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It sounds so crazy it might just work!Jeremy Bloom Works Out for Broncos
Posted Oct 31st 2007 11:18AM by Josh Alper
Filed under: Broncos, AFC West, Denver
The Broncos ongoing search for a competent kick returner has led them to a local legend who has never gotten a shot in the NFL. Jeremy Bloom, an Olympic skier and University of Colorado standout, worked out for the team yesterday. Bloom only played two years at Colorado because the NCAA ruled him ineligible for getting sponsored as a freestyle skier but in those years he returned three kicks for touchdowns and averaged 19 yards per catch as a wide receiver. He was drafted by the Eagles in 2006 but spent the year on injured reserve and was one of the final cuts in Philly's training camp this season.
The Bronco return game has been in shambles all season resulting in the release of Domenik Hixon and a revolving door of other candidates. Bloom's workout was described as "strong" by The Denver Post but they haven't signed him as yet. With Javon Walker injured, Bloom could also help out the offense by stretching defenses with his speed, giving Jay Cutler a deep threat and opening up room for Brandon Marshall underneath.
It's worth a shot for an offense that's picking up a lot of yards but not doing nearly enough scoring. Bloom is obviously not a perfect NFL prospect but the Broncos are getting nowhere by thinking inside the box and need to look anywhere and everywhere for ways to flag their dying playoff hopes.