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Tatum Bell Re-Signed By Broncos

sirsam — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:09:09 -0000

This comes from CBS4DENVER...

Bell Back With the Broncos

Former Denver Broncos running back Tatum Bell has re-signed with the team that drafted him Tuesday, CBS4 Broncos Insider Vic Lombardi reports. The move comes after Bell reportedly worked out for the team Tuesday morning.

Bell, 27, started this preseason with the Lions, but was cut on Sept. 2 and has been out of football since. The Broncos picked Bell with the second-round of the 2004 draft.

Bell rushed for 921 yards in 2005 and 1,025 yards in 2006 with the Broncos. Bell was then traded to Detroit before the 2007 season, along with right tackle George Foster, in exchange for cornerback Dre' Bly.

His return to Denver should boost a team that has seen several running backs suffer season-ending injuries.

Awesome Week 1 @ Raiders Highlights

sirsam — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 01:06:53 -0000

Awesome Week 1 @ Raiders Highlights

Could they rotate Niko and Nate?

sirsam — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:42:33 -0000

Just a thought. What if the Broncos decided to rotate the middle line backers Niko Koutouvides and Nate Webster when they went into different packages? Isn't D.J. wearing the earpiece this year?

I've heard that Webster just flies around and is a run stuffer and Niko is good in pass coverage. So if D.J. is hearing what the play is, couldn't either Niko or Nate be in depending of if they are inticipating run or pass? Would that be to our advantage at all?

Torain MRI shows significant ligament damage

sirsam — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:11:45 -0000

This report comes from CBS4 Broncos Insider Reggie Rivers:

The elbow injury that rookie tailback Ryan Torain suffered is worse than the Broncos expected. Torain had surgery Thursday morning and now is expected to be out for 3 months.

Initially he was diagnosed with a broken bone that would allow him to return to the field in 6 to 8 weeks, but an MRI revealed that the ligament damage was worse than expected, so Torain's rookie season is now in jeopardy and the Broncos are faced with a tough decision.

If they place him on injured reserve, he'll be ineligible to return this season even if his elbow healed faster than expected. If they believe that he'll be ready to return by mid-season, they could keep him on the 53-man roster, but they'd have to cut someone who could contribute right away.

The fact that Shanahan is even considering putting the rookie on injured reserve says a lot about how highly the Broncos value Torain. They don't have to make a decision about Torain's roster status until the end of August, so there will be plenty of time after his surgery to see how he's progressing and how likely he is to be ready by mid-season.

UPDATE: Torain talks about his situation in his blog at DenverBroncos.com

Ryan Torain Injured

sirsam — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:37:38 -0000

This report comes from CBS4 Broncos Insider Reggie Rivers.

UPDATE: Mike Shanahan has announced that Torain will be out 6 to 8 weeks with a broken bone in his elbow.

Broncos rookie running back Ryan Torain was carted off the field during the team's 9-on-7 run-blocking period at practice Wednesday morning.

He was knocked off balance while carrying the ball and put his left hand on the ground to regain his balance.

He immediately collapsed on the turf grasping his left shoulder. Broncos head trainer Steve Antonopolus helped Torain walk to the sideline and tended to him for about 10 minutes before calling a cart to ferry the tailback off the field.

Torain, a 5th-round draft pick out of Arizona State, has been one of the stars of training camp. This injury likely means that he will miss the preseason opener in Houston on Saturday.

This is unfortunate for Ryan Torain, he had a lot of promise and from what I have heard he was doing great in camp. As I said in a comment below, this does now open the door for Anthony Alridge to show what he is made of.

Option Play...?

sirsam — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 02:27:44 -0000

So guys, last year there was a certain play the Broncos did a few times throughout the year, maybe more, but a few stick out to me. The Option Play.

It basically looks like a regular run play, but the quarterback keeps the ball as if he is going to run. From there he either has the "option" to pitch the ball to the running back following a ways beside him or keep the ball and get some yards. I guess it's a pretty risky play though, but since it doesn't allow the defense to predit the play, the Option Play can cause lots of trouble to some teams. It requires good running skills from both the quarterback and the running back.

So plug in, say...Anthony Alridge for "the running back".

The guy is fast, shifty fast and has moves. What would happen when he got out in space into a field of confused defensive backs? Good things I think.

I don't know...just a thought...

Anthony Alridge

sirsam — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:31:27 -0000

Anthony Alridge

Great training camp video, mainly focusing on Anthony Alridge.

Bad news about Carlton Powell...

sirsam — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:59:29 -0000

I just watched the video of Shanahan speaking to the media this afternoon.

When asked to elaborate on Powell's injury Shanahan had this to say...

"It happened a number of weeks ago, he just uh, his achilles popped in the offseason conditioning program and obviously out for the year."

Ugh, this sucks! I was really looking forward to seeing him in action and seeing the defensive line improve.

What do you guys think will happen now?

CB Williams officially a Bronco...

sirsam — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:54:28 -0000

Story from Lee Rasizer, Rocky Mountain News.

Broncos reach terms with CB Wiliams

And then there were two.

The Broncos on Tuesday agreed to a four-year contract with fourth-round pick Jack Williams, leaving only the first-day duo of April draftees remaining on their pre-camp, to-do list.

Williams, a cornerback from Kent State, was the 119th overall selection and the second of two Denver fourth-round picks. Center Kory Lichtensteiger reached terms Monday.

Williams will vie for a reserve/special-teams role with the Broncos initially but likely will factor into the long-term plans of the team with both cornerbacks Domonique Foxworth and Karl Paymah scheduled to become unrestricted free agents after the 2008 season.

Williams (5-foot-9, 181 pounds) totaled 20 takeaways, including 13 interceptions, in 44 career games during his college career. He’s coming off a senior season in which he had an individual-best 93 tackles (70 solo) and three interceptions as an 11-game starter. Williams tied for first in the nation with five forced fumbles as a junior.

The Broncos are continuing negotiations with first-round pick Ryan Clady, a tackle out of Boise State, ands second-rounder Eddie Royal, a Virginia Tech receiver.

The team is confident both will be in the fold by Thursday afternoon’s initial meeting and will participate in the first two-a-day practice session of camp Friday.

Five down...four to go...Hillis signed.

sirsam — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:47:03 -0000

DenverBroncos.com reports that Fullback Peyton Hillis and the team have reached an agreement, and Peyton is now officially a Bronco.

I have heard Hillis be referred to as one of the most dominating fullbacks in University of Arkansas history. Last year he the led Razorbacks in recieving with 49 catches and 5 TDs and he also had 347 yards on the ground. Personally I am glad we got him.

Here is a short video courtesy of DenverBroncos.com, giving us a bit of information about our new fullback.