Thread: Practice / press conference notes - week 14 (Texans week)

A couple of housekeeping notes first - I didn't see it mentioned on here yet, but we picked up OL Patrick Morris off waivers from Pittsburgh as we put Wolfe on IR:

https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/b...njured-reserve

We did our weekly Tuesday try outs yesterday as well:

Howard Balzer @HBalzer721
Broncos tryouts reported: Gs Larry Allen, Joshua Garnett, Bunchy Stallings; Ts Ka’John Armstrong, Brian Fineanganofo; RBs Alex Barnes, Nick Brossette, Jeremy Cox, Matthew Dayes.

Howard Balzer @HBalzer721
More Broncos: WRs Tyre Brady, De’Mornay Pierson-El, DeAndrew Thompkins, Trevion Thompson, Alex Wesley, Papi White; QBs Taryn Christion, Nick Fitzgerald, Tyree Jackson; TE Tyree Mayfield.

Here are the TV maps for this week:

https://506sports.com/nfl.php?yr=2019&wk=14

Andrew Mason @MaseDenver 5m
John Elway, to @KOAColorado
on Drew Lock’s first start: "I was excited about it. He did a lot of good things. For his first start against a good defense he did a nice job.” Elway said he was "a little rusty ... but overall I was really excited about his start."

Andrew Mason @MaseDenver 4m
John Elway, to @KOAColorado
, on a positive sign for Drew Lock: "He was able to repeat back to the coaches when he went to the sideline what he saw [on the field]" which is a "real good sign."

Andrew Mason @MaseDenver 4m
John Elway, to @KOAColorado
on Drew Lock: “You can tell he's a natural QB in the fact that he didn't throw to the receiver, he threw away from the defender, and that's a big part of it," Elway said. "I think that's a good natural start for him."

Andrew Mason @MaseDenver 3m
"Obviously we struggled in the second half, so there's no question we've got to make some adjustments and we've got to get better in the second half ,” Elway told @KOAColorado
. "What we’re doing now is not working in the 2nd half. There are some patterns we have to change."

Andrew Mason @MaseDenver 2m
“We’re going to try to finish 8-8” and think in terms of “using this as a springboard for next year … so that’s why I’m hoping for a strong finish.” — John Elway, to @KOAColorado

Andrew Mason @MaseDenver 1m
“A lot of guys have improved from Week 1 to Week 12, and when you’re talking about the OL, they’ve continued to get better and better,” Elway told @KOAColorado
. Said that Munchak has done “a tremendous job” with the O-line.

On now


LIVE: Wednesday press conference

Dec 04, 2019
Coach Fangio and quarterback Drew Lock meet the media ahead of #DENvsHOU
https://www.denverbroncos.com/video/...a-availability

Andrew Mason @MaseDenver 28m
Fangio: Von Miller will practice on a limited basis today. James should be ready to go, but not for an entire game.

Andrew Mason @MaseDenver 28m
Fangio: Leary is still in the concussion protocol and will not practice today.

Mike Klis @MikeKlis 28m
Ja’Wuan James would rotate at RT with Elijah Wilkinson if he plays. Garett Bolles stays full-time at LT. #9sports

Mike Klis @MikeKlis 25m
Fangio on if Dre’Mont Jones will get more snaps with Wolfe down: “Probably.” #9sports

Nicki Jhabvala @NickiJhabvala 20m
Drew Lock heard from both Archie and Peyton Manning after his first win. Archie texted him, “Can’t win em all if you don’t win your first.”

Troy Renck @TroyRenck 15m
#Broncos @Dalton_Risner66 had some fun with @DrewLock23 last week in practice on first play call. Guys referred to him with Buzz Lightyear with the big wristband #Denver7

Troy Renck
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7m7 minutes ago

Troy Renck Retweeted Nicki Jhabvala

So #Broncos @SuttonCourtland provided his version of this today. Q: How does Drew’s game help you to elevate your game?

A. Sutton: “He plays quarterback. I play receiver. He throws me the ball.”

That Manning SNL skit remains one of my all-time favorites. #Denver7

Nicki Jhabvala
‏Verified account @NickiJhabvala

https://twitter.com/nickijhabvala/st...04027435945984 …

Troy Renck
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34m34 minutes ago

#Broncos @SuttonCourtland said R.D.A sweatshirt stands for Ruthless, Decisive, Aggressive #Denver7

Troy Renck
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45m45 minutes ago

#Broncos @I_CU_boy on the offense being unable to keep traction in second halves “It’s about being aggressive.” #Denver7


Troy Renck
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55m55 minutes ago

#Broncos @DrewLock23 said toughest time was his freshman year in college bc of the highs and lows. I asked him where his confidence comes from. In part it comes from talking trash on basketball court #Denver7

Troy Renck
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59m59 minutes ago

#Broncos @Dalton_Risner66 had some fun with @DrewLock23 last week in practice on first play call. Guys referred to him with Buzz Lightyear with the big wristband #Denver7

Originally Posted by VonDoom

A couple of housekeeping notes first - I didn't see it mentioned on here yet, but we picked up OL Patrick Morris off waivers from Pittsburgh as we put Wolfe on IR:

https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/b...njured-reserve

We did our weekly Tuesday try outs yesterday as well:

Howard Balzer @HBalzer721
Broncos tryouts reported: Gs Larry Allen, Joshua Garnett, Bunchy Stallings; Ts Ka’John Armstrong, Brian Fineanganofo; RBs Alex Barnes, Nick Brossette, Jeremy Cox, Matthew Dayes.

Howard Balzer @HBalzer721
More Broncos: WRs Tyre Brady, De’Mornay Pierson-El, DeAndrew Thompkins, Trevion Thompson, Alex Wesley, Papi White; QBs Taryn Christion, Nick Fitzgerald, Tyree Jackson; TE Tyree Mayfield.

Did they go back in time and get THIS Larry Allen? http://www.nfl.com/player/larryallen/2499398/profile

I’m surprised Josh Garnett hasn’t been picked up yet, be a lot cooler if Denver would.

On now


LIVE: Thursday press conference

Dec 05, 2019
Coach Fangio, OC Rich Scangarello, DC Ed Donatell and OLB Von Miller meet the media ahead of #DENvsHOU

https://www.denverbroncos.com/video/...a-availability

Andrew Mason @MaseDenver 7m
Fangio: Von Miller will practice. “It’s considered limited, but we expected him to do a fair amount"

Troy Renck @TroyRenck 7m
#Broncos Fangio said Von Miller will practice. He said he fees "all right" about James. He will be active. Expects James to play. #Denver7

Andrew Mason @MaseDenver 7m
Fangio on Ja’Wuan James: Will be active, and ready to go “to a certain degree” … a 3-OT rotation “in some fashion” is on the table

Andrew Mason @MaseDenver 7m
Fangio: Leary is “iffy” as he goes through he post-concussion protocol

Andrew Mason @MaseDenver 6m
Fangio: “We’ve got to convert third downs.” Said the good teams don’t often get to third downs

Andrew Mason @MaseDenver 6m
Fangio: “I enjoy chess matches when the other team doesn’t have good chess players"

Romi Bean @Romi_Bean 5m
Fangio on Attachou: “I wasn’t impressed early. But he’s won me over”

Troy Renck @TroyRenck 2m
#Broncos Scangarello said "players executed play we had practice" on last PI call on Sutton. Said Fangio signed off on it. "The question was, do you want to kneel or take a shot?" Vic wanted to take a shot. "I am happy we did it." #Denver7

Broncos Briefs: DeMarcus Walker eager to return to lineup, but mourning loss of family member

https://www.denverpost.com/2019/12/0...mourning-loss/

So, did the Broncos "have a great practice" on Wednesday? That would be the kiss of death so I hope not!

Someone explain the Davonte Harris situation to me.