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VonDoom
09-12-2016, 12:39 PM
Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 3m3 minutes ago

Kubiak said DT did not practice today. Expects him to practice Wednesday.

Nicki Jhabvala ‏@NickiJhabvala 3m3 minutes ago

Gary Kubiak said Demaryius Thomas did not practice today. Expects him to be on the field Wednesday. Said Thomas is "doing really good."

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 3m3 minutes ago

Kubiak: DT "had some good treatment over the weekend, could have practiced today if he wanted to," but they opted to hold him back.

Nicki Jhabvala ‏@NickiJhabvala 3m3 minutes ago

Bennie Fowler practiced "pretty much full," Kubiak said.

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 3m3 minutes ago

Kubiak said Bennie Fowler practiced today. Jeff Heuerman had full practice today. Kubiak experts Heuerman to play Sunday.

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 2m2 minutes ago

Kubiak said Jordan Norwood practiced today.

VonDoom
09-12-2016, 12:43 PM
Cameron Wolfe ‏@CameronWolfe 2m2 minutes ago

Kubiak compared playing Andrew Luck to playing Ben Roethlisberger.

Cameron Wolfe ‏@CameronWolfe 32s32 seconds ago

Kubiak quickly disagreed with the notion that the Broncos played dirty Thursday again today. "We play hard."

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 35s36 seconds ago

Kubiak said he watched "a little bit" of Colts yesterday. "They've got a lot of things that can cause problems from a pressure standpoint"

Troy Renck ‏@TroyRenck 31s32 seconds ago

Kubiak expects Ty Sambrailo to be available this week. He's the backup LT and G... #Broncos.. "But it's going to be competitive," he said

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 28s29 seconds ago

Kubiak praises Paradis' "football knowledge," even though he's a young player, in helping Trevor Siemian along.

Cameron Wolfe ‏@CameronWolfe 18s19 seconds ago

Michael Schofield will remain the RG. Ty Sambrailo and Darrion Weems will continue to compete and push him for playing time.

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 23s24 seconds ago

Sambrailo on the field "with no limitations" today, Kubiak said. Added that it was the first time he'd had that kind of work since injury.

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 16s17 seconds ago

Todd Davis was the team's defensive player of the game, Kubiak said. 'The future's very bright for Todd," he said.

Cameron Wolfe ‏@CameronWolfe 10s11 seconds ago

@cjandersonb22 was the #Broncos offensive player of the game Thurs

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 9s10 seconds ago

Kubiak on Sylvester Williams: "He's become a leader," praised how he's done working in the pass rush in a more extensive role this year.

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 15s16 seconds ago

Cody Latimer was the special teams player of the game, Kubiak said.

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 4m4 minutes ago

Kubiak, on the D-line: "I think we're going to have a good rotation...group's got a chance to be very good, and we've got a long way to go"

Denver Native (Carol)
09-12-2016, 01:29 PM
CENTENNIAL, Colo. -- Broncos coach Gary Kubiak remains cautiously optimistic Demaryius Thomas will play Sunday. He said the receiver's hip has improved.

"He had a could of days off with some good treatment and could have practiced (Monday)," Kubiak said. "I expect him to practice Wednesday."

On the Broncos' third possession last Thursday, Thomas caught a first-down pass and was pulled awkwardly out of bounds. Trainers treated Thomas, but he played 76 percent of the offensive snaps, returning to the game. Thomas underwent an MRI on his hip and his results were sent for a second opinion, according to ESPN.

Thomas reported to training camp at 222 pounds -- his lightest since high school. It improved his conditioning and route running. Teammates noticed his dedication, voting him the offensive captain.

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/sports/broncos/broncos-demaryius-thomas-doing-pretty-good-according-to-coach-kubiak

VonDoom
09-12-2016, 02:06 PM
Cameron Wolfe ‏@CameronWolfe 1m1 minute ago

#Broncos D pointing to their run defense as a big sticking area in meeting rooms. Disappointed with their performance there Thursday.

VonDoom
09-13-2016, 03:01 PM
Cameron Wolfe ‏@CameronWolfe 32m32 minutes ago

#Broncos signed LB Reshard Cliett to their practice squad, per a source. 2015 6th round pick by HOU, will need to release someone off PS.

Denver Native (Carol)
09-13-2016, 03:12 PM
The Broncos made a practice squad addition Tuesday when they signed former Texans linebacker Reshard Cliett, his agent said.

Cliett, a 2015 sixth-round pick, was one of the Texans’ final roster cuts. He missed his rookie season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament and a torn meniscus in his right knee during the preseason.

The Broncos were intrigued by Cliett’s speed and athleticism. During his South Florida pro day, Cliett, 6-foot-2, 235 pounds, ran the 40-yard dash in 4.4 and 4.5 seconds.

Denver will need to make a corresponding transaction to open up a spot for Cliett on the practice squad.

http://www.denverpost.com/2016/09/13/reshard-cliett-denver-broncos-practice-squad/

Davii
09-13-2016, 04:19 PM
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/09/13/reshard-cliett-denver-broncos-practice-squad/

That's really fast especially for a guy that size

Joel
09-14-2016, 02:57 AM
Any word on his coverage skills? Seems like we've got a ton of pass-rushing OLBs, but having only ONE ILB >230 still scares me. From what everyone says and the stat line corroborates, it didn't hurt us against Camolinas power running, but it's only Week 1. I gotta think that if we try to go through a whole SEASON like that those guys are gonna get a lot more than their helmets knocked off. Nothing against Nelson or Davis, but Rudy's a better motivational speaker than football player. ;)

CoachChaz
09-14-2016, 08:17 AM
I remember a lot of hype on him based on his 40 time. Kind of like a big safety with average tackling skills.

VonDoom
09-14-2016, 01:05 PM
Week 2 TV maps are up. Obviously we're the national game in the late window, but take a look anyway in case you're unfortunate enough to live in one of the other areas:

http://506sports.com/nfl.php?yr=2016&wk=2

VonDoom
09-14-2016, 01:30 PM
Cameron Wolfe ‏@CameronWolfe 19m19 minutes ago

Bennie Fowler and Ty Sambrailo both practicing with braces on. Jeff Heuerman practicing, too.

Cameron Wolfe ‏@CameronWolfe 8m8 minutes ago

Just my observation: D.T. keeps grabbing his hip while going through drills. Seen some grimacing, too. Something to watch.

Denver Native (Carol)
09-14-2016, 01:35 PM
CENTENNIAL, Colo. -- The Broncos redefined their image last season. Dogged by criticism as a soft team, the Broncos boasted the NFL's top defense. It came with a price. Denver ranked third in on-field fines a year ago, behind the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Broncos felt the league's wrath on Wednesday for their physical play as linebacker Brandon Marshall ($24,309) and safety Darian Stewart ($18,231) were fined for hits on reigning MVP Cam Newton.

Marshall's fine, first reported by Denver7, resulted from his launching into Newton on Thursday night, striking him in the helmet. Marshall anticipated the fine because he left his feet on the hit. Stewart was docked for lowering his head into Newton on Carolina's final drive. While Marshall was not penalized, officials flagged Stewart for roughing the passer.

Hits by Von Miller and Bradley Roby also remained under review. The Broncos have received a wave of criticism nationally and from Carolina fans specifically that they are dirty.

rest - http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/broncos-marshall-stewart-fined-for-hits-on-newton

LawDog
09-14-2016, 01:57 PM
Week 2 TV maps are up. Obviously we're the national game in the late window, but take a look anyway in case you're unfortunate enough to live in one of the other areas:

http://506sports.com/nfl.php?yr=2016&wk=2

Stupid Rams... LA is getting blocked from the Broncos. Gonna have to bite the bullet and get the Ticket...

VonDoom
09-14-2016, 02:33 PM
Nicki Jhabvala ‏@NickiJhabvala 3m3 minutes ago

Fowler formally listed as DNP. Demaryius Thomas and Jeff Heuerman limited.

Troy Renck ‏@TroyRenck 2m2 minutes ago

#Broncos DT "looked ok." On pace to play Sunday. Took about one third of reps. Fowler did not do team drills. Did all early drills

Cameron Wolfe ‏@CameronWolfe 6s7 seconds ago

Kubiak on the #Broncos fines said it's really difficult for a defense to play a QB that constantly switches from passer to runner.

VonDoom
09-14-2016, 03:48 PM
Here's a piece from Andy Benoit on how the Broncos will attack Luck this week:


Offensive line woes aside, using stunts against the Colts works well because of Andrew Luck’s deep dropbacks. Most stunts, especially multi-gap ones, take time to unfold. The design, in theory, means the looping pass rusher reaches the quarterback at the top of his dropback. Even if the pass rush is a little late getting to Luck, it’s often effective because his courage is boundless when it comes to holding the ball. Having pass rushers loop around and in his line of vision is a smart strategy.

If last year’s game is any indication, Luck will really have to hold on to the ball in obvious passing situations. The Colts’ wideouts don’t match up well against the physicality of Denver cornerbacks Aqib Talib, Chris Harris and Bradley Roby; those three stifled the Indy in man coverage last year. (Talib took Donte Moncrief, Harris took T.Y. Hilton and Roby took whoever was rotated in at No. 3.) Rob Chudzinksi took over as Indianapolis’s offensive coordinator last year just before the Denver game. He wisely put his receivers in bunches and used switch-release concepts to make routes intersect and defenders give some cushion. Unfortunately, the execution was too erratic. It’s imperative that Indy’s receivers be sharper working together off the line on Sunday.

http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/09/14/nfl-andrew-luck-indianapolis-colts-denver-broncos-von-miller

Denver Native (Carol)
09-14-2016, 04:15 PM
Troy Renck Retweeted
Mike Chappell ‏@mchappell51 2h

Luck: Denver a 'dirty' defense. 'I wouldn't use that word. They play hard.'

VonDoom
09-15-2016, 01:26 PM
Troy Renck ‏@TroyRenck 5m5 minutes ago

#Broncos Derek Wolfe not participating in viewing period. Is dealing with neck injury. Hurt in opener @DenverChannel

Troy Renck ‏@TroyRenck 5m5 minutes ago

#Broncos Demaryius Thomas moving much better in drills today. Full speed on cuts

Troy Renck ‏@TroyRenck 3m3 minutes ago

#Broncos Fowler making progress. He is wearing elbow brace. But making all plays in normal catch radius @DenverChannel

VonDoom
09-15-2016, 02:59 PM
Cameron Wolfe ‏@CameronWolfe 2m2 minutes ago

Kubiak said Demaryius Thomas (hip) was limited. "Took another step forward I think." Bennie Fowler (elbow) didn't practice again.

Cameron Wolfe ‏@CameronWolfe 33s34 seconds ago

Kubiak said he took similar amount of snaps as yesterday (1/3) more significant though. Kubiak happy w/ D.T.'s route running, improvements.

Nicki Jhabvala ‏@NickiJhabvala 3m3 minutes ago

Kubiak said Derek Wolfe's neck is sore. Participated in parts of practice today. Not all.

Troy Renck ‏@TroyRenck 53s53 seconds ago

#Broncos Kubiak said Heuerman limited It places more onus on Virgil Green who enjoyed breakout camp @DenverChannel

Troy Renck ‏@TroyRenck 9s9 seconds ago

#broncos Kubiak said this week has been big audition for Heuerman to show healthy. @DenverChannel

VonDoom
09-15-2016, 03:14 PM
Patrick Smyth ‏@psmyth12 5m5 minutes ago

Coach Kubiak to @NickGriffithTV on weekly show (@KDVR, 930 pm): "The (OL) could be a strength of our football team."

Troy Renck ‏@TroyRenck 6m6 minutes ago

#Broncos special teams coach Joe DeCamilis said Riley Dixon was inconsistent Looks for him to improve @DenverChannel

Troy Renck ‏@TroyRenck 54s54 seconds ago

#Broncos working depth behind Norwood on punt return including Taylor, Sanders and Talib. @DenverChannel

underrated29
09-15-2016, 03:51 PM
Talib!!!! The fuk? Hell no!

Put Latimer back there again.....Or sign CJ spiller. Or something. NOT Talib!

VonDoom
09-15-2016, 03:55 PM
Denver Broncos ‏@Broncos 28m28 minutes ago

.@Millerlite40: “I don’t worry about that stuff (being held or not). I just rush the passer and do what I can do."

Cameron Wolfe ‏@CameronWolfe 31m31 minutes ago

Von Miller said he feels like he can change the game like a QB. Expects extra attention, still expects to make plays

Cameron Wolfe ‏@CameronWolfe 28m28 minutes ago

Von Miller just ran through the entire Colts OL naming them and pointing out what each guy does well. Showing he does a lot of studying too.

Cameron Wolfe ‏@CameronWolfe 24m24 minutes ago

Von Miller pointed out several times he hasn't sacked Andrew Luck yet in his career, even the Pro Bowl. That's a goal of his this week.

Troy Renck ‏@TroyRenck 20m20 minutes ago

#Broncos DT said he believes can play. Issue is coming out of cuts and getting hit. Said once in game can't worry about it @DenverChannel

Nicki Jhabvala ‏@NickiJhabvala 22m22 minutes ago

Demaryius Thomas said the hip issue is one he's been dealing with for a while. Hurt it again w/ 2nd catch vs Panthers. Day to day.

Troy Renck ‏@TroyRenck 6m6 minutes ago

#Broncos Demaryius Thomas said hip injury similar to 2012. He played all 16 games that season. @DenverChannel

Nick Groke ‏@nickgroke 20m20 minutes ago

Demaryius Thomas, on his lingering hip injury, said "either I'll be 100 percent at game time or I'll be on the sideline."

Troy Renck ‏@TroyRenck 12m12 minutes ago

#Broncos DT clarified that he didn't see doctor for second opinion. Just that his results were sent out for a second opinion

VonDoom
09-15-2016, 03:55 PM
Cameron Wolfe ‏@CameronWolfe 10m10 minutes ago

Wade Phillips on claims that #Broncos D is dirty: "I think it's ridiculous."

Nicki Jhabvala ‏@NickiJhabvala 9m9 minutes ago

Wade Phillips: "We don't want penalties. No one wants penalties. It can cost you a game. ... We teach against those things."

Denver Broncos ‏@Broncos 4m4 minutes ago

.@sonofbum: “[The @Colts] symbol is a horseshoe, and their quarterback’s named Luck. … Is that just a coincidence?”

BroncoJoe
09-15-2016, 03:56 PM
Cameron Wolfe ‏@CameronWolfe 24m24 minutes ago

Von Miller pointed out several times he hasn't sacked Andrew Luck yet in his career, even the Pro Bowl. That's a goal of his this week.


MVP!!! Simply the best.

Al Wilson 4 Mayor
09-15-2016, 06:23 PM
Cameron Wolfe ‏@CameronWolfe 10m10 minutes ago

Wade Phillips on claims that #Broncos D is dirty: "I think it's ridiculous."

Nicki Jhabvala ‏@NickiJhabvala 9m9 minutes ago

Wade Phillips: "We don't want penalties. No one wants penalties. It can cost you a game. ... We teach against those things."

Denver Broncos ‏@Broncos 4m4 minutes ago

.@sonofbum: “[The @Colts] symbol is a horseshoe, and their quarterback’s named Luck. … Is that just a coincidence?”

Phillips is hilarious

VonDoom
09-16-2016, 12:33 PM
Cameron Wolfe ‏@CameronWolfe 22m22 minutes ago

Looks like all the main guys battling injuries - Demaryius Thomas, Bennie Fowler, Derek Wolfe, Ty Sambrailo, Jeff Heuerman - practicing.

Cameron Wolfe ‏@CameronWolfe 21m21 minutes ago

All getting individual reps during viewing period. We'll see how Kubiak lists them for game day after practice.

VonDoom
09-16-2016, 01:33 PM
Mike Klis ‏@MikeKlis 9m9 minutes ago Dove Valley, CO

Bennie a Fowler out; Demaryius Thomas, Derek Wolfe questionable #9sports

Cameron Wolfe ‏@CameronWolfe 10m10 minutes ago

WR Bennie Fowler is listed as OUT. Doctors don't believe he's ready to get hit yet, per Kubiak. #Broncos

Troy Renck ‏@TroyRenck 9m9 minutes ago

#Broncos list Wolfe as questionable. But on track. He trusts DT and Wolfe will look him in eye Sunday and let him know if can go

Cameron Wolfe ‏@CameronWolfe 2m2 minutes ago

G Ty Sambrailo (elbow) listed as questionable too. If he's able to go, #Broncos will have decisions on who will be active on OL.

Cameron Wolfe ‏@CameronWolfe 8m8 minutes ago

Kubiak on Sunday: "We'll have to play better than we played against Carolina." Specifically mentioned the 3 turnovers. Lost that battle 3-1.

VonDoom
09-16-2016, 01:44 PM
Troy Renck ‏@TroyRenck 2m2 minutes ago

#Broncos Wolfe said light practice Thursday helped recovery. He hurt neck when he was facemasked by #panthers lineman @DenverChannel

Cameron Wolfe ‏@CameronWolfe 8m8 minutes ago

Derek Wolfe said he's hurt, but not injured. He can play through hurt, it's just dealing with pain. If it's a real injury, he wouldn't play.

Cameron Wolfe ‏@CameronWolfe 4m4 minutes ago

#Broncos DE Derek Wolfe on jabs that they are dirty: "DEFWU, that's all I gotta say. Don't ever **** with us."

VonDoom
09-16-2016, 02:23 PM
Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 2h2 hours ago

The #Colts, playing the #Broncos, ruled out DT Henry Anderson, CB Vontae Davis, S T.J. Green, CB Patrick Robinson. A lot.

Denver Native (Carol)
09-16-2016, 04:09 PM
Elway Access: Playing aggressive defense
In his weekly interview, John Elway talks about Trevor Siemian's starting debut, the Broncos aggressive defense and the strides made by the league in health and safety.

http://www.denverbroncos.com/multimedia/videos/Elway-Access-Playing-aggressive-defense/10934e26-ec3b-4257-918e-70b7fb01ac9a

Denver Native (Carol)
09-16-2016, 04:18 PM
Kubiak delivers final injury report
Head Coach Gary Kubiak gives out his final injury report of the week and talks about why he trusts some guys when it comes to whether or not they can play.

http://www.denverbroncos.com/multimedia/videos/Kubiak-delivers-final-injury-report/f7326da1-661a-45d2-9c88-4f9ac24532da

TXBRONC
09-16-2016, 05:53 PM
Troy Renck ‏@TroyRenck 2m2 minutes ago

#Broncos Wolfe said light practice Thursday helped recovery. He hurt neck when he was facemasked by #panthers lineman @DenverChannel

Cameron Wolfe ‏@CameronWolfe 8m8 minutes ago

Derek Wolfe said he's hurt, but not injured. He can play through hurt, it's just dealing with pain. If it's a real injury, he wouldn't play.

Cameron Wolfe ‏@CameronWolfe 4m4 minutes ago

#Broncos DE Derek Wolfe on jabs that they are dirty: "DEFWU, that's all I gotta say. Don't ever **** with us."

I love Wolfe's nasty disposition.

Davii
09-16-2016, 06:04 PM
Kubiak delivers final injury report
Head Coach Gary Kubiak gives out his final injury report of the week and talks about why he trusts some guys when it comes to whether or not they can play.

http://www.denverbroncos.com/multimedia/videos/Kubiak-delivers-final-injury-report/f7326da1-661a-45d2-9c88-4f9ac24532da

I think the report would be better with "probable" still an injury distinction

VonDoom
09-16-2016, 06:40 PM
I think the report would be better with "probable" still an injury distinction

Yeah, it just seems like anyone that isn't listed with a designation is probable so ...

slim
09-16-2016, 07:09 PM
We are all day to day