Denver Broncos Training Camp (07.28.11)
So good to be back at Dove Valley this morning for the start of Denver Broncos Training Camp. It was hot, I got fried, but I don’t care!
I had a blast trying to spot John Fox on the field just so I could analyze his coaching style.
I had a blast watching all the new players and figuring out all the new jersey numbers, all the while scoping new talent.
I had a blast because I was watching football again.
Sideline Report:
- The big news of the day was Kyle Orton hasn’t been traded and he was taking the first team snaps at quarterback this morning, he looked great doing it. Kyle looked like a well oiled machine and hit receivers with precision throughout the session. He doesn’t hang around Tim Tebow, they are not buddies.
- I was surprised and happy to see rookie offensive tackle Orlando Franklin out on the field, I guess he signed his contract shortly before practice. I couldn’t miss Big O, as I like to call him, he’s a monster and I love him already!
- The standout player of the day was undrafted rookie free agent WR Mark Dell from Michigan State. He really caught my attention with his hard cuts and route running. I know it’s early, but he has the looks of another productive undrafted rookie for the Broncos. I love those kind of guys, the hard working Rod Smith type of guys.
- We aren’t going to have to worry about a letdown from Brandon Lloyd after his huge season last year. He looked just the same, wonderful!
- Overall it just looked like a really good practice for a bunch of guys that have been away from the game for some time. There was a little rust here and there but the energy and enthusiasm was awesome. I think John Fox brings an experienced calm to the team as well.
John Elway Wants to Anchor Broncos Defense
Denver Broncos Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elway joined ESPN for an interview from the 22nd Annual American Century Celebrity Golf Championship.
Why he went with defensive minded John Fox…
We’ve struggled in Denver on the defensive side for several years, and so, we really wanted to start anchoring that defense again.
What does John really think about Tim…
If anybody is going to give himself a chance, Tim Tebow is going to give himself a chance to be a great quarterback in the NFL.
I sure love having John lead this organization again.
Robert Ayers Wedding Day (Video)
Congratulations to newlyweds Robert & Brandi Ayers.
The Denver Broncos defensive end was married yesterday and the new couple was kind enough to share their special day with Broncos Country.
Brandi + Robert Ayers: Same Day Edit from Nick Weeks :: Snaplife Studios on Vimeo.
Looks like two good families coming together!
Rockies Outfielder Charlie Blackmon Fractures Foot Against Braves
When things get bad for the Colorado Rockies, they really get bad. Charlie Blackmon fractured his left foot against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday.
Blackmon reached base on a single before advancing to third on Jonathan Herrera’s hit-and-run single to left. Blackmon appeared to stumble slightly while rounding second base before his left foot hit the bag first on his slide into third.
Ty Wigginton replaced Blackmon as a pinch-runner and remained in the game in left field.
The Rockies are already without outfielder Carlos Gonzalez, who suffered a bruised wrist Sunday, and shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, who left Monday’s game with a strained quadriceps.
Blackmon, a Rockies second-round pick in 2008, entered the game hitting .250 with one home run, eight RBIs and five stolen bases.
The Rockies up-and-coming rookie could miss at least a month while his foot heals. It’s a tough break considering Charlie had been in the starting lineup since being called up June 7.
Look for Cole Garner to be recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs when Blackmon is placed on the disabled list.
Field of Dreams 2 NFL Lockout (Video)
I know we’re all getting a little bored and anxious with the NFL lockout situation.
In fact one of my favorite things about the NFL is watching all of the off-season movement and activity. Free agency, the draft, and mini-camps. This year all we got was the draft and even that was different this go round.
So I’m a little surprised it’s not me in this video hearing voices telling me to build my own Denver Broncos mini-camp in my living room.
Source: FunnyorDie.com