Now, John Lynch can only wait.
After suffering a pinched nerve on Monday, the 15-year veteran sat out Wednesday’s practice while awaiting the results of an MRI examination he underwent Tuesday.
“I’m just waiting on all the information to come back,” Lynch said as he walked off the practice field following the afternoon session. “They’re waiting on a specialist out in Los Angeles who did my neck surgery (Dr. Robert Watkins) to kind of check it out and see what he has to think. But I think everything’s good. We’ll see.”
Lynch categorized the injury as a “little stinger,” and said that his arm went numb after incurring the injury in the first quarter Monday night. He categorized it as the most serious problem with his neck since he underwent surgery on it in early 2004, just before he was released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and subsequently signed with the Broncos.
“It’s a concern because I’ve had little episodes since I’ve been here, but this is the first big one I’ve had (since coming to Denver), so it’s a little bit of a concern,” he said.
But, he emphasized, he was “feeling all right,” and said that he could run around the field.
“Things bounce back really quickly,” Lynch said. “I’m feeling a lot better.”
Lynch, defensive tackle Sam Adams and wide receiver Javon Walker were the only players on the 53-man roster to not practice Wednesday; Walker is recuperating from knee surgery while Adams is held out of practice each Wednesday. Running back Travis Henry made it through the full practice after sitting out last week and on Monday night with bruised ribs, while cornerback Champ Bailey also went through the full session after struggling with a quadriceps injury during the last two weeks.
“It felt good,” Bailey said after Monday night’s loss. “That’s the good thing. I finished the game. I was a little worried about that, but I finished strong and I feel confident about next week.”
Defensive tackle Antwon Burton (ankle), guard Montrae Holland (shoulder) and linebacker D.J. Williams (shoulder) were also listed on the injury report Wednesday, but each made it through the full day’s work.
In Michigan, the only Detroit Lion who did not practice at all on Wednesday was former Broncos first-round pick George Foster, who was sidelined with an ankle injury.
Tags: Champ Bailey, John Lynch, Travis Henry
Wow,
Is Hamza going to be able to fill in if Lynch isnt good to go on sunday?
I would expect so, since Abdullah was not listed on the injury report Wednesday for the first time in over a month. However Domonique Foxworth has been the primary backup at both safety slots; he took Lynch’s place when he was injured against Jacksonville in Week 3 and played alongside Nick Ferguson this past Monday.
hey is Rod going to be back i know he’s a WR but he could really help us in the red-zone and he’ll be another target for cutler so that should help our D
What’s the status on Jeremy Bloom working out on Tuesday?
This is the game where the offense really needs to step it up. Detroit is HARD to beat at home this year. Let’s get a much needed road win here
I think jeremy bloom is a great fit for kickoff and punt returns. I love Hamza and am waiting for him to get his shot. Lets hope for another season saver win. This game is Must win.
I thought I heard during the game that DJ Williams injury was a “torn lat”…Is that indeed what it is? And if so, is a torn lat not as bad as it sounds?
2007 SE TERMINO PARA LOS DENVERBRONCOS, VAN IR A DAR LASTIMA
A DETROIT , CAMBIEN A BATES , CAMBIEN A SU COORDINADOR OFENSIVO ES PESIMO , LYNCH ES MUY BUENO PARA SU EDAD , PERO POR EL AMOR DE DIOS CAMBIEN A SAM ADAMS ES PESIMO Y ESTA MUY GRANDE , SUS MEJORES AÑOS QUEDARON ATRAS.
TAMBIEN LA ERA DE SHANAHAN QUEDO ATRAS.
LO SIENTO POR LOS SEGUIDORES DE DENVER , NOS ESPERAN AÑOS DE MEDIOCRIDAD Y SEQUIA.
LA PEOR ESTUPIDES QUE COMETIO SHANAHAN FUE HABER CAMBIADO A PLUMMER POR CUTLER.
Elf, typing in caps doesn’t make Spanish easier to understand, but I don’t think coach Shanahan’s best years are behind him and you should get together with the Plummer fan who gives Andrew a hard time if you think benching him in favor of Cutler was Shanahan’s worst mistake.
See? You could have said it in English.
I’m sure glad spikerman could read that, looked as close to Chinese as it could get. But by translation, Elf is dead wrong. Shanahan is one of the best, if not the best coach this league has ever seen. Some of his best years are yet to come. He’s gonna be the coach of this team for awhile so get used to it. And maybe Plummer was better than some of the after-Elway QB’s we had, I’ll admit that but towards the end it was obvious his heart wasn’t in it or at least it came across that way. Plummer, in my eyes, was playing like he wanted to be traded so Shanahan did what he thought would be best for the team. The only excuse I can come up with for why all you Cutler doubters didn’t want Cutler to come in was b/c you think he’s too young.
He’s not too young, he’s practically fresh out of college and you’re just gonna have to give him time to become experienced in the NFL. It’s going to take him awhile to gain some great experience, that’s the way it is with all great QB’s. Rome wasn’t built in a day, have some patience and for the sake of this team have some faith. Everything that goes wrong is not all Cutler’s or Shanahan’s fault. They win as a team, they lose as a team. Everyone that plays contributes to the win or loss. Get it? Got it? Good, glad we could clear that up, next time ENGLISH please. It would be much easier for everyone.
GO BRONCOS!!!!
Lynch is instrumental to our success, but if he can’t go, I think the Broncos’ defense will be solid enough to win the game. A quick browsing of overall stats on nfl.com reveals that the Lions’ passing offense is among the NFL’s best, but our secondary’s strength as a unit should keep them in check. Champ and Dre’ (especially not Dre’ in his old stomping grounds) will not allow Roy Williams, Mike Furrey & Co. to burn them deep. As for the Lions’ defense, the key is to not turn the ball over because statistically, they’re among the NFL’s worst defenses. Thus, if Jay can play like he did on Monday night and if Champ and Dre’ keep everything in front of them, we’ll beat the Lions, who are still a good team and for all intents and purposes shall be a worthy opponent for us.
Andrew please help some of us confused Bronco fans understand the mindset of starting Rice over Moss. Two weeks ago the three rookies were in the backfield all game, rattling Pittsburgh through the first half. Then Shanahan decides to start Rice who promptly does nothing and gets very little pressure, if any by my count. Green Bay double teamed Dumerville all game and Rice still couldn’t get pressure. I have yet to hear why Rice got the start?
I want to know what game you are watching because it seems like its not the broncos games….how can anyone want plummber back…..the kid (cutler) as done nothing but give us opporunities to win….he been playing from behind this whole year and some might not even be nice to look at but does put us in a position to win a game….. This year was supposed to be let the team carry you kid you have a really good team around just don’t make to many misstakes but it has not been that way….we score a touchdown go ahead then our defense lets a big play and they score then we drive again gets some points on the board then our defense lets the other team score… the kid has yet to play with a lead…i am sick of him having to see him do a 4 quarter come drive to put us in position to win….everyone is also saying that if it was not for Jason Elam we would be 0-7 but are you guys that stupid who the hell do you think puts us in that position it aint jason throwing the pass….
i hope the next game will be a good 1 good luck!!!!!!!!
i wish plummer was still on the team
Does any one know if Selvin is going to stay #1 or is Henery taking the job back. If my opinion matters I say keep Selvin in, he is a great pass threat. I’ll admit I don’t think he hammers as hard has henery but he has the spead to break away which henery lacks. One note about plummer for those of you who wish plummer was still on the team, maybe you should start watching hand ball plummer could still be playing if he wanted it. He didn’t that is why he is playing handball……
If you have watched every minute of every game this year as I have…(thank you directTV) and you honestly think Plummer would have us in any better situation than Cutler….you have problems.
The way Cutler has led us down the field over and over again when time was not on his side is phenomenal for a rookie, or for any QB for that matter rookie or not…
If we would have won monday, all we would be talking about is Jay and how he led us 90 yds in 2 minutes to the end zone for the game winning td….
yes he makes mistakes….who doesnt….if he got the throw up higher to B. Marshall on 2nd and goal on the out pattern in the corner of the end zone it wuld have been game over, but he skipped it to him…..things happen, we should have called another pass play on 3rd not a qb sneak on a play of that magnitude…but easy to say now….everyone is a monday morning QB….hindsight is a S.O.B.
Finally we are looking at jeremy bloom, good call….I wonder what he looked like to the coaching staff? I personally would love to see him on our team.
Simply put the Broncos WIN! this game in Detroit.
Dre & Champ won’t let that happen again. It’s the best scenario. Go against one of the best passing O’s against the wonder boys. The Green Bay game did suck but everyone knows what the twins are gunning for this Sunday chance to get the bad taste out.
So many great points from other bloggers from above. I give you all props for your responses regarding Cutler. This is getting old. Comparing him to Plummer and post Elway. Are you kidding me? I’ve got to believe you’re writing this simply to get to other fans. Brett Favre’s comments post game towards Cutler was exceptional!! He simply didn’t have to say what he did and go into that much detail. From one of the best to every play the game!!! As a fan, I’ll take that compliment for my QB coming from one of the very best.
I have a thought, we all know by now that our offense has a higher yard per play average then elway had during the super bowl run. But we can’t score any points. When I see highlight reals I see every team getting TD’s off big passes, ya like the one that beat us last week. I am not a stat guru and most of you know more than me. But I haven’t seen many if any long passes (over 20 yards) for TDs.
It’s entirely possible the Broncos can pull this one out, but on the road with the Lions essentially as strong as they’ve been in 20 years means it’s not going to be easy. Champ and Bly can only cover 2 guys at a time, and if they concentrate too hard on Roy Williams and Shaun McDonald, they risk leaving Mike Furrey and especially Calvin Johnson open to kill them. Kevin Jones is almost back up to 100% so the running D better eat their Wheaties.
Cutler has to have an absolute mistake-free game and Henry/Young/whoever cannot let up for one second. They need to pound the ball down Detroits’ throats and go for big scores whenever possible instead of settling for punts and threes. Denver can’t keep letting all these games come down to the wire. The Packers proved that Elam isn’t always enough to win. They drop this one, it’s time to start wondering who the top ten draft picks are going to be.
Cheer on the NFC Norths fellow Broncos, they’re going to be our best friends this weekend; I believe Favre will take care of the Chiefs but Minnesota against the Chargers? Damn, that’ll put them right back on top.. Hopefully Minnesota pulls out a big one..
if we are going to win this one we have to: step in up in the red zone, have those expensive corners show their stuff, shanny is going to have to let cutler notch it up, and the D has got to make those tackles stick. In other words the team just has to get its game back. As for the run, legal (and substance abuse) issues aside I’m still looking for whatever shanny saw in henry cause I’m not seeing it, sure looks like young is doing a better job of it. Sure could use a win here.
and ELF no matter what language: no es verdad mi amigo
GO BRONCOS
This blog is becoming my Disneyland Andrew! It’s like I’m visiting Fantasy Land every time I read it!
Cutler’s great! Shanahan is a mastermind! Champ Bailey is a Pimp! Lynch is a survivor!
And that’s why we’re under .500!
Geez. That spanish speaking dude is the best! I wish he’d write a guest article for us over LPP!
I would really like to see the Defense play with the same intesity as they did against Pit….
If it’s your Disneyland, LPP, then I should start charging you $66 admission like they do over in Anaheim.