Even with a full weekend of minicamp at Dove Valley, Nathan Overbay found time to catch a little baseball at Coors Field.
That’s the kind of necessary sacrifice that must be made for family sometimes. This one came with a chance to hang in the visitors’ locker room at the Rockies’ ballpark and watch the action from a prime seat behind home plate.
With the Toronto visiting the Mile High City for an interleague series, the rookie tight end from Eastern Washington appreciated the chance to catch up with his uncle, Blue Jays’ first baseman Lyle Overbay.
“We’re really close,” Nathan said after minicamp closed Sunday. “He’s like my dad. He’s been there ever since I was born. He kinda raised me with my mom. I talk to him almost every day — any chance I get.”
Nathan, 23, made it out to Coors Field for the first two games of the series — which the Rockies swept. He said he got a chance to hang out with his uncle, who went 2-for-9 with a triple and an RBI in the series, before Saturday night’s game.
Lyle, 33, stopped by the Dove Valley complex Saturday morning for a tour and to meet some of the Broncos’ coaches. However, Nathan was in meetings during the time and didn’t get to play tour guide.
Nathan said having Lyle as part of his support system has been crucial as he tries to make the squad as an undrafted free agent. There are some universal principles that come with trying to break through in professional sports.
“He tells me to just stay positive,” Nathan said. “You never know what’s going to happen, so whenever your time comes just be ready and stay positive.”
Nathan will continue to rely on Lyle as he continues his fledgling NFL career. But most of the conversations will have to come via phone rather than at the ballpark. That’s why he was grateful to the baseball schedulemakers for bringing the Blue Jays to town this week.
Missing the chance to take in more Blue Jays games is another sacrifice Nathan is more than willing to make as he prepares for his first NFL training camp.
“I used to get out and see games [in the summer,]” Overbay said with a laugh, “but I’m a little busy now.”
-Eric Detweiler, DenverBroncos.com
Tags: Nathan Overbay
*what up, haha
And yes Reynolds, lucky guy.
so so man, just got terrible news today my aunt died from cancer and a cousin of mine was kidnapped saturday and found dead today, so ive done better (she lived in Juarez, Mexico)
but other than that okay
i figured i change my handle since torain isnt with us anymore
that y i love this site, keeps my mind occupied
and fighting with baylin always fun
j/k baylin i love all my broncos compadres even if we agree to disagree sometimes
DAMN! KFS – Thats not great news at all! My condelences to your family.
Man tough break, hope your family and you are doing well. And yeah since Torain is gone it was a good move. KFS is good.
Ty guys it really sucks but sometimes we have to keep on truckin’ u know, life hits hard at times (like our d will this year) and you have to fight back, but much love to all you bronco lovers and ty
well im out talk to you guys later
No probs man, always here for Broncos fans.
Laters KFS
Sorry to hear all that KFS, hope that’s all the bad news you’ll have for a while, you should be due for some good things soon…
KFS – My condolences to you and your family.
How’s everything else in Southern New Mexico these days? Must be some pretty hot temperature’s already right? Good to see you back on here with your new handle.
Here’s a short video (candid interview) w/ Demaryious Thomas taped last August ’09. Good to see the kid showing a lighter side based on questions asked during interview.
Let’s hope he sticks with Demaryius as his legal name.
Love the vertical route !!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aK8pmYh8J8
ahhh…. mispelled his legal name….lol
Did you guys see the article under “top stories” about Dumervil signing his tender, I guess that’s about how much there is to say about that, LOL.
Yeah I thought that was funny bay, one sentence. But there wasn’t more they could say about it. He will be signed in a little while.
New post up someone is gone.
Who’s gone?
Braxton Kelley, placed on the wavier/injury list, there is a link to it at the top of the screen.
Yes, Elvis signed his tender and according to DP, his agent will be working to negotiate a contract. Signed for one year currently.
I still hope Doom gets a 6 year/60 mil contract,Mr, B make it happen.
KFS…sad news dude,I offer my condolences to you and your family,my mom has cancer,and I know what you’re going through man it’s tough,and my brother was shot and killed in cold blood in ’06,life has it’s ways of bringing a man to his knees dude,but hang in there.
BFE
ty all for your heartfelt words, yeah BFE cancer sucks, took my 17 year old sister from me 10 years ago also, so i know what that disease does, hope your mom beats it. you know we all go through hardship, some people say most people have more days they suffer more than have great days they can remember. But we have to stand strong, believe in the man’s plan and try to live life to the fullest.