Sam Brandon’s season is over.
A Monday MRI confirmed the Broncos’ worst fears — that the fifth-year safety tore his anterior cruciate ligament on a collision with Demetrin Veal late in Sunday’s 31-20 win at Pittsburgh.
“You could see it happen right in front of you,” Head Coach Mike Shanahan said. “It was just a freak injury and it’s really a shame, because he’s really been playing well.”
Brandon knew immeditately that the injury was severe.
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Quincy Morgan has a vague idea what the Browns might try and do on offense. But that understanding doesn’t come from his three seasons with the Browns; rather, it originates with the 2004 season in Dallas, where current Browns offensive coordinator Maurice Carthon was in his second year on Bill Parcells’ staff.
A 4-1 start pleases Javon Walker, The offense’s inability to generate consistent results, however, rankles him.
After 12 seasons in Denver and heading into a 13th as a part of the team in some capacity, Rod Smith can scarcely do more to impress the Broncos or their fans. Yet in spite of his numerous accomplishments, he remains as single-minded as ever — a trait he demonstrated when he was asked Thursday about the possibility of becoming the 15th player in NFL history with 800 receptions.