The return of defensive tackle Marcus Thomas could not have come at a more opportune time for the Denver Broncos.
Thomas, who played Sunday for the first time this season after suffering an injury in training camp, had an immediate impact on the field. He was third on the team with eight tackles against the San Diego Chargers, which led all defensive linemen.
“It was just good to be back finally,” Thomas said. “It was my first game back, everybody’s already ahead of me, just knowing the plays and the speed of the game — it’s a lot easier for them. So I just had to get back in that game, the flow, game speed. I felt pretty good.”
However, even with his success Sunday, Thomas and the coaching staff know that he still can improve on his solid game.
“He’s got some catching up to do — both what to do and how to do it — because with the D-line, you’re fighting so close to you, you have to be able to do well early in the down otherwise it could be over,” Head Coach John Fox said. “There are some ‘what to dos’ and obviously ‘how to dos’ that he needs to practice, and this has been a good couple of days for him, too.”
Thomas will now be leaned on more heavily with the loss of fellow defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson. The Broncos placed Vickerson on injured reserve this week after he tore ligaments in his ankle during the Chargers game.
“I feel bad it happened with Vick because he’s a great player,” Thomas said. “I just hope that the coaches continue with the same trust in me as they did with him.”
Thomas is welcoming the bye this week, as it allows him to get healthy and ingrained in the team’s plans and scheme so that he can come out in Miami fully healed and caught up to speed.
“I’m still trying to get healthy myself and get back right,” Thomas said. “With the bye week, I have time to heal my injuries even more. So, it’s good.”
-Kenny Legan
Tags: Kevin Vickerson, Marcus Thomas
We don’t need any WR, we need draft picks to rebuild many areas for the long term not just a guy here or there now to get us nowhere this year anyway. Obviously you can tell I’m not one who buys even a remote chance at the playoffs this year, Tebow or not, so let’s do it right, move out excess old and expensive luggage to get fresh young players in next year’s draft like Lloyd and DJ since they have some trading value. I would say Orton too but he has zero trade value.
I was joking about the WW trade haha. I agree with you.
Speaking of the Pats, isn’t it funny that we can’t seem to beat anyone lately, but we’ve pretty much always had their number? I think we’ll beat them again this year lol.
Anyway, welcome to the blog young man and good first post.
GO BRONCOS!
Why thank you! Good 189734234th post.
DJ Williams has been the only player on our defense that has been good for the last few years. Now everyone wants to trade him? He has led the team in tackles since Al wilson left. Even Champ Bailey gets picked on some games. You never hear about DJ blowing his coverage or missing his gap. The only knock on hi9m is penalties. Even at that he is still the best LB we have right now Von Miller included. Lets trade Tebow Dummervile and V. Miller while we are at it too!! Maybe we can have 4 or 5 fifth round picks guys! Great way to rebuild!!!!!
Thats actually funny. Has Bay really posted that many through the years. LOL
Actually I kind of like that idea trading dj.. I like wesley over him anywyas the dudes a tackle machine
Just got home and hearing about the Lloyd situation. You know I said earlier we should try to hold onto him, but form what I’ve read it sounds like the team has tried to give him an extension and their just not coming to terms. Decker is ready to step up and be the WR1 for sure and the way we’ve drafted so far I’m excited for any picks we can get. The only thing guys, I see everyone talking about a high first round or second pick. Klis says we’re looking for a 3rd to 5th round pick. Personally I wouldn’t let him go for lower than a 3rd but I trust this organization. Finally making the move to Tebow has re-instilled my faith in John Fox and company. GO BRONCOS!
Yeah Klis is actually getting that from 3 different sources so there is some meat to that Lloyd being shopped around, they’re talking Carolina and Titans among teams interested.
A third pick from Carolina would be almost as good as a second.
Right they have a high third rounder and they are sorely missing Kenny Britt
Honestly I think we won’t get more than a 4th lol… If it’s Carolina I say make it a 3rd and we will throw in a veteran backup
and then. A first or second and fourth for dj
I remember hearing a rumor about Lloyd earlier today and was like prolly not. But now sounds official. Ive been out all day and from what ive read up on in the blog and on DP … its actually a reality now.
All i can say is wow. TT could use him since he makes spectacular catches and TTs accuracy is not where it needs to be yet but wow. Well if we can get somethign good for him why not. We are deep at receiver and we got him for next to nothing … him and orton … to trade them for something would be fantastic and would go a long way to rebuilding quality depth in this team. Lloyd gone … we still have Royal, Decker, Willis, Bay Bay and we can move up eron riley. I am anti trading DJ because Woodyard is no where as good but he is better in the 4-3 than he was in the 3-4. All i know is if we are gonna trade talent we better have a sure fire plan and get something of worth. As it stands im still curious how the Nate Irving and Mays thing will play out. But now is time to acquire the picks if we can for people who wont be here next year and we can get somethign for. They shoulda traded Orton while his value was salvagable … but no … they refused to listen to the fans cuz apparently we dont know squat … whose looking like the knowledgable ones now? Anyway … whatever trade happens … whatever gets done … im behind it. Only thing I was not behind was the Marshall trade … and I got over that eventually (still hurts) …. TRB
Also I have to say that Rod Smith did the best fan mail I’ve ever read on the DP. Love the man.
I’m really rooting for Bay Bay to do something for us! Just watching what a guy like Calvin Johnson gets a lot of wishful thinking going on upstairs. If Thomas can stay healthy he can be that guy Tim can just throw the ball up to and give us a chance at some big plays.
A blogger at the DP says it’s a real bad idea to trade Lloyd…
UNLESS… this is a subtly crafty move by Elway and Co. who now realize that the season is totally lost (which it is, let’s be honest) and are doing everything possible to tank so they can get Andrew Luck in the draft next year.
From what I’ve been listening to from coaches, analysts, and players past and present there is just no way that any team is purposely trying to suck for Luck.
Klis says a 3rd to a 5th rounder. I think a 3rd at the least.
We should trade Lloyd and then when the season is over sign him back … there by getting a pick and lloyd back … LMAO
BBR, not too outlandish … Megatron went to georgia tech too … he is 6’5 about 230 and runs a 4’3 … Bay Bay is 6’3 plus runs a 4’3 and is 230 as well … measurables are the same … potential is close … durability however … not the same … and who is too say Bay Bay can still explode like he used to after his achilles injury …. I hear them joints aint no joke. TRB
BB&R, you believe everything you hear? LOL.
Can you imagine if anyone on any team admitted tanking for the #1 draft pick the NFL would have a fit. Not saying they do but I do know Elway has dreams of having Luck.
Maybe attempting to trade Lloyd is a sign they are committed to Tebow? You wouldn’t trade your best WR if you had any plans of benching Tebow later in the season and plugging in Orton or Quinn. Those guys rely on the talent around them. Removing Lloyd is the best way to make Orton and Quinn even more ineffective. I am guessing they figure Tebow can run around long enough for any WR to get open so Lloyd is expendable.
I dunno, Bay. This is the one thing that everyone across the board is unified on. Adam Schefter did a great job on Mike and Mike explaining why a plan to sink would be extremely difficult to execute.
He did acknowledge that most owners secretly would love to tank. Who wouldn’t want Luck at this rate?
Mixed messages, removing Lloyd makes Tebow more ineffective or Lloyd is expendable? Can’t have it both ways, LOL.
I bet Elway qualifies as an owner in Shefter’s mind, haha.
Let’s just hope, TRB. Megatron has gotten banged up quite a bit too.
I wouldn’t disagree with you there, Bay.
Maybe Lloyd really isn’t behind Tebow like some have speculated before.
If anything I would agree that it’s way too complicated to suck for Luck at this early point of the season, but with three games to go and your team is still in the running for the 1st pick and with a guy like Luck, all bets are off.
the 9:29 post was in reference to your comment about Elway.
Well if starters get benched with three games left to go you can bet the NFL is not going to be happy about it. Someone raised the point that Indy has played not win games before ie. benching the starters before the playoffs.
Lloyd has shown to be with wherever the wind blows, but the guy has been in the league for 8 years making near minimum money and he no longer wants to do that, this is his biggest chance at a bigger paycheck and that’s mainly what this is all about. It’s always about money, remember?
The one thing you can say is with Luck out there, the Broncos are ready to take some gambles like they are with Tebow. Not a gamble in my opinion but probably in theirs. I do think they are rooting to see Tim be successful so they can use the draft to shore up the many other positions of need.
Definitely about the money. This is his only shot at getting that payday. He is only making like 1.3 million this year. Doesn’t kinda make you feel sick to say “only” 1.3 million? haha
Just saw it on NFL Network Broncos want anywhere between a 3rd and 5th round pick for Lloyd,now to me that’s kinda stupid,if you want a 3rd say 3rd,not 3rd to 5th,or you will get a 5th.Lloyd is definitely worth a 2nd or 3rd,imo!
Anyone think EFX is trying to stockpile picks to trade up for Luck!
In all honosty I don`t think Lloyd likes Tim Tebow.
Nah, just youth in draft picks.
But Luck is going to be cheap for 4 years, after two years Tebow will look for a huge contract if he is successful, it’s all very complicated, very money based whether we like it or not, business talks, the rest usually walks. But I hear you.
We have depth at receiver? Decker a 1? Thomas like Megatron? HILARIOUS
Bottom line ANYTHING is possible, look at all the stuff that happened under McD… I know Fox is no McD but with Elway a Luck lover and Tebow thrown into the fire, anything can happen, stay tuned….
I like your thinking Beast. I’ve watched enough Pawn Stars and American Pickers to know you don’t let everyone know how low you are actually willing to settle for haha
Carnage, if we don’t have depth at WR, where do we have any?
I agree strand. I don’t think that he likes Tebow either. The reason is because with Tebow in there, the running game gets a boost, and he doesn’t get the touches that would guarantee that payday.
Carnage nobody said Thomas is megatron. Just talking Broncos and being hopeful fans. Glad you are here to spread your good will and cheer.
If Carolina ends up getting the #1 pick again, they will want to wheel and deal. They`ll keep Newton. Thats one scenerio.
I trust Elway,and Fox hasn’t given me a reason not to trust him yet,so I’ll sit back and watch it unfold,besides it’ll come out sooner or later!
Yep, plus like Bay said, we are deep at WR. Go for it.
Yeah with Tebow starting there will be no big passing numbers to WRs,more screens rollouts and pounding the ball…..I hope anyway!