It’s wet in Oakland.
It’s raining today, and there’s at least a 60 percent chance of rain on each of the next five days — including a 70 percent chance of precipitation on Sunday.
In other words, as Justin Bannan put it, “it might be a mud bath out there” as the Broncos take on the Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
“We have talked about the weather,” Interim Head Coach Eric Studesville said, noting that the team hasn’t spent much time dwelling on it. “At this point in time, we have not adjusted any of our game plan for that — although we do have things in the game plan that would be good for this kind of weather that we are anticipating.”
One player in particular who has an eye on the weather is kicker Steven Hauschka, who will play in his second game as a Bronco with Matt Prater officially listed as out for Sunday’s game.
At Middlebury College in Vermont, Hauschka said he kicked in snow, sleet and rain, so he has plenty of experience playing “in a lot of slop.”
“You’ve just got to trust it and kick the ball with confidence,” he said. “You can’t really come into the ball as fast and you can’t plant as hard or you’ll slip. It’s the same things the rest of the players are going through.”
To combat the conditions, Hauschka plans to wear longer cleats on his left shoe — but he’ll never change the kicking shoe on his right foot.
Britton Colquitt, who could have to deal with wet footballs for punting and holding, said the long delay in Jacksonville in Week 1 for a thunderstorm was good experience for the club.
Everything was soaked on the other side of the delay, but “our guys did a pretty good job.”
“You’ve just got to make sure you catch the ball is the biggest thing, and after that, everything is the same,” Colquitt said. “That’s why we work on all the drills and do all the fundamental things, so when adversity comes or weather comes, your muscle memory takes over.”
QUARTERBACK UPDATE
With Kyle Orton limited in practice on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with a rib injury, Studesville has addressed all week whether the veteran will remain the starter at quarterback this Sunday, even without taking many reps at practice.
“He knows this offense well — he has been in there for two years,” Studesville said. “But, at this point in time we have not made any decisions.”
Meanwhile, Tim Tebow has taken the majority of the first-team reps, and Studesville said the coaching staff has been pleased with his progress.
“Tim has continued to develop. He has the game plan, he has been out there and been getting a lot of reps with the situation of Kyle not being able to practice,” Studesville said. “He has looked good getting those reps and we are confident that if that is the situation that came to pass, he would be ready to go.”
While Studesville said on Wednesday that Orton is “absolutely” the starter, the veteran’s limited snaps in practice have raised questions from the media about his availability.
“We have time — we have practice today and we have two more days before the game,” Studesville said. “Kyle is a valuable part of this team and we are going to wait as long as we have to.”
In addition to Prater (right groin), Brian Dawkins (knee) and Demaryius Thomas (ankle) are listed as out for Sunday’s game.
David Bruton (ribs), Darcel McBath (quadricep) and Orton (ribs) are questionable for the contest.
Kevin Alexander (ankle), Eric Decker (foot), Spencer Larsen (hamstring), Brandon Lloyd (calf) and Marcus Thomas (ankle) all had full participation in Friday’s practice and are listed as probable for Sunday.
For the Raiders, LB Rolando McClain (foot) did not practice all week and is listed as questionable. DB Nnamdi Asomugha (ankle), S Hiram Eugene (ribs), WR Johnnie Lee Higgins (ankle) and WR Nick Miller (ankle) are also questionable for the matchup. T Khalif Barnes (back), QB Kyle Boller (quadricep), S Tyvon Branch (shoulder), LB Travis Goethel (knee), CB Chris Johnson (groin), DT Richard Seymour (knee) and TE Zach Miller (foot) are all listed as probable.
-Gray Caldwell, DenverBroncos.com
Below are photos from Friday’s chilly practice.
Tags: Britton Colquitt, Interim Head Coach Eric Studesville, Kyle Orton, Steven Hauschka, Tim Tebow
Really hope Darcel can go….we really dieing out there at safety. And if Tebow starts…I think they should play Decker more than they would regularly. Him and Tebow had great preseason chemistry…loved Deckers play last week minus fumble but everyone was just turning balls over last week. I truly hope Tebow starts. Orton is Questionable…I think its just a cop out so they can start Tebow without hurting Ortons feelings which I think is silly…but whatever works as long as Tim is out there. And if he does start…My expectations will be realistic. A rookie, in his first start, in hostile territory, and God awful whether… yup…so broncos country don’t be quick to turn on the kid.
I hope Tebow doe`s get some playing time. Prater`s out again? Oh well. sounds like a slippery game. More turn overs on both sides maybe.
Tebow could go out there and stink it up and I wont care are seasons over its going to be good for him to play his first game in okland becuase if he does suck it up then all the tebow haters wont have much to realy lean on as far as him not being ready. bottom line Okland is a tough place to play
I really doubt that they are saying Orton will start to avoid hurting his feelings. It makes perfect football sense to force the opposing D to game plan for two QB’s. We had 14 years of questionable injury lists, this should be nothing new to us. And after reading a few articles today, it may be Orton’s recent decline over all could be due to an unknown injury. He is not know for lying, so when he says, “I do not have a dead arm.” It is quite possible there something more going on.
I don’t think Oakland would be an ideal place to start Tebow simply because the playing conditions don’t look to fit his playing style. When you have an athletic QB, rainy, wet fields are not where they are most effective.
Sounds to me like Tebow might start, I feel like the team is blowing up ortons injury and will use it for a last minute switch! Go Tebow
Maniac he played in a stadium that is nicknamed “the swamp” Tebow will be fine haha
Haha I guess I forgot the Florida part. I don’t pay much attention to Div. A football.
i think mud and wet are the EXACT conditions to use a guy like tebow. he can run too so if its too sloppy to throw well then he can always tuck and go!! IM READY FOR TEBOW TIME!! TEBOW TEBOW TEBOW
MAN is the blog SLLLLOOOOOWWWW today!
bummer. GO BRONCOS!!
SIGN CHAMP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PLAY TEBOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It’s like that most every Friday, anyway danso has a great joke on the last blog about the Broncos not beating up on anybody.
BTW, Orton is wearing the hoodie in memory of his boss….
Baylin,you not at the pub?
I pubbed out the other night man, LOL.
Me too,a nice quite Friday night at home for me,and some cold brewskies!
Too much to try and catch up on for me,but I was interested in the rebuilding you were talking about,tell me more LOL.
Not rain or snow nor sleet or wind can stop the TebowTrain.. Coming soon to a theater near you!!!!
Typhoon Tebow Smashes Oakland!!!!!!!!!
TEBOW IS A REAL MUDDER!!!!!! TEBOW IS A MUDDERS MUDDER!!!! TEBOW WAS BORN A MUDDER!!!!
ISITTTIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?
Okay, I’m putting it our there right now… I guarantee …..
If Tebow starts the game in Oakland…….
The Broncos will Open a Great Big Can and Whip some Black Hole!!!!!!
I BELIEVE IN the TIMTANIUM TEBONATOR!!!
He might even bring his cross and burn Al Davis on the forehead with it……haha just kddn..
ILMSDB!!!!
You mean this?:
I don’t know how patient the fans will be in general about rebuilding, but after the decimation that McD has inflicted on our team I personally will give the new regime the patience necessary as long as baby steps in the right direction are taken over and over with emphasis on rebuilding this team from bottom up and in the proper order.
The solid house building/ team building process:
Pick yourself a good general contractor/ Field general QB.
Build a good foundation/ solid trenches both sides of the ball.
Brace up good supporting beams/ solid LB’s and running game.
Put up good frame work around it/ solid safeties and TE’s
Do a nice finishing job/ good CB’s and WR’s
And top it off with a solid roof to keep everything in good shape/ ST, and you got yourself a nice sound place to live in for years to come.
Of course this is easier said than done and not really realistic considering players availibility in the draft and FA and what not but it is a chart that should always be a guideline nonetheless in my opinion. Anyhow if I was lucky enought to own a team that’s how I would want my GM and HC to proceed.
I was at the mall today here in Austin and you Tebow fans would of drooled, they had the replica Tebow jersey on sale for $59.99! Not bad, right off the shelf, I almost bought it but then I thought to myself, already 8 jerseys in the closet, better wait until next coach to find out if it’s truly worth it, LOL.
Ok, I gotta re-post this joke provided to us by danso:
“Colorado Judge gives 7-year old right to decide custody”
“A seven-year old boy was at the center of a county courtroom drama yesterday when he challenged a court ruling over custody. The boy had a history of being beaten by his parents, and the judge initially awarded custody to his aunt. The boy surprised the court when he proclaimed that the aunt beat him more than his parents and he admantly refused to live with her. When the judge then suggested he live with his grandparents, the boy cried and said they also beat him. After considering the remainder of the immediate family and learning domestic violence was apparently a way of life among them, the judge took the unprecedented step of allowing the boy to propose his own custody arrangements. After two recesses to check legal references and confer with the child welfare officials, the judge granted temporary custody to the Denver Broncos, whom the boy firmly believes are not capable of beating anyone.”
That’s hilarious! How about this one:
What do you call 52 men sitting on a couch watching the Super Bowl?
The Denver Broncos.
Yeah, that’s an old classic, same with these:
Q: What do you call 53 millionaires around a TV watching the Super Bowl?
A: The Denver Broncos.
Q: What do the Denver Broncos and Billy Graham have in common?
A: They both can make 70,000 people stand up and yell “Jesus Christ.”
Q: How do you keep the Denver Broncos out of your yard?
A: Paint it like an endzone.
Q: Where do you go in Denver in case of a tornado?
A: To Invesco Field- they never get a touchdown there.
Q: What do you call a Denver Bronco with a Super Bowl ring?
A: John Elway.
Q: What’s the difference between the Denver Broncos and a dollar bill?
A: You can still get four quarters out of a dollar bill.
Q: How many Denver Broncos does it take to win a Super Bowl?
A: Only one (# 7) and he is retired.
Q: What do the Denver Broncos and possums have in common?
A: Both play dead at home and get killed on the road
This is a good one also:
How many Denver Broncos does it take to change a tire?
One.
But if it’s a blowout they all come.
Is it a bird???????
Is it a Plane???????
No,,,, It”s….It’s….. SUPERMAN SUNDAY!!!!!!
Stronger than Ten Defensive Lineman…..
Throws footballs faster than a speeding bullet…..
Smashing through Tall Linebackers in a single bound….
And he is dedicated to saving Planet Bronco and the good citizens of Broncos Country….
Can our Hearts and Hopes be saved by this Mild Mannered Son of a Preacher????????
MY BRONCO HEART SAYS…………..YES!!!! TEN FOLD!!!
ILMSDB!!!
HA! love the jokes lol
I agree with OC…If Tebow starts…I say we win even tho I have already predicted us losing. Tebow plays every game like its the superbowl…even in preseason with his elway leap LMAO
Play Tebow. Start Champ. Make us proud once more.
Also, I can deal with rebuilding…just couldnt deal with rebuilding under McD…why, cuz he did more demolishing than rebuilding. And his idea of rebuilding was take the most talented player in the draft even if u dont need the postion and feel the rest with FA…every one knows u rebuild from the draft and his drafting was subpar…and he traded away picks like trading cards. Man I just didnt like that guy lol. But I am excited about the future and I can survive the wait. I am sure they wont let another McDaniels debacle happen agains….TRB out…
Yeah Bay that was the post I was refering to,I will be patient with the new regime,if they get better a little at a time,just as long as they don’t go downhill fast like McD did.Like a snowball headed for Hell it was!
LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TRB,if Tebow starts we win even if we lose,does that make sense?
He might even bring his cross and burn Al Davis on the forehead with it.
hahaahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
Tebow could not possibly make us win Sunday since he won’t be stopping their running game. No matter who is QB we lose and big in my opinion, just saying. But I agree with BFE, we lose with Tebow we win. And OC, have another one on me! LOL.
Well boys I hope we have a great draft this year,It’s been a long time since I was excited about a draft.If we get Elway in here and a good GM,I don’t see why this draft can’t be one of,if not the best draft we have ever had.
DRAFT DEFENSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey 1st rounds on me bro!
But sorry I done got started a long time ago.LOL.
Hey put Tebow in at ILB he might stop the run,our LBs can’t.
Orton is definitely questionable for Sundays game.I guess I’ll get bashed for that from someone implying I want Orton to be hurt.
TRB,bro it’s your fault our franchise QB is hurt,you wished he would get hurt so Tebow could play.Shame shame on you.LMAO!!!!!!!!
If it keeps raining,we might play in the Brown Hole!haha
Old brown eye.haha
Ill take the blame for ortons injury…i said nothing serious…just enough to get him out of the game so Tebow could play…but those fools kept playing orton LOL….well hope it still comes to pass…and franchis QB … HA!!! I know you laughed typing that lol
Yea I get what you mean by even if we lose with Tebow we win. Amen to that brother…Well Tebow isnt playing defense but maybe he will inspire them to play great defense…besides…if he keeps scoring and gives defense chance to rest..theres a chance lol…this is all hypothetical of course…already said my expectations for tebow this game are very realistic if he starts…TRB out….
Amen to giving the Defense a rest,they haven’t got a chance to rest very much this year!
Ha! al davis is a vampire. All vampires suck! And I want to see it when Tim Tebow takes the cross to davis burnt forehead. I want to see it with my own eyes. Hell ya!!
I agree also. If Tebow doe`s start, Win or lose, we still win. I just want to see him play. Run, throw, short passes, long bombs, handoffs, or shovel passes. I don`t care. I just want to see what Tim can do. I don`t think he`s gonna fail. He`ll make mistake`s. Thats a given. He`s a rookie. He`s going to do fine. GO BRONCOS!!
Ruff night guys,I went out on my back deck,slipped,didn’t know it was solid ice,hurt my back,came back in and played poker with some buddies and lost my arse,bad night!
Damn beer!!!!!!!!
It’s past midnight here in the EAST!!
Where you diehard Bronco fans at?
I guess Bay and OC is getting old and time for bed,strand and TRB need their beauty sleep.LMAO.
Haha BFE! Just got back from seeing “The Fighter”. Great flick about the ‘lost art of boxing’. I kid I kid.
Justin Bannann says ‘it’s gonna be a mud bath out there’. Hopefully mixed with some DENVER BRONCOS blood, sweat and tears. Ha!
I totally forgot about the freak thunderstorm opening day. The year before with the immaculate deflection. Divine intervention? Now the possibility of seeing the son of a preacher man…
Looks like everyone gets a little of what they wanted this season. Except the playoff berth
If you haven’t tried it, great holiday seasonal, Blue Moon Winter Abbey Ale. Delish!!!
will keep that in mind. love a good hearty beer. not a big domestic fan (other than micro brew), so i will give it a shot.
TEBOW TEBOW TEBOW
Blue Moon Winter Abbey Ale?????
GOT TO CLUE ME IN ON THAT ONE BRO!
NEVER HEARD OF IT.
Mixed drink?…..recipe!!!!!!!
sndvl and rayjr.thanks guys just needing a Bronco Bud to hear from.