Kory Sperry couldn’t help but chuckle Wednesday morning when asked to recall his range of emotions this week.
The Dolphins released the second-year tight end from Colorado State on Tuesday. A day later, Sperry received a call from his agent telling him he’d been picked up by his hometown team.
Suddenly, the 25-year-old had the chance he’d dreamed of since his childhood growing up in Pueblo, Colo., and rooting on the John Elway-led Broncos.
“It was just a big shocker, man,” Sperry said. “I’ve followed the Broncos a lot, and I’m excited about what they’re doing. At the same time, just being close to my family is going to be fun. It got me real excited.”
Sperry finished his rookie season in Miami with three catches for 31 yards and a touchdown in eight games, including one start. He joins a tight end group that features a veteran he’s always admired, Daniel Graham, and a pair of players he first met at last year’s NFL Combine, Richard Quinn and Marquez Branson.
The 6-foot-4, 238-pound tight end participated in his first walkthrough this morning and will slip on his white No. 45 Broncos jersey for the first time during the team’s practice later today.
Sperry, who has also spent time with San Diego, said he’s not sure if he’ll be ready to contribute in Sunday’s preseason game against the Steelers at INVESCO Field at Mile High. For now, he said he’s focused on “testing the waters,” learning the playbook and getting to know his teammates.
It’s been a whirlwind few days for Sperry. But in joining the team his father, Belden, taught him to love, he couldn’t have asked for a better situation.
Now Sperry said all that’s left for him to do is take advantage of the homecoming opportunity.
“It’s a blessing,” Sperry said. “When one option gets taken away from you, hopefully another one opens up, and it did. It’s one of those things that you can’t let slip by.”
- Eric Detweiler, DenverBroncos.com
Below are photos of today’s workout.
Tags: 2010, Denver Broncos, Kory Sperry
BAY BAY HURT AGAIN??? WTC?!??!?!?!?!?!??!
http://twitter.com/VicLombardi/status/22102433674
“I’m told Demaryius Thomas again re-injured his foot. Not sure of the severity. Hope this doesn’t become a trend.”
…. It already is a trend…. Thats why you dont draft hurt … so much for our Marshall replacement … sigh…
Ugghhh this sucks.
I really hope he can start playing in the regular season…I mean I was dying to see him play this weekend but it doesn’t look like it depending on the severity of it!! Hopefully it wasn’t serious at all…I haven’t seen any description of the injury from anywhere but the thing posted above by Lombardi on Twitter.
Is cuz we’re faster than the media.
Thomas has a very large frame with a lot resting on that foot, not surprised at all with the turn of event, and to tell you the truth I have been kind of writing him off for a while now, with how he is so much behind as far as running routes from his college background, and so far no shot at catching up whatsoever, we better not put our hopes on him being a serious contributor this year, we might be seriously disappointed. Looks like he TnT dynomite is for next year.
Not all bad news as Mike Chambers reports:
More Broncos returned to practice from the injury list today, including heralded rookie quarterback Tim Tebow and offensive lineman Ryan Clady.
However, rookie wide receiver Demaryius Thomas’s return to the practice field lasted one day. Thomas, who had injured his left foot in the Aug. 7 practice in Invesco Field at Mile High, took part in Tuesday’s practice on a limited basis. But he was not on the field for today’s workout, and was having his left foot evaluated. He was slated for X-rays as well as a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam.
We are sending out players too fast.
First Kuper, now Thomas. I pray they didn’t do the same thing with Clady.
Obviously something is far from being right with that foot, and TRB has a point, it’s difficult to justify taking an injured player with your #1 pick in the draft. But McD has been the master of the unpredictable in the draft so far, trading a first round pick to get Phonzy, moving up to get R. Quinn, not to mention multiple tradings to get Tebow, so far not so good success average to say the least.
florio, we did the same thing with Decker too, and for Thomas it’s the second time around.
I forgot Deck. But still! this is getting annoying!
There is no better pic than seeing Clady smile, in a uniform!
And Hunter really doesn’t look like the DE type body built, I can see why they want to switch him to OLB.
Either way Bay no matter what position he plays at whether it be DE or OLB, I think he is going to be a great pick up for us! I’m excited about Hunter a lot and yes I am very glad to finally see some pics of Clady in uniform…it has been far too long!! Here’s to hoping Thomas gets well and isint seriously injured!!
I love me some Broncos Country!!!
yea like bay said, its really the first round factor. Decker was drafted injured as well, but in the 3rd round. That makes it more justifiable. Not to mention drafting Thomas over Dez who is considered to be the better WR is gonna give media more of a field day. Dont think Dez is, I think they are about the same, but like Bay said, Thomas didnt really run any routes in college. I say just rest him and practice him when he is 100 percent. We just keep drawing this thing out. Let him do more conditioning than putting pressure on his foot. No Bay Bay early this season guys. Not till like week 4 if I had my way.
I am actually glad the only picture they have of clady is smiling in his helmet. With any luck that means they didnt work him to hard. Tired of seeing people being rushed out too early only for them to have to go back for reinjury. dont get me wrong I know its a 50/50 chance type thing that they take risks on.
It sucks that Demaryius Thomas is hurt again but im VERY glad to see Clady and Tebow back out there in uniform.I hope Tebow can play sunday againest the Steelers!!! GO BRONCOS!!!!!
I went to school with Kory and knew his family. Good luck Kory, hope you make the team.
Damn Thomas hurt again! Yeah his rookie year aint lookin to promising so far. I say if its as bad as the last time let him sit for a week over when they “think” he is ready. Stoked to see Clady back in Uni though! I played against Sperry in high school so Im gonna give him the benefeit of the doubt, we got a lot of TE’s though….
D Thomas aint goin nowhere this year. Maybe next year he’ll do good but this year he’s already missed most of the preseason maybe all of it. and he gets a lot of injuries. the best he can do is start preparing for next season.
I am not real savvy with the way IR and PUP works but I am thinking one of them is beginning to look like an option for Thomas. Get healed, study the playbook, hire Rod Smith as his personal trainer, and kick some serious a** next year. Terrible to have spent a first round pick on him to sit him for a year but that is the way it goes some times. At least he didn’t fall down two flights stairs and crack his skull like Sergio Kindle who may never play football again. anywho, would love to see him out there but am more concerned about what is best for the team and we have 6 very legitimate WR besides him!!!
BRONCOS…TEAM OF THIS DECADE!!!
Im gonna need them to cut some people so sperry can get a better number. That 45 aint working for him. Unfortunately his number (85) is currently occupied by our current recieving TE (Branson), not unless sperry usurps his spot.
what is the scoop on R. Quinn. have not heard or seen anything about him for quite some time. is he hurt? if so when do they expect him back?
not sure i understand why they are bringing in another TE. Riar Geer actually looked decent and was getting a lot of playing time along with Branson. anywho, maybe 45 is an omen. two of the best TE active right now have numbers in the 40s. Dallas Clark #44 and Chris Cooley #47
I hope I see some improvement this week but more on the running game. That is the one area I am most worried about and should be taken of by week one!!!
60 MINUTES OF FOOTBALL GO BRONCOS!!!
Marshal wasn’t an immediate contributor as a rookie either. If he comes along a little slow, no prob. We have plenty of Wr’s to pick up the slack. Deck looked good btw. Patience, we have some good young talent to build with over next 2 yrs…..assuming no lockout next yr.
trueonbfan
I am pretty sure R. Quinn is just fine. He is a blocking TE not a Recieving TE. Branson and Sperry are recieving TEs and Graham has his moments even tho he is more of a Blocker and a very good one at that. They are working on RQuinns recieving skills but I assume they are not where they need to be , YET. He may still have a future as a recieving TE but he def has a future as a blocking TE.
DrBronco
But Marshall was a 4th round pick, behind Rod Smith and Javon, and was a 4th round pick lol. But I hear ya, No biggie if bay bay takes longer. Not the ideal situation but it happens more times than not.
TRB, you stepped right into this one, Rod Smith, Javon Walker and Marshall sound just like the Good, the Bad and the Ugly, and just in that order, LOL.
Glad to see alot of the injured back on the field. Sux that Bay Bay is down again, but on the upside.. Decker looked solid sunday and hopefully can fill the void till Bay Bay is healthy and is able to contribute.
Be good to see Tebow get some playing time against the dirty rags. Hope he can make a good push for Orton’s back up in the last 2 pre-games cause Quinn hasn’t looked that hot in his 2 pre-games,… wish we had of kept Hillis.
Looking forward to the Jacksonville game.
I think Deck was looking WAY GOOD!!!!
Decker can replace Marshall. Did you see his great effort after catch?
Get this kid 100% healthy and he is gonna SHINE ORANGE!!!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE ME SOME DENVER BRONCOS WITH ALL MY HEART AND SOUL!!!!!!!!!!!!! est 1975
I guess it’s good news, bad news for Thomas according to Legwold:
The Broncos have been on the receiving end of plenty of bad news on the injury front in this training camp.
And when rookie wide receiver Demaryius Thomas left Tuesday’s practice with more pain in his left foot, there was at least some concern he had suffered a stress fracture that could potentially have kept him on the sideline for three to four months.
However, initial tests, including X-rays and a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam, indicate Thomas did not suffer a stress fracture, but he is still in doubt to play in the Broncos’ regular-season opener Sept. 12 in Jacksonville.
It seems as if it could still be some scar tissue problem and could linger on.
nice a Kid from my town that is awesome go Broncos
Polumbus has just been claimed by Detroit.
Clady, you are a sight for sore eyes!
Get Healthy/Stay Healthy, BRONCOS 2K10!!!!!!!!!!
Good/ Bad considering Bay Bay. Looks like Stokes may just stay with us afterall.
Speedy Recovery DMT!
Get Healthy/Stay Healthy, BRONCOS 2K10!!!!!!!!!!
I say we see how things play out. I for one will hope for the best on the injury frount! But what ever happens I will be yelling and cheering on my Broncos from the FTR house!! Cuz I love me some Denver Broncos.
GO BRONCOS!!
FTR
Well said FTR. Well said
Not sure who posted that phase first but I say lets make it our battle call.
Like the mile High salute. Win or Lose I think we all can agree.
WE LOVE US SOME DENVER BRONCOS!
FTR
FTR, it’s from none other than Orange_Crusher, and once in a while he takes it a step further with the flavor of the moment. He has used that for quite a while now, he is the master of the catchy sentences, his imagination runs wild. Not always coherent though, LOL.
Was that your sigh off OC?
Talking about the mile high salute did you see the Detroit WR doing it after scoring the TD Sunday in our house?
If so OC do you mind if we all use it as ralley call?
FTR, good as gold, it’s OC’s patented sign off.
Baylin Yeah I seen that and the commenters said it was of respect! I do not see it that way. Only someone waring orange and blue has the right to do the salute!! Just me!
FTR
In fact many times he’ll simply sign:
ILMSDB!!!
You are right, it was just commentators’ politically correct bull crap, and it was the Denver station of all things, no manhood there if you ask me.
So what say yee OC can we have your permission to use your sign off as our Battle Cry this year?
GO BRONCOS
FTR
It really shows the kids are back to school, this blog has considerably slowed down since then.
Today’s headline in the DP:
Haggan happy to be back at inside linebacker
That makes two of us, LOL.
And like I’ve been saying all week, this upcoming preseason game means something, don’t fool yourself , obviously not the score but most everything else, and it seems to be Orton’s take on it also:
Most of the Broncos’ starters are expected to play into the third quarter Sunday against the Steelers.
“Yeah, this is a good week for us. You kind of game plan a little bit more for the third game,” starting quarterback Kyle Orton said. “You try to take your preparation like you would a little bit closer to a regular-season game, so to get in that routine with some guys that haven’t been around is important.
“Offensively, this is your last time to get out there and get signi- ficant playing time before (the Broncos’ regular-season opener Sept. 12 at) Jacksonville, so you obviously want to end with a good taste in your mouth.”
This is it! This is the test that tells us how ready we are for Jacksonville, no doubt about it, as Orton implies the last game will mean nothing, other than to the players who will be attempting to make the cuts of course.