Lonestar
11-21-2009, 06:11 PM
Posted: 11/21/2009 01:00:00 AM MST
With all the attention given to the Broncos' quarterback situation this week, few have noticed the running backs aren't exactly in great shape, either.
No. 3 tailback LaMont Jordan will not play Sunday against San Diego because of a back injury. And No. 2 tailback Correll Buckhalter missed practice time with a knee injury, although he practiced Friday and will play Sunday.
Rookie Knowshon Moreno figures to get the bulk of the tailback work, with Peyton Hillis possibly getting an occasional carry.
(Praise God and pass the ammunition..)
No. 1 vs. No. 2.
There's a good reason the Broncos are holding out hope Kyle Orton can defy medical reasoning and play on his injured left ankle Sunday. Since 1984, John Elway's second year in the league and his first full season as the Broncos' starter, the Broncos are 229-135 (.629) in games in which their No. 1 QB starts. When the backup starts, the Broncos are 14-20 (.421).
"I think the hardest job a trainer has is protecting players from themselves," middle linebacker Andra Davis said. "Because if you can, you're going out there. You're not looking at it as hurting yourself long-term. You're looking at getting out there with your teammates."
Crowd factor.
Coach Josh McDaniels is looking forward to a home-field advantage after recent road losses at Baltimore and Washington.
"This is one of the loudest places I've ever been, this stadium, and we have yet to play a division game here this year," McDaniels said. "I think everyone in our building is looking forward to the atmosphere we're probably going to have on Sunday."
Marshall update.
Wide receiver Brandon Marshall on Friday pronounced himself fit. He had been bothered by a sore neck.
"Just a little soreness. I took a big hit," Marshall said, referring to the lick he took from Washington linebacker Rocky McIntosh. "I feel great today."
Ayers fined.
Rookie outside linebacker Robert Ayers was fined $5,000 for the major face-mask penalty he committed against Washington's Santana Moss on a punt return.
http://www.denverpost.com/premium/broncos/ci_13836857
With all the attention given to the Broncos' quarterback situation this week, few have noticed the running backs aren't exactly in great shape, either.
No. 3 tailback LaMont Jordan will not play Sunday against San Diego because of a back injury. And No. 2 tailback Correll Buckhalter missed practice time with a knee injury, although he practiced Friday and will play Sunday.
Rookie Knowshon Moreno figures to get the bulk of the tailback work, with Peyton Hillis possibly getting an occasional carry.
(Praise God and pass the ammunition..)
No. 1 vs. No. 2.
There's a good reason the Broncos are holding out hope Kyle Orton can defy medical reasoning and play on his injured left ankle Sunday. Since 1984, John Elway's second year in the league and his first full season as the Broncos' starter, the Broncos are 229-135 (.629) in games in which their No. 1 QB starts. When the backup starts, the Broncos are 14-20 (.421).
"I think the hardest job a trainer has is protecting players from themselves," middle linebacker Andra Davis said. "Because if you can, you're going out there. You're not looking at it as hurting yourself long-term. You're looking at getting out there with your teammates."
Crowd factor.
Coach Josh McDaniels is looking forward to a home-field advantage after recent road losses at Baltimore and Washington.
"This is one of the loudest places I've ever been, this stadium, and we have yet to play a division game here this year," McDaniels said. "I think everyone in our building is looking forward to the atmosphere we're probably going to have on Sunday."
Marshall update.
Wide receiver Brandon Marshall on Friday pronounced himself fit. He had been bothered by a sore neck.
"Just a little soreness. I took a big hit," Marshall said, referring to the lick he took from Washington linebacker Rocky McIntosh. "I feel great today."
Ayers fined.
Rookie outside linebacker Robert Ayers was fined $5,000 for the major face-mask penalty he committed against Washington's Santana Moss on a punt return.
http://www.denverpost.com/premium/broncos/ci_13836857