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Day 6 of Broncos Training Camp is in the books and you know what? It was more of the same and that is a good thing. Wide receiver Courtland Sutton did it again, Austin Traylor looks like your starting tight end, Case Keenum threw his first INT of camp, reserve safety Jamal Carter earns some praise, Connor McGovern appears to be your right guard, news and notes, updates on the injury front, and more!
Courtland Sutton does it again:
Again, I try not to repeat storylines multiple days in a row but the rookie wide receiver Courtland Sutton is the biggest story at Broncos camp right now. Today he caught a bomb from quarterback Case Keenum despite fellow rookie cornerback Isaac Yiadom draped all over him desperately trying to slow down the behemoth.
Here's your @SuttonCourtland #BroncosCamp highlight of the day. pic.twitter.com/6BCXw3vl6H
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) August 3, 2018
After that play, Sutton then hauls in a pass with Chris Harris Jr. in coverage. Even Bradley Roby was getting frustrated by Sutton’s dominance and got a little physical with him which didn’t well with the Broncos coaches.
It is just more of the same for Sutton who is earning rave reviews from Broncos coaches and players. Head Coach Vance Joseph called Sutton a quarterback’s best friend after practice today.
“That’s what we saw on his college evaluation. He is, right now, a 60-40 guy with the jump balls, and that is huge in this league. Most guys are 50-50, but he’s a 60-40 guy. He is what we thought he would be. He’s got strong hands, he’s a big man and he’s got a huge catch radius. For a quarterback, he’s friendly. You can be off with the ball and he can catch the ball for you.”
Veteran wide receiver Demaryius Thomas was asked if Courtland Sutton reminds him of a younger version of himself and DT said no and that Sutton is his own player. He also noted Sutton’s route running ability as a strength of his which is great to hear.
“No, he is his own self. I can’t say that I wasn’t excited when I first found our he was coming. Big guy can run. But when I first saw him on the field, I had no idea he could run routes like he does. Big fella, he can run routes, he can catch the ball at the highest point. I think he does well staying loyal when he runs his routes, and that’s big. That’s big to be a big guy and can do the things he can do.”
With Sutton playing like this and hopefully continuing playing like this, it will be difficult for opposing teams to cover him AND veteran’s Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders. Thomas commented on this and said defenses will need to figure out who they want to put their best corner on since they have so many playmakers
“It’s going to help a lot because you’ve got to pick. Do you want to put your best corner in the slot on E [Emmanuel Sanders]? Or do you want to leave him outside and let ‘E’ have field day. Or let Courtland make plays, and then you can’t forget about DaeSean [Hamilton]. He also makes plays as well. I think the main thing is, we’ve still got to build. On paper it looks good, but we’ve still got to get better and better every day because we’re going to be going up against some good defenses, some good defensive lines and some other good football teams. We’re just going to go out and continue to get better and better, and we’ll see what happens.”
If you need proof of Sutton’s ability to go up and get it, check out Mike Rice’s tweet which perfectly captures Sutton’s leaping ability.
Wondering why people are so excited about #Broncos WR @SuttonCourtland? Here's just one example, from Friday at #TrainingCamp. @ESanders_10 (#10) is listed at 5-11. Sutton's waist is at least at the level of the top of Sanders' helmet, maybe a little above. Wow. ( :@MRiceKOA) pic.twitter.com/uaugjsUq9u
— Mike Rice (@MRiceKOA) August 3, 2018
The Broncos got themselves a good one and as Demaryius Thomas said, don’t sleep DaeSean Hamilton. He’s a good one too.
Austin Traylor is starting to look like your starting tight end:
Jeff Heuerman started camp as the starting tight end and many pegged Jake Butt to be that guy this year, but Austin Traylor appears to be the front-runner for the job.
TE Austin Traylor has taken nearly every first-team rep since Jeff Heuerman went down with knee soreness. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) August 3, 2018
With Jeff Heuerman missing practice due to knee soreness, Traylor has stepped up as the top guy. Traylor’s blocking ability is his best trait but he is no slouch as a pass catcher. Look for him to fill Virgil Green’s role as the “blocking tight end” who can catch the ball some while Jake Butt is more of your move tight end/red zone weapon.
Last week, Head Coach Vance Joseph praised Traylor and called him a competitive player.
“He’s competitive. He played some for us last year. He’s a good blocker, he can catch the football fine. We’ve got a room of BIG 10 [Conference] tight ends, so it’s been fun to watch all of those guys compete, not just Austin. Every guy from top to bottom has done a good job of competing every day.”
Traylor did get a handful of starts last season and held his own as a blocker and pass catcher. He hauled in 8 receptions for 100 yards while serving as the teams blocking tight end.
According to Joseph, Traylor has carried the confidence he gained last year into 2018 and has been impressing them all offseason.
“Absolutely. When guys have a chance to play NFL football, and then make some plays and do it right, they have confidence that they can do it on a daily basis. He’s been really good for us. He’s always engaged and he’s a tough guy. That’s important.”
The longer Heuerman sits out, the better the odds are that Traylor will be your starting tight end. Hell, he may have already taken that job with how consistent he has been.
Keenum tosses his first INT of camp:
Quarterback Case Keenum has been dealing all camp. Hitting wide receivers in stride and just making accurate throws all over the field. He went a total of five practices before turning the ball over, but that streak ended today when he tossed an INT to safety Will Parks.
It took a week but the Broncos defense finally intercepted quarterback Case Keenum in team drills . Safety Will Parks made the play in a two-minute drill.
— Jeff Legwold (@Jeff_Legwold) August 3, 2018
Time to panic!!! (Kidding, of course)
It was during a two-minute drill and a rushed Keenum tossed a pass into coverage and Parks came away with it, not the end of the world. Some quarterbacks like Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes toss three interceptions a practice but Keenum went five practices before his first. One INT every 6 days? I will take it.
Head Coach Vance Joseph pulled Keenum aside after the INT and spoke to the Broncos starter. He was asked about this conversation and Joseph gave us some insight into what he told Keenum.
“He’s human. Obviously after six practices, that’s his first pick. It was a two-minute drill and it was really before half. It wasn’t to win the game. My thoughts to Case were to just be smart. We want points, but having points there is not urgent, right? It’s halftime. I brought him back to our Giants game last year. It’s a one-score game, we throw a pick before half and that game is over. That hit my head right away, the Giants game last year. It was the exact play, the exact same side of the field, a left throw, the left corner picked it and took it home. Just knowing situational football, having points there is not important. We want points, but it’s not urgent. So, be smart with the football.”
Demaryius Thomas was asked about Keenum’s mindset after the interception and he said he was obviously disappointed but bounced back from it.
“Like a normal quarterback I would say. Of course, I think it’s not one of his many picks in training camp. Maybe first one, second one. But no quarterbacks want to throw picks. It happens. I saw him drop his head at first but the next thing you know he was lifting up the offense, lifting up the guys around him. His energy is still positive and that’s big for our team to stay the same. Mistakes happen and that was one of, so we’re going to build off of it and keep going.”
This leadership quality is something that was sorely missing from the Broncos offense since Manning retired and will be a welcomed addition going forward. Mistakes happen, but how you bounce back from them is what is key and Keenum appears to be bouncing back just fine.
Vance Joseph praises safety Jamal Carter:
Last season, undrafted rookie safety Jamal Carter was one of the camp surprises and helped earn himself a roster spot with his play. Well, so far, Carter is continuing that type of play in 2018.
Vance Joseph on 2nd-year safety Jamal Carter: “Jamal Carter’s had a great camp. He plays with his hair on fire every day. He’s playing for dime for us, he’s also playing some high safety. He’s a core special teams guy.'' #9sports
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) August 3, 2018
Head Coach Vance Joseph told reporters after practice that Carter plays with his “hair on fire” and called him a “core special teams player”.
“Jamal Carter has had a great camp. He’s a guy that plays with his hair on fire every day. Obviously, he’s playing some dime for us and he’s also playing some high safety, but he’s a core special teams guy and he’s one of our better guys. The Broncos have done a great job over the years of finding free agents. We had three play for us last year with [S Dymonte] Thomas, [CB Marcus] Rios and Jamal [Carter] in the back end. That’s been one of [President of Football Ops/GM] John’s [Elway] strengths. After the ‘eighth round of the draft,’ we’ve done good there, even this year with [OLB] Justin Holland who was an all-conference player, we got him signed, and No. 2 [RB Phillip Lindsay], we got him signed. That’s been one of John’s strengths over the year, using the ‘eighth round’ as his advantage.”
Core special teams players like Carter are often locks to make the team and I am confident that we can pencil him in as the Broncos 5th safety.
Connor McGovern appears to be the man at right guard:
Another player who has been consistently earning praise from the coaching staff is right guard, Connor McGovern.
Vance Joseph, on @McGovenator60: “Connor is a guy who doesn’t make mistakes. He’s a tough guy who does things right. That’s a great trait for an offensive lineman."
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) August 3, 2018
Vance Joseph was asked about McGovern after practice today and he called the big right guard a guy who doesn’t make mistakes.
For Connor, it started last year. He got a chance to get four or five starts late in the season and he did a good job. Moving to the spring, he’s done a good job. Connor is a guy who doesn’t make mistakes. He’s a tough guy who does things right, so that’s a great trait for an offensive lineman. When you’re wrong, someone may get hurt. He’s right most of the time.”
McGovern is as strong as they come, offers versatility, and looks on track to be your week one starter at right guard. Menelik Watson and the rest of the competition hasn’t closed the gap and it appears that McGovern is simply running away with the job.
I’m a big McGovern fan and think he can be a solid piece to this offensive line.
News and notes:
- Broncos have signed wide receiver Bryce Bobo and waived injured wide receiver Kenny Bell.
- It took six practices but quarterback Case Keenum threw his first interception of camp today when safety Will Parks jumped a pass. One INT every six days is a pretty good ratio in my opinion. Much better than Patrick Mahomes INT party at Chiefs camp.
- Rookie running back Royce Freeman was the first man up in running back drills today.
- Former Broncos linebacker DeMarcus Ware was at practice today and served as a consultant for the team. He will back two more times in the coming week and be with the team come week one.
Injury report:
- Rookie linebacker Josey Jewell is in pads and will practice for the first-time this Training Camp.
- Safety Su’a Cravens is sitting out his second straight practice.
- Wide receiver Corey “Philly” Brown was seen running on the side and is moving up in the concussion protocol.
- Tight end Jeff Heuerman sat out another practice with knee soreness.
Tweets from camp:
Day 6 of #Broncos training camp is... ON!
— Orange & Blue 760 (@OrangeBlue760) August 3, 2018
: @AnthonyRod33 pic.twitter.com/tHIZ1QI3lR
Shaping up to be one of the biggest crowds of camp. Cool and overcast (so far) in Dove Valley. pic.twitter.com/xwjgONDOJv
— Kyle Fredrickson (@kylefredrickson) August 3, 2018
Wide receivers running through drills! Look at all that WR depth.
— Orange & Blue 760 (@OrangeBlue760) August 3, 2018
: @AnthonyRod33 pic.twitter.com/0QBXQOmRo1
Case Keenum with the pass to Phillip Lindsay out of the backfield. How much do you want to see this connection in 2018, #BroncosCountry?
— Orange & Blue 760 (@OrangeBlue760) August 3, 2018
: @AnthonyRod33 pic.twitter.com/rp8a7pSJnU
Bryce Bobo, Denver Bronco pic.twitter.com/k4jR1vn84v
— Ryan Koenigsberg (@RyanKoenigsberg) August 3, 2018
#Broncos RBs working on that footwork and cutting ability on Day 6 of training camp.
— Orange & Blue 760 (@OrangeBlue760) August 3, 2018
: @AnthonyRod33 pic.twitter.com/EONype8M0L
Uhhhh... don’t make Andy Janovich angry. You won’t like him when he’s angry.
— Orange & Blue 760 (@OrangeBlue760) August 3, 2018
: @AnthonyRod33 pic.twitter.com/7F6DLgzywt
Case Keenum and the #Broncos QBs working with the wide receivers on the short to medium routes on Day 6 of training camp.
— Orange & Blue 760 (@OrangeBlue760) August 3, 2018
: @AnthonyRod33 pic.twitter.com/J9KYr4jqnY
Expert #Denver7 photographer @sportsdenver caught cool scene of why Demaryius Thomas is a #Broncos captain. Watch sequence with @RunRalphieRun's Bobo. pic.twitter.com/AFJZHnWvSU
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) August 3, 2018
Broncos newest receiver Bryce Bobo wearing 13 #4broncos pic.twitter.com/CKhS2WiHJq
— Romi Bean (@Romi_Bean) August 3, 2018
DeMarcus Ware is back coaching the pass rushers. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) August 3, 2018
#Broncos CBs getting some work in on Day 6 of training camp.
— Orange & Blue 760 (@OrangeBlue760) August 3, 2018
: @AnthonyRod33 pic.twitter.com/cD2rwkDq2z
Coach ‘em up, @DeMarcusWare. #BroncosCamp pic.twitter.com/nsyig6P19V
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) August 3, 2018
Royce Freeman gets first RB Rep. Nice gain. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) August 3, 2018
Keenum to Jake Butt. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) August 3, 2018
Can't overstate how @casekeenum gives offense caffeine boost and confidence.. The group so much effective in camp than this time a year ago. #Denver7
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) August 3, 2018
Paxton’s first pass of the day: In the dirt. WR never had a chance. #Broncos #TrainingCamp @OrangeBlue760
— Anthony Rodriguez (@AnthonyRod33) August 3, 2018
Paxton bounces back with a nice short pass to the left sideline to Troy Fumagalli. Only Troy had a chance to catch it. #Broncos #TrainingCamp @OrangeBlue760
— Anthony Rodriguez (@AnthonyRod33) August 3, 2018
Chad Kelly nice middle throw to LaCosse. TE day. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) August 3, 2018
The Keenum - Sanders connection is real.
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) August 3, 2018
Dave Williams is just a truck. With a big ‘ol payload. #Broncos #TrainingCamp @OrangeBlue760
— Anthony Rodriguez (@AnthonyRod33) August 3, 2018
Royce Freeman shows great patience getting off to the left side and then cuts up the sideline. Decisive and patient. #Broncos #TrainingCamp @OrangeBlue760
— Anthony Rodriguez (@AnthonyRod33) August 3, 2018
Booker has gotten caught right near the line of scrimmage on several runs already. Taking too long to make a decision and break through. #Broncos #TrainingCamp @OrangeBlue760
— Anthony Rodriguez (@AnthonyRod33) August 3, 2018
Derek Wolfe getting some 1-on-1 instruction on the sideline from DeMarcus Ware, who’s at #Broncos training camp today, taking full advantage of his pass-rush consultant role. #Broncos #TrainingCamp @OrangeBlue760
— Anthony Rodriguez (@AnthonyRod33) August 3, 2018
AGAIN?! Case Keenum with the deep pass to Courtland Sutton who comes down with it while sliding into the end zone for the touchdown, with Brendan Langley on him. This guy is a match-up nightmare. #Broncos #TrainingCamp @OrangeBlue760
— Anthony Rodriguez (@AnthonyRod33) August 3, 2018
There he goes again. Courtland Sutton down the sideline on a deep ball from Keenum for the TD. He somehow comes down with it and there was even a PI call on the play. This is a daily thing.
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) August 3, 2018
Paxton Lynch rolls right on play action, finds Tim Patrick. Good, clean sequence there from Paxton. #Broncos #TrainingCamp @OrangeBlue760
— Anthony Rodriguez (@AnthonyRod33) August 3, 2018
Outside of his first pass of the day that went in the dirt, Paxton has looked good today. Making quick, decisive throws and Musgrave is putting him on the move again. #Broncos #TrainingCamp @OrangeBlue760
— Anthony Rodriguez (@AnthonyRod33) August 3, 2018
Chad with a nice keep-and-run on RPO as he takes it down the right sideline and outruns everyone for the TD. Nice play. #Broncos #TrainingCamp @OrangeBlue760
— Anthony Rodriguez (@AnthonyRod33) August 3, 2018
Normally I don’t tweet play-by-play from Broncos training camp, but I have to mention the TD catch by rookie WR Courtland Sutton. The kid is putting on a show.
— Vic Lombardi (@VicLombardi) August 3, 2018
Isaiah McKenzie dropped a TD pass from Kelly. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) August 3, 2018
Paxton is nearly picked off by Todd Davis in 7-on-7’s. Bad pass over the middle. #Broncos #TrainingCamp @OrangeBlue760
— Anthony Rodriguez (@AnthonyRod33) August 3, 2018
Oh my. Keenum just threw a deep ball — nearly 50 yards — to Courtland Sutton. Appeared to pull it in with one hand for the TD while being held. What a play.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 3, 2018
If there is a “speed” position designated for 53, Phillip Lindsay has so far outplayed Isaiah McKenzie. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) August 3, 2018
Courtland Sutton just brought in a 20-yard, back-shoulder ball with Chris Harris in coverage.
— Ryan Koenigsberg (@RyanKoenigsberg) August 3, 2018
Harris wanted OPI but no flag.
Josey Jewell is out there and getting some work in 7-on-7’s. Good to see him back out on the field. #Broncos #TrainingCamp @OrangeBlue760
— Anthony Rodriguez (@AnthonyRod33) August 3, 2018
Wrote about this a few weeks ago. Big piece of what Keenum does well and presents great opportunities for YAC.
— Jeffrey Essary (@JeffreyEssary) August 3, 2018
Serves the big 3 keys for Denver's offense:
1. Stay on schedule
2. Low risk plays
3. Get the ball in playmakers' handshttps://t.co/puGa7j7ncx https://t.co/eLRVMlPNTE
TE Austin Traylor has taken nearly every first-team rep since Jeff Heuerman went down with knee soreness. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) August 3, 2018
Let this be said: Coming into 2018, many including myself said that Courtland Sutton is raw. But having said that, his development is on a rapid crash course for immediate success. Getting consistent reps with the 1’s. Watch out. #Broncos #TrainingCamp @OrangeBlue760
— Anthony Rodriguez (@AnthonyRod33) August 3, 2018
Chubb made a nice move around Kouandjio. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) August 3, 2018
Shane Ray is now getting 1-on-1 instruction on the sideline with DeMarcus Ware, who’s working in his pass-rush consultant role. #Broncos #TrainingCamp @OrangeBlue760
— Anthony Rodriguez (@AnthonyRod33) August 3, 2018
Keenum just threw pick six to Will Parks. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) August 3, 2018
Defense going crazy after picking off Case Keenum for the first time in camp. Many turned to the media immediately after and said: “You better be tweeting that right now!”
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensBSN) August 3, 2018
Todd Davis just laid the boom on Devontae Booker. #Broncos #TrainingCamp @OrangeBlue760
— Anthony Rodriguez (@AnthonyRod33) August 3, 2018
Shaquil Barrett (Colorado State) sneaks up behind Paxton Lynch and forces a fumble.
— Lindsey Smith (@LindseySquints) August 3, 2018
Undrafted free agent Jeff Holland is now getting 1-on-1 work with pass-rush consultant DeMarcus Ware. #Broncos #TrainingCamp @OrangeBlue760
— Anthony Rodriguez (@AnthonyRod33) August 3, 2018
Defense just stopped O twice on 2-minute series. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) August 3, 2018
Defense made its first INT off Keenum in training camp count — in a move-the-ball period, offense down 15-13, trying to drive to a FG, and Will Parks had the pick-6 to seal it. Defense won both move-the-ball series — one each for 1st & 2nd teams.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) August 3, 2018
It’s almost scary how well Case Keenum has looked in camp. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) August 3, 2018
Several in the crowd chanting “Von Miller” after Day 6 concludes. #Broncos #TrainingCamp @OrangeBlue760
— Anthony Rodriguez (@AnthonyRod33) August 3, 2018
Rookie life pic.twitter.com/OSMoNJypWr
— Kyle Fredrickson (@kylefredrickson) August 3, 2018
#Broncos Vance Joseph on new illegal hit rule which is a talking point after last night's preseason game. #Denver7 pic.twitter.com/0mbL1SVmdp
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) August 3, 2018
Vance Joseph, on @McGovenator60: “Connor is a guy who doesn’t make mistakes. He’s a tough guy who does things right. That’s a great trait for an offensive lineman."
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) August 3, 2018
#Broncos @darianstewart26 said can't let enforcement of illegal hit rule change his game #Denver7 pic.twitter.com/2xNTfLsqwa
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) August 3, 2018
.@Broncos rookie WR DaeSean Hamilton (@SkeeterMills__) is the first on the field, and the last off - a mentality he’s had since high school and throughout his time at @PennStateFball. #BroncosCamp pic.twitter.com/7uESLA0W54
— Lindsey Smith (@LindseySquints) August 3, 2018
Will Parks gets first dibs picking off Case Keenum in Broncos training camp (lasted until Day 6). No lack of confidence in that DB room: "It was only a matter of time, man." pic.twitter.com/M853V87Sqc
— Kyle Fredrickson (@kylefredrickson) August 3, 2018
Rookie WR @SuttonCourtland is receiving rave reviews at @Broncos camp.
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) August 3, 2018
What kind of impact can the 2018 2nd-round pick have on the offense this season?
(via @JamesPalmerTV)#NFLTrainingCamp pic.twitter.com/ti040GLlbM
Demaryius Thomas was surprised at how good of a route runner Courtland Sutton was when he first saw him on the field:
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensBSN) August 3, 2018
“When I first saw him on the field, I had no idea he could run routes like he does.”
Courtland Sutton’s emergence gives opposing D tough decisions. DT:
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensBSN) August 3, 2018
“Do you want to put your best corner in the slot on E, or do you want to leave him outside and let E have a field day, or let Courtland make plays? You can’t forget about DaeSean, he’s making plays as well”
The Broncos RB position is wide open. Everyone has an opinion on who has flashed thus far. Here's what the coaches are saying and of course my two cents. pic.twitter.com/7HVZjDfNoT
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) August 3, 2018
Return of #TheOutlaw pic.twitter.com/A7YbzFSiLw
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) August 3, 2018
Wondering why people are so excited about #Broncos WR @SuttonCourtland? Here's just one example, from Friday at #TrainingCamp. @ESanders_10 (#10) is listed at 5-11. Sutton's waist is at least at the level of the top of Sanders' helmet, maybe a little above. Wow. ( :@MRiceKOA) pic.twitter.com/uaugjsUq9u
— Mike Rice (@MRiceKOA) August 3, 2018
Another great crowd at #BroncosCamp this morning with 5,478 fans attending practice at @uchealth Training Center. pic.twitter.com/G39HLg40xz
— Patrick Smyth (@psmyth12) August 3, 2018
Quotables:
Head Coach Vance Joseph on veteran wide receiver Demaryius Thomas’s leadership skills:
“I’ve been proud of D.T. (Thomas) for his leadership from the spring until now going into training camp. He is a guy that takes time with the young guys. Leadership is about service, and he does a great job of serving his younger teammates. That part, I’ve been really proud of D.T. and [CB] Chris Harris [Jr.]—he’s done a great job with the back-end guys. We’re young back there and we’re revamping the secondary, but Chris has been a guy that’s been a nice force for us in the back end. [C Matt] Paradis, [G Ronald] Leary, [ILB] Todd Davis, he’s stepped up as a leader. [S] Justin Simmons, [S Darian] Stewart—so we’ve got a lot of guys that are leading well for us right now.”
Rookie linebacker Josey Jewell on playing alongside Brandon Marshall:
“It’s been great so far. He’s a great coach, a great leader and great linebacker at that. He does a lot of the small things right. He’s very talented, very athletic and just knows the defense in and out. He’s a great leader and he’s been helping us all, him and [ILB] Todd [Davis], and even ‘Z’ (ILB Zaire Anderson), he’s one of those guys up there that’s also a vet. They’ve been just really helping us younger guys and being able to coach us along.”
Linebacker Shane Ray on his splint on his wrist and if he thinks it is helping him:
“It’s just a splint honestly. It just stops my hand from going back like this (demonstrated to media). This is where I don’t want my hand to go because its too much pressure creating the pain. Because my hand is in this position, I’m not getting the pain that I was getting. I still have strength. I still have my grabbing. The only difference is trying to come at that angle. This is like my rough draft brace. It’s great that we have training camp and I can figure out the ways to use it. Then when I go get another one made, it’ll be a little bit more perfected to what I’m trying to do out here. It’s just work. I have to get better every day, and I’ve been doing that, working as hard as I can.”
Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas on the wide receiver depth:
“It is one of the deepest wide receiver cores we’ve had since I’ve been here in my nine years. It’s going to be a tough decision for the coaches. Because guys can get open, every guy can get off the press, every guy has great routes—not many mental errors in the group. Coming out of training camp and being able to start on a new offense with 13 plus guys and we’re switching out here and there, there are not many mistakes, and that’s big for our team. When you can find guys that don’t make many mistakes and go out and make plays, that’s big.”