Thread: Practice / press conference notes - week 9 (Raiders week)

Perhaps you've heard that there's a pretty big game coming up on Sunday night?

In any case, here's some quick practice squad news to kick it off this week:

Nicki Jhabvala ‏@NickiJhabvala 8m8 minutes ago

Broncos signed RB Terrell Watson to the practice squad. Will be at practice today.

Interesting read on Derek Carr. Some stuff to watch for on Sunday:

After throwing for four touchdowns and 513 yards in last week’s overtime win against the Bucs, Carr’s name is being floated in MVP discussions. But that’s only because people feel they’re supposed to do that whenever a QB on a winning team has big numbers. The Raiders are tied for first, and Carr has 17 touchdowns and just three interceptions this season.

The coronation seems natural, but the film tells a different story. What’s been apparent almost every week (except last Sunday) is that Carr’s accuracy is improving but still isn’t always commensurate with his considerable arm talent. Uneven drop-back footwork is often to blame. Carr can sometimes get away with it because he is a fluid, athletic thrower who can sling fastballs or float touch passes. But too often he misses on many routine throws.

Let’s be clear before the Twitter rampages ensue: all of this analysis falls under the banner of The Higher Standard that Carr should be held to. He’s gifted enough to one day become a top-tier QB, but he’s not there yet. He must sharpen his play.

Also apparent on film: there are snaps almost every week when Carr doesn’t read the field clearly or patiently. The pace with which he makes his reads can be erratic. At times Carr goes too fast, abandoning good reads before open receivers materialize. Other times he stays on bad reads too long, which leads to other open receivers being missed. These are critical mistakes that cannot be captured by any statistical metric, no matter how “advanced.” And they’re the types of mistakes that you almost never see from a Tom Brady, a Drew Brees or a Ben Roethlisberger.

http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/11/02/n...akland-raiders

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This is a weird quirk:

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 4m4 minutes ago

Forecast temperature for Sunday's Broncos-Raiders game is 64 degrees. Will be the Broncos' first sub-70 degree game since the AFC title game

Originally Posted by VonDoom

This is a weird quirk:

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 4m4 minutes ago

Forecast temperature for Sunday's Broncos-Raiders game is 64 degrees. Will be the Broncos' first sub-70 degree game since the AFC title game

That will probably be a good thing considering potential humidity levels.

Originally Posted by Al Wilson 4 Mayor

That will probably be a good thing considering potential humidity levels.

Yeah, Derek Carr's free-flowing tears might add to the humidity levels when Ware and Von meet in the middle.

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 10m10 minutes ago

Not practicing: Talib, Stewart, Ward, Harris, Webster, Paradis. Entire starting No-Fly Zone out today. Ward & Harris out here watching.

Cameron Wolfe ‏@CameronWolfe 15m15 minutes ago

Devontae Booker (shoulder) is practicing in #Broncos viewing period.

Mike Klis ‏@MikeKlis 9m9 minutes ago

Brandon Marshall is practicing #9sports

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Last time both Broncos & Raiders were 6-2 or better after 8 games was 1998. Elway won 2nd Super Bowl. Raiders had Jon Gruden as their HC

James Palmer ‏@JamesPalmerTV 11m11 minutes ago

The Broncos defense has 75 QB hits, 19 more than the next-closest team & more through 8 games than any team since 2000.

Cecil Lammey ‏@CecilLammey 2m2 minutes ago

Devontae Booker limited today per Kubiak #Broncos @1043TheFan

Cameron Wolfe ‏@CameronWolfe 1m1 minute ago

#Broncos added 3 captains for 2nd half of season: Trevor Siemian (offense), T.J. Ward (defense), Dekoda Watson (special teams).

Troy Renck ‏@TroyRenck 1m1 minute ago

Says a lot that #Broncos players elected Siemian as offensive captain for second half @DenverChannel

Cameron Wolfe ‏@CameronWolfe 46s46 seconds ago

Entire starting secondary + Kayvon Webster didn't practice. Harris, Ward, Stewart were rest days. Talib's back is still bothering him.

Cecil Lammey ‏@CecilLammey 5m5 minutes ago

#Broncos Kubiak @1043TheFan "the key to balance is ball movement. You've got to have balance and stay aggressive"

Troy Renck ‏@TroyRenck 4m4 minutes ago

#Broncos Kubiak on Carr "he's throwing more than anyone and turning it over less. That's what this league is about" @DenverChannel

Cecil Lammey ‏@CecilLammey 4m4 minutes ago

#Broncos Kubiak @1043TheFan "it's still Raiders week. A tough test for us"

Troy Renck ‏@TroyRenck 3m3 minutes ago

#Broncos Marshall ahead of Talib in recovery. Kubiak Expects both back but not certain yet @DenverChannel

Nicki Jhabvala ‏@NickiJhabvala 1m1 minute ago

Siemian on being captain: "It means a lot to me to be a part of this locker room. Then to be thought of in that light -- it's a huge honor."

Cecil Lammey ‏@CecilLammey 2m2 minutes ago

#Broncos Trevor Siemian "I wasn't seeing things right...just a little too inconsistent from where I want to be" @1043TheFan

Troy Renck ‏@TroyRenck 2m2 minutes ago

#Broncos Siemian on his pick six "I deserved that (based on other bad throws). I have to be more consistent" @DenverChannel

Nicki Jhabvala ‏@NickiJhabvala 58s58 seconds ago

Siemian on penalties: "I still don't know what a holding call is. ... Truthfully I'd rather they hold than me get hit."

Cecil Lammey ‏@CecilLammey 24s25 seconds ago

#Broncos Trevor Siemian "AJ Derby is making up a lot of ground. Hope we can get him in there soon" @1043TheFan

It says a lot that the team voted Siemian a Captain for the 2nd half of the season.

Barring some unforeseen disaster, we aren't seeing Lynch again this season imo. The players are behind Siemian.

Nicki Jhabvala ‏@NickiJhabvala 22m22 minutes ago

T.J. Ward: "We never liked the Raiders. We just don't like them. You ever not like someone and you don't know why? We just don't like them."

Troy Renck ‏@TroyRenck 18m18 minutes ago

#Broncos TJ Ward told me of Crabtree and Cooper "I feel they have 2 good receivers. They don't have 2 elite receivers" @DenverChannel

Cameron Wolfe ‏@CameronWolfe 18m18 minutes ago

Chris Harris on Derek Carr's 500-yard game: "That's Bucs secondary makes it hard to watch."

Originally Posted by VonDoom

Nicki Jhabvala ‏@NickiJhabvala 22m22 minutes ago

T.J. Ward: "We never liked the Raiders. We just don't like them. You ever not like someone and you don't know why? We just don't like them."

Troy Renck ‏@TroyRenck 18m18 minutes ago

#Broncos TJ Ward told me of Crabtree and Cooper "I feel they have 2 good receivers. They don't have 2 elite receivers" @DenverChannel

Cameron Wolfe ‏@CameronWolfe 18m18 minutes ago

Chris Harris on Derek Carr's 500-yard game: "That's Bucs secondary makes it hard to watch."

Throwing some serious shade at the fade. I love it

The no fly boys know how to throw some serious smack 😂