When the Broncos play host to Cincinnati Sunday, those watching will get a chance to see two top-5 picks from the 2011 NFL Draft square off.
Linebacker Von Miller — the 2nd overall pick — has assumed a role in the starting lineup for Denver, and wide receiver A.J. Green — the 4th overall selection — has taken over for the departed Chad Ochocinco as the Bengals’ primary downfield threat.
Cincinnati Head Coach Marvin Lewis, who closely evaluated both prospects leading up to draft day, spent some time talking with the Denver media in a conference call earlier, and he isn’t at all surprised that both rookies are already playing significant roles for their respective teams.
“There were basically two or three players that we felt could come in and make an impact, and two of them will be on the field this week,” Lewis said.
At 6-foot-4 and 207 pounds, Lewis said Green has the size and athleticism to make him the total package at wide receiver.
“He can go under (defenders), he can go over them and he can go through them,” Lewis said of Green. “That’s why we thought that he was such a great prospect.”
Lewis acknowledged he was very impressed with Miller’s abilities as well.
“He could make the same kind of impact as a player,” Lewis said.
Lewis is hopeful that his second-round selection will also have an impact on Sunday’s game, but quarterback Andy Dalton’s status is still uncertain.
Bruce Gradkowski took over for Dalton last week after the rookie signal-caller suffered a wrist injury.
“He’ll be limited in practice today,” Lewis said of Dalton. “He was visiting with our doctors this morning, and they thought that he was progressing well. He’ll throw a very little bit the rest of the day and hopefully be able to go full speed tomorrow in practice. But it’s coming along — the bruise or whatever it is, it’s coming along. It just has to get to the point where they’re comfortable with it.”
-Max Henson
Tags: A.J. Green, Andy Dalton, Cincinnati Bengals, Marvin Lewis, Von Miller, Week 2
i think we will do good on defense i just hope our o-line and kyle make the adjustment necessary to sustain a drive
Fox has been around long enough to deflect tough questions. The losing seasons in Carolina has prepared him for the heat of the press when they come hunting after a loss. It is much like listening to a politician beeing interviewed.
“I learned a long time ago, in this business nobody comes and rescues you. We’ll prepare just as hard as we have in the past, hopefully a little bit better, and see how it goes against Cincinnati.”
I do not like hope to be part of our game planning – instilling a winning mentality and preparing players in detail for a game should be number one priority it is amazing what belief and great motivational speeched can do in professional sports.
I cam visualize Dawk playing Mike on running plays.
oops, hit wrong key, can.
I hear you but hope kind of comes with the territory on a 4-12 team.
I mean 4-13.
The way we play on monday is just where were headed, maybe even 3-13. LOL
lol – true bay
Fox has to break the viscious spiral though and get us past that stage.
As for replacing Lloyd with another reciever… I agree we have enough depth and talent to be competetive without him…
Please find a couple of guys who knows how to stop or at least slow down the run first
Yeah, the raiders ran over us like we were the Denver Ragdolls. LOL
Thats why, if I`m Cincinnati run Benson.
Tough job to call the score prediction for this week against Bengals. Much depends on weather Doom,Champ, Moreno and to some extend Lloyd will play or not. Think I will hold of on my prediction until we know more about their injury status.
Listening to the Ticket 102.3 and they are asking who the right man is to LEAD this team.
Klatt breaks out with why aren’t we hearing chants “Suck for Luck!”?
And Johnson responds with, “Isn’t that the same as chanting Orton, Orton!”
LMAO
We`re hurten for curtain on the defense, run Benson like there`s no tomorrow.
It’s tough predicting every single week, look at last week 73 bloggers out of 76 had us winning.
After this week it`s all losses for me until maybe Detroit but they are a team on the rise.
Yep I’m sure we will get a healthy dose of Benson… McFadden in my opininon is just below the top tier of running backs in NFL and a better stronger and younger back than Benson. Maybe we get lucky and only give up 150y on the ground this week
Benson is a darn good back, strong runner up the middle.
strand, Klis saying exactly what I was saying:
The Broncos didn’t make one roster move Tuesday, an indication they either expect Dumervil, Bailey, Lloyd and Moreno to be able to play Sunday against Cincinnati, or they have confidence in some of their practice squad players. Practice squaders generally aren’t moved up to the big roster until Friday.
Man, it`s been raining here in Colorado Springs for 2 hours straight, thats a rarity out here. WOW!
Yes Bay – it says a lot about the good people of Colorado… Happy go lucky and ever optimistic… the sign of good fans… lol
I spent 18 month in Colorado springs when I was a young man. I have travelled to over 20 states with work since… I do belive that some of the friendliest, happiest people can be found in Colorado.
I was one of many that was bragging on Joe Mays,even went as far as to call him a Beast,but if he can’t play the run any better than he did Monday night,he needs to play a backup roll,I say give him one more chance against Cincy,and if he dosen’t improve,put Irving in and see what he can do,Hell he played good in preseason too!!!
It’s the ILB’s job to stop the run up the gut,if the runner gets past the DTs,and Mays couldn’t even get off a block!!!
I`m all for it, whatever Fox decides is fine by me.
Yeah, BFE, if we can`t stop the run this week, every team in the league will run until we fix that problem. I would run against the Broncos if I were a DC.
you’re right.
you mean OC Strand
It`s not rocket science bro.
If Mays doesn’t cut it Haggan will get the job before Irving is my take.
strand gets a little confused now and then.
But not about his rock music, LOL.
BFE, I was right there with you singing Mays’s praises. You’re right. He needs to produce. I want to see some of those hard hits, and soon. He’s gotta get those RBs inside, since we are lacking at DT, he needs to step up.
Yea seems like Irving struggled getting acclimated with the playbook and speed of the game this offseason. As long as I don’t see Mike Mohammed on the field I’m ok with Haggan Mays or Irving lol
New blog.
I`m so confused. LOL
LondonBronco30, yeah your right, I meant OC, duh. LOL
“i just hope our o-line and kyle make the adjustment necessary to sustain a drive”
Yeah, specifically, I hope Kyle Orton adjusts himself to the bench.
I’m sick of this “Kyle Orton gives the Broncos the best chance to win.” I know he gives the Broncos the best chance to choke in Red Zone, fumble the ball with the game on the line, and he started at 6-0 and has went 5 – 21 in wins and losses since or something like that over the last 3 seasons. I’m done with Orton, if we don’t have a chance at winning can we please see what Tebow can do as a full time starter. He is getting paid a lot of money. If he is horrible and isn’t able to play, Broncos nation will run him out of town too.
I have been a fan for almost 30 years and I never been so frustrated as a Broncos fan. We have lost 3 straight games to the Raiders and that is unexceptable. Who has that billboard? How many can we get put up? I’m sick of losing. It is time to change the gaurd. He has a horrible record as the Broncos Quaterback. I’m tired of this
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