Brady Quinn. JaMarcus Russell. Tony Romo. Tom Brady. Philip Rivers. Ben Roethlisberger. Eli Manning.
Through 11 games this season, those seven quarterbacks have all felt the wrath of an Elvis Dumervil sack.
Come Sunday, Dumervil hopes Matt Cassel will be the eighth signal caller he catches this season. But Cassel’s mobility out of the pocket presents a stiff test.
“He’s a tough guy to bring down,” Dumervil said. “He’s very athletic and I think he does a great job of making plays with his feet and seeing downfield. I think we’ve got our hands full and our work cut out for us this weekend. It’s going to be a great challenge though, so I’m looking forward to it.”
While Cassel has a knack for leaving defenders in their tracks, the Chiefs quarterback has been victimized by porous protection at times. Cassel has been sacked 35 times this season.
Dumervil noted that types like Cassel, who are adept at leaving the pocket, give defenders greater time and potential to make plays.
“If they’re athletic, they sort of give you a chance, an opportunity because they want to make plays, to get to them,” Dumervil said. “It has its pros and cons to it.”
Cassel’s athleticism will be countered by Dumervil’s unique approach to rushing. Dumervil enters the Week 13 battle in Kansas City with 14 sacks, which puts him two shy of Simon Fletcher’s 1992 Broncos franchise record of 16 takedowns.
Head Coach Josh McDaniels sees Dumervil’s record pace as a product of his style being far from ordinary.
“I think that most tackles and most linemen would agree,” McDaniels said. “His lack of height combined with his strength and power and the fact that he has real long arms for a shorter guy, it’s kind of a different combination. There are not many people that you block in this league that are like that.”
MORENO RECEIVES ANOTHER ROOKIE HONOR
For the third time this season, Knowshon Moreno has been named Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week.
Moreno ran for 88 yards and his fourth rushing touchdown of the season in the Broncos’ 26-6 Thanksgiving night victory over the Giants. He won the same honor in back-to-back weeks earlier this season, after wins over the Cowboys and Patriots in Week 4 and Week 5, respectively.
INJURY UPDATE
There was one Friday change to the Broncos’ Week 13 Injury Report. After not participating in Thursday’s practice, Brian Dawkins (ankle) was a limited participant in Friday’s practice. He is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game at Kansas City.
On the Chiefs side, safety DaJuan Morgan (knee) went from not being listed on Thursday to a full participant on Friday. He is probable to play on Sunday.
– Chris Gentilviso, DenverBroncos.com
Tags: Elvis Dumervil, Head Coach Josh McDaniels, Kansas City Chiefs, Week 13
RIP Barrel man. I like the idea that some one should wear a barrel in memory. WIN THIS ONE for BARREL MAN!!!
everyone loved the “BARREL MAN”. RIP
oldsouthstand is right – name a gate after him. but lets go one better……for the last home game rename mile high to: Tim McKernan
cbs 4 says that he was inducted into the nfl HOF (i didnot know) in that case we should write him a check to get him on the payroll and induct him into our ring of fame.
no one in the HOF should not be in the Ring of Fame.
Jim or Mike I hope you read this. I think the Broncos should put a barrel on their uniforms for the rest of the season to honor Barrel man.
RIP Barrel man. He was attended the Chargers game and we were able to see him one last time. Thanks for leading the crowd all these years Tim.
R.I.P. Mr. McKernan,
Take your place in The Halls of The “Faithful” in Spirit, and may God Delight in you… just as we have for decades.
My heart and truest condolences go out to the survived…The NATION, and A Nation Of Bronco Faithful, mourns with You!!!
to those reading….Take a Moment ofSilence….
Thankyou
Nothing about the death of Barrell Man??? NFL.com breaks the story first… Com’on Maaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnnn!
R.I.P Barrell Man your gone but every bronco fan will always remember you. Hope the family is well.
Barrel Man was a stud. Let’s win for him tomorrow. GO BRONCOS!!!
Tim McKernan aka Barrel Man was the most recognizable fan around. He will be missed!!!!!
R.I.P Barrel Man..I had the pleasure of meeting Mr McKernan a couple years ago at FanFare.A very nice man who was pleased and humbled by the long line of people(including myself)waiting for his autograph.In a brief conversation i told him how i remembered seeing him in the stands as a little kid,and he told me how lived and breathed Blue and Orange.The stands wont be the same without him,again R.I.P Tim McKernan…you will be missed.
The Barrel Man will be missed. Alll heart and positive joy in the stands. RIP. Hey, Mr. Wilson, you don’t email me no more? Ain’t feeling the luv, man….
tnalen66, I had your pick all along, it was the eight one made this week, we got 33 in all, good week, good luck with all your picks.
D DAY! GO BRONCO-O-O-O-O-O-S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RIP Barrel Man. Condolences to the family. What a great Broncos icon he was. I agree that the Broncos should put him in the Ring of Fame and also the NFL in the HOF. Yeah, and this game should be dedicated to his memory. Now lets go open up a can of whoop ass on the Chefs!!!!!!
GO BRONCOS!!!!!!!!
First of all, it’s a sad time for all Broncos fans today as Tim McKernan (Barrel Man) will not be in the stands rooting for our and his beloved Broncos. I for one will be cheering extra long and loud to get some in for Tim. R.I.P. BARREL MAN God Bless!
I believe that the Broncos win this one for Tim.
Go Broncos!