On Tuesday, the Broncos agreed to terms with quarterback Brock Osweiler and running back Ronnie Hillman, meaning the club has all seven of its 2012 NFL Draft picks under contract.
All seven rookies are expected to suit up for the first practice of training camp, which is open to the public on Thursday at 8:50 a.m.
“Osweiler and Hillman have agreed to terms,” Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elway said via his Twitter account. “All picks are signed…ready for camp!”
Osweiler, a 6-foot-7 quarterback from Arizona State University, was selected with the 57th overall selection in the draft.
He started 15 of 25 games at Arizona State, completing 60.5 percent of his passes for 5,082 yards and 33 touchdowns to just 15 interceptions.
He also scored four touchdowns with his feet, running for 221 yards in his career.
Hillman, the team’s next selection at No. 67 overall, has drawn comparisons to Marshall Faulk, who also attended San Diego State.
Hillman started 20 of 26 games for the Aztecs, carrying the ball 573 times for 3,243 yards and 36 touchdowns. In addition, he caught 33 passes for 338 yards and two touchdowns in his career.
His rushing yardage ranks third in school history and fifth in Mountain West Conference annals. He rushed for 100 yards or more in 15 games for the Aztecs.
They join defensive tackle Derek Wolfe, cornerback Omar Bolden, center/guard Philip Blake, defensive end Malik Jackson and linebacker Danny Trevathan to make up the Broncos’ 2012 draft class.
-Gray Caldwell
Tags: 2012 NFL Draft, Brock Osweiler, Ronnie Hillman, Training Camp
Finally!!!!
Now let them horses run WILD!!!
GO BRONCOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ok, maybe not Wild…lol
Football is near! Whoop Whoop!
Go Broncos
Its on like Bronky kong ILMSDB
Where’s my like button? !!!! bout time!!!!
We`re all signed now. its about time.
Now we’ll be full systems ahead come Thursday!!! I want to see A LOT of great highlights and info on Manning the first day! Have to catch up with this long drought of no football info!!
I just got word today that I will be going to the Falcons game as well as the Ravens game and Panthers game this year!!!! 3 bronco games and I don’t even live in Denver!!! I AM SOOOOO PUMPED BABY!!!
Good to see! I can’t wait to see Hillman’s downfield vision, as well as watching the training of our new Rottweiler!
So I caught part of an Osi Umenyiora interview on the radio during my travels today. He was asked how he felt about having to chase down the likes of Michael Vick and RGIII twice per year, as well as Cam Newton, with Carolina on their schedule this season. He replied by saying he prefers to play against a more mobile QB, citing how they tend to leave the pocket early, making it easier to get to them, and they usually “give you a few.” He compared that style to a true pocket passer with good pocket awareness, claiming this type of QB is much more difficult to get to, and he used Peyton Manning as an example of this, and as one of the toughest QB’s to sack in the league.
Side note: Osi also said that until RGIII has accomplished anything in the NFL, he will be simply known as Bob Griffin… Lol
whoohoo! things are falling into place!! cant wait for the season to start!!
OT: thats awesome coming from an accomplished pass-rusher like Osi.
Yes!!!!! we are all systems go! Physicals tomorrow!
I will now call RGIII Bob Griffen because it’s hilarious. LOL. I always liked Osi, I’d like to listen to that OT, do you have a link?
We are all shaped by the light that passes through us…
My thoughts & prayers are with everyone affected by this tragedy.
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Yay!!!!!!!!!!! Go BRONCOS!
PUM PUM PUM TIME FOR FOOTBALL!!!!!!
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Von Manning Football 2012!!! Superbowl Champions or Bust!!!
Morning Gang……….
This is kod………………..not sure what’s happened, but it’s not letting me log in under my username………waiting to hear back from admin.
It’s finally here!!!!!! Training camp has finally arrived!!!!
Wow, I haven’t been on for a long time! Waz up OT, Turtle, kod? HAs bay came back or is he still AWOL? I feel good about this season, glad to have all our rookies signed, but I still think we need our MLB to be upgraded.
Hey Risky………….
Bay has chimed in from time to time but not much………..might be back a little more now that training camp has started.
I don’t feel good about this season………I FEEL AWESOME ABOUT IT!
Good Morning Broncos Country!!
Funny you guys mention bay. I was just thinking about him and wondering what his take is just about now.
bay, if you’re reading this, chime in and let us know your pre-camp outlook. Inquiring minds want to know…lol.
Top of the morning to you kod!
Hey rbf1!
I’m a little peeved that my username isn’t working. I can’t see any reason why I’d be banned.
killerkod
okay, that works so it’s not a banning issue……………must be something else up.
Well physicals are due to happen today then tomorrow is crunch time baby!!! It’s about time!! It’s finally here and before you know it our opening preseason game will be here and it’s against Cutler and Marshall!!! Hope Manning starts off the preseason great and our backups do a great job as well!! Can’t wait to see what Wolfe and Hillman do in preseason and am also very excited to see how Osweiler does. Elway seems very high on him so I hope we see why when preseason gets here!!!!
BRONCO FOOTBALL HAS FINALLY RETURNED!!! THANK GOD AND GOD BLESS OUR BRONCOS!!
Risky…
I think Mays is good as a MLB. He could be a bit faster and could have better coverage skills but against the run there isn’t too many other MLB that are better than him against the run. We need our LB corps to develop some great coverage technique. Hopefully Del Rio can help them with that!! WIth our schedule this year, we’re going to have to be great in coverage or we’ll get picked apart from the likes of the Pats, Falcons, and other high potent offenses.
I believe on passing downs against the Pats and other high potent offenses that we will use more CB’s to help cover the TE’s. I think our secondary should be great this year!!
They already started. I only know because a lot of the younger players were tweeting that they came in under their weight limit so they didnt have to pay the fine lol.
Did everyone hear that the Pats signed Vishante Shaco ( I have no idea how to actually spell it) which is another TE. They have like 10 on roster with 6 or 7 that can be good solid starters. I want to know what Billy I cheat is planning.
Wonder what happened kod… did you email Kyle? I was looking into changing my profile name but it looks like I’ll need to create a new one.
Sorry I meant physicals started.
Freak I am no fan of Mays as a starting MLB. He is great against the run (Best LB against it statistically) but he just down right sucks in passing situations. IMO we need him to step it up or find a MLB who can do it all.
Yup, I emailed the admin so hopefully I’ll be back on as normal soon.
Hopefully this is the year that Mays rounds out his game for all situations…………we certainly need it!
yea ab…
It would be nice just to have him in on running situations and sub him out for a LB that is best suited against the pass.
I believe Trevathan will get some nice time this season starting on the defense. I believe we will ask him to cover a good bit, especially with Williams being out the first 6 games!!
Newfie..
Well he just got a nice contract extension so it is time for him to really show us what he’s got! He needs to better improve his speed and coverage ability!
I was surprise that Shaincoe signed with the pats………….he’s prob not gonna get a lot of playing time behind Gronk and Hernandez……..
Can you line up with a 5 TE set? LMAO
I think Trev and W2 will split time at WLB while DJ is out unless one can solidify the starting role.
Newfie there are ways you can do it. Just have some line up as WRs. But I just want to know what the plan is. Is it because if anyone wants a TE they have to trade with the Pats which Billy I cheat loves to trade.
BBBP………….Trevathan will win the starting job and DJ will be released before the start of the season……….
I would love for us to draft a LB with our first round pick next year to . Then if neither Moore nor Carter work out this year then draft a S in the 2nd round. If we do not draft a LB in the first round then I’d like to maybe go ahead and draft Champs replacement if there are any great corners that will be available to us in the 1st round.
Let’s hope Newfie. If Trevathan wins out the job then we should try to trade DJ. Despite his issue he’s still a great player and has led our team in tackles for several of years!!
Visanthe Shiancoe to the Pats… wow! They already have Daniel Fells & Jake Ballard as well.
Why don’t we just move DJ to the MLB position? As a matter of fact, when he posted the playbook on the internet he was learning to play a new position..Von, DJ, Trevathan looks good..
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