Thread: Quanterus Smith returns to Broncos less than 6 1/2 months from ACL surgery

I didn't see this posted anywhere so I thought you all might be interested in what's happening with Q. Smith.

Quanterus Smith returns to Broncos less than 6 1/2 months from ACL surgery
By Mike Klis
The Denver Post
Posted June 6, 2013, 2:03 pm MT

As Minnesota running back Adrian Peterson proved last season, ACL injuries aren’t what they used to be.

And so not quite 6 ½ months after Quenterus Smith had his torn left ACL repaired by Dr. James Andrews, the Broncos’ rookie defensive end was participating in individual and position drills the past two days.

http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/...surgery/19988/

Get some Q-man!!!

Originally Posted by LTC Pain

Get some Q-man!!!

If Quanterus turns out at good as Elway and Fox think he will, he and Miller potentially could be a better pairing than Miller and Dumervil.

Would be an absolute steal if he was a top-flight pass rusher.

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

Would be an absolute steal if he was a top-flight pass rusher.

I think he can contribute at least as much as Irvin did for Seatlle last year. Granted...Irvin was drafted WAY too high...but I think Smith can give us 5 or 6 as a rookie if he can get on the field regularly.

Originally Posted by CoachChaz

I think he can contribute at least as much as Irvin did for Seatlle last year. Granted...Irvin was drafted WAY too high...but I think Smith can give us 5 or 6 as a rookie if he can get on the field regularly.

I agree. But by regularly do you as a nickle passer or as a starter like Wolfe?

I loved the pick considering the upside of this kid. Just hope we don't rush him in on that knee. Considering how tough he was during college, I think he may have been an absolute STEAL in the draft.

QB = ass is grass, Q-man = lawnmower

Originally Posted by Ravage!!!

I loved the pick considering the upside of this kid. Just hope we don't rush him in on that knee. Considering how tough he was during college, I think he may have been an absolute STEAL in the draft.

He was leading the nation in sacks when he went down with knee injury. If he doesn't get hurt I wonder he would still been a 5th round pick?

Originally Posted by TXBRONC

I agree. But by regularly do you as a nickle passer or as a starter like Wolfe?

I think he'll be completely situational at first. But considering our offensive potential and our schedule, that could be a regular thing. Really depends on the effectiveness of Phillips and Ayers and whoever else gets a shot at RDE

Originally Posted by TXBRONC

He was the nation in sacks when he went down with knee injury. If he doesn't get hurt I wonder he would still been a 5th round pick?

No, he would have gone higher. I don't have links now but have read this in multiple places. Probably a high 2nd round pick if not for the ACL injury.

Originally Posted by LTC Pain

No, he would have gone higher. I don't have links now but have read this in multiple places. Probably a high 2nd round pick if not for the ACL injury.

2nd was possible. Might have been a reach there considering his team and level of competition...despite success against Alabama. I think the Senior Bowl and combine would have vaulted him more than his production at a small school

Originally Posted by LTC Pain

No, he would have gone higher. I don't have links now but have read this in multiple places. Probably a high 2nd round pick if not for the ACL injury.

I think might have made it into the first round.

Our Super Friends defense is gearing up!

Originally Posted by TXBRONC

I think might have made it into the first round.

"I don't need no stinkin round"!!! Who cares, Q-man is a Bronco now!