It was another frigid day at Dove Valley, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to warm up any time soon in Denver. That just means the players have been able to practice in conditions similar to what will likely be a very cold game on Sunday.
BACK ON THE FIELD
The biggest news Friday was that Ryan Clady and Chris Kuper both returned to practice after missing the first two days with injuries. Clady suffered a sprained ankle against the Panthers while Kuper broke a bone in his left hand.
“He practiced today and looked good, hopefully he’ll be able to go,” Head Coach Mike Shanahan said about Clady. “Same thing for Chris. He just has to handle the pain. He’s a tough guy.”
As for the players themselves? Well, offensive linemen are reknowned for their short responses to reporters’ questions, if they even are willing to hold an interview at all. But a few daring reporters attempted to get a word from Clady in the locker room after practice, and the rookie left tackle gave them two.
When asked if he was feeling well, “Yep” was Clady’s reply.
And when asked if he would play against the Bills?
“Yep.”
Enough said.
EDWARDS TO RETURN?
Bills quarterback Trent Edwards has missed his team’s past two games with a groin injury, something many Broncos know a lot about, but now it looks as if Edwards could return to action against the Broncos.
The Buffalo News reports that Edwards will return to the starting lineup when the Bills take on the Broncos at INVESCO Field at Mile High on Sunday.
INJURY REPORT
Clady and Kuper, of course, participated on a limited basis in practice and are listed as questionable for Sunday’s game. Vernon Fox and Brandon Stokley also were limited after missing the first two days of practice, and they too are questionable. Champ Bailey and Spencer Larsen, both of whom have been limited all week, are questionable.
Shanahan said that Stokley’s situation is the same as last week, and like last week, the Head Coach believes his receiver should be able to play.
As for Bailey, Shanahan said he’d be a game-time decision. Bailey himself said that the chances are better than last week.
“I feel like I’ve made tremendous strides in the last two weeks, so I’m very optimistic I’ll be out there,” Bailey said.
For the Bills, linebacker Teddy Lehman is out along with rookie wide receiver James Hardy, who has been placed on injured reserve. Cornerback Jabari Greer is listed as doubtful for the game. Cornerback Dustin Fox, running back Marshawn Lynch, wide receiver Roscoe Parrish and tackle Jason Peters are all questionable. And Edwards, despite being named the starter, is listed as questionable
– Adam Zinser, DenverBroncos.com
And now for a look at some of today’s action…
Tags: Adam Zinser, Buffalo Bills, Chris Kuper, Mike Shanahan, Ryan Clady
ARE YOU SERIOUS??? i’m first. woohoo
this is great news! to have Clady and Kuper back is wonderful, we all know what Clady does for this line and for the blindside of Cutler, i’m sure he will be very happy to have him out there.
lets roast some Bills
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nothin makes me happier then usin the club lol serriously my favorite part of and injurys in football is the club i used them twice u know its gunna be a BS call if hes called for holding this week lol with what thumb ref lol
Anybody notice the defense was much better without nate webster on the field? Maybe mastermind will get a clue and bench him if he knows whats good for the team
I want buffalo wings on sun!!!
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broncoryan is right the defense did a lot better without webster
All Nate is good for acting like a fool after making a routine play….
Clady and Kuper back this is huge!! Cutler needs time to work the ball around. Hopefully we will get Champ back on the field too. Our “D” has been looking better and champ would be a big lift. As for LB’s D.J. is a stud, Woodyard is amazing, and I did like what larsen was doing in there. Big game we need this win! Go Broncos!!!!!!!
Marshawn Lynch is a felon who got away with running over a lady so the defense needs to make him pay. As for Clady, I’m ecstatic about his potential return but if we need an emergency quarterback, his dropback looked pretty good in that photo.
So relieved that Clady will play on Sunday… God knows we need him!! Cutler really needs this guy to protect him… Clady has been a rock, solid rock, a brick wall, a steel wall for our QB. This guy is a keeper!!!
As for Champ… I really want to him to play on Sunday but I’d much rather have him healthy and strong for the playoffs. I’m just getting restless over him being out for so long.
And dang, that’s a huge cast on Kuper’s hand… goodness!
I’m yearning for some BBQ’d Buffalo come Sunday… bring it boys!!!
GO BRONCOS!!!!!!
Someone tell Winborn theres no long sleeves in football, what is he the new place kicker?
I love Kupers cast it reminded me of an old profesional wrestler, Cowboy Bob Orton remember he had a cast on his hand for six years, now that’s a bad injury!
Glad to see the injured on the field, even if thier limited in practice really glad to see Vernon Fox with a smile nothing is worse than a concusion. Get well guy’s we need everybody!
TIME OF POSSESSION! ! !
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t koch, perfect observation! Winborn does the same things as well though. Webster makes completely wrong decisions in coverage, and even if he is there for the tackle he can’t ever do it. But our whole D has a tackeling problem anyways, except for champ. We need Champ out there! Whats with these vets milking the injury clock? Him and DJ need to step up for this game and rest next week vs. San Diego. Ill be there Sunday freezing cold, make my drive home good boys! Go Broncos!
As other people said, im getting restless of Bailey being out, but rather have him completely healthy then 75% and getting hurt before the playoffs. Good to see our 2 starting linemen out there. Hope they can play. GO BRONCOS!
I hope we get to see Andrew Pinnock on sunday. The Broncos really needed a Fullback last week, maybe he will get to carrie the ball a little on first down or short yardage.
TIME OF POSSESSION! ! !
GO BRONCOS! ! !
Larson in the middle, D.J. and Woodyard on the outsides. I do think Webster is a good tackler, but he overpursues too much.
Agreed monodono: We need to get Pinnock to run between the tackles from the FB position, as we have speed runners to hit the outside edges…(Bell, Pope, & Young). I hope Larson, (groin injury) is ready to go but we’ll see.
Ayo Yall Gotta cheer EXTRA for a fan too far away to watch the game live. And yes put webster to sleep leave him Special teams or somethin’
I hope Bailey can play 100%.
I think bailey has to play the next 2 games to be ready for the playoff and be in game shape. We will have to play the Colts in the first round and without him playing his best and being in game shape we wont have a chance. Dont worry about nate he wont be here next year unless he is willing to take a pay cut and play special teams. Selvin will probably be gone he has been a huge disapointment this year. IF you look at the mock drafts alot of them have us taking laurinitas in the first round. I would love to see that but im wondering what is denver going to do about a running back because i think lb, dt and saftey will be the areas they address. They need to get rid of niko, boss, nate, marlon, lowery, selvin and darrel jackson. thats alot of players to replace and there are not alot of free agents worth going after this year. If shanny and pat make the right moves and gets some key players in here this team can make a run at the superbowl next year with a little luck in the health department. Im very excited about the playoffs this year but im also excited about the draft and free agency this year. What Mr bowlen does as far as going after players will tell us alot if he is serious about winning a sb or if he is still doing paycuts and saying he wants character guys in here and not high price players. Well those character guys he got us last off season sucked and needs to wake up and get us some premier players
Sounds like Spencer Larsen is feeling alot better! We’ll need him at FB, or possibly rotate w/ Pinnock.
GO BRONCOS!!!
Inconsistency and mediocrity were the characteristic of Denver in 2008. and Shanahan does not have the balls to take them another super bowl