Mile High Report - Denver Broncos 2014 Practice Squad: Everything we knowBy Fans, For Fans....Your Source For Denver Broncos News and Commenthttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/50905/mhr-fav.png2014-09-01T10:05:47-06:00http://www.milehighreport.com/rss/stream/58544142014-09-01T10:05:47-06:002014-09-01T10:05:47-06:00Broncos add Thompson, completing practice squad
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<p>The Broncos' practice squad is complete at 10 players.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.milehighreport.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Broncos</a> completed their 10-man practice squad, signing DE Zach Thompson, the team announced Monday.</p>
<p>Thompson (6-5, 265 pounds) is a rookie from Wake Forest University who spent the preseason with the <a href="https://www.ganggreennation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Jets</a> after signing with the club as a college free agent on May 11.</p>
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<p>He played 44 games (40 starts) for the Demon Deacons and totaled 151 tackles (73 solo), 11 sacks, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery during his collegiate career.</p>
<p>He played in three games in the preseason for the Jets, tallying no stats (tackles, sacks, etc.). According to Pro Football Focus, he played in 59 snaps and registered one QB hit and two QB hurries.</p>
<p>Now at full capacity, the Broncos' 10-man practice squad is below.</p>
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<td><b>Player</b></td>
<td><b>Experience</b></td>
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<td>Linebacker/Defensive End</td>
<td><span>Shaquil Barrett</span></td>
<td>Rookie</td>
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<td>Receiver</td>
<td><span>Nathan Palmer</span></td>
<td>2nd</td>
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<td>Running Back</td>
<td><span>Kapri Bibbs</span></td>
<td>Rookie</td>
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<td>Safety</td>
<td><span>John Boyett</span></td>
<td>1st</td>
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<td>Center</td>
<td><span>Matt Paradis</span></td>
<td>Rookie</td>
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<td>Guard</td>
<td><span>Vinston Painter</span></td>
<td>2nd</td>
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<td>Tight End</td>
<td>Gerell Robinson</td>
<td>1st</td>
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<td>Quarterback</td>
<td><span>Zac Dysert</span></td>
<td>2nd</td>
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<td>Wide Receiver</td>
<td><span>Bennie Fowler</span></td>
<td>Rookie</td>
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<td>Defensive End</td>
<td><span>Zach Thompson</span></td>
<td>Rookie</td>
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<p>Still no word on CB Louis Young or why the bright young playmaker hasn't landed anywhere in the NFL, including Denver's practice squad. If you've heard something let us know!</p>
https://www.milehighreport.com/2014/9/1/6093355/broncos-practice-squad-zach-thompsonkmonty2014-08-31T12:41:29-06:002014-08-31T12:41:29-06:00Here is your 2014 Denver Broncos practice squad
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<p>On Monday the Denver Broncos added former New York Jets defensive end Zach Thompson to their Practice Squad. </p> <p>At noon EST today, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> were allowed to start building a practice squad of up to 10 players. In years past the limit was eight players, but recently the NFL changed that rule and made it 10 players, which opened up 320 jobs around the NFL.</p>
<p>Here is your 2014 Denver Broncos Practice Squad players.</p>
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<td><b>Position</b></td>
<td><b>Player</b></td>
<td><b>Experience</b></td>
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<td>Linebacker/Defensive End</td>
<td><span>Shaquil Barrett</span></td>
<td>Rookie</td>
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<td>Receiver</td>
<td><span>Nathan Palmer</span></td>
<td>2nd</td>
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<td>Running Back</td>
<td><span>Kapri Bibbs</span></td>
<td>Rookie</td>
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<td>Safety</td>
<td><span>John Boyett</span></td>
<td>1st</td>
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<td>Center</td>
<td><span>Matt Paradis</span></td>
<td>Rookie</td>
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<td>Guard</td>
<td><span>Vinston Painter</span></td>
<td>2nd</td>
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<td>Tight End</td>
<td>Gerell Robinson</td>
<td>1st</td>
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<td>Quarterback</td>
<td><span>Zac Dysert</span></td>
<td>2nd</td>
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<td>Wide Receiver</td>
<td><span>Bennie Fowler</span></td>
<td>Rookie</td>
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<td>Defensive End</td>
<td><span>Zach Thompson</span></td>
<td>Rookie</td>
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<h3>More on the players:</h3>
<p><b>Shaquil Barrett:</b> Barrett is an undrafted rookie defensive end/linebacker who can rush the passer. He did finish the preseason strong but the numbers game kept him off the Broncos final 53 man roster. If one of the Broncos pass rushers miss sometime during the season look for Barrett get a spot on the roster.</p>
<p><b>Nathan Palmer:</b> Palmer is a third year receiver who had a decent showing during camp. The former undrafted free agent will add depth to the Broncos already deep wide receiver position.</p>
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<p>Beautiful day in Denver glad to still be here</p>
— Nathan Napalm Palmer (@RealNaPalm) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealNaPalm/statuses/506182396837117952">August 31, 2014</a>
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<p><b>Kapri Bibbs:</b> The undrafted rookie running back was a favorite amongst many Broncos fans during the preseason. Bibbs finished the preseason strong with a two touchdown performance against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/">Dallas Cowboys</a>. Bibbs is one injury away from the Broncos 53 man roster. I'm glad he made it through waivers.</p>
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<p>Still a bronco god has a plan for everything putting it all in his hands ! <a href="http://t.co/V8ePhZJlIN">http://t.co/V8ePhZJlIN</a></p>
— Kingbibbs#35 (@KapriBibbs) <a href="https://twitter.com/KapriBibbs/statuses/506138440648650752">August 31, 2014</a>
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<p><b>John Boyett:</b> Boyett is a second year safety who showed some promise during training camp and the preseason. With the Broncos waiving <span>Duke Ihenacho</span>, Boyett will be the Broncos fifth safety in a sense.</p>
<p><b>Matt Paradis:</b> The Boise State alum I thought had a solid summer with the Broncos. He does need some work on his technique, and he'll get that work with the Broncos coaches this year. Paradis will have a chance to push for a starting job in 2015.</p>
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<p><b>Vinston Painter: </b>Painter showed some improvements this summer, but not enough to make the final 53 man roster. The practice squad will be good for him to work on his technique. Painter was a very raw prospect coming out of college, and this is the practice he needs.</p>
<p><b>Gerell Robinson:</b> Robinson is making the move from wide receiver to tight end, and has been looking good thus far. Robinson did suffer an injury against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.ninersnation.com/">49ers</a> which kept him out of the lineup for the final two preseason games. He was a tough decision for coaches to make as he was one of the last players to find out about his release. I wouldn't be surprised if we saw Robinson on the field for some games in 2014.</p>
<p><b>Zac Dysert: </b>The Broncos decided to bring back their former seventh round pick Zac Dysert back to the team. This isn't a huge surprise to me. I figured if he cleared waivers they would bring him back. I like this move for the Broncos. They get to keep their guy, and it clears a roster spot for someone else on the 53 man roster. Good move John Elway!</p>
<p><b>Bennie Fowler:</b> Fowler is a rookie receiver who saw extensive playing time this preseason with the second and third teams Fowler and Nathan Palmer are added depth to the Broncos already deep wide receiver position.</p>
<p>Go Broncos!</p>
https://www.milehighreport.com/2014/8/31/6090031/the-denver-broncos-announce-their-2014-practice-squadScotty Payne2014-08-31T12:29:25-06:002014-08-31T12:29:25-06:00Vinston Painter is on the Denver Broncos practice squad<h3 class="link-title"><a rel="nofollow" href="/rss/stream/5854414">Vinston Painter is on the Denver Broncos practice&nbsp;squad</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p><p>According to the Denver Posts Mike Klis, the Denver Broncos have added guard Vinston Painter to their practice squad.</p></p></div>
https://www.milehighreport.com/2014/8/31/6090549/vinston-painter-is-on-the-denver-broncos-practice-squadScotty Payne2014-08-31T12:25:10-06:002014-08-31T12:25:10-06:00Louis Young NOT on the Broncos practice Squad per Mike Klis<h3 class="link-title"><a rel="nofollow" href="/rss/stream/5854414">Louis Young NOT on the Broncos practice Squad per Mike&nbsp;Klis</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p><p>According to the Denver Posts Mike Klis, cornerback Louis Young is not on the Denver Broncos practice squad despite his previous report.</p></p></div>
https://www.milehighreport.com/2014/8/31/6090539/louis-young-not-on-the-broncos-practice-squad-per-mike-klisScotty Payne2014-08-31T12:17:58-06:002014-08-31T12:17:58-06:00Quarterback Zac Dysert joins the Broncos practice squad<h3 class="link-title"><a rel="nofollow" href="/rss/stream/5854414">Quarterback Zac Dysert joins the Broncos practice&nbsp;squad</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p><p>According to Mike Klis of the Denver Post the Denver Broncos have added second year quarterback Zac Dysert to their practice squad.</p></p></div>
https://www.milehighreport.com/2014/8/31/6090517/quarterback-zac-dysert-joins-the-broncos-practice-squadScotty Payne2014-08-31T12:13:21-06:002014-08-31T12:13:21-06:00Kapri Bibbs signed to the Broncos practice squad
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<p>Mr. All-I-Do-Is-Score-Touchdowns is still with the <b>Denver Broncos</b>. <b>Kapri Bibbs</b>' NFL journey has not ended and a year on the practice squad could be a blessing for him as he will get the opportunity to learn the finer nuances of the NFL game for another shot at making the regular roster in 2015.</p>
<p>After being cut yesterday, <a href="http://www.milehighreport.com/2014/8/30/6086917/broncos-roster-cuts-csu-star-rb-kapri-bibbs-waived" target="_blank">Bibbs remained upbeat</a> about the potential of making the roster on the practice squad and his positive attitude paid off with one of those spots.</p>
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— Kingbibbs#35 (@KapriBibbs) <a href="https://twitter.com/KapriBibbs/statuses/506138440648650752">August 31, 2014</a>
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<p>The local hero scored 31 touchdowns last season with Colorado State, joining Montee Ball, Barry Sanders and Keenan Reynolds as the only other collegiate athletes to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/leaders/rush-td-player-season.html">achieve that mark</a>.</p>
<p>With running back being a position that faces a lot of physicality, the potential of Bibbs seeing regular season game action is probably higher than many of the other positions we'll see filled on the practice squad. Bibbs has shown he can make the most of the few opportunities he is given.</p>
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<td><b>ATT</b></td>
<td><b>YARDS</b></td>
<td><b>YD/ATT</b></td>
<td><b>LNG</b></td>
<td><b>TD</b></td>
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<td>19</td>
<td>84</td>
<td>4.4</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>3</td>
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<p>Bibbs finished second on the team in yards rushing, third in yards per attempt and first in touchdowns in the preseason, but with Juwan Thompson beating him out in every category except touchdowns he wasn't able to leap into the active roster.</p>
<p>So what do you say Broncos Country, is it a good thing to see Kapri Bibbs on the practice squad at least?</p>
https://www.milehighreport.com/2014/8/31/6090419/kapri-bibbs-remains-with-denver-broncosTim Lynch2014-08-31T12:08:07-06:002014-08-31T12:08:07-06:00Tight End Gerell Robinson makes the Denver Broncos practice squad<h3 class="link-title"><a rel="nofollow" href="/rss/stream/5854414">Tight End Gerell Robinson makes the Denver Broncos practice&nbsp;squad</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p><p>According to Brandon Krisztal the Denver Broncos have added tight end Gerell Robinson to their Practice Squad.</p></p></div>
https://www.milehighreport.com/2014/8/31/6090465/tight-end-gerell-robinson-makes-the-denver-broncos-practice-squadScotty Payne2014-08-31T11:57:29-06:002014-08-31T11:57:29-06:00The Broncos add rookie center Matt Paradis to their Practice Squad<h3 class="link-title"><a rel="nofollow" href="/rss/stream/5854414">The Broncos add rookie center Matt Paradis to their Practice&nbsp;Squad</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p><p>According to Mike Klis of the Denver Post the Denver Broncos have added rookie center Matt Paradis to their Practice Squad.</p></p></div>
https://www.milehighreport.com/2014/8/31/6090427/the-broncos-add-rookie-center-matt-paradis-to-their-practice-squadScotty Payne