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Spiritguy
03-18-2009, 08:43 PM
By Gray Caldwell
DenverBroncos.com

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- When Broncos fans think back to the 2008 draft, it's all about offense. Ryan Clady (http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=498&contentID=8653), Peyton Hillis (http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=498&contentID=8667), Spencer Larsen (http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=498&contentID=8665), Kory Lichtensteiger (http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=498&contentID=8660), Eddie Royal (http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=498&contentID=8656) and Ryan Torain (http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=498&contentID=8662) all saw the field on the offensive side of the ball last season.

Only three players played on the defensive side from the draft. Josh Barrett (http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=498&contentID=8666) and Jack Williams (http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=498&contentID=8661) joined Larsen -- who memorably played linebacker and fullback in one game in Atlanta -- on defense.

That's eight of the nine picks in quite a successful draft class that saw the field in last season.

In 2009, number nine hopes to help make the 2008 draft just as memorable for the defense. Just don't call him a rookie.

"I consider myself a 'super rookie,'" Carlton Powell (http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=498&contentID=8663) said. "Because I definitely did sit in on all the meetings, I watched all the film and I was out there watching practice. So I've pretty much got a feel for everything as far as the mental aspect, I just wasn't out there physically."

The defensive tackle's rookie season was cut short before it even started. He injured his Achilles' tendon before training camp, and was placed on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Play list on August 26.

He spent the rest of the season rehabbing, which continued all throughout the offseason with Head Athletic Trainer Steve Antonopulos. He was one of several players that stayed around Dove Valley while the rest of his teammates vacationed with their friends and families.

But Powell said it was worth it, because now he's back on the field running around with his teammates.

"It's great to have everybody back up here -- it's a little bit of added motivation," he said.

He added that while there's a little tightness, his strength and flexibility are back to 100 percent after his injury. Now he's ready to hit the field and carry the success he saw at Virginia Tech into the National Football League.

Powell started for 13 games in both of his final two years at school, posting career highs in tackles and sacks as a senior and leading a defense that led the nation in scoring defense and total defense his junior campaign.

According to NFLDraftScout.com, Powell finished his career as a Hokie as the only Division I-A player who held opponents to negative rushing yards on running plays directed at him -- -13 yards on 106 attempts.

"If the ball is coming in my direction, I'm either going to make the play behind the line of scrimmage or at the line of scrimmage," the 6-foot-3, 300-pound tackle said. "Not much gets past me."

That could be a big key for a Broncos defensive unit that Elvis Dumervil (http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=498&contentID=5911) said on Tuesday will be "nasty" in 2009.

"I definitely feel the same way," Powell said, cracking a smile. "Especially now that I'm going to be out there.

"Just with the guys we've got here now I think it's going to be a pretty good fit."

http://http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=334&storyID=8908

jrelway
03-18-2009, 08:59 PM
one things for sure, the defense cant get any worse.

omac
03-18-2009, 09:44 PM
I like that he called himself a super rookie. He's not saying he'll play like a 2nd year player, yet he'll play better than a rookie. Nice job of hedging. :D

bcbronc
03-19-2009, 10:45 AM
I have a good feeling about Powell. I think he's going to make a nice 3-4 DE for us.

Bill Devaroe
03-19-2009, 01:56 PM
What a super rookie, I like the cut of his jib. Kinda like a poor man's Dewayne Robertson......aka complete sh*t.

Requiem / The Dagda
03-19-2009, 01:58 PM
What a super rookie, I like the cut of his jib. Kinda like a poor man's Dewayne Robertson......aka complete sh*t.

Ol' Peg Leg Robertson. . . we hardly knew him. But hey, this kid blew out his Achilles. I think your comparison was wonderful. Two peg-leggers. How's things Bill? I made some of them bolownee boats you were ravin' about last night. Delicious.

underrated29
03-19-2009, 02:01 PM
BILL your blessings come early today i see.

PS- whats your fav margarita?


Powell certainly has the numbers to back him up. We have now had a nice fluff piece about doom and now powell, When is Jarvis going to get his turn.

LoyalSoldier
03-19-2009, 03:30 PM
one things for sure, the defense cant get any worse.

That's what we said last season......

Bill Devaroe
03-19-2009, 05:54 PM
Ol' Peg Leg Robertson. . . we hardly knew him. But hey, this kid blew out his Achilles. I think your comparison was wonderful. Two peg-leggers. How's things Bill? I made some of them bolownee boats you were ravin' about last night. Delicious.

ther e good huh? Told you!1

Bill Devaroe
03-19-2009, 05:56 PM
BILL your blessings come early today i see.

PS- whats your fav margarita?


Powell certainly has the numbers to back him up. We have now had a nice fluff piece about doom and now powell, When is Jarvis going to get his turn.


My favorite drink is whiskey and root beer, Old crow or Candien Club or whatever is handee. Dont care much for the spanish driks/,

WARHORSE
03-19-2009, 06:09 PM
My favorite drink is whiskey and root beer, Old crow or Candien Club or whatever is handee. Dont care much for the spanish driks/,


Ever try catfish blood and Black Daniels?

Ole cajun recipe.







(ok.........I made that up):coffee:

frauschieze
03-19-2009, 06:13 PM
My favorite drink is whiskey and root beer, Old crow or Candien Club or whatever is handee. Dont care much for the spanish driks/,

Bump it up to Jack or Crown and it's a match made in heaven.

Bill Devaroe
03-19-2009, 06:32 PM
Ever try catfish blood and Black Daniels?

Ole cajun recipe.







(ok.........I made that up):coffee:

Madder a fact my brother Thomas lives down outside of Memphis on the river. They make a drink out of the channel cat blood, vodka, and cayenne peper. It s kinda a right of passage thing. Actully not all that bad seriosly.
Then fry them cats up and dip in mustard and I am in heven!

Requiem / The Dagda
03-19-2009, 07:44 PM
Sounds mighty tasty, Bill. God bless.

WARHORSE
03-19-2009, 08:27 PM
Madder a fact my brother Thomas lives down outside of Memphis on the river. They make a drink out of the channel cat blood, vodka, and cayenne peper. It s kinda a right of passage thing. Actully not all that bad seriosly.
Then fry them cats up and dip in mustard and I am in heven!


No kidding......I used to live right outside of Memphis myself...and yes......catfish is a mainstream food choice down there.

I actually had heard something about a drink with catfish blood.....but was still making it up.

Sounds like something Id like to watch my drunk friends drink rather than myself.


heh:beer:

Bill Devaroe
03-20-2009, 08:17 AM
[QUOTE=WARHORSE;593795]No kidding......I used to live right outside of Memphis myself...and yes......catfish is a mainstream food choice down there.

I actually had heard something about a drink with catfish blood.....but was still making it up.

Sounds like something Id like to watch my drunk friends drink rather than myself.

Pretty nasty I think. We won;t even get into the "Piss and Vinegar" moonshine they make down there. I will stick to my old crow.

hotcarl
03-20-2009, 10:32 AM
put a sock in it devaroe :welcome:

this guy is going to be awesome

broncofaninfla
03-20-2009, 02:39 PM
I'm looking forward to seeing what this kid can do.