UPDATED AT 2:15 P.M. MDT WITH TRANSACTION
Broncos tackle Ryan Clady has been in the NFL for only three years, but he’s already done something very few players have accomplished.
Clady enters Monday night’s game against the Oakland Raiders on a 48-game start streak, meaning that he has started all 16 games in each of his first three seasons of his young career. He is the only Bronco and one of just 22 offensive linemen in NFL history to accomplish that feat.
Clady has overcome some obstacles to stay on the playing field. Last year, he had offseason knee surgery, yet came back to play in every game and serve as the team’s Ed Block Courage Award recipient. He’s been named to the Associated Press’ All-Pro team twice, and in 2009, he became just the 11th tackle in NFL history to be voted to the Pro Bowl by his second season.
The former Boise State Bronco didn’t allow a full sack in his first 20 starts, according to Stats Inc., and hopes to build upon his success as he prepares for Monday.
TEAM REACHES INJURY SETTLEMENT WITH HAMLER
On Saturday, the team reached an injury settlement with wide receiver Jamel Hamler, waiving him from injured reserve.
Here are some photos from Saturday’s practice as the rest of the team readies for the Raiders:
-Kenny Legan
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We’re lucky to have such a great talent at LT. Lets hope this streak continues!
Congrats to Clady … One of the few Broncos who kinda chose the Broncos. Since the draft said he saw him self as a Denver Bronco in our zone system. Went from Bronco to Bronco. Best young LT in the league.
Glad to see a pic of decker, I got him on my fantasy team. Wilhite looks like he is already making plays.
Excited for this monday. Go Broncos. Restore Bronco Pride. Later days, TRB out…
New post.
the best LT in the nfl. most of the time when you think of a LT you think clady.
Congrats to Ryan Clady. What an awesome accomplishment so far in his young career. I hope he stays a Bronco until he retires.
Congrats Clady! I agree with Strand – I’d love to see him retire as a Bronco.
If I every buy a jersey, it will be Ryan Clady’s. I’m expecting this year he will be the best LT in the NFL. Hope he’s giving tips to our new RT, who has my total confidence that he will also be a force to be reckoned with. Go Broncos!
Nice work Clady! Lets knock the (R)haters off the ball mein
C’mon Eddie, lay some Helter-Skelter on the ugly people Monday night…
Congrats to Clady, so deserving of those starts!! We need you man, stay healthy & stay strong.
Pound those Raiders into the ground!!!
GO BRONCOS 2011!!!!
Great job, Mr. Clady!!!
I am excited to see the Broncos comeback this year and work their way into contention!!! Keep yourself safe and healthy as you help destroy the opposition!!!
GO BRONCOS!!!
Congrats Clady, make Seymour eat dirt Monday.
Congrats to Cady,the best LT in the NFL!!!
We need to sign him long term,like NOW!!!!!!!
*Clady
Congrats Clady so glad you are on our side :~) pancake that D line of the FAIDERS.
Good Job Mr. Clady four years of consecutive starts, excellent production at LT and heres to many more. Grats!!
Imagine what his contract will like in two years when it comes up for renewal. I sure hope Pat keeps him happy and in Denver. Think $60 mil for 6 seasons.
Just to remind folks, Clady was rated as a two star by Scout.com when he was recruited at Boise State. So was Kyle Wilson of BSU who was the #1 draft pick by the Jets. So much for the “professional” evaluators. If you want to know who really knows football players, look to the coach and especially Boise State HC Chris Peterson.