As snow flurries fell upon Dove Valley throughout the Broncos’ 90-minute practice on Friday, running back Selvin Young saw his first on-field of the week after suffering a knee strain against the Tennessee Titans.
But Young’s work was limited, as was the case for fullback Paul Smith, who also returned to the field after missing the previous two days, leaving both questionable for Sunday’s game in Chicago.
“We’ll get a chance to work them out before the game and we’ll see where we’re at there,” Head Coach Mike Shanahan said.
There is no such uncertainty regarding running back Travis Henry, who missed Friday’s practice and was ruled out for Sunday’s game.
“Travis is definitely out,” Shanahan said.
Henry has been in recovery from a partially torn posterior cruciate ligament, but on Friday a touch of the flu was added to his list of infirmities.
“I think he’ll be able to go again next week,” Shanahan said.
Wide receiver Javon Walker practiced Friday, but was limited for the first time this week. Even though there was some swelling in the surgically repaired right knee following the Thursday practice, he expects to play Sunday, although his status is questionable.
“Unless there’s any setback there, he should be able to play,” Shanahan said.
Tags: Javon Walker, Selvin Young, Travis Henry
Wow,
Man so to be honest I am not that worried about the Denver Running/pass game if these people cant go (I mean it would be cool if they could). As we all know Shanny expects who ever it is that will step in to play well, and I am sure Hall can do that. I already have Selvin and Travis, but I don’t have room for Hall too (on my fantasy team that is).
I really hope Walker will be back. That would be great to get him and Marshall on the outside and Stokley back in the slot!
Any reason why Mike Bell went from projected starter to definate 2nd stringer to 4th string HB and 3rd string FB?
If there’s swelling in Walker’s knee, sit him. The last thing we need is for him to try to rush back on the field and re-injure it again. Let him come back slowly, because if he goes down again, were going to be without one of the league’s top 10 receivers the rest of the season. I’d rather go without him the next 2-3 weeks, then have him play at 75% this week, and not at all after that. Gotta think long term, let him heal up completely
@TheFuture6
Where did he ever say he was 75%? Hmm? He never said what percentage he was at. You need to stop worrying and take his word for it. He’s been healing it for quite some time now, it’s good to go.
@Vinci
Well, Mike Bell got owned by Hall and Young for the backup RB spot. Mike Shanahan said that Bell would be better off at FB. Doesn’t look like it.
So now it seems as though this might be the end for Mike Bell, good riddance, he’s no good…
@TheFuture6
Where did he ever say he was 75%? Hmm? He never said what percentage he was at. You need to stop worrying and take his word for it. He’s been healing it for quite some time now, it’s good to go.
@Vinci
Well, Mike Bell got owned by Hall and Young for the backup RB spot. Mike Shanahan said that Bell would be better off at FB. Doesn’t look like it.
So now it seems as though this might be the end for Mike Bell, good riddance, he’s no good…..
Future6: The AFC West is a now or never deal. They need as many proven bodies out there as they can muster. If they lose this one and San Diego wins, it’s an uphill battle. Right now, strange as it may seem, the Broncos are in the driver’s seat with their easier schedule.
Even a loss in SD might not take them out of the playoffs if they win every other game to finish 10-6 (very possible, take a look at the crippled teams and flat-out chumps Denver faces over 5 of the next 6 weeks.) No way SD runs their table. The Chargers should finish 9-7…figure they won’t beat Tennessee on the road and the Lions might stun them. Though the Lions game could go either way. Hell, with Rivers stinking all year they might have trouble with Baltimore and Oakland, let alone Denver.
If Denver can keep it together and avoid the fatigue and team breakdown that killed the second half of 2006, they’re in. If not, well…uh…
Well, I certainly have heard better news than this… its not the end of the world but I sure hope that at least Walker or Young can come back Sunday or of course it woule be better if both could come back. I hope that at least one can come back and won’t further injure their injuries. I know we’ll be fine Sunday… would love to see us play 10 times better Sunday than what we did against Tennessee. They played GREAT on MNF but we can do better and that’s the whole point… to always improve. Crush those Bears!!
GO BRONCOS!!!!!!!!!!!!
[...] Broncos backup running back Selvin Young saw his first on-field of the week today after suffering a knee strain against the Tennessee Titans. But Young’s work was limited, as was the case for fullback Paul Smith, who also returned to the field after missing the previous two days, leaving both questionable for Sunday’s game in Chicago. “We’ll get a chance to work them out before the game and we’ll see where we’re at there,” Head Coach Mike Shanahan said. There is no such uncertainty regarding running back Travis Henry, who missed Friday’s practice and was ruled out for Sunday’s game. “Travis is definitely out,” Shanahan said. Reported by Andrew Mason, DenverBroncos.com [...]
Beast7, are you serious about Mike Bell? “Good riddance, he’s no good”? Here we go again, demeaning a player who gave everything he had to this team, and had quite a few good performances for the team last year. Maybe Young and Hall have been outperforming him this year, but it’s plain ignorant to say he’s no good.
I’m really surprised there isn’t more optimism on Andre Hall. I think he’s more talented than Selvin Young and can step in and be productive. I read on NFLHotwire.com that he’s a guy to stash on your fantasy roster.
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A Hall 100+ rushing yards and a couple of big kickoff returns. Go Broncos
Cutler gonna have a great game! Inexperience and injuries for bears cb’s.
Javon is having swelling again….this means that the surgery he had to clean out debris from his previus surgery has continued to cause more inflammation, that has resulted in a likelyhood of needle aspiration drainage procedure. Nobody is saying that, but since fluid causes swelling, it looks like we could be headed right back where we started again…
We all want Javon Walker and his athleticism/skills/abilities on the field, and to now have Brandon Marshall become #2, after playing 8 wks going against the #1 CB and assuming that primary role, would essentially give us 2 #1’s and that’s GREAT.
However, if Javon’s knee is swelling, this is a sign of future additional surgeries. Most likely a procedure known a “microfracture” surgery on his knee which is debilitating, and sometimes career threatening. At this point, you have to think the Broncos somewhere in the ivory tower of Pat Bowlen were trying to grab Chris Chambers from Miami….? That would have sealed the deal for Jay C, and really given the Broncos not just a Great WR corp, but a phenomenal one at the least. Oh well, Go Javon! Get in there, we need you. But not at a price of “Out for Season”…
Gotta say Andrew, those pictures keep getting better. Great shot of Young in the snow.
JW… scary. He’s so good but let’s not lose him forever either.
There’s been so much promise this year, a few returns from injuries would be nice.
By the way I must say….. Good going defense!! You’ve far to go but it’s a hard league and I’ve seen some really great play lately.
Go Orange & Blue!!
I have been impressed with our D latetly the guys look like they are getting back to there old selfs. They been just flying to the ball and tackeling alot better. Having Walker back will be great but if he dosen’t play the other guys have been stepping up (Marshall, Stokely)
I have to say that I am extremely concerned about the condition of Javon Walker’s knee and would not risk him if there is any doubt at all. This could be a career threatening injury if it is not carefully managed.
What surprises me is that the best knee surgeon in the world, Richard Steadman, has his knee clinic in Vail, Colorado and I would have thought that Javon would be his patient and have input from him as to rehab and training.
So Andrew what I am asking in a round-about way is “How bad is Javon’s injury?”
I hope Andre Hall gets the start. He seems like a guy that is hard to tackle. He is so low to the ground and I think he has a better center of gravity then Selving Young. What about Mike Bell he should get some carries aswell right? This will be an exciting game and its time to let Cutler toss that pigskin a little more.
I think we should release Travis Henry… he seems chronically injured, and putting Selvin Young in for him tends to be a step up instead of a necesary weakening after taking out #1… pretty sure he just starts because he costs too many $$s not to.
1. Selvin Young
2. Andre Hall
3. Mike Bell
Honestly, not a bad set of runners, and together they have about half as many years of their careers so far as Travis by himself, so they’re all still going to get better and not retiring too soon.
As for J-Walk, putting him back with Marshall and Stokley, if those 3 stick together here with Cutler I think this offense might end up resembling that of the Colts right now, but with more physical receivers who fight instead of avoiding hits, and a stronger run game… and if we get Rod back, it will just be completely unfair. Monday against the Titans we got a glimpse of how dangerous this offense can be, can getting J-Walk back makes it that much better.
Solution to red-zone woes: score touchdowns from 40+ out.
I agree with George. Let’s make sure Javon is not going to end his career by rushing back, even though we need him now. As for Mike Bell, my guess is he never really recovered froim the case of fumbleitis he had last year and has been in Shanahan’s doghouse since. Shanahan will not tolerate fumblers. Andrew, I suppose you have some sway with the Bronco staff. Can you remind Christopher Smith that we are 5-5 and not 4-6 as he says in todays article on DenverBroncos.com??
firstfan….It was Tatum not Mike who could not hold onto the ball and that is why we ditched him. Mike Bell is a Bronco who does not have the natural talents as some of the other backs but he does run every down at 100%. I am very thankful to have a guy like that on our team. Go Broncos!