SoCalBronco
05-20-2006, 05:32 PM
Looks like our new TE Tony Scheffler (nicknamed Stifler by Dr. Broncenstein) is doing well.
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Head-Spinning
Scheffler Learning to Adjust to the Pro Game
It's hard to gauge a tight end's progress in no-pads practices, but Tony Scheffler's career saw a promising start this week. PHOTO: JAMIE SCHWABEROW / RICH CLARKSON AND ASSOCIATES
QUARTERBACK CAMP
The Broncos' organized team activities for the 2006 offseason began Tuesday morning at Quarterback Camp, which continues through May 25.
5/19: The Point of Preparation
5/18: Notes: Middlebrooks Returns Seeking Redemption
5/18: 'House' in Good Spirits
5/18: Photo Gallery
5/17: After Two Years of Injuries, Practice a Blessing for Webster
5/17: Photo Gallery
5/16: Cutler's First NFL Steps
5/16: Notes: Carswell Ahead of Schedule
5/16: Photo Gallery
BRONCOS TV
Quarterback camp began Tuesday, giving the Broncos their first glimpse at quarterback Jay Cutler in Denver garb.
5/18: Burns Talks About Pryce
5/18: Middlebrooks' Return
5/18: Kenard Lang: Reunited With Ex-Teammates
5/17: Walker Works His Way Back
5/17: Dwayne Carswell
5/16: Shanahan Post-Practice
5/16: Cutler's First Pro Throws
5/16: John Lynch
5/16: Ron Dayne
5/11: Javon Walker One-on-One
By Kyle Sonneman
DenverBroncos.com
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Like most NFL rookies the eve before their first pro camp, tight end Tony Scheffler's head was spinning. He didn't know what to expect. What he did know was that the NFL competition was superior to what he saw at Western Michigan, and the players he used to watch on Sundays were bigger, faster and stronger than what he was used to.
"It was real intimidating," Scheffler said. "It still is a little bit. (Tight ends) Coach (Tim) Brewster has been trying to stress, 'Eat or be eaten,' is the quote he says. That explains it all at this level."
If the intimidation wasn't enough to worry about, there was the fact that Scheffler didn't have his own playbook before camp started. His only peek at the Webster's Dictionary-sized book came from his roommate and fellow rookie, quarterback Jay Cutler.
But once he got over the intimidation and uneasiness, Scheffler showed why the Broncos chose him in the second round.
"Scheffler looked pretty good," Head Coach Mike Shanahan said. "Obviously he's got some size and some speed. He's got great hands. Running routes for him comes pretty naturally."
Scheffler admitted that despite some mental bumps, he felt like he was able to show some things during week one of Broncos quarterback camp.
"I made some mental errors -- a lot of mental errors," Scheffler said, correcting himself. "But I think I made some plays and I made some progress toward learning the playbook as well."
A playbook that Scheffler now has and will be keeping a close eye upon.
"I keep it with me 24 hours a day," Scheffler added.
As impressive as the second-round pick was on the field catching passes and running routes, Coach Shanahan knows the true test of a tight end comes when he dons the pads.
"Until the tight end actually gets pads on and you can see how they block, you don't want to brag too much on them, because you've got to be able to run block," Shanahan said.
Scheffler looks forward to that challenge, knowing the biggest knock on him has been his blocking.
"I'm looking forward to getting rid of that," Scheffler said. "I think over the years I've had knocks on me in a lot of different areas and I think I've proved them wrong."
"Once we get into the run game, I'm sure it's going to be the same adjustments as it is now in the passing game. It's going to take a couple weeks, and I'm going to get put on my back. I got to get back up and keep going."
For now, all Scheffler and the coaches have to gauge his professional career is four days of practice.
"For the first week I adjusted all right, Scheffler said. "I managed to make some plays ... I think going into next week's camp I've got to be more aggressive and assertive."
Give it time. The first week, after all, is only a beginning.
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Saturday, May 20, 2006
Head-Spinning
Scheffler Learning to Adjust to the Pro Game
It's hard to gauge a tight end's progress in no-pads practices, but Tony Scheffler's career saw a promising start this week. PHOTO: JAMIE SCHWABEROW / RICH CLARKSON AND ASSOCIATES
QUARTERBACK CAMP
The Broncos' organized team activities for the 2006 offseason began Tuesday morning at Quarterback Camp, which continues through May 25.
5/19: The Point of Preparation
5/18: Notes: Middlebrooks Returns Seeking Redemption
5/18: 'House' in Good Spirits
5/18: Photo Gallery
5/17: After Two Years of Injuries, Practice a Blessing for Webster
5/17: Photo Gallery
5/16: Cutler's First NFL Steps
5/16: Notes: Carswell Ahead of Schedule
5/16: Photo Gallery
BRONCOS TV
Quarterback camp began Tuesday, giving the Broncos their first glimpse at quarterback Jay Cutler in Denver garb.
5/18: Burns Talks About Pryce
5/18: Middlebrooks' Return
5/18: Kenard Lang: Reunited With Ex-Teammates
5/17: Walker Works His Way Back
5/17: Dwayne Carswell
5/16: Shanahan Post-Practice
5/16: Cutler's First Pro Throws
5/16: John Lynch
5/16: Ron Dayne
5/11: Javon Walker One-on-One
By Kyle Sonneman
DenverBroncos.com
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Like most NFL rookies the eve before their first pro camp, tight end Tony Scheffler's head was spinning. He didn't know what to expect. What he did know was that the NFL competition was superior to what he saw at Western Michigan, and the players he used to watch on Sundays were bigger, faster and stronger than what he was used to.
"It was real intimidating," Scheffler said. "It still is a little bit. (Tight ends) Coach (Tim) Brewster has been trying to stress, 'Eat or be eaten,' is the quote he says. That explains it all at this level."
If the intimidation wasn't enough to worry about, there was the fact that Scheffler didn't have his own playbook before camp started. His only peek at the Webster's Dictionary-sized book came from his roommate and fellow rookie, quarterback Jay Cutler.
But once he got over the intimidation and uneasiness, Scheffler showed why the Broncos chose him in the second round.
"Scheffler looked pretty good," Head Coach Mike Shanahan said. "Obviously he's got some size and some speed. He's got great hands. Running routes for him comes pretty naturally."
Scheffler admitted that despite some mental bumps, he felt like he was able to show some things during week one of Broncos quarterback camp.
"I made some mental errors -- a lot of mental errors," Scheffler said, correcting himself. "But I think I made some plays and I made some progress toward learning the playbook as well."
A playbook that Scheffler now has and will be keeping a close eye upon.
"I keep it with me 24 hours a day," Scheffler added.
As impressive as the second-round pick was on the field catching passes and running routes, Coach Shanahan knows the true test of a tight end comes when he dons the pads.
"Until the tight end actually gets pads on and you can see how they block, you don't want to brag too much on them, because you've got to be able to run block," Shanahan said.
Scheffler looks forward to that challenge, knowing the biggest knock on him has been his blocking.
"I'm looking forward to getting rid of that," Scheffler said. "I think over the years I've had knocks on me in a lot of different areas and I think I've proved them wrong."
"Once we get into the run game, I'm sure it's going to be the same adjustments as it is now in the passing game. It's going to take a couple weeks, and I'm going to get put on my back. I got to get back up and keep going."
For now, all Scheffler and the coaches have to gauge his professional career is four days of practice.
"For the first week I adjusted all right, Scheffler said. "I managed to make some plays ... I think going into next week's camp I've got to be more aggressive and assertive."
Give it time. The first week, after all, is only a beginning.
http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=334&storyID=5620
http://cache.denverbroncos.com/resources/custom/Images/Top%20Stories/2006/scheffler_js_060519.jpg
http://www.hogville.net/yabbse/avatars/stifler.jpg