The Broncos closed out training camp 2012 with one final shortened practice, open only to the media. The players wore shorts and shells during a session that was essentially a walkthrough preparing the club for its preseason home opener Saturday night.
Defensive end Jason Hunter (triceps), guard Chris Kuper (forearm), safety Quinton Carter (hamstring and knee), safety Jim Leonhard (knee), cornerback Tracy Porter (illness), linebacker Keith Brooking (hamstring), linebacker Danny Trevathan (ankle) and defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson (concussion) did not participate in the final practice of training camp.
Head Coach John Fox said that Porter will be a “game-time decision” Saturday evening, and the same goes for Hillman.
“I’ve liked him,” Fox said of Hillman. “Every time he’s been out there, he’s flashed. Whatever we deem is going to be the best for him and for us, we’ll move forward with that decision.”
A total of 84,380 fans took in the team’s 16 practices that were open to the public during camp, by far the most that have ever watched Broncos training camp.
The total attendance in 2012 nearly doubled the previous record of 45,124 that was set last season when there were 18 practices open to fans.
Fox said he appreciated the spark the crowd provided.
“I think we’ve got great fans,” Fox said. “We’ve said all along, they’re very passionate. It really helps our football team. We hope that continues moving forward and I’m sure it will.”
With that, training camp officially came to a close. Sports Authority Field at Mile High hosts its first game of the Broncos’ 2012 slate Saturday night, as the Seattle Seahawks are in town for a game scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. MDT.
Click below for a photo gallery from Friday’s training camp finale.
Tags: Training Camp 2012
true cat on that point about the Farve/Rodgers situation……….I didn’t mean it in the sense of their relationship cause you’re right………….favre was an egotistical jerk………..I meant just having a young/vet QB.
Calgary………
I agree…………and would like to see Os be number 2. I don’t think they’ll carry 3 QB’s cause they’ll need that roster spot somewhere else. Hanie can go for all I care……….never liked the signing from the beginning.
Totally agree with you Kod on Brock being the number 2. I thought he looked really good for his first game in Chicago and even if we do keep 3 I think Weber should be the other. Didn’t like Hanie from the beginning either and for the Chicago game being his redemption game he played like crap.
I`m looking forward to seeing Hillman in action. Most likely got to wait another week or 2.
I agree strand………I’m looking forward to seeing him in action………would be great to see him in the 49′ers game.
That would be cool. But if I`m the HC, I`d bring Hillman back slowly. Those Hammie pulls are ugly and can nag a player all year. They got to be careful with Hillman. IMO
I’m of the thought of keeping just 2 QB’s. Purely to free up a roster spot for a position player to add depth.
If we cut both Weber and Hanie, what are the odds that they are both picked up by other teams? Weber clearing waivers would be best case scenario IMO, and we can put him on to our practice squad (given he is eligible again). If Weber gets picked up (and retained) by another team, I could see Hanie sitting at home just waiting for a call. Point is, even if Osweiler is listed as our #2 QB, and if Manning goes down, there is nothing saying we have to go with Osweiler. Loosing Manning would be detrimental, and having either Hanie or Weber on the roster probably couldn’t save us anyway, so for me, I’d rather have that roster spot for someone who can contribute. Manning would go on the IR, and we can sign, call up, or resign someone else. There would be other QB’s available as well like maybe David Garrard, or even Mark Sanchez.. LOL!
I think DJ would also count against the roster if we decide to keep him
Kuper will also count against the 53 man roster. Having already practiced with the team, it is my understanding that he would no longer be eligable for the PUP list. So if we keep DJ, that’s two players on the roster who won’t be available, making carrying 3 QB’s pretty tough IMO. Then there’s Leonhard and Brooking. Will they be available to start the season, or even make the team?
OT–DJ Will count against the 53 man roster and we will be keeping him, at least I will be shocked if that changes, as the coaches seem to really like the guy even though he’s going to be out half or more than half the season.
I know that carrying 3 QB’s is kind of crazy, but everything I’d heard from reporters, even though they can be wrong, implies that we will.
btw, I think that Skip Bayless should be forbidden to talk about the Denver Broncos for the rest of his career.
I bet we carry the 3.
Apparently no one liked my Sanchez comment…
OT, Heck, I`d rather have Garrard. LOL
Me too, was just joking around.. Had the radio on earlier, and people out here are saying the Jets have set Sanchez up to fail by not fixing the OL, and not putting any weapons around him (other than Holmes). Gonna be real interesting!
More football in a few hours.
I think the Jets will struggle this year. No weapons except Holmes and Tebow. Yikes!
I agree. I wish we played them this season.. It’s a very combustible situation out there in the swamps of NJ… LOL!
Training Camp officially closed… Excellent turn out. I wish I could have made at least one practice. Kudos to those that did. Next summer I will plan my Colorado vacation so I can attend a practice with my son!
I don’t think I had the chance to share, but last week during the game, he came into the room saw the helmet logo and pointed out he recognized them. Went and grabbed his pillow pet, watched some plays with me, saw the big hit by Ayers and said… To my astonishment “Broncos are mean. Broncos are cool” and then for the next 30 minutes, wanted to tackle me. I obliged. And every tackle was followed by a “Broncos Mean” and his own sack dance!
I’m gonna miss the game tomorrow. Got tickets to the Luke Bryan/Jason Aldean show. Good thing it’s preseason. Otherwise my “first date” may have been my “last date”! Lol
It was great to read about making tackling a priority on the previous entry. Great timing of it too because I was thinking about making my 4th BBBP concerning that stat!
BBBP #4- Joe Mays. Over 100 tackles. Leads the team.
Broncos Country Strong 2012!
OT, I didn’t see your Sanchez comment, I was just skimming. I think I’ll stick with Os and Weber
Sndvl, my cousin got me Broncos pillow pet for my birthday because he’s seven and we had a pillow fight with his. I love it that your son thinks the Broncos are mean.
I`ll most likely watch tonights game. I got nothing else going on. Not planned anyway.
Maybe SecBronco will be on tonight?! HaHa!! Its Friday night and its time to Rock n Roll!!!
Maybe I`ll order a pizza!!
Strand, save the pizza for tomorrow and have a PARTY!!
BBBP #4
denver defense will be top ten in the league this year
Beer.pizza,and Rock& Roll….sounds like a party to me bro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FNL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Be back on later bros!!!
Skillz, your BBBPs have to be about a specific player I think.
Wow!
ok, so I am good with starting by cutting both Hanie and Weber , teams jump to grab Hanie the more seasoned vet, we bring back Weber to practice squad.
,If needed during the season, grab whoever gets tossed at qb from the Seahawks, or Cards
LOL SEC. Mention beer, pizza, and rock and roll and SEC magically appears. Looking forward to tonight’s blog. I think the Jets are one of the worse teams in the league and until management and coaching changes are made they will continue to be. No difference will be made with any qb who plays there.
ok every individual on the denver defense will make them top ten
Watching Titans/Bucks…the Titans got 2 TOs in the Bucks redzone(int and fumble) Titans turn them into 10 points,C.J. has 2 TDs….it’s 17- 7 Titans in 2nd QTR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How bout Beer,ham sandwich,and Rock & Roll……and some football?????????????
And a pizza later?
And some CRUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NFL Network called the Panthers/Dolphins game 17-7 before the Dolphins even scored it was so bogus,the score was 17-0!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!how did they know the Dolphins would score?it was supposed to be LIVE!!!!!!!!!!
Ever since tlc made her typo error I can’t get it out of my head everytime I read SECBroncofan I hear SEXYBroncofan in my head, uggh! Maybe you should just go ahead and just chang it to SEXYBroncofan and then my brain will hear what my eyes are seeing….LOL
Or maybe you can call yourself
BroncoFunEnergizer
BroncoFoundElixir
BigFunExcitement
BigFabulousEntertainer
BroncoFeverEuphoria
BroncoFromEast
BestFanEast
BroncoFunElectric
BroncoFanEmpire
BringingFunEncouragement
BlueFunEnergy
BonFirE
BrightFootballEthos
BroncoFriendEverlansting
BlueFoundEnergy
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BroncoEnlightenmentFriend
BlueFromExpulsion
BroncoFamilyExuberant
BannedForExpression
LOL!
!!!!!IMSDB!!!!!
I’m totally rocking to shook me all night long! ACDC the best!
BigFabulousEntertainer….LMFAO@OC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AC/DC ROCKS DUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You is what you is BigFabulousEntertainer!!!!!
My BroncoBroHam!
Motley Crue..Too Young to Fall in Love……..here dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OC….rocks…and he kicks butt too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here’s to BC originals bro!!!!!!!!!!
I met the President and the VP’s of the National company that I work for last week and the Pres seen the Bronco poster behind my desk and the Bronco hard hat hanging beside it and said “how do you think your Broncos are going to do this year”. I said without any hesitation, ‘we’re going to the Super Bowl, we have Payton Manning’. Ha, the moment it was priceless! LOL!
I LOVE ME SOME DENVER BRONCOS!!!!
I hate Vince Neil now because my wife went to Fronteer days when he was there in concert a while back and she came home with all these pic’s if her and him arm in arm and stuff and I’m pretty jellous so now I wan’t to slap Vince around and punk him up a bit……. LOL!!!
LMAO@OC……bad story dude!
I’m jammin to some Tesla now,I know you love those guys!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tesla Rocks to the max bro!
I’m Floyd’n out now man digging away the moments that make up the dull day….
BroncosFanEveryday!
Have one for me!
OC, Don’t give me that do goody good… Whats the joke of the night?
I have one. What are the sexiest animals on the farm?
BrownchickenBrowncow!!!!