Thread: Practice / press conference notes - week 12 (Patriots week)

Might as well start this now, since the big news that people were waiting on is coming today:

Chris Mortensen ‏@mortreport 18m18 minutes ago

Brock Osweiler will make another start for the Broncos against the Patriots on Sunday night, per team sources. More on NFL Insiders, 2:30 ET

Troy Renck ‏@TroyRenck 15m15 minutes ago

Kubiak will talk to media in a few minutes. Expectation is that Osweiler starts and Manning gets more time to heal from injuries. #Broncos

Lindsay Jones ‏@bylindsayhjones 13m13 minutes ago

Naming Brock the starter for this week was something Gary Kubiak had to do. I'm sure Peyton Manning didn't like it, but it's the right call.

Not sure why this is surprising news that Brock gets the nod.

Nicki Jhabvala ‏@NickiJhabvala 15m15 minutes ago

Gary Kubiak makes it official: Brock Osweiler will play vs. Patriots. Peyton Manning will rest another week.

Troy Renck ‏@TroyRenck 14m14 minutes ago

Kubiak: "We are all in on the next game. I wanted players to know direction moving forward."

Nicki Jhabvala ‏@NickiJhabvala 14m14 minutes ago

Kubiak: "Nothing has changed. We feel we made the best decision for Peyton and our football team right now."

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 14m14 minutes ago

Manning is in Charlotte, N.C. today getting a second opinion on his foot injury from a specialist.

Troy Renck ‏@TroyRenck 14m14 minutes ago

Kubiak said taking it a day at time. Manning will be back Tuesday after seeing specialist..

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 15m15 minutes ago

Kubiak isn't yet sure whether Manning will be upstairs or on the sideline for Sunday's game.

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 14m14 minutes ago

Kubiak: "Peyton's frustrated with the fact that he's injured ... but he's very excited for his football team ... happy for the team."

Vic Lombardi ‏@VicLombardi 14m14 minutes ago

When does he anticipate Manning being healthy? "We'll go week to week".

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 13m13 minutes ago

Kubiak says that the rumors that Manning is thinking about anything but this year & this team "are totally false."

Mike Klis ‏@MikeKlis 13m13 minutes ago

Kubiak wouldn't say whether Peyton Manning will practice this week.

Vic Lombardi ‏@VicLombardi 11m11 minutes ago

Kubiak on Osweiler (after watching film): "Encouraing for first start in this league ... but let's take it a week at a time."

Mike Klis ‏@MikeKlis 11m11 minutes ago

On DeMarcus Ware playing this week: "We'll see where we're at on Wednesday."

Kubiak said schedule will be tweaked on Thursday with team practicing at 9:30 am to allow players to be w family

Denver Broncos ‏@Broncos 7m7 minutes ago

Kubiak: “We miss [Demarcus Ware], but some other guys need to pick up the slack. I think we improved from that standpoint yesterday."

Denver Broncos ‏@Broncos 8m8 minutes ago

Kubiak on Belichick and @Patriots: “He presents challenges to everybody. They’re playing tonight so we’ll get a chance to watch them.”

Troy Renck ‏@TroyRenck 6m6 minutes ago

That Peyton is going to Charlotte for second opinion suggests foot is still an issue. Plantar fascia tears are difficult.

I agree with OS starting, but my preference would have been for Kubes not to announce that - keep hoodie guessing who they need to prepare for.

Kubiak: Updates Manning's status
Head Coach Gary Kubiak says Brock Osweiler will start against the Patriots next Sunday and updates Peyton Manning's status.

full press conference

http://www.denverbroncos.com/multime...8-63a31dd6de8d

From a medical website:

Treatment

It may take 3 to 12 months for your plantar fascia to heal completely. Treatment can help your foot heal faster. We recommend using a number of treatment approaches simultaneously, including home treatments and medical treatments. It is important that you continue treatment until you have been pain-free for at least 3 months.

The majority of people with plantar fasciitis recover within 3 to 9 months without the need for more aggressive treatment. In rare cases (less than 1%), surgical treatment may be considered.

Obviously, with the best quality intensive treatment, it wouldn't take 9 months, but no way Manning is going to be healed in 1 week either. Probably not 2 weeks. He might want to play, but he probably wouldn't be any more effective than he was against the Chiefs.

He can argue all he wants. We all saw that he couldn't throw at all off that foot with the injury. That's not just a 1 or 2 week recovery.

While I get people were waiting for the announcement, I'm sure that Bellicheat was working under the assumption that they would face brock, so I don't think it gives us much of an edge not to just come out and say it.

Originally Posted by Denver Native (Carol)

I agree with OS starting, but my preference would have been for Kubes not to announce that - keep hoodie guessing who they need to prepare for.

Granted, the offenses are different under each QB, but I don't think it's been terribly difficult to game plan for PM as of late. I personally don't mind. I don't think Kubes wanted a media storm of who's going to start and helps the team be a little more focused on the game plan. Plus there's not a ton of film on Brock for BB to go off of.

Originally Posted by Bronco4ever

Granted, the offenses are different under each QB, but I don't think it's been terribly difficult to game plan for PM as of late. I personally don't mind. I don't think Kubes wanted a media storm of who's going to start and helps the team be a little more focused on the game plan. Plus there's not a ton of film on Brock for BB to go off of.

I agree. I doubt Belichick would have been up nights trying to figure out who to plan for this week. The positive of nipping it in the bud today, along with Brock having a whole week without those questions over his head, outweigh the potential negative of tipping our hand to the Pats.

Originally Posted by VonDoom

I agree. I doubt Belichick would have been up nights trying to figure out who to plan for this week. The positive of nipping it in the bud today, along with Brock having a whole week without those questions over his head, outweigh the potential negative of tipping our hand to the Pats.

If I was Bill I'd prepare for Brock and if Manning played I'd consider it a bonus.

The only real difference in game-planning for belicheat is which poison to use. Laxative or amphetamine.

Troy Renck ‏@TroyRenck 2h

#Broncos Brandon Marshall had lisfranc surgery done by Dr. Anderson, same specialist Manning seeing. "He's best foot doctor in the country."

Originally Posted by Denver Native (Carol)

Troy Renck ‏@TroyRenck 2h

#Broncos Brandon Marshall had lisfranc surgery done by Dr. Anderson, same specialist Manning seeing. "He's best foot doctor in the country."

I hope Dr Anderson told him to take the rest of the season off.

Vic Lombardi ‏@VicLombardi 3h

I don't think the Pats are as good as their record indicates. And I think deep down Hoodie knows it. Very vulnerable right now.