who was blocking him) The tackle for a loss was nicely done, but looked more like a blown assignment by Franklin.
Ok, Von Doom is a way better nickname than what I liked. So cool to be excited about a pass rush in Denver again!
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Gronk as the #3 TE?!?!?
I’m really hoping that this changes since Thomas by all accounts is having a really good camp and we are not going to keep 6 TEs on the 53 man roster.
Could we put both Green and Thomas on the PS without them getting snatched up by another team?
Ding Dong the lockout's dead
this makes sense
based on how the players are grouped. so the top four really are blockers (fells, quinn) and receivers (rosario and j. thomas).
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by Something Clever on Aug 8, 2011 2:29 PM MDT up reply actions
I wouldn't assume that
What I’ve said is: there will be 2 – blocking TEs and 1 – pass catching TE. They may keep 4, too, with one or more doing double duty at H-back/FB. The hitch is that there’s overlap in the categories. It’s also the case that the pass catching types happen to be less experienced.
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This team is pretty decent at the starter positions. We do have the worst backup O-line in modern NFL history
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The first depth chart is pretty meaningless
This won’t look the same starting day. Our Oline depth is absolutely horrible. I have never heard of most of those guys.
1. Julius Thomas will be the #1 TE starting day
2. I think Nate Irving will be the #2 ILB on when the season starts. I still think Haggan is a horrible fit in this scheme. Dude is a 3-4 OLB or ILB. I would take Irving and Mays over Haggan any day
3. Quinton Carter will be behind Dawk when the season starts. Much better player and athlete then McCarthy. Not even close
by gnarlybroncodude on Aug 8, 2011 1:45 PM MDT reply actions
Oh and Nate Jones needs to be cut. Guy is absolutely Horrible
by gnarlybroncodude on Aug 8, 2011 1:47 PM MDT reply actions
WHAT HAPPENED TO ADAM WEBER?!?
He was our 4th qb, an undrafted free agent. He looked promising. Did he get cut already??
I get the sense he will be cut soon.
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I doubt we carry 4 QB's this season
But he hasn’t been cut yet.
I am a bear of very little brains and big words bother me.
If he is cut, kiss the hopes and dreams of an Orton trade goodbye. lol
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seriously? Orton's future is decided by Adam Weber?
I thought 3rd string Qbs were easy to obtain.
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I'm just saying, people need to start to come to terms with Orton starting in 2011.
Tired of the merry-go-round.. Let’s just move on and deal with what is reality right now.
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I hope Weber goes to the CFL and plays well
He would be a long term project to be a backup in the NFL.
Ok, Von Doom is a way better nickname than what I liked. So cool to be excited about a pass rush in Denver again!
I want to say how awesome a particular Rockies player is and that he will be the MVP, but the last time I mentioned it in my sig he went out with an injury, so, GO PLAYER WHO IS SO AWESOME!
Biut theres still a bit of hope for Bow
but yeah Orton will most likley start as our starter. but if we get elimanted from Playoffs…. he’s on the bench …. then gone.
I will be PISSED if we stick with Orton all year and don’t make the playoffs.
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Yep....the final straw was today when Orton says hes does not really care about what the fans think...hard to support a guy who I think is an average player and has no care for our fanbase...but whatever.....my interest waning every minute anyway!
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The sad thing is that maybe we are better off with KO as the starter.
I honestly can’t believe I said that, reality sucks :(
In spite of our preferences and perspectives on the long term viability of dis or dat guy starting, the reality is that EFX inherited all three of the QBs. EFX could very well have a very different preference for “their” guy and just use whoever is available until they can get out of the holding pattern in a year or two. Maybe keeping Tebow on the bench this season will keep his trade value from dropping.
Aargh, this is my first post on the QB controversy. I probably could have held out longer but when the Zappa and Boydy are in the same thread I just can’t resist throwing my net in the water.
I agree, Larsen shouldn’t get any bigger. I am getting tired of his bone crushing hits knocking the pixels off my TV, once they fall to the floor they are very hard to find.
by Arctic Bronco on Aug 9, 2011 12:44 AM MDT up reply actions
Sorry mate....I am a bad example....hahaha.
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Boydy, my man....
He said he cares about what the fans think, but that’s LAST on his list of who to impress, behind his colleagues and his coaches. I think the media should be last, myself, but take Kyle’s words in context.
Even if he did mean it the way you took it…. these are the same “fans” that booed the guy in practice. How would YOU react?
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by HarvJNep2n on Aug 9, 2011 10:59 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
What I see is a very common, patient way to handle the depth chart.
Fox isn’t going to hand over early positions at this time. Make the young kids work and move up. Clearly JTHomas is above that position, and Nate Jones isn’t making this team. But Fox gets no benefit from burying some vets on the depth chart now. They need to fight and compete, and the young kids need to man up and take their places.
I see Haggan, Jones, Rich Quinn, McCarthy all being cut even though they are above other, younger players.
This is smart way to do version one of the depth chart. They only difference that we have now, is instant availability on the internets, and chance to comment about it.
This will look much different before Preseason Week 3.
by dr.mort on Aug 8, 2011 2:11 PM MDT reply actions 2 recs
I entitle this post: “A Rational Look at Preseason Depth Charts”
Von Dooooooooom.
by ChristianL on Aug 8, 2011 2:29 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Surprises
1. Lance Ball being 3rd string over LenDale. Interesting.
2. Eron Riley being higher on the depth chart then Britt Davis and Mark Dell who have been killing it in camp from reports.
3. Rich Quinn and Gronk are higher then Rosario, Thomas, AND Green. I don’t get that at all.
4. Jeremy Jarmon over Jason Hunter is interesting. I wonder if we will end up cutting Hunter. I hope not. He is nice depth at the DE position.
5. Lee Robinson higher then Mike Mohammad?
6. Mario Haggan higher then Nate Irving?
7. Nate Jones is higher then Squid??? Damnit…
8.Cassius Vaughn over Perrish Cox? Adios Perrish.
9. Quinton Carter below Kyle McCarthy.
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Love Eron Riley
I’m going to be pulling for him to crack the field during the regular season.
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Dick Quinn is a going to be blocking a lot. People forget about that in Foxy's scheme
I see Jarmon as a DE/DT guy going back and forth for game day depth. I think he has more pass rushing skills than Ayers.
Lee Robinson turned heads last year. I think he’s a better 4-3 fit rather than 3-4.
All the rookies are lower than they will be in 3-4 weeks.
A few thoughts
I agree with most of what you said, but a few responses:
1. I actually like this, White hasn’t had a season go by recently that wasn’t ruined by injury or personal issues, and bringing in McGahee seems to make him expendable.
3. I think it comes down to who will be on the field the most, and in Fox’s and McCoy’s offense, the blocking TE is going to be on the field the most. And I’m also not a huge Rosario fan, to many mistakes during his career for me to really trust him.
4. I agree with this as well, Jarmon’s film and stats both aren’t impressive.
6. Camp notes from just about everyone seems to be showing Irving having the usual rookie struggles, and we have to keep in mind, MLB is a tough position to learn, and Irving isn’t exactly top tier talent, though I think he’ll develop into a starter.
7. This to me was the biggest shocker, Squid has had an interception in every TC practice so far, I went back and checked. But it might have to do with his role, he isn’t built for natural CB play, more like a roaming nickel or safety.
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Squid
he[Squid] isn’t built for natural CB play, more like a roaming nickel or safety.
I’ve been advocating that since he was drafted. The problem now is that Safety is crowded, but we also shouldn’t think of Nickel as a rarely used/unimportant position.
******* George Santayana described fanaticism as -- "redoubling your effort after you've forgotten your aim"
Luckily in Allen's system
That style of play is encouraged, and since we got rid of Hill, we lack deep safety depth outside of Moore. On passing downs I could see Squid come in as a 3rd safety to play the middle.
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Still think we're good @ CB with Cox on his way out??
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by Whidbey Bronco on Aug 8, 2011 6:13 PM MDT up reply actions
Hmmm
8.Cassius Vaughn over Perrish Cox? Adios Perrish.
Take the rapist who wasn’t caught over the one who was? :P
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I’m a fan not a detective.
I’ll take plausible deniability for Vaughn. I have no right to condemn him if a jury isn’t going to. I hope the same for Cox.
Von Dooooooooom.
Good, because you had us worried there
Ok, Von Doom is a way better nickname than what I liked. So cool to be excited about a pass rush in Denver again!
I want to say how awesome a particular Rockies player is and that he will be the MVP, but the last time I mentioned it in my sig he went out with an injury, so, GO PLAYER WHO IS SO AWESOME!
"I'll take the rapist for 500, Trebek"
“uh, that’s THERAPIST”
Some days, you're the pigeon. Some days, you're the statue.
There is no evidence
that Vaughn did anything illicit until there is. It sure is fun playing devil’s advocate though…
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by the new Bradfather on Aug 8, 2011 2:41 PM MDT up reply actions
But
The media says he did it!
Ok, Von Doom is a way better nickname than what I liked. So cool to be excited about a pass rush in Denver again!
I want to say how awesome a particular Rockies player is and that he will be the MVP, but the last time I mentioned it in my sig he went out with an injury, so, GO PLAYER WHO IS SO AWESOME!
YES!
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by the new Bradfather on Aug 8, 2011 3:11 PM MDT up reply actions
I find it odd
that the rookies that aren’t starting are buried at the bottom of the depth chart.
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I think this was just to stasify fans.
The REAL DC has been figured and won’t be til were back down to 53 and pre-season is over.
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how does that satisfy fans?
If anything, putting the rookies higher up on the DC would appease them
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by DBroncs1414 on Aug 8, 2011 3:18 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
first of all * hasn't
second, u kinda know what I mean. … it’s that THING u know…. the biggie.
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I have no clue what your talking about
What is your point? I’m saying its odd that if a rookie isn’t starting he’s at the bottom of his position, even guys like Nate Irving and Julius Thomas who’ve been getting a lot of 1st and 2nd team reps.
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by DBroncs1414 on Aug 8, 2011 6:08 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Brandon Llyod knows about the THING.
The Rooks will probably get more reps then we think in actually game play. I don’t necessarily get why their low either.
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This depth chart has it’s strategical purposes, and giving out true info isn’t one of them. Motivation is first and foremost.
We need a veteran Tackle for depth something fierce.
Give me Moreno, Mcgahee, Johnson and if we want a 4th back, I’ll take White.
Don’t love our FB’s situation. Maybe Fells is in the plans?
The days of a slot WR playing a big role here are done. 3rd and long primarily. Which means we have crazy depth at that position and Thomas will see the PUP for sure.
Is it just me, or does our Defense look more than respectable? Heat off the edge and a deep secondary. If those DT’s can clog it up some, I feel pretty good about that side of the ball.
luckily im a bronco and a blazer fan
DT is going to end up on IR. Mark it down...
Motivation is definitely a factor in that first depth chart.
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Don’t say that…….your probably right though. Hey, good article on our new Defense. I’m seriously optimistic about what new coaches, 2 new missiles coming off the edge in VonDoom and the new presence ( Bunkley and Warren ) in the middle at DT will bring. Good read
luckily im a bronco and a blazer fan
Me too. Let's hope this D isn't just a paper tiger though. lol
The others were paper tigers…this one just feels different….
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deep secondary?
Our over the hill CB’s are backed by very little!!
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by Whidbey Bronco on Aug 8, 2011 6:17 PM MDT up reply actions
I must like Squid and Vaughn more than you. If Cox makes it past cuts, thats 3 young guys behind 2 starters....depth
luckily im a bronco and a blazer fan
WAY more!
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by Whidbey Bronco on Aug 8, 2011 9:34 PM MDT up reply actions
Off the top of my head, I can't think of many AFC teams with a better group of corners, 1-5.
luckily im a bronco and a blazer fan
I love how everyone thought Bunkley was gonna be cut
and right now he’s beating out Warren for the starting 1 tech spot. I still expect to see alot of Bunkley and Warren at the same time but it’s still kind of funny (although it does anger me since we’re paying him 5 million a year). Same with Vickerson and how people screamed betrayal when he lost so much weight and he ends up the starting 3 tech.
The only reason Nate Jones is still on the team is because of the current legal problems with Cox. He’s insurance just in case.
The only thing that surprises me so far is seeing Haggan as 2nd string MIKE and McCarthy at 2nd string SS. I thought for sure both Irving and Carter would get those spots.
And now for something completely different
Bunkley cut?
It seems like the consensus was that this is the D-lineman most were excited about.
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I remember reading alot of comments when we signed Warren
that Bunkley would probably not make the team because Fox has a history of not keeping a ton of DT’s on the gameday roster.
And now for something completely different
I didnt hear anyone say that
If they did they’re dumb. I think by week 1 Warren will be number 1 but both should get roughly equal snaps
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by DBroncs1414 on Aug 8, 2011 6:15 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
I heard Marcus Thomas worked with the ones in todays practice
Thomas took vicks spot today
by gnarlybroncodude on Aug 8, 2011 4:19 PM MDT up reply actions
Oh yeah and who's that hippy Joe Namoth wannabe in that picture with Orton and Tebow
Is that Weber… he’s got my vote for starting QB if it is ;)
And now for something completely different
hehe
You can be dumb... that's ok! There are many dumb people.
You can be an a$$hole... that's ok! There are many of these as well.
Unfortunately you cannot be both...
Ok... prove me wrong.
With a decent defense and a decent running game, last year's team would have been MUCH better.
I think those aspects are improved, and I think the offense was fine last year. I think the offense suffered with some weird play calling at crucial times. I think McCoy/Fox can fix that this season. If we had even had Doom healthy last year, our D would have been vastly improved. Now we have VON DOOM and I am EXCITED. I think, regardless of QB, we are gonna surprise some people this season. KAPOW! Who was that masked man?! That’s right, you just got beat by the BRONCOS!
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Pain is temporary. Pride is forever.
Pro-Bowl Press Conference:
Interviewer: Do you want to wink to the three teams that cut you and tell them, "I told you so?"
Brandon Lloyd: "No, I want to say, ‘F— you,’ and I mean that in the most professional way."
Every picture of Kyle Orton throwing
shows his left hand all bent back like a spazzy woman scared of a mouse. I’m not railing on the dude, just have to laugh a little every time I see that. It looks so unnatural. LOL.
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Pain is temporary. Pride is forever.
Pro-Bowl Press Conference:
Interviewer: Do you want to wink to the three teams that cut you and tell them, "I told you so?"
Brandon Lloyd: "No, I want to say, ‘F— you,’ and I mean that in the most professional way."
I have never noticed this before
Yet now I will be laughing with you. That is hilarious.
Ok, Von Doom is a way better nickname than what I liked. So cool to be excited about a pass rush in Denver again!
I want to say how awesome a particular Rockies player is and that he will be the MVP, but the last time I mentioned it in my sig he went out with an injury, so, GO PLAYER WHO IS SO AWESOME!
Sissy Girl .....
If I could throw for 3000 yards plus per season in the NFL and my none throwing hand ended up looking like a sissy girls, who cares. Miami would want me on their roster paying me big bucks. Sissy girl hand included!
at least you've got football related concerns.
i keep finding my mind drifting to: damn, man, is it so hard to find a passable haircut? represent, #8. represent.
Most quarterbacks do that and is is a part of mechanics in balance...His style, not girly boy and all...
Kyle could probably drink me and you harv under the table when it comes to knowing Jack…
I would gladly take that challenge
Just to party with Orton. That dude knows how to party.
Ok, that sounds like sarcasm, in no way am I trying to be sarcastic, I honestly think Orton would be a lot more fun to hang out with than some other QBs on our roster. And with the evidence out there he likely is smart enough when having a good time to not do anything truly idiotic. Yes, I am looking at you Mr Cox.
Ok, Von Doom is a way better nickname than what I liked. So cool to be excited about a pass rush in Denver again!
I want to say how awesome a particular Rockies player is and that he will be the MVP, but the last time I mentioned it in my sig he went out with an injury, so, GO PLAYER WHO IS SO AWESOME!
Dunno man
Brady can swing the honnies for sure.
You can be dumb... that's ok! There are many dumb people.
You can be an a$$hole... that's ok! There are many of these as well.
Unfortunately you cannot be both...
Ok... prove me wrong.
I wasn't calling him gay or insinuating anything of the type, or it would have been clear.
I thought maybe it had to do with balance – and he has the technique down, because EVERY pic I have ever seen of him mid-throw looks like that.
-Harvey J. Neptune
Pain is temporary. Pride is forever.
Pro-Bowl Press Conference:
Interviewer: Do you want to wink to the three teams that cut you and tell them, "I told you so?"
Brandon Lloyd: "No, I want to say, ‘F— you,’ and I mean that in the most professional way."
He does know Jack.
If James Daniels is Jack to the rest of us, Kyle gets to call him J-Dawg. KO is Double-nickname familiar with JD. I care not about winning a challenge, but I do have to drink more than my share of whiskey when the game hinges on Orton executing a 4th quarter comeback. I love the guy, love his work ethic, but MAN – SHOW ME SOME CLUTCH!
Maybe a little Jack in the Gatorade bottle would help him relax on 3rd down…. hmmmm…..
-Harvey J. Neptune
Pain is temporary. Pride is forever.
Pro-Bowl Press Conference:
Interviewer: Do you want to wink to the three teams that cut you and tell them, "I told you so?"
Brandon Lloyd: "No, I want to say, ‘F— you,’ and I mean that in the most professional way."
Some clutch for KO!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmJRVcFrDmE
Orton’s TD pass gave Bears the lead with 15 seconds left. The Bears lost!
DIdn't remember that one.
That was a beautiful pass – placed just right. maybe he had a better Oline there or something because you know that in the past 2 years, he would have been sacked on a pressure play like that, and he wouldn’t have gone down fighting.
Again, I love the guy…. just makes me nervous when the game is on the line. In Denver.
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Pain is temporary. Pride is forever.
Pro-Bowl Press Conference:
Interviewer: Do you want to wink to the three teams that cut you and tell them, "I told you so?"
Brandon Lloyd: "No, I want to say, ‘F— you,’ and I mean that in the most professional way."
Is anyone else not stoked...
about the battle for WR #3? David Anderson, Matthew Willis, and Eric Decker? Eesh.
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Nice group to chose from definitely with Willis' speed...Remember we lost him last year after he shined in pre season...
Looking forward to seeing all three. David Anderson may make us remember Brandon Stokley. Decker is very talented but I don’t see him as Eddie McCaffrey 2.0 as some have suggested. Eddie Mac was the man!
I'm actually very stoked because of Decker
He showed huge promise last season. Anderson and Willis, not so much.
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Don't understand the TE lineup
Who is Daniel Fells? Why Is Quinn that high? Gronkowski was the best TE last year. Julius Thomas apparently had a monster training camp but is behind somebody named “Dante Rosario?” Excuse me if I spelled his name wrong.
Rosario
was with Fox in Carolina. He’s decent, nothing special.
Some days, you're the pigeon. Some days, you're the statue.
Rosario is the type of guy who plays like a blue collar worker that makes a few great plays.
I think he comes to Denver with a better offense to work with so his level may elevate some.
We need a legitimate threat ay TE!
Could’ve had Greg Olsen for a 3rd rounder.
No thanks
no more trading picks for players. We need them to build the team. This isn’t McD running the show
"It's all over fat man!"
-Tom Jackson
This isn’t McD ruining the show (Sorry, I guess I am a compulsive grammarist)
I agree, Larsen shouldn’t get any bigger. I am getting tired of his bone crushing hits knocking the pixels off my TV, once they fall to the floor they are very hard to find.
by Arctic Bronco on Aug 9, 2011 12:53 AM MDT up reply actions
Daniel Fells would be one of the many TEs
that kicked our proverbial ass last year when he was playing with the Rams. Good blocker and reciever…over 270 lbs.
I dont see that happening with this defense
The QB position is set!
by broncofaninIL on Aug 8, 2011 5:47 PM MDT up reply actions
Leap Frog!
Prediction ! Before the middle of the season arrives, Nate Irving will have leap frogged Mario Haggan at the Mike LB position and will be putting plenty of pressure on Joe Mays for a starting role.The guy can sniff out plays and leaves his black and blue calling card all over the bodies of ball carriers. A big hitter! Reminds me of how Dawkins can smack people down.
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by the new Bradfather on Aug 8, 2011 4:40 PM MDT up reply actions
Irving will get his day in the sun...
The reason why Rahim Moore and Orlando Franklin are listed as starters is because they let Reynaldo Hill and Ryan harris go. Mays is the starter because of veteran leadership, but keep in mind he has been picking BDawk’s brain all off season so we’ll see. From what I have ead thus far he (Mays) is a smaller version of Mike Tyson, a little bull that hits like a Mack truck…
Before themiddle of theseason arrives, Nate Irving will have leap frogged Mario Haggan at the Mike LB position and will be putting plenty of pressure on Joe Mays for a starting role.
Fixed that part for you. I think this happens by the 2nd preseason game.
Ok, Von Doom is a way better nickname than what I liked. So cool to be excited about a pass rush in Denver again!
I want to say how awesome a particular Rockies player is and that he will be the MVP, but the last time I mentioned it in my sig he went out with an injury, so, GO PLAYER WHO IS SO AWESOME!
So we got Eric Clapton playing SAM for us this year?
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by kwool79 on Aug 8, 2011 4:59 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
O line depth
No wonder why Tebow got mauled at the scrimmage…good lord. I’ve heard of 4 of those guys I believe…
Tebow / Quinn
Glad to see the depth chart is based on merit. Not. Quinn is performing just as well, if not better than Tebow and was very good during Sat scrimmage albeit vs 2nd & 3rd team D. Great “competition.”
by KansasBronco on Aug 8, 2011 6:17 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
There is a reason for that
Even if you believe Tebow doesn’t deserve to be #2, I think he does, but that’s besides the point. For Tebow to come in on the goal line or the RZ, he has to be the #2 QB on the roster.
I am a bear of very little brains and big words bother me.
I don't think many teams will bring a 3rd QB on the active roster
Like the article says, most teams will just use the roster spot on another player. Here’s how the article says it:
But the most likely result of the change to 46 active players on Sundays may just be that teams will add another active player at another position and keep two quarterbacks active on Sundays. For most teams, having extra depth at another position will be more useful than the ability to insert the third quarterback into the game whenever they please.But you correct, team can now carry 3 QB’s into a game and change them out any time.
I am a bear of very little brains and big words bother me.
Indeed. We’ll see. I would tend to think depth elsewhere will be a premium too.
by KansasBronco on Aug 8, 2011 6:38 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Hmmm...for a depth chart that has no meaning....
we are sure interested in discussing it. lol
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We have nothing else to talk about.
Ok, Von Doom is a way better nickname than what I liked. So cool to be excited about a pass rush in Denver again!
I want to say how awesome a particular Rockies player is and that he will be the MVP, but the last time I mentioned it in my sig he went out with an injury, so, GO PLAYER WHO IS SO AWESOME!
Tebow/Orton?
lol jk
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Need some OL depth badly.....maybe Ramirez will surprise
No matter who starts at QB, we will be 8-8 or better (8-2-11)
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