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Denver Broncos starting right tackle Paul Cornick who was limited in yesterday's practice sat out Thursday's practice with a back injury. Cornick replaced tackle Chris Clark in the lineup a few weeks back and has struggled in limited action.
So if Cornick were to miss Sunday's game one would assume that Chris Clark would regain his starting job at right tackle, but Brandon Krisztal thinks the Broncos could get creative on the offensive line.
I expect to see a big shakeup on the #Broncos O-Line this week with Louis Vasquez moving to RT, Manny Ramirez to RG & Will Montgomery to C
— Brandon Krisztal (@BKDenverSports) November 6, 2014
This is pretty interesting theory. Vasquez does have some experience at right tackle. He played there last year against Indianapolis, and did a great job against Robert Mathis and the Colts pass rushers. Ramirez would move back to guard, and Will Montgomery who was signed during the offseason would start at center for the Broncos.
My big concern here would be Montgomery at center. The quarterback and center need to have that exchange down, and they would only have under a weeks time to get that exchange. Both are veterans so i'm confident that they would get it down pretty good, but one botched snap can change the game quickly.
Broncos running back Montee Ball is listed as limited for the second straight day. If he doesn't have a set back during tomorrows practice Ball could be active for Sunday's game.
Denver Broncos
Player | Pos. | Injury | Wed. Participation | Thur. Participation | Fri. Participation | Game Status |
Irving, Nate | LB | Knee | DNP | DNP | ||
Ball, Montee | RB | Groin | LIMITED | LIMITED | ||
Carter, Quinton | S | Hamstring | LIMITED | LIMITED | ||
Cornick, Paul | T | Shoulder | LIMITED | OUT | ||
Green, Virgil | TE | Calf | LIMITED | LIMITED | ||
Johnson, Steven | LB | Ankle | FULL | FULL | ||
McManus, Brandon | K | Right Groin | FULL | FULL | ||
Thompson, Juwan | RB | Knee | FULL | FULL | ||
Welker, Wes | WR | Back | FULL | FULL |
Oakland Raiders
Player | Pos. | Injury | Wed. Participation | Thur. Participation | Fri. Participation | Game Status |
Ausberry, David | TE | Foot | DNP | DNP | ||
Brown, Vincent | WR | Hamstring | FULL | FULL | ||
Carrie, TJ | CB | Ankle | DNP | LIMITED | ||
Chekwa, Chimdi | CB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | ||
Jackson, Gabe | G | Knee | DNP | DNP | ||
McGill, Keith | CB | Groin | LIMITED | LIMITED | ||
Olawale, Jamize | FB/RB | Shoulder | LIMITED | LIMITED | ||
Rogers, Carlos | CB | Knee | DNP | DNP | ||
Tuck, Justin | DE | Knee | LIMITED | LIMITED | ||
Thompkins, Kenbrell | WR | Non-injury | - - - | LIMITED |
BOLD-Indicates change in status
STATUS DEFINITIONS:
Out - player definitely will not play
Doubtful - at least 75% chance player will not play
Questionable - 50-50 chance player will not play
Probable - virtual certainty player will be available for normal duty