In preparation for tonight’s practice at INVESCO Field at Mile High, the Broncos held a light workout Thursday morning. Most players wore just their jerseys and shorts while the rookies and some selected veteran wore padded pants and their jerseys.
ROLL CALL: The only players not on field this morning were Rulon Davis, Brian Dawkins and Brandon Marshall. Nic Clemons returned to the field sporting an orange jersey.
POSITIONING: With Dawkins out, David Bruton took the majority of first team reps. The rest of the offense and defense stayed pretty much the same as previous days.
DRILLS: Much of the session was dedicated to situation drills including — 4th-and-goal with no timeouts at the 10-yard line, 2-point conversations, Hail Mary defense and offense, a kick return period and a fake field goal protection session.
PLAYMAKERS: Spencer Larsen took full advantage of the final period as he was involved in nearly every tackle when the offense ran the football. His play drew praise from coaches and teammates.
QUICK HITS: Chuck Priefer, the father of special teams coordinator Mike Priefer joined his son at practice today. The elder Priefer worked in the NFL for 17 seasons and coached at the collegiate level for 12 years. Chuck retired in 2007 after spending 10 seasons as the Detroit Lions special teams coach.
DAILY JUKEBOX: Only one song played during warmups today, but the title could define training camp for most players.
QUOTABLE:
“We’ll get a comfort level, obviously — that’s where we play when it really matters. So we’ll get out there one time before it really counts and have some fun in front of the fans.”
-Kyle Orton, on the benefits of tonight’s open practice at INVESCO Field at Mile High.
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The team will head to INVESCO later this evening for practice. Gates will open around 5:30 p.m. MDT with practice starting around 6 p.m. MDT. The practice and parking are free and open to the public. Tomorrow the team will hold one practice starting at 1:15 p.m. MDT and will then enjoy a Saturday off. Click here for an updated training camp schedule.
–Kyle Sonneman
Tags: Ed Hochuli, Rashod Moulton, Spencer Larsen, Tom Brandstater, Training Camp
i really wish him well, if he wants to be here. i dont want him to get suspended no matter what. i think hes troubled, i hope for his sake he gets everything in order.
i cant wait for the first preseason game to be on tv, i know we have alot of big changes this year and it might be a slow start but all the real fans know that we will over come this and we will have a great year and beat the hell out of the chargers and get to the playoffs.
I’ve looked it up. Woodyard is listed as an outside linebacker. He’s way too small to play inside. And yes I’m aware it is a 3-4 which is why I listed the 4 starting linebackers I’d like to see out there for us. DJ had much more success when we had Al Wilson in the middle and DJ was able to roam free and make plays. Larsen is a beast and isn’t afraid to take on blockers, gotta love the hardnose approach he has.
Actually I just read he has worked in at both inside and outside over the past two seasons, either way I think with his size and speed he is better suited at outside linebackers. At Kentucky he was and outside linebacker and he replaced Boss Bailey last year at OLB