Denver Native (Carol)
08-19-2012, 09:07 PM
After a difficult work week that saw Chris Kuper, Jason Hunter and Kevin Vickerson suffer injuries, the Broncos put coach John Fox's next-man-up mantra to a stern test Saturday night at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.
Manny Ramirez started at right guard for Kuper, who suffered a fractured bone in his left forearm earlier in the week. And with Hunter (torn triceps) expected to miss the season with his injury and Vickerson having suffered a concussion as the practice week drew to a close, the Broncos were forced to play mix and match in the defensive line as well.
"We kind of operate on a next-man-up philosophy around here," Fox has said. "We know injuries are going to happen; you don't want them to happen. But it's also an opportunity for someone else."
rest - http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_21346808/broncos-injury-replacements-pass-their-first-test-preseason
Manny Ramirez started at right guard for Kuper, who suffered a fractured bone in his left forearm earlier in the week. And with Hunter (torn triceps) expected to miss the season with his injury and Vickerson having suffered a concussion as the practice week drew to a close, the Broncos were forced to play mix and match in the defensive line as well.
"We kind of operate on a next-man-up philosophy around here," Fox has said. "We know injuries are going to happen; you don't want them to happen. But it's also an opportunity for someone else."
rest - http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_21346808/broncos-injury-replacements-pass-their-first-test-preseason