A cool rain sprinkled down on the Broncos as they began their afternoon practice in shells and shorts, but the clouds quickly passed and allowed the team to complete a crisp practice.
Some veterans like Jabar Gaffney, Brandon Stokley, Brian Dawkins and Champ Bailey were back on the field for the second session of the day, while others like Daniel Graham and Justin Bannan took the night off.
DRILLS
The tight ends unveiled a new drill tonight designed to improve ball security. Using a blue leash to rip the football from each others’ hands, one player would attempt to keep the ball secure while his partner would yank the leash and try to force a fumble.
The defensive line honed their footwork and attack angles in a one-on-one drill focused on collapsing the pocket. Coach Wayne Nunnely encouraged his players to squeeze the outside shoulder of the opponent and force them inside back to where the quarterback would be.
The offensive line worked on running in open space to set screens. Two lineman would sprint out to a teammate 10 or 15 yards away and seal the block.
David Bruton, Perrish Cox, Cassius Vaughn and Matthew Willis all practiced covering punts. Britton Colquitt kicked small punts towards the end zone so the speedsters could either catch them or keep them inside the 10-yard line.
SCRIMMAGE HIGHLIGHTS
In a 7-on-7 drill Kyle Orton’s pass sailed past Eric Decker’s hands and right into Andre’ Goodman’s bread basket for an interception.
Orton completed his first four passes of 11-on-11 drills, including a circus catch from Stokley reminiscent of his game-winner against the Bengals last season. Alphonso Smith leaped up to deflect the ball away from Stokley, but Smith fell down and the ball bounced off his feet and popped directly up in the air. Stokley accepted the gift and snatched the ball, running it in for a touchdown in front of incredulous fans and media.
Demaryius Thomas and Cassius Vaughn ran neck-and-neck up the left sideline and both turned for a jump ball from Kyle Orton. Both players got their hands on the pass, but Thomas muscled it away for the catch.
Tim Tebow slung a side-armed pass just behind Lance Ball, who was waiting for the pass behind the line of scrimmage. Ball couldn’t make the catch and Nick Greisen swooped in to scoop up the ball for a turnover.
Richard Quinn took advantage of Graham’s absence, making tough catches in traffic over the middle of the field and on the sideline.
THE SOUND OF SUMMER
With the evening sun camped out just over the trees, a nostalgic jingle rolled into Dove Valley on four wheels. Toward the end of 11-on-11 drills, turf manager Troy Smith drove an ice cream truck onto the practice field.
In the street you might see a kid drop his or her bike and sprint to the sound of bells signifying the ice cream man. The music had a similar effect on the football field.
Ryan McBean made a beeline for the truck as soon as he recognized the sound. Toney Baker wasn’t far behind, waving his helmet in the air and pumping his fist. D’Anthony Batiste leisurely skipped his way to truck.
Not one to deprive the fans, Don “Wink” Martindale took an armful of treats and flung them into the crowd. Soon after, McBean led a train of smiling youngsters to get their fill. The rest of the kids in the crowd scattered onto the field for their share.
Robert Ayers elected to stay back and stretch, but Richard Quinn made sure his teammate got a frozen treat, too. What could be better than enjoying dessert on a stick with friends and teammates under a Colorado sunset?
“This is a very physical camp,” Brian Dawkins said. “To do things like this adds a little something to it… a little boost.”
Not everybody recognized the truck’s song. Tim Tebow thought it was piped in as simulated crowd noise, and Champ Bailey mistook the sound for someone’s cellphone. Once he saw the truck, Bailey opted for a super flavor.
“I went for the Spiderman (flavor),” he said. “I just couldn’t do the chocolate… so I got something that was sweet.”
The Broncos will hold a closed practice tomorrow morning, but will be back in action at tomorrow night’s practice at INVESCO Field at Mile High. The practice is free and open to the public. For more information, click here.
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Lets see now??? I am first so I should make a great post to start things off so.
I HATE THE RAIDERS.
GO BRONCOS
FTR—LOL
No new injurys and it looked liked things went well. Anybody who was there live please share.
I SECOND THAT!
No update on Lendale White’s status?
i JUST READ THAT NEW ENGLAND CLAIMED JOSH BARRETT FROM IR. BELLICHIK IS SUCH A MORON!
I like Josh Barrett. Noooooo
I believe the team likes the underdog label and that they will be completely overlooked this season. They also can have that “win one for John” attitude for Champ and Dawkins. I know the D will be more tight knit knowing they have to come together because of the Doom lose. I just have that feeling 10 or more wins and certain playoffs for the team this year.
Go Broncos!!!
Barrett info covered plenty on last blog if you want to read more about it.
Hey Kyle is there any way we can see the scrimmage of August 8th on this site.
the Broncos cut josh Barret
http://www.nfl.com/transactions
Go Broncos!!!
I HATE THE RAIDERS AND THE KANSAS CITY WHAT’S THERE NAMES…..
sorry Kyle meant for tommorows scrimmage
Kansas City, do they still play football. LOL
OMG!!! What a fricken week! I don’t know about yall, but I think we should take a day of rest! What bad luck! lol! I know its no laughing matter, but what else can you do! When it rains it pours! Heres the thing… Can we adapt and over come?!?!? Josh seams to have the team first mentality from the Military! No one idividual is more important that the team! Well Josh now u have to use a new one.. Adapt and over come buddy! I hope you can do it better than Shanny! Not bagging on Shanny! I love em, but what do we do? I will keep the faith! I think Josh can pull us through!
FTR says it all about Raiders hatred, if some of you guys didn’t get the reference, love the guy’s handle!
I got it Bay, F the raiders
Bingo.
Like to see Quinn watching the ball in, but some writer at the DP said Quinn can’t catch a cold, I guess that’s why the pic was taken before the ball got there, haha.
KnowshonForSure –
Unfortunately no for various reasons, but the biggest being that if you can watch so can other teams. I know it won’t be the same as watching it, but we will have some video, photos and a blog of the practice.
we have EXCELLENT depth at d line
Anybody know who is giving Floyds induction?
I say ooh-raa to another Bronco in the hall. I know this should have been posted under the FL blog but It did not say so I reach out here to find the facts! I like my handle also, had for a while now–thanks Baylin.
Go Broncos.
That makes sense Kyle. Thanks for the response.
FTR, Floyd Little has selected his son Marc to be his presenter for Floyd’s induction into the Hall of Fame.
Third Bronco in the HOF, my guess is #4 will be Shannon Sharpe, what’s your #4?
Sharpe is the most deserving. Meck should be mentioned as should Atwater
has to be sharpe, i believe we haveothers very worthy, but aint gonna happen before sharpe. I thought atwater was a sure hall of famer, Gradishar comes to mind. Broncos just dont get enough respect. But sharpe is already close to entering.
Thanks Baylin!
As far as the next Bronco I am sure Sharpe is a lock. But I would like to add Tom Nalan to the list.
How long before Rod Smith is eligible?
Eff the raders…GO BRONCOS 2K10!!!!!!!!!!
i heard Moss broke his hand??? and no news on D.J. i hope everything is ok. would suck a lot if half our starting players were out because of injury!
Quinn catching passes over the middle,Thomas muscling the ball away,hey sounds like a good practice to me.
I would like to see Atwater and Tom Nalen in the HOF,but Sharpe will be the next Bronco inducted in.IMO
I would also like to nominate Mark Schlereth to that list.
FTR…that first post was the best thing I’ve heard all day bro,LMAO,BTW,great handle.
FFFFF THE STINKIN RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stokely with another imaculate deflection,he keeps it up and we’ll have to change his nickname from “the slot machine”(given to him by OC) to “the pinball wizard” LOL.
My bad I think the name slot machine was given to Stokely by sndvl,Hell I can’t remember,but it’s a great nickname,and fits him to a T.
As far as facts there are already 4 Broncos in the HOF,Willie Brown,John Elway,Gary Zimmerman,and Tony Dorsett.I wouldn’t think Dorsett would be listed as a Bronco instead of a Cowboy tho!
http://www.profootballhof.com/photos/597/2008/12/23/
A GOOD PRACTICE WITH THE COMBINATION OF NO INJURIES SOUNDS GREAT TO ME…. HOPEFULLY THIS BUG IS OVER.
60 MINUTES OF FOOTBALL GO BRONCOS!!!
Am I just drunk or is Kyle Orton’s picture look like it’s fake or something. His whole body and head and everything looks fake….its sooo weird, haha!! I hope I’m not the only one!!
Wow, I go away for 3 days and come back to LenDale White and NO Elvis! What’s been going on?
Unfortunately this is what’s been going on as reported by Lindsay Jones, she asks what kind of karma have the Broncos got, she probably got it from some of the bloggers here, I believe it’s sndvl, who calls it McKarma:
Knowshon Moreno
The Broncos’ starting running back suffered a slight tear in his hamstring during a 7-on-7 drill in the first practice of camp. He is expected to miss several more weeks, but the team is hopeful he will be able to see some preseason action and be ready for the start of the regular season.
Correll Buckhalter
The Broncos’ No. 2 tailback left the field just minutes after Moreno did Sunday morning with a back injury. He is scheduled to visit a specialist, who will help Buckhalter and the team determine when he will be cleared to return to practice.
D.J. Williams
The team’s starting inside linebacker has missed all but a couple of practices with an undisclosed ailment. Williams has dealt with shoulder and knee injuries since 2008. McDaniels has repeatedly declined to comment on Williams’ absence or provide a timeline for his return.
Elvis Dumervil
Starting outside linebacker and top pass rusher Dumervil tore his right pectoral muscle in a one-on-one pass rush drill Wednesday evening. The injury will need to be surgically repaired, and Dumervil is expected to miss at least four months, if not the entire season.
Jarvis Moss
Dumervil’s expected replacement broke a bone in his left hand during practice Friday morning. He will likely miss two weeks of training camp, although he will eventually be able to practice and play with a club-like cast on his hand.
Chris Kuper
The starting right guard injured his right ankle during a team drill Friday morning, and he will likely miss at least several practices.
Chris Baker
The second-year nose tackle left the first practice early and has yet to return to the field because of an undisclosed injury.
Brian Dawkins
The veteran safety missed four consecutive practices, though he does not appear to be suffering from a single specific injury. He returned to practice Friday evening. He would not specify what kept him out.
LenDale White
The newly signed running back walked off the field early on Friday morning, though he did not seem to suffer a serious injury. He was held out of the evening practice.
Dustin Fry
The third-string center walked off the field Wednesday and has yet to return.
Kenny McKinley
The second-year wide receiver was placed on injured reserve Thursday because of a knee injury. McKinley had knee surgery in the offseason.
Josh Barrett
The Broncos expected to place Barrett on the injured reserve, and he was scheduled to undergo shoulder surgery next week, but the Patriots claimed him off waivers Friday afternoon.
Brandon Lloyd The receiver spent several minutes at Friday’s morning practice working out a kink in his right hamstring. He started the evening practice but was unable to finish the session.
My oh my… and the reason we had no injuries last evening practice is because McD decided to take the pads off and he went one step further cancelling this morning practice. Those injuries may very well have nothing to do with anyone in the organization, and we know this is a point that has been highly debated here and I think very justifiably so, but nonetheless it has spooked the bejesus out of McD, no doubt about that.
Well, this is Floyd Little’s day, enjoy.
BFE, in my opinion Willie Brown and Tony Dorsett being in the HOF had absolutely nothing to do with them being Denver Broncos. Brown played with the Raiders for 12 years after starting out with us and Houston before that, and Dorsett played with the Cowboys for 11 years before playing his last year with us. Let there be no doubt, Brown is in the HOF as a Raider and Dorsett has a Cowboy, thought that needed clarification for the younger fans out here.
let’s see everybody elses posts!
Baylin
Man that reads like a “How not to start Training Camp” list. Players got the Ice Cream truck after Friday –to funny! Wonder if they had a McD POP. LOL
FTR
Baylin I agree 100% bro,just stating the facts as listed,but I’m with you,if a player dosen’t play for a team for longer than a year or two,he dosen’t deserve to be in the HOF boasting a Broncos jersey.
FTR
Yeah that had to be hysterical,watching grown men running after an ice cream truck,it’s a wonder somebody didn’t get hurt.LOL
I seen on ESPN this morning,players dropping like flies all over the NFL,not only us having problems a lot of teams are.Must be something in the Kool-aid.
Look at the Orton pic at the top,it’s like he’s saying,”you 2,Quinn and Tebow,I know you ain’t trying to take my job,this is my team.McD said I could start,it’s not fair”..Actually he looks plastered LOL.
And thanks Baylin for the morning report,keep up the good work and you might get a raise,or even better a promotion,LMAO.
BFE, yeah, morning ritual for me, it kind of helps me staying on top of things, I enjoy it, glad to know some bloggers do too.
About Orton, the Tebow starting now supporters cannot like how TC is going so far, this is the latest QB report by Legwold about yesterday’s practices:
Quarterback watch
Stokley again proves he masters tip drill
Kyle Orton: Throw of the day came much like one in the regular-season opener last season in Cincinnati, when a long throw was tipped up by cornerback Alphonso Smith and snared by Brandon Stokley in team drills.
Brady Quinn: Best play came on a ball deep down the middle that rookie Demaryius Thomas leaped to snatch away from cornerback Tony Carter.
Tim Tebow: Got limited reps again and saw a couple throws batted away from receivers by defensive backs.
And this is Legwold’s overall view of TC so far:
There have been two constants thus far in training camp for the Broncos — Kyle Orton has been consistent, on target and far more comfortable in the team’s offense than the team’s other two quarterbacks; and wide receiver Matthew Willis has made play after play when he’s had the chance.
Orton is a lock for now, he is like the champ and the contenders will have to beat him out badly if they want to take over, a draw just won’t knock a champion out, at least that’s how I always understood it. Seems like the starting job is Orton’s to lose since at this point the other two are falling way short of winning it outright, just my opinion.
Well said Baylin. i predict a great year for Orton.
4200 passing yds, 25 TDs, less than 10 picks
and a 10-6 record. You heard it here first.