Training Camp Day 6: P.M. Blog
A cool rain sprinkled down on the Broncos as they began their afternoon practice in shells and shorts, but the clouds quickly passed and allowed the team to complete a crisp practice.
Some veterans like Jabar Gaffney, Brandon Stokley, Brian Dawkins and Champ Bailey were back on the field for the second session of the day, while others like Daniel Graham and Justin Bannan took the night off.
2010 Training Camp Day 3: A.M. Blog
Bright blue skies and a few clouds welcomed the team to the morning practice on day three that was spent mostly working on the run game.
From run blocking drills on offense to run fits on defense, the ground game was highlighted in this morning’s two-hour practice. As is becoming the norm, a large crowd cheered on the team throughout the session.
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Arrington, Harris and Thomas on the Field
Friday’s passing camp was called an “opportunity practice” for rookies and veterans new to the system. Several new faces took that opportunity to practice for the first time, including the team’s top 2010 draft pick, Demaryius Thomas.
Two players not on the field were Kyle Orton — one of the veterans who worked out separately — and Tom Brandstater, who Head Coach Josh McDaniels said the team has released.
“The reps have been dwindling, and to try to continue to keep a guy in a loop where he can be a competitive player on your team with very few reps, it’s hard to do,” McDaniels said. “I didn’t say (Brandstater) wasn’t a fit, we’ve just got three guys who are a better fit than he is.”
“Tom is going to go somewhere else and have an opportunity to make a career for himself,” he continued. “Certainly nothing that he did was negative or bad, it just wasn’t quite as good as the other guys. That’s the NFL.”
Brady Quinn and Tim Tebow split the repetitions during Friday’s practice.
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Thompson First to SignThe Broncos have signed the first of their 2010 draft picks, inking seventh round pick cornerback Syd’Quan Thompson.
Thompson was selected with the first of the Broncos two seventh round picks (225 overall) out of the University of California.
While at Cal, Thompson was a first-team All-Pac-10 selection in each of his final two seasons with the Golden Bears.
The cornerback started all 52 games possible over his four-year career, setting a school record for starts as a four-year starter at cornerback for Cal. He finished his career as the school’s all-time leader in pass breakups with 36.
He started his career as a Sporting News Pac-10 All-Freshman selection after starting in all 13 games, and finished it with 257 tackles, seven interceptions that he returned for 204 yards, two sacks, 20 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries — one of which he returned 15 yards for a touchdown against rival Stanford — and two punt returns that he brought back for 389 yards, including a 73-yard return for a touchdown. He was named Cal’s Most Valuable Back on defense for his junior season, when he tied a school record with 18 passes defensed, and held the title again as a senior in 2009.
“Basically, I’ll do whatever the coaches what me to do,” Thompson said. “Any position they want me to play, I’m going to play it. I’m just happy I was able to be a part of something that’s good in Denver. I’m just hoping to go out there and compete and do my best.”
Team Assigned Daniels
The Broncos on Friday were assigned guard Stanley Daniels, who was waived by the Green Bay Packers on Wednesday.
The 6-foot-4 328-pound Daniels spent time on the Packers practice squad in 2009 and has also been a member of the New York Jets and St. Louis Rams.
Daniels played four season at the University of Washington and is the nephew of former Broncos linebacker Ray May, who donned the orange and blue from 1973-75.
Who is Wearing What?With the roster additions this offseason, many have asked who will be wearing what jersey number.
Well here it is, the most updated list from the Broncos equipment staff. The only player from last season to change his number thus far is Alphonso Smith. Smith switched his 33 to 22, with Nate Jones taking the vacated 33. Here are the rest of the new numbers. Some numbers are still being decided upon and once they are set, we will fill you in.
Brady Quinn – 9
Alphonso Smith – 22
Nate Jones – 33
Baraka Atkins – 58
Dustin Fry – 62
Jarvis Green – 93
NFL Scouting Combine: Day 4
Good morning from our final day of coverage at the 2010 NFL Scouting Combine. Today the defensive backs will make their way through the media room as well as some of the defensive linemen and linebackers that we didn’t see yesterday.
Speaking of yesterday, it was a day full of action as several of the top prospects took their turn in front of the camera lights, including top quarterback prospects Sam Bradford, Jimmy Clausen and Colt McCoy:
As we have the last three days, we will bring you the latest from the Circle City and will do our best to answer what questions you may have. Remember you can watch the actual workouts and find out this weekend’s top performers at NFL.com/combine.
NFL Scouting Combine: Day 3
After the sun made an appearance on Friday, the snow, cold and clouds have returned to Indianapolis for combine day three. Today should be a busy day as Head Coach Josh McDaniels addresses the combine media at 1:30 p.m. EST and the defensive line and linebackers make their way through the media room.
Also we are hoping to get an appearance from the quarterbacks and running backs who didn’t make it in to the room yesterday. That list includes; Sam Bradford, Jimmy Clausen, Colt McCoy, C.J. Spiller and Jonathan Dwyer.
Workouts have begun on the field behind us with the offensive linemen running the 40 and going through their drills. To stay up on all of the workouts and to watch live feeds, visit the NFL’s combine site by clicking here.
As we have the last couple of days, we will do our best to give you the sights and sounds of the annual job fair and with workouts starting; we will fill you in on the latest buzz.
11:14 a.m. EST: Most of the morning buzz has surrounded Maryland offensive tackle Bruce Johnson. The 6-foot-6 314-pound lineman put up 34 repetitions of 225-pounds in the bench press and has put up some of the top times in the 40-yard dash and distances in the broad jump among his position group. Some talent evaluators ofter remark that a player passes the “eye-test” based on their shear physique. Well I am not a talent evaluator by any means, but this guy passes that test with flying colors.
Also a lot of talk has surrounded LSU return specialist Trindon Holliday and his time in the 40. Unofficially, some scouts clocked him at a blazing 4.22 seconds, which if it becomes official, would be among the fastest times in combine history.
NFL Scouting Combine: Day 2
Good morning from day two of the NFL Scouting Combine. As you may have read, the coin toss between the Bears and the Jaguars for the picks 10 and 11 in the draft occurred this morning with the Jaguars winning the toss. That means that the Broncos, who hold the Bears pick, will have the 11th selection in the first round.
Today we are expecting to see the quarterbacks, running back and wide receivers make their way through the media room. Lots of big names amongst this group so the media room should be hopping with activity.
Like yesterday, we will be proving updates through out the day and will do our best to give you a glimpse into the NFL’s annual job fair. Please feel free to fire some combine questions and we will do our best to get them answered. Later tonight, Broncos TV will post some highlights from the podium sessions. To hear what some of the offensive lineman and tight ends had to say, click here.
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Broncos Will Pick 11