There have been 592 sacks through nine weeks of play in the NFL this season.
Broncos tackle Ryan Clady hasn’t allowed a single one of them.
In fact, he’s the only left tackle in the league to have started each one of his team’s games without giving up a sack through Week 9.
“It feels good,” Clady said of the way he’s started the season. “I’ve always strived to get better every year.”
The fifth-year tackle has been playing at an elite level since he was drafted 12th overall by the Broncos in 2008. He is one of just five offensive linemen in NFL history to start every game and make multiple Pro Bowls during his first four seasons.
Clady joins Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco and Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr as the only players from that draft class to have started every possible game to open their careers.
This season, he’s been a veteran presence on a Broncos offensive line that has allowed just 10 sacks on the season, which is tied for second best in the NFL.
“I think we’re just kind of in a rhythm right now,” Clady said. “(Quarterback) Peyton Manning, he’s been getting rid of the ball fairly efficiently. That always helps and we’ve just been able to sustain guys back for long enough for him to get the ball out.”
Playing in his first season with Manning under center, Clady and the rest of the offensive line have been aided by the quarterback’s experience and knowledge of the game.
Manning has been able to get rid of the ball quickly and make pre-snap adjustments to help ward off opposing pass rushes.
“It helps usually,” Clady said of the pre-snap calls. “That’s just part of the game, putting us in good spots so we can have the best play out there at all times.”
Although the pass protection has been especially strong this season, Clady takes pride in his versatility as a blocker. Last year the Broncos led the league in rushing, an area he would like to see the team improve in during the second half of the 2012 season.
“We definitely need to work on our rushing ability this year,” he said. “We really haven’t had a lot of attempts or whatnot, but we definitely need to get better at that.”
A second-team All-Pro as a rookie, Clady didn’t need much time to adjust to playing in the NFL. Since then, he’s continued to work on his all-around game, which has been noticed by Offensive Line Coach Dave Magazu
“Ryan’s obviously an outstanding football player,” Magazu said. “Where he’s improved is, he’s developing his game from a run aspect, he’s becoming more of a contributor in the run game and not just being that left tackle guy that protects the quarterback… He’s really done a nice job and he’s worked hard at it, and you’re starting to see some of the results.”
Tags: Ryan Clady, Week 10
I’m not saying Peyton Manning isn’t awesome, but this guy right here? He’s a huge reason Peyton Manning is able to do what he’s doing. Wow. Keep it up, Ryan!
+1
What Cat said.
No more left handed QB!
HUGE DIFFERENCE for Clady’s impact!
Did I hear ESPN Correctly? It said Andrew Luck and Peyton Manning have the exact same number of Passing Yards this season? and the Colts have 5 Wins… Nice work Rook
Please get Clady locked up long term!
Probably helps that Clady is finally fully recovered from Knee surgery! He’s a Stud, so Pay him
You heard right Turtle. Luck has been impressive. You have to hand it to the coaching staff over there for helping him out too. It doesn’t hurt to have Wayne to throw too
RH, I can’t tell you how impressed i’ve been with Luck! He’s 5-3 on the team that had the worst record/least talent in the league last season and he’s something like 5-0 or 5-1 in games decided by less than 6 points! That’s baller! I’d say they made the right choice in the Draft for sure!!!
and did you see the Sports Science segment last night about Tillman from the DB from the Bears and Punching out the football! That guy is a real STUD!!! .33 it takes him to locate a ball and make a strike that can produce more than 1000 lbs of pressure… NICE, leads the league in forced fumbles and had 4 against the Titans last week… yep FOUR FORCED FUMBLES in one game!!!
.33 Seconds that is* (or the same amount of time it takes the opposing players heart to beat once! amazing really!!!)
2012 BLOG PREDICTION LEADER BOARD!!! (as Promised at the Halfway Point!)
Congrats to the Leaders and Thank You all for your participation, I do apologize for only having 7 points but I only entered the contest in weeks 1 and 2, then removed myself as it seemed the proper thing to do!!!
The Dane 25
Still1972 21
Caramello 17
Daddybronc 17
Strandoftds82 16
Since1973 10
Cdudbronc24 10
DenverOranges 10
Wolfedom 10
Banned_Inc 10
Broncsbomber66 8
Gabeharter 8
MarshMelo15 7
Millertime2 7
Brian_Schneider 7
BroncoDuckFan 7
BroncofaninIL 7
Bronco_Turtle 7
Sam 7
Von_Dumervil 6
BroncoManiac1 5
DenverCB 5
Orangemnm 5
Tnalen66 5
Pdp1408 3
Broncos20 3
Alex4serg 3
ScalptheChiefs 3
B.F.E. 2
DWalls2 1
Horsepower1 1
Lou (LBF) 1
Sndvl 1
OldSouthStander -3
Dy_NASTY_D -16
2012 BLOG PREDICTION LEADER BOARD!!!
The Dane 25
Still1972 21
Caramello 17
Daddybronc 17
Strandoftds82 16
Since1973 10
Cdudbronc24 10
DenverOranges 10
Wolfedom 10
Banned_Inc 10
Broncsbomber66 8
Gabeharter 8
MarshMelo15 7
Millertime2 7
Brian_Schneider 7
BroncoDuckFan 7
BroncofaninIL 7
Bronco_Turtle 7
Sam 7
Von_Dumervil 6
BroncoManiac1 5
DenverCB 5
Orangemnm 5
Tnalen66 5
Pdp1408 3
Broncos20 3
Alex4serg 3
ScalptheChiefs 3
B.F.E. 2
DWalls2 1
Horsepower1 1
Lou (LBF) 1
Sndvl 1
OldSouthStander -3
Dy_NASTY_D -16
Grrrr…. Sorry for that, I was trying to space out the Numbers so they will Align for easier reading but it was a double fail!!! again, my apologies!!!
OK, question for all of you. Since you’re running your own scoring contest, do you still want me to post updated standings of the official one?
If so, I can post it today. If not, it’ll just be phased out and you guys can run your own shop.
Let me know.
Thanks,
Gray
http://www.nfl.com/photoessays/0ap1000000091437?module=HP11_content_stream#photo=15
I love the picture of Sayers returning that punt. Sayers is in my oppinion the very best RB to ever play, better than Barry, better than Jim Brown, and better than TD, (Bo Jackson is second on my list) it’s just a shame that his career lasted only 6 years due to injuries…
TOP 10 RB’s for me go like this
Sayers
Jackson
Davis
Sanders
Payton
Brown
Campbell
Simpson
Peterson
Smith
Gray, I think you should keep posting your scores and updates… there are many people that enter your contest that no longer post scores on the blog!
Thank you for your time and I know alot of people enjoy participating!!!
B-R-O-N-C-O-S BRONCOS BRONCOS BRONCOS!!!
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Huh???
Gray – the two contests are very different. I’m all for the blog contest being the official contest. I’m just learning that I must guess differently for the two contests. I appreciate your efforts as well!
I don’t know if it is possible to add a button on the home page, but it would be helpful. I never know if I am putting the ‘guess’ in the right place.
So… what you’re saying there Turtle, is that Daddy would be in first or second place if he hadn’t gotten on the ‘wall-o-shame’ a time or two???
Gray:
That would be a HUGE disappointment if you stopped the contest, the blog one is based on the total points scored adding both teams’ score, Vegas style, not who is closest to actual score, nothing alike, please keep it going, yours is like the original version and many love it best.
Thanks for the contests Turtle and Gray. I look forward to results and enjoy both. Please keep posting. Thanks
Like him or hate him, you have to laugh at this.
http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8603746/tim-tebow-lost-emails
Yeah, please keep the official blog contest going………I reiterate everything Bay just said. For me, closest to the actual scores is more of a challenge and a better prediction than total points scored.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000091906/article/meet-sam-gordon-girl-football-player-youtube-sensation?campaign=Twitter_atl_rosenthal
Is it gameday yet?
Fun Fact: According to Pro Football Focus, Cam holds the ball longer than any QB in the league. That is good news for WolfeVonDoom. The Bad news is the guys size, strength and speed. Cam will win a few battles and break containment but the Denver Dline will win the war.
Last game, Carolina only ran 7 read option plays of the 52 offensive plays ran. At least Denver defense has extensive practice experience in this.
Go Broncos
From PFF next man up article…
Best Defensive Sub:
Honorable Mention: Tony Carter, CB, Denver Broncos
With his two passes defensed against the Cincinnati Bengals, Tony Carter now has an interception, four PDs and just 58 yards allowed in the three games since Tracy Porter’s injury.
RYAN CLADY PLAYING LIKE HE DID HIS ROOKIE YEAR..BUT I THINK HE AINT GIVING EVEN A HALF SACK THIS SEASON..GO BRONCOS
Please keep your game score contest going Gray, I think there are many like me who enjoy both contests actually next to the actual game it’s the highlight of my Broncos week.
Yes Gray. I’m going by your contest. Thanks! I agree with Baylinocrush!