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Staying Involved

August 21st, 2008 - 3:07pm by Ryan TorainOther posts by Ryan Torain

Big news everybody — I moved out of the rookie hotel and into my own place.

I actually just got moved in this weekend. I’m sure you all know how tough moving is with two arms, so you can imagine that it’s been a pain, but it’s coming together. It gets confusing and irritating sometimes having to move stuff around with one arm, but my brother Chris just moved out here with me about five days ago, so he’s been able to help me out a lot. I really appreciate his help.

We made the decision a while ago that Chris would move here — he’s going to get back into college out here next semester. So it’s just nice especially now that the injury happened that he’s been able to help me a lot with traveling back and forth and getting stuff done around the house.

I haven’t had much time to do anything like go see movies or even watch the Olympics, I’ve been so focused on just trying to get the apartment together. It’s a whole bunch of little things, just moving couches, TVs, pots and pans, bathroom stuff — it’s a lot going on.

And I’ve definitely been moving couches with just one arm. I’m He-man. I’m Hercules in here … nah, I’m just kidding, we got movers to do all that, so that’s worked out really well.

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Tags: Injury, Moving, Rookie, Ryan Torain
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Ready for Rehab

August 14th, 2008 - 6:52pm by Ryan TorainOther posts by Ryan Torain

So I was a little disappointed I didn’t get to get out there with my teammates and practice against the Cowboys these past two days. That’s an experience you don’t get all the time. I did get the chance to grab a chair and sit outside the building near the sideline and watch the first day of practice, though. It was the first time I’ve seen another NFL team and it was pretty fun to watch.

I have to admit it was pretty cool seeing players like T.O. and Romo out there in person running around, running routes. But I’ve got to get used to it and not get star struck, because I know that this is that type of league where you’re going to see big names every week.

So I guess I’ll update you all on how everything’s been in the past week. A lot has happened. I had surgery on Friday, and I was laid up for a couple of days. Everything went really well. They got me into a little brace instead of a cast, which is nice.

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Tags: Cowboys, Injury, Rookie, Ryan Torain, Surgery
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A.M. Blog: Day 16

August 12th, 2008 - 11:18am by Adam ZinserOther posts by Adam Zinser

It’s less than 24 hours until the Broncos host the Cowboys for a couple days of joint practices, and the team held a two hour practice without pads Tuesday morning, the last day for fans to watch training camp.

As has often been the case, things got started with a laugh as D.J. Williams called up coach and former Bronco Keith Burns to lead the team’s breakdown.

ATTENDANCE REPORT: Hamza Abdullah, Boss and Champ Bailey, Louis Green, Peyton Hillis, Tom Nalen, Erik Pears and Ryan Torain were all listed on the out of pads list with their various injuries. Hillis did participate in practice, however. Champ, Green, Nalen and Pears all watched from the sidelines. Boss remained inside rehabbing his sprained ankle.

- Chad Mustard has been moved from the Physically Unable to Perform list to the active roster.

- New cornerback Wale Dada participated in practice after the team waived Lamont Reid. The previous blog entry gives a little more information on the newest member of the Broncos.

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Tags: Adam Zinser, Boss Bailey, Brandon Marshall, Chad Mustard, Champ Bailey, Daniel Graham, Darrell Jackson, Dewayne Robertson, Eddie Royal, Hamza Abdullah, Louis Green, Michael Pittman, Montrae Holland, Nate Jackson, Nate Webster, Niko Koutouvides, Peyton Hillis, Ryan Torain, Tony Scheffler, Training Camp, Wale Dada
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Staying Positive

August 7th, 2008 - 10:30am by Ryan TorainOther posts by Ryan Torain

Well, first of all I just want to thank all the fans out there that have been showing me support since my injury. I appreciate it. I need it all. I love it all, and I’m going to do what I can to get back out there and get in the show.

I have surgery around 5:00 p.m. on Friday where they’ll repair some ligament damage and put a plate in my elbow. I’m going to be staying overnight, and I’ll probably be back at the rookie hotel on Sunday morning. I’ll probably be away from training camp for three or four days when I’ll get the swelling down, then they’ll put me in a little brace where I’ll be able to work my movement in my elbow. Then I’ll just be rehabbing with Greek and the trainers.

It’s so frustrating because I just missed half of my senior season in college. Then I come back and I’m doing well in camp, about to play in my first game since October, and I injure my elbow and get sidetracked for three months. It’s frustrating but at the same time I’ve got to stay focused, stay smart in my mind and don’t get mentally broke down. I just have to stay positive about the whole situation and make it work.

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Tags: Injury, Rookie, Ryan Torain, Training Camp
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A.M. Blog: Day 13

August 7th, 2008 - 10:06am by Jake GrilleyOther posts by Jake Grilley

TORAIN UPDATE: Head Coach Mike Shanahan announced after the morning session that running back Ryan Torain will need surgery to repair damage done to his elbow during practice on Wednesday. Torain broke the upper bone in his elbow and an MRI revealed ligament damage.

“We will see how the operation goes and see what the doctors say,” Shanahan said. “But it is obviously more serious that we first thought.”

Torain gives an update in his blog entry.

In preparation for Saturday’s preseason opener at Houston the Broncos held an abridged morning session without pads, similar to the team’s afternoon jog through sessions.

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Tags: Champ Bailey, Eddie Royal, Hamza Abdullah, Jake Grilley, Mike Shanahan, Ryan Torain, Spencer Larsen, Tom Nalen, Uncategorized
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P.M. Blog: Day 12

August 6th, 2008 - 5:42pm by Adam ZinserOther posts by Adam Zinser

Though the sun broke through for most of the afternoon practice, it was definitely much cooler than this morning’s session, and thankfully, the dark clouds heading this way held off just long enough for the team to wrap things up and head inside.

ATTENDANCE REPORT: Hamza Abdullah, Champ Bailey, Peyton Hillis, Chad Mustard, Tom Nalen and Dewayne Robertson all watched from the sidelines with their various injuries/soreness. Abdullah was doing some calisthenics with out on the field to help rehab his groin before practice began. One end of a large elastic band was wrapped around his waist with the other end tied to one of the goal posts. He high-stepped sideways until the band became fully extended and taught, then would move back towards the goal post.

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Tags: Adam Zinser, Alvin McKinley, Andre Hall, Anthony Alridge, Brett Kern, Cecil Sapp, Chad Mustard, Champ Bailey, Darrell Jackson, Dewayne Robertson, Domonique Foxworth, Dre Bly, Hamza Abdullah, Jack Williams, Jog-Through, Josh Barrett, Michael Pittman, Montrae Holland, Nate Webster, Peyton Hillis, Rookies, Ryan Torain, Sam Paulescu, Special Teams, Tom Nalen, Uncategorized
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A.M. Blog: Day 12

August 6th, 2008 - 11:52am by Gray CaldwellOther posts by Gray Caldwell

On a day that featured a lot of playmaking from young guys and veterans alike, the Broncos got some bad news. During offensive versus defensive drills focusing on running plays, rookie Ryan Torain sprinted to the right and fell awkwardly with defenders on top of him. He broke a bone in the upper part of his elbow, and Head Coach Mike Shanahan said he expects him to be out 6 to 8 weeks. Torain will undergo an MRI today and Shanahan said they’ll wait to see if there’s ligament damage.

“That’s football,” Shanahan said. “You’re going to lose guys, there’s nothing you can do about it. Except get better.”

In that light, here are some quick hits from an otherwise very exciting practice.

ATTENDANCE REPORT: Hamza Abdullah sat out of practice with a groin…Champ Bailey watched from the sidelines as well with a right hamstring…Peyton Hillis was out of pads with a left hamstring…Chad Mustard didn’t participate with a right hamstring…Tom Nalen observed practice with a left knee…Dewayne Robertson was out of pads as well with a left knee.

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Tags: Anthony Alridge, Gray Caldwell, Jack Williams, Rookies, Ryan Torain
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The Rookie: A Running Start

July 31st, 2008 - 7:04pm by Ryan TorainOther posts by Ryan Torain

What’s up, Broncos Country?

This is Ryan Torain, checking in for the first time. This season I’m going to be writing a rookie blog, just letting you all know how my first year in the NFL is going. So far it’s been going great, by the way.

Wow, so I’m here in Denver. I never thought I would come here — I didn’t really know every single team looking at me just because there is so much going on around that time with the NFL Combine and everything, but once I saw it come up on the screen I was like, wow, that’s a running team. I was definitely ready to get here and start showing I have what it takes to run in the Denver Broncos system, so I’ve been blessed. I actually lived here in Denver for a few months when I was in about 3rd grade, so I’m just getting used to it all over again. It’s good to see the mountains again.

Well, I’ve been in camp for a week now, and it’s pretty much what I expected. I’ve been through camps every year of college, so this is just another level. I won’t lie, though, it’s definitely greater speed and greater talent, but it’s a real good, positive thing, just having fun doing what I love — football.

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Tags: Rookie, Ryan Torain, Training Camp
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