After the sun made an appearance on Friday, the snow, cold and clouds have returned to Indianapolis for combine day three. Today should be a busy day as Head Coach Josh McDaniels addresses the combine media at 1:30 p.m. EST and the defensive line and linebackers make their way through the media room.
Also we are hoping to get an appearance from the quarterbacks and running backs who didn’t make it in to the room yesterday. That list includes; Sam Bradford, Jimmy Clausen, Colt McCoy, C.J. Spiller and Jonathan Dwyer.
Workouts have begun on the field behind us with the offensive linemen running the 40 and going through their drills. To stay up on all of the workouts and to watch live feeds, visit the NFL’s combine site by clicking here.
As we have the last couple of days, we will do our best to give you the sights and sounds of the annual job fair and with workouts starting; we will fill you in on the latest buzz.
11:14 a.m. EST: Most of the morning buzz has surrounded Maryland offensive tackle Bruce Johnson. The 6-foot-6 314-pound lineman put up 34 repetitions of 225-pounds in the bench press and has put up some of the top times in the 40-yard dash and distances in the broad jump among his position group. Some talent evaluators ofter remark that a player passes the “eye-test” based on their shear physique. Well I am not a talent evaluator by any means, but this guy passes that test with flying colors.
Also a lot of talk has surrounded LSU return specialist Trindon Holliday and his time in the 40. Unofficially, some scouts clocked him at a blazing 4.22 seconds, which if it becomes official, would be among the fastest times in combine history.
12:02 p.m. EST: For the last 10 minutes, Jets head coach Rex Ryan has been holding court in the combine press room. Ryan’s answers and quick wit brought thunderous laughter throughout the media room with many long-time observers remarking that they have never heard this much laughter in a press room, ever.
12:55 p.m. EST: Notre Dame signal caller Jimmy Clausen just made his way through. Since he is not working out at the combine, Clausen said he that his main focus as he meets with teams is to dismiss the perceptions of him being a bad leader and a cocky guy with an attitude. Clausen said that the perceptions of him being a bad leader are inaccurate and that he is just a humble kid ready to work hard at the next level. He said that he had met with the Redskins and the Bills so far, but had many more meetings planned this weekend.
1:10 p.m. EST: Michigan defensive end Brandon Graham – whose dominating five tackle, two sacks and a forced fumbled.performance in the Senior Bowl has him rocketing up draft boards – said that he watches a lot of Elvis Dumervil tape. And for good reason, both players are around 6-foot and have been told by people that they are too short to compete. Dumervil proved those critics wrong by leading the NFL in sacks in 2009 and Graham is hoping to do the same.
1:15 p.m. EST: Alright, we are going to get ready for Head Coach Josh McDaniels to address the press, so if there is a lull in updates, that is why. Unfortunately the setup at the combine doesn’t allow us to stream it live, but we should have it up very soon after he is done.
3:45 p.m. EST: Well that was a busy few hours. Right before Coach McDaniels took the podium, Bradford took his turn in front of the lights. The signal caller form Oklahoma deemed his injured shoulder at around 80% and said that he was progressing each day.
Then it was McDaniels who took center stage at the combine. For 19 minutes, he covered all topics from free agency to how to evaluate a quarterback who ran the spread offense in college. But you don’t have to take my word for it, Chris Hall is in the process of uploading the presser and should have it up in a matter of moments.
Finally the last big name to make an appearance was all-everything linebacker Rolando McClain from Alabama. McClain’s resume – especially last season as he lead the Crimson Tide defense – speaks for itself. No shock that he is considered by most to be the top linebacker in this years draft.
As mentioned previously, here is Head Coach Josh McDaniels’ press conference:
Well looks like we are going to close out day three. Right now, C.J. Spiller from Clemson is meeting with the gathered press to put a wrap on the day. We will post some more interviews tonight and will be back tomorrow morning as the interview session of the combine wraps up.
Terrence Cody Weighs in at……354.
Told ya
Is 354 a bad thing? Is he the one who had weight issues?
He weighed in at 370 at the senior bowl.
The only way I would sign Cody is with a serious ramification weight clause in the contract, problem is with the players union how much of it can you legally put in there, i.e. weight discrimination, so my recommendation would be to stay away from this guy in the draft.
Florio, of course he comes in here near 350 because his agent told him if you don’t lose the weight, you stand to take a multiple spot drop in the draft, costing you millions of dollars, anybody who wouldn’t be able to do that would be a total moron. Problem is as soon as the contract is signed, and there is no real serious valuable weight clause in it, he will blow up again and he will blow up again every off season after that, the guy has a mammoth weight problem, excuse the pun, hence I still think going Williams would be a much smarter move. An eating disorder is as serious as any other, I would rather he gets help with it on some other team. Just my opinion. Of course if the Williams option is not on the board at pick time, I would have to re-evaluate, hopefully it won’t come to that.
Well obviously.
Im pretty sure that he knew he was losing money. He would be a great option in the second round.
Did anyone realize that Orton had 3802 yards passing last season? That’s actually pretty impressive.
hahaha tats funny that brandon graham watches elvis dumerville tape maybe we should get graham but then y would we have picked ayers last draft. i just got a feeling that mcd might take iupati at the 11th pick
Thats the only problem with Graham iowa….is that we picked ayers last year…a first round pick…gotta put him to use. I think he is and will be good. Didnt get much of a chance to play. Our weakest link is probably Hagan (even tho he is good at forcing fumbles) so Ayers can take his spot. If he sucks, we will have to re-evaluate like we did with Jarvis.
FootballManiac…It is very impressive but at the same time very decieving. Bu ti tuly felt when all those peopel dropped out last year, Orton shoulda been put in. He was like the 7th ranked QB overall or maybe in the AFC can’t remeber but yes, impressive…and in his first year in the system…so he can get better, but will never be a true star…
I think we have a really good draft pick at number eleven because a lot of the best players are still there.
Does anyone think that we can get Jarett Brown, the QB out West Virginia?
I don’t see any reason why we would’nt take Tim Tebow if he is around mechanics and what ever else they say is wrong with him aside the fact of the matter is that he is a winner and a student of the game he can learn the systeme like no other if McD tells him to be a pocket passer he will be a pocket passer you only have to hear him speak for a moment to know he is extremely intellegent and I personally dont think there is any thing wrong with is mechanics that was how he was taught and has already been working on becoming more conventional he is a gym rat and a born leader ad thats is all there is to it Two national championships.
Graham is a beast,would love to have him,but we need help inside against the run.
As far as Cody goes,Baylin is right he’s had a hard time keeping it off,that’s the problem,you might draft him at 354 lbs,then spring practice rolls around he might weigh in at 375 lbs.
TRB,I know Hagan is pretty good,but Ayers if given a chance to start can be even better.IMO
Well I’m sorry if I upset Lord Bronco
Lmao @ florio
Ive seen some Jarret Brown Highlights. Looks good. But so does every other QBs highlights i watch….lets me know how much of a scout I am not. I liked Tom Brandstaters highlights in college as well. I wouldnt mind us geting him…he stands tall in the pocket and utilizes the pumpfake well. His arm is out of this world, his speed is impressive and he can throw on the run. I haven’t seen any accuracy problems but i am very sure they are their. Plus all i saw were his HIGHlights. I don’t think we have ever had a black QB. Would be nice. I am really praying for a true pocket passing black QB. They are usually only known for their Arm strength and speed and don’t transfer well over to the NFL. Case in point Jamarcus Russel. I mean McNabb succeeded amongst others, but you just gotta want it. Thats the story for every player tho no matter the race.
or position….
Royal Beast:
Does the few games Marlin Briscoe started as QB for the Broncos count as the Broncos having had a black QB?? He was a very, very early version of Slash (Can’t remember the Steelers QB/WR/RB). Didn’t last very long, but he was a real threat o break anyplay. Excellent speed but very, very small.
Oldsouthstander,
You must be a older bronco fan. Im a younger bronco fan not born in this country who evidently needs to brush up on his Bronco history. I know the name marlin briscoe but didnt know he was black and probably didnt pay much attention to him since his time was short. But I guess, Yes, he does count.
Florio.
Just read your piece on Brandon Marshalls testimony in court. Wow, people on there seem to have something against u and marshall lol. I listened to the audio of his testimony….listening to a real court case is definitely different from law and order lol
I want an Orange QB…. They’re way better than the Green ones….
By Orange I am guessing u mean a team player, and by green i am guessing u are refering to one that plays for money?
Ps: by no means did i mean to start a conversation about QB races
LOL why did you just put:
“Florio.”
In between paragraphs? haha
Scratch that. LOL i read it wrong.
Mcdaniels said he thinks both Marshall and Scheffler could be back with the team next year. That would be huge and smart. They are both very talented at their respective positions. He also said Hillis will be back and hopes to utilize him more this season. This is also huge, becasue I have said since the day we drafted Moreno that I think Hillis and Moreno could be a great 1 2 punch…. I would be a happy camper if all three remain Broncos for the 2010 season and beyond.
Yeah, it’s like a nice dream…. then you wake up.
Well, today I’m hearing all kinds of tendering going on with many teams in the league, but so far not a single tender here in Denver that I know of. If our RFA’s are not offerd a tender by March 4th (Thursday), they become UFA’s. To me that says a lot more about the future of Marshall and Sheffler than what McD said at the combine. I did my best to hear what he said on the video on this website through the awful audio, but I didn’t hear anything there to lead me to believe that those guys would be kept, it was just political mumbo jumbo, a lot of words for in essence saying nothing, that’s pretty much all I got out of that news conference. If McD was intent on keeping those players he would of said it in very clear terms, there was none of that, instead he left the door open for anything to happen. Just the way I heard it.
You are such a pesimist baylin lol…sheesh
All i woulda said is…”anything is possible”…wouldnt be surprised if Sheffler stayed, maybe he cant find adequate value for him but more than likely he will be dropped, i like sheffler too. Brandon and Hillis are both high possiblities of remaining…Well, way higher than sheffler lol. McD has been said he will try to utilize hillis more next year. McD seems like a guy with a plan…if u are not in his plan, he will not deter from his plan to add u…cuz he is hard headed. But if he puts Hillis in his plans then Hillis will play and be productive….
For those who like Trindon Holiday as a specialist…he ran a 4.34 in the 40 at the combine. Very fast as expected….I can be quoted saying i think Jacoby Ford is faster….lets see if im right lol
To reinforce my point, this is the transcript of what McD said about Marshall today:
“He’s a very good football player, there’s no question about it. We had a great season this year in terms of his production; a Pro Bowl year. I think any time you’re dealing with players and contracts, you weigh a lot of things. The fact we did it already once makes you believe you can do it again and again and again. I’ve said before and I’ll say it again: I’m really fond of him. He’s a good person and he certainly played a huge role on our team. There’s a lot of things that go into that and we’re certainly not at any point where we’ve made a decision.
TRB, you can chose to read between the lines if you wish, I am just talking about it as is, no more no less, sorry for not being a cheerleader, but as I said many times I am way too ugly for that, LOL.
If I was to read between the lines, my take would be he is as good as gone.
Now for the optimist part in me, LOL, what he said after the press conference about if he still had plans for Hillis (and Royal) makes me very happy:
“Yeah, we do,” McDaniels said. “There’s a few players that the productivity they had the year before, they didn’t match it again last year. We’re not happy about that either. Eddie Royal is in the same boat. We want those players to continue to work and get better at what they do. And then we need to try to find a way to integrate them in. Because they are skillful players and we need to try and meet in the middle on that and create a role and find some things we can do more often.”
How is that for being fair and balanced, haha!!
Royal Beast:
I’ve had tickets in the South stands since the mid 60′s. That makes me almost older than dirt. It also makes it a lot easier to chill out with all that’s going on as I can look back and remember that the Broncos were once what ther Detroit Lions are now with one major exception; ALL Bronco ownership has done their best to make the Broncos a team to want to be on. It just took a few years for it to happen.
I just got through listening to the whole Marshall testimony in the Williams murder trial, I have to say I got a real education about Marshall. I really didn’t realize the background that he grew up in in Pittsburgh and Florida, he is talking about ghetto, hood neighborhoods and gangs all around. And the things that happened at that club on that infamous night is just unreal, I partied plenty in my days, but this kind of environment I have never been around, guys with mink coats, guys threatening others with gang signs, foul language that none of it could be spoken here, I mean it was like listening to some bad gang movie or something. What I’m getting at is I am only starting to comprehend why Marshall has had such a troubled past since he has been a Bronco, I mean the guy grew up in a world of trouble and sadly, even as a famous athlete he still can’t get away from it and keeps on interacting with that incredible underworld world of sort, even if he didn’t mean to.
I just feel a lot more sorry about Marshall than I ever have in the past, regardless of the money, listening to all that makes me realize how lucky I am to have been able to lead the life I led. I just hope the best for him, but it is a long road ahead and this trial has got to be another huge hurdle for him to get over, and I just frankly don’t know how he is going to be able to do that. I am truly starting to believe that McD would do a great favor to Marshall to trade him out of town. I mean, he just finger pointed a notorious gang guy for murder, even so that tre tre gang might not be as sophisticated as the mafia, where you would definitely need to get into a witness protection program, this still to me would qualify as the best thing to do is get as far away from that gang as you possibly can. When you listened to that deposition, it is very obvious that this is a real serious matter not to be looked at lightly. It’s real scary is all I can say and it’s a lot bigger than football.
why can’t you fix the video so we can hear the questions?
After becoming aware of B Marsh’s testimony I think it’s pretty obvious that the kindest thing the Broncos could be for him is to trade him. Sadly, for the Broncos, I think they’ll be very lucky to get a 2nd round draft pick for him. Some, e.g. Floyd Little, can overcome growing up in a ghetto. Sadly, B Marsh has yet to show that same level of growth. It’s possible he still can. I hope for his sake that he does and very, very soon.
old_fan_Taylor -
We do not control the setup at the combine. All we have the ability to do is plug into a remote box that just picks up sounds from the microphone on the podium. I wish I had a better answer for you and I wish we had the capabilities to do that.
oldsouth, unfortunately you may not be too far of mark when you say we would be lucky to get a second rounder for Marshall. I think we might get a bit better than that, but his testimony has to have a huge effect on his value at this point, but regardless of what we get, it is now an absolute must for him to go, both for his sake and for ours.
It really puts things in perspective about pro football, when the lights are out and the players are exposed for just who they are rather than the make believe stars they think they are, a few are great men like Dawkins, many are just very plain folks and some of them are just a sorry sight, and that’s the nature of the beast because many of the players came from families down and out on their luck, and the only way out for them is football, but when they get here they carry so much luggage, they can’t shake it.
Marshall pretty much represents the sorry sight, and as most everybody here must remember my early season mantra, MARSHALL MUST GO, now more than ever, I always had a bad feeling about him, I am now at the point of no return. Sorry, Marshall fans. This trial is a very somber moment for this franchise and indeed the saddest part of in my Bronco life. It is what it is, please McD stick to your high character guys method, I don’t care what kind of clean-up it requires, I am 100% on your side in that endeavor. Very disheartening stuff .
bay,
We can’t put the whole thing on Marsh. Thats just not fair, bro.There were several other Broncos there and all had an impact on that moment.
I think It’s more of a gang problem than anything that any Bronco did. Also, Marshall is one of the good stories of kids growing up in a gangland neighborhood and never got into a gang and found his way out of it. He’s more of a success story and still growing. idk?
It had been reported back in late Jan/Feb ’07 right after the murder that the fight had escalated due to Marshall’s actions ,comments, so this is nothing new here in Denver. The testimony being provided is sheding more light obviously to what actually did transpire that night. Unfortunate events that led to a very young life being taken. Quite a few of NFL players have come from rough/hostile backgrounds. Football and sports in general has always been an outlet for this kids to keep busy and stay out of trouble. And not just them other kids as well. The NFL itself seen as an outlet out of the hood and or their way of life. D-Will himself, allegedly had ties to gangs back in Ft. Worth. (thus allegations of “demographics” of Texas vs. Colorado came into play that night). Too place this all on Brandon Marhsall’s shoulders would be unjust. (Did he contribute to escalation? He admitted this himself). The problem is far greater and the focus should be on gangs and gang violence. In my mind, this should not have any bearing on the contributions of a player who wants to play football for the Broncos organization. (An impact player in this case). If he does not want to play here, or they do not pay him what he wants, then let Brandon Marshall be dealt elsewhere.
OC, I don’t know how you got that I “put the whole thing on Marshall”, are you referring to Williams death? because I never said anything remotely like it. What I did say is that if you take the time to listen to his testimonial, it’s over 40 minutes long, you can find it on the DP, you find out how sorry of a background Marshall has and he hasn’t been able to shake it, that’s all, and I said I feel sorry for him in some ways.
I personally rather lose with high character players than win with players of Marshall’s character, just my opinion.
aah, okay, sorry man I did read it wrong. I wasn’t trying to start a rumble…lol
Do you think just this thing happening has made Marsh change his life around or do you think he still hits the clubs and parties it up? Also, do you think that all the Broncos that testified will be in danger of their lives? Dumervil was one. Maybe we won’t see him back for the same reason?
Thx for saying it OC, didnt wanna be the one to say it since i am the Bmarsh fan. I would also consider him a succes story in the grand scheme of things…
Nowadays, no matter what club you go to. More than likely, the really jumping ones will have unsavory characters. Marshall tried to defuse the situation, maybe he should have shut up and acted like he didnt know darrent williams and his party when the people went up to them throwing gang signs and him and dumervil told them to calm down and party with them.
From his testimony, Clark came with an agenda and hate. Maybe he used to play football in highschool and never made it big and had something against all the football players. Its like if when the chargers players were talking crap and McD says, “we own you” the guy gets mad and sprays the team bus and someone other than McD gets hit and killed. Not the same thing I know but point is the murderer chose and had evil intent to begin with.
This is a case of worst possible scenario. I dont live in a rough neighborhood but whenever i go partying, unsavory characters are there u know why? cuz they make money selling drugs and etc, they can’t put the money in the bank or anything so all they can do with it most of the time is party, buy tables and bottles. This can be seen from the “we street n****, we got money too”….and I dont think it was a club in the hood, it was a club in Denver.
I am just truly sad for Dwill…man was such a calm guy even tho am sure he had a rough past as well. I fill so bad for his family too. Then I also feel bad for Javon, who has never been the same sicne that night and Bmarsh who feels like maybe he shoulda just minded his business.
But maybe bay is right, maybe a change of scenery will help Marshall but I cant help but want him here….
OC, I think this is way bigger than any of us may think, when you listen to this trial, you find out how huge a deal the respect thing is to those gangs and how far they go to right a wrong as it has already been established. Like I said it’s probably a good thing that the tre tre gang’s arms are not as long as the mafia, but even so I think the intimidation process and whatever retribution might be called is more of a reality than fiction in this case. To me, from the outside looking in, this is the darkest hour of our team, at least since I have been a fan in 1975. Not to alarm anyone, but I think anybody testifying against the accused in this trial would be a fool not to look behind his back from now on, hence I think it might not be too far fetch to see Broncos involved moving on, including Doom. I personally could not argue such decision. This is far bigger than the game of footbal, you don’t mess around with life.
I think coming from a gang background makes them overly sensitive to stuff like gang signs. He said they kept throwing gang signs. I would have no idea that a guy was doing that If I were in the same room as him. I would probably think he was itching his finger or cracking his knuckles or something. Then he said the guy kept pulling his shirt up to pretend he had a gun.. What? I would probably think the guy was checking for belly button lint. idk?
It’s kinda scary… Really, what if I’m out for a drink and I make the little “bring me my check” sign to the waitress and some idiot gangboy thinks I’m signalling him to go outside for a shootout?!
No- this club is not in the hood. Not sure where you read that TRB.
It will come down to the tender… see what plays out.
Bay,
“This is far bigger than the game of football, you don’t mess around with life.”
I’m with you on that one. and you are right, most gangs arent as coordinated as the mafia…Nothing has happened over this past 3 years but I would rather see them play elsewhere than see them dead or retaliated against, I believe thats your point and i hear ya.
OC,
lmao @ your whole comment. signalling him for a shootout lol…you right tho, you cant control other peoples perceptions…
royalbroncofan1
yea, read it again, I was sayign it was a club in denver not a club in the hood…at least thats what I would imagine…I am trying to show that, the club doesnt have to be in a bad neighborhood for bad characters to be there. So its not like Marshall and the rest went back to a hood neighborhood to party and get their thrills
That’s the whole thing, OC, you and I are completely foreign to any and all of that non sense, thank god, like I said that testimonial is like watching a bad gang movie, but it is so real. Sad, very sad, beyond the realm of my understanding, that’s for sure. The people involved that night are obviously completely messed up in their sense of priorities, they all blew it, but end result only the idiots in the white Bronco killed someone, because that Clark guy didn’t do it alone, there were two guns used shooting 15 bullets and the other guy snitched on Clark to get immunity. It was a gang style drive by killing, an execution carried out by a gang, not by a single lunatic, IMO.
there is absolutely no way clark could have done it solo…not only were there 2 guns but there was no way he drove and shot at the same time.
Prolly the other light skinned guy called pony tail harris who was with him at the party and punched Bmarsh….After D wills murder, Pony Tail harris ran to mexico so more than likely he was involved. Not to mention when a girl heard what happened, she called Dumervil and said a guy named pony tail harris was at a club in denver fighting…
Venting on gangs….
People in gangs are the weakest people in society. They are all the ones who are too weak to lead a normal life and too pridefull to walk away from a fight as a loser and live with their limitations as a person.
They are too afraid and stupid to confront a problem and find the resolution or just walk away. Spraying a car with bullets and not even knowing who you are killing is worse than shooting a man in the back! It is such a WEAK AND PATHETIC way to try and win the argument.
They think the gun is the great equilizer but in reality the gun is a cowards tool. They are just a different brand of terrorists…