Rumor: Kuper will be starting. [Archive] - The Orange Mane

CoBear23

10-26-2006, 05:32 PM

Chris Kuper will be starting this Sunday, time for the ND kid to shine. This information comes from Kuper's college running back who spoke to him earlier this week.

-Slap-

10-26-2006, 05:35 PM

I hope that's accurate. He's going to be exactly what we need in the interior of the line.

Bronx33

10-26-2006, 05:35 PM

yooooooooooooooooo k

Broncoman13

10-26-2006, 05:40 PM

I thought Pears did an adequate job in relieve vs the Browns. I'm excited to see Kuper though. I believe this move has more to do with our running the ball than protecting Jake's blind side. Kuper is a bull that plows. Pears appears to be the better pass protector however. Looks like the plan (as everybody has guessed) is to run the ball early, often, and successfully! I LIKE IT!

ChampBailey24

10-26-2006, 05:40 PM

if he lives up to the hype fo the preseason, and cooper transistions well i think we should be ok

Kaylore

10-26-2006, 05:41 PM

:D
YES! MY ADOPT A BRONCO WILL SHINE!!!!

CHRIS KUPER!!!

http://www.fightingsioux.com/photos/1851.jpg

Kaylore

10-26-2006, 05:43 PM

You guys, this guy could have started for several teams this year without missing a hitch! IF this is true, and we have yet to see that it is, it will be great. I heard the Pears was going to take over at left tackle, so I assumed Kuper wasn't going to play. PLEASE BE TRUE!

Bronx33

10-26-2006, 05:44 PM

:D
YES! MY ADOPT A BRONCO WILL SHINE!!!!

CHRIS KUPER!!!

http://www.fightingsioux.com/photos/1851.jpg

As long as Kaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahn is happy (iam happy)

BroncoBuff

10-26-2006, 06:11 PM

Wait a minute - Kuper's starting at which position? He's a guard, how does that fill in for Lepsis?

GonzoLays

10-26-2006, 06:16 PM

Wait a minute - Kuper's starting at which position? He's a guard, how does that fill in for Lepsis?

Cooper is moving to left tackle. I know, doesn't make any sense since we kept two backup offensive tackles on the 53 man roster. They are worthless.

watermock

10-26-2006, 06:17 PM

http://www.fightingsioux.com/photos/1851.jpg

That blockhead makes Warren Sapp look like Pee Wee Herman! Look at that tree trunk neck!

I guess they are moving Coop over and putting in the rook. I'm a bit surprised, but Dennison has done his job well so far. Dinger has to be the one to handle our idiot QB.
# 73 Chris Kuper
Position: G
Height: 6-4
Weight: 302
Born: 12/19/1982
College: North Dakota
NFL Experience: Rookie

Bronx33

10-26-2006, 06:18 PM

Wait a minute - Kuper's starting at which position? He's a guard, how does that fill in for Lepsis?

Looking at NFL.COM depth charts ?

Jens1893

10-26-2006, 06:18 PM

Wait a minute - Kuper's starting at which position? He's a guard, how does that fill in for Lepsis?

carlisle moves to lt

Jetmeck

10-26-2006, 06:20 PM

We seem to not miss a beat in the past when one of our O linemen has went down so I have GREAT confidence in this move. Besides KAYLORE loves the guy so he must be
special....ha

-Slap-

10-26-2006, 06:20 PM

73 is a good number for guards, too.

http://www.nflhs.com/Images/PlayerPics/JohnHannah2.jpg

:)

Kaylore

10-26-2006, 06:21 PM

Remember guys, no offense to CoBear but this could be as bogus as the light rail report that Cutler had a torn rotator cuff.

Jetmeck

10-26-2006, 06:21 PM

-Slap-

10-26-2006, 06:22 PM

Two 300 lbers on the line now.......

Thank you, sir, may I have another!

RicksDawg

10-26-2006, 06:30 PM

I hear Pears is getting the start.

-Slap-

10-26-2006, 06:32 PM

I hear its between Jeff Davidson and Russell Freeman.

Jetmeck

10-26-2006, 06:33 PM

I hear Pears is getting the start.

?

GonzoLays

10-26-2006, 06:38 PM

It's all a ploy by Shanahan.

Mustard is starting at left tackle.

BroncoFiend

10-26-2006, 06:41 PM

I really don't think this is true, and if it is, I think it's a mistake. Having 1 new lineman in the lineup is one thing, but moving Cooper over would mean we have two guys in new positions. that's a lot to ask on 1 week prep.

Bronx33

10-26-2006, 06:42 PM

Remember guys, no offense to CoBear but this could be as bogus as the light rail report that Cutler had a torn rotator cuff.

Good conversation non the less..

GonzoLays

10-26-2006, 06:51 PM

Chris Kuper will be starting this Sunday, time for the ND kid to shine. This information comes from Kuper's college running back who spoke to him earlier this week.

They must be tight. That information got out fast. From Kuper, to his college running back buddy, to you.

Kaylore

10-26-2006, 06:56 PM

GonzoLays

10-26-2006, 07:10 PM

Pears has the wingspan to play tackle and that's not so much the case with Carlisle. Cooper Carlisle is playing vey well, but that could be a case against moving him. I do know this: Sooner or later Kuper is going to start.

The problem with Pears, supposedly, is that he is terrible in space. If you watched the Cleveland game, Anthonly Mckinley gave Pears two shadow moves and ran right past him without as much as Pears laying a hand on him. If Pears, once again supposedly, gets his hands on you, its over. But his problem is getting his feet set to where he can get his hands on the charging DE without holding him.

Kaylore

10-26-2006, 07:12 PM

That's interesting. I wonder does anyone have some old tape of Carlisle playing left tackle?

GonzoLays

10-26-2006, 07:14 PM

Think of Pears like this: If you were a basketball player and crossed over Pears, he would be left standing there like a statue. He is 6'8" and plays like it. He doesn't have quickness in space. But if you tried to backdown Pears or muscle him up, he would own you.

SouthStndJunkie

10-26-2006, 07:17 PM

I hear its between Jeff Davidson and Russell Freeman.

Arghhhhhhh! Don't ever speak of Russell Freeman again!

DarkHorse30

10-26-2006, 07:35 PM

:D
YES! MY ADOPT A BRONCO WILL SHINE!!!!

CHRIS KUPER!!!

http://www.fightingsioux.com/photos/1851.jpg

My God! the kid actually looks like a badass bronco OL from hell that would rather chop your knees off, rather than look at you. Word.

OrangeShadow

10-26-2006, 07:49 PM

ill believe whos starting when i watch the game sunday

Bronx33

10-26-2006, 07:53 PM

Arghhhhhhh! Don't ever speak of Russell Freeman again!

LMAO!

UboBronco

10-26-2006, 08:11 PM

If Kuper really told his ex teammate that he is starting, and the word got out.... Will that put Kuper in the doghouse with the mastermind.... Shanny likes to keep things secret if possible.

I like this move, if it happens... I feel Cooper Carlisle is quick enough for Freeney, and probably would have more trouble with a bull rush type player. Kuper I think will be a great addition for the short yardage push up the middle. We will just have to wait and see.

BroncoMan4ever

10-26-2006, 08:23 PM

SoDak Bronco

10-26-2006, 08:31 PM

I am actually going to expect, Kuper, Pears, and possibly even Meadows play during the game. I am expecting a lot of personell chenges during the game, simply to keep the line fresh, and to eventually go with whichever man has the hot hand.

Having played o-line in college, I can pretty much bet that they will not be rotating players in to keep them "fresh". It is not like a running back or d-line position where you need a wind here and there. Denver will stick with the starters for a majority of the game unless a player is really struggling.

My predicition is to have Pears and Cooper continue to play together. Although playing Kuper from UND would mean he has progressed a lot quicker than most Broncos lineman have in the past.

Mile High Shack

10-26-2006, 08:44 PM

oh yeah, well I heard that the sister of the towel boy's cousin, who happens to be related to the assistant trainers uncle that no one has any idea

Lev Vyvanse

10-26-2006, 08:48 PM

Here is the real story. My baby’s mother is dating this crack head that heard from his hook-up that his best friend went to college with this guy that roomed with a guy that when to high school with someone in the Raiders organization who says Elway is going to be their offensive coordinator.

SoDak Bronco

10-26-2006, 08:50 PM

Do you know what you call a chiefs fan with no-arms and no legs that is in the water???

Lev Vyvanse

10-26-2006, 08:57 PM

Bob.

Billy Clyde Puckett

10-26-2006, 08:57 PM

Sundquist called Kuper the biggest surprise of camp and said folk would be surprised when he got a chance to play.

Dedhed

10-26-2006, 09:09 PM

Kuper looked like a good one in the pre-season, but I have to say that I would prefer just subbing Pears. Only switching up one spot makes more sense to me.

Atwater His Ass

10-26-2006, 09:43 PM

Kuper looked like a good one in the pre-season, but I have to say that I would prefer just subbing Pears. Only switching up one spot makes more sense to me.

This move either shows a ton of confidence in Kuper or a huge lack of confidence in Pears.

It tells a lot about the status of Meadows as well.

Dedhed

10-26-2006, 09:47 PM

This move either shows a ton of confidence in Kuper or a huge lack of confidence in Pears.

It tells a lot about the status of Meadows as well.

I think a huge lack of confidence in Pears would have kept him off the field against the Browns.

spdirty

10-26-2006, 09:55 PM

950 The Fan reported today that Pears was gonna start. Anyone else hear that?

Kaylore

10-26-2006, 10:18 PM

950 The Fan reported today that Pears was gonna start. Anyone else hear that?

I did, but it was based on something Plummer said that I don't think necessarily meant that he was going play.

Kaylore

10-26-2006, 10:47 PM

watermock

10-26-2006, 11:19 PM

Lynch is a GOD....heh...God works slowly (He was tired after working 24/6 and had to rest) but hits hard too. Get the word out...Lynch wants as much noise as possible to disrupt Manning's on the line adjustments.

Cowbells, Horns, Air Horns...screaming toddlers...Drunken Marines from Iraq on leave...crazy ex-wives screaming obsenities...anything you can bring...Police helecopters hovering 50 feet over Manning, bull horns telling him to cease and desist...Sky-diving police dogs with pieces of Manning's clothing in their mouths...

watermock

10-26-2006, 11:29 PM

Lynch was very diplomatic about the QB controversy as well. Everything he said was true...it's our job to fuss over Jake, not the lockerroom...I have no doubt Javon was pulled on the carpet for some of his comments, which makes it even odder he's going on Rome. Christ...you know that cretin is going to bait him. You don't wander into a pig's slop pit and expect to smell like perfume when you get home.

watermock

10-26-2006, 11:33 PM

There is a contest to name the defense and they will have T-shirts soon from KOA...probably something stupid.

Atlas

10-27-2006, 01:32 AM

I'm not so sure this is a good move. Denver is now weakening two positions. I guess it all depends on how well Cooper plays at OT.

I think keeping Cooper at G and leaving Pears at T and give him a little help would be the best way to go. This seems a little risky. That's why Shanny gets paid the big bucks.

CoBear23

10-27-2006, 01:43 AM

Remember guys, no offense to CoBear but this could be as bogus as the light rail report that Cutler had a torn rotator cuff.

I understand the doubting and skepticism but I beileve that a mans word should be a reflection of his character and I continually try to make sure both are trustworthy.

I'm a student at UND and as of Tuesday night Kuper had told several former UND teammates that he was indeed starting on Sunday. Believe me or not that is who is playing on Sunday and I know Koop will not let Broncos Country down.

Kaylore

10-27-2006, 01:46 AM

I understand the doubting and skepticism but I beileve that a mans word should be a reflection of his character and I continually try to make sure both are trustworthy.

I'm a student at UND and as of Tuesday night Kuper had told several former UND teammates that he was indeed starting on Sunday. Believe me or not that is who is playing on Sunday and I know Koop will not let Broncos Country down.

Did he say who would play left tackle? And I trust you, I just don't know about your "friend".

CoBear23

10-27-2006, 02:03 AM

Did he say who would play left tackle? And I trust you, I just don't know about your "friend".

Carlise will be moving over, as for my "friend" he is a Colorado native, big Broncos fan and Kuper was the anchor of his o- line for three years. I trust both of them and am ready to cheer on my fellow Fighting Sioux come sunday.

Kaylore

10-27-2006, 02:26 AM

Carlise will be moving over, as for my "friend" he is a Colorado native, big Broncos fan and Kuper was the anchor of his o- line for three years. I trust both of them and am ready to cheer on my fellow Fighting Sioux come sunday.
BigPlayShay just made me a montage of plays featuring Cooper Carlisle's time at left tackle. Let me just say that while Lepsis is better, he did pretty well. I still need to look at Pears' play in the Cleveland game again, but I'm thinking Carlisle might be a safer bet after all having played the position in the regular season already. There were some times he was late getting off the ball but overall I think if he moved over, with as good as Kuper is going to be, we wouldn't have any problems if we went that route.:thumbsup:

eddie mac

10-27-2006, 05:06 AM

BigPlayShay just made me a montage of plays featuring Cooper Carlisle's time at left tackle. Let me just say that while Lepsis is better, he did pretty well. I still need to look at Pears' play in the Cleveland game again, but I'm thinking Carlisle might be a safer bet after all having played the position in the regular season already. There were some times he was late getting off the ball but overall I think if he moved over, with as good as Kuper is going to be, we wouldn't have any problems if we went that route.:thumbsup:

Is practice closed during the regular season? If not you could take a look down and see who's taking the snaps at LT.

chrisp

10-27-2006, 05:38 AM

Am I right in thinking Adam Meadows is injured? He beat out Cornell Green for the main backup job in camp, so he must have done pretty well as Cornell was decent in relief duty last year. If Meadows was fit he would be a one-for-one replacement with Lepsis and we would have carried on without missing a beat.

I've heard Kuper has been outstanding so I'm pleased to see him in, but I am a little worried about seeing Carlisle move into the tackle position - its beena few years since he's played it and I don't remember him being too hot when he did - although to be fair he may well have been a rookie that year, so maybe a few years of experience have helped him.

Barry Ramey

10-27-2006, 05:58 AM

My guess it's probably Carlisle at LT and Kuper to RG. I think because it's Freeney, they want the most mobile and experienced linemen they can out there at LT. Meadows just hasn't played LT much at all in his career and probably isn't seen as an option there considering they kept Pears in the first place.

ND Bronco Fan

10-27-2006, 06:00 AM

John Lynch on 850 KOA said that Eric Pears will get the start.
http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/DENVER-CO/KOA-AM/10-25JOHNLYNCH.mp3
That's two players so I'm thinking that we won't see Kuper. :(

Lynch and Plummer said it was Pears huh.......I would not put this past the coaching staff to "leak" misinformation just so the Colts would have to game plan for one person but low and behold the starter is another. At least that gives them an advantage in this game.

SoDak Bronco

10-27-2006, 06:37 AM

Barry Ramey

10-27-2006, 06:39 AM

Playing Pears would be the easiest thing to do, but I think they have to be worrying about Freeney and the possibility of running around him. They could keep a TE or FB on that side most of the game to help him.

Dr. Broncenstein

10-27-2006, 07:04 AM

Keep Mustard on the left side and run it right at Freeny all day long...

bendog

10-27-2006, 08:16 AM

Keep Mustard on the left side and run it right at Freeny all day long...

Not a bad idea, and Jake may survive the game that way too.

baja

10-27-2006, 09:13 AM

Keep Mustard on the left side and run it right at Freeny all day long...

very good call Doc!

Dos Rios

10-27-2006, 09:35 AM

Keep Mustard on the left side and run it right at Freeny all day long...

Within the next couple years, Mustard will be a full-time tackle. Lepsis 2.0

bronco_diesel

10-27-2006, 09:58 AM

Mile High Shack

10-27-2006, 10:03 AM

rumors are pretty funny, especially from guys who knows guys, who knows guys, who know guys

if 3 BRONCO players are saying it in public, then you have to assume it is true

GonzoLays

10-27-2006, 12:01 PM

make that 3. tatum bell said pears would get the start during his show the other day on 950.

Pears is starting? WTF?

Yo, CoBear23, whats up with that?

Kaylore

10-27-2006, 12:22 PM

Within the next couple years, Mustard will be a full-time tackle. Lepsis 2.0

This is true. Mustard was a tackle until two of our tight ends got hurt this year and then they moved him bacak to TE. I'd really like to see Mustard replace Foster on the right side next year.

I think there is probably a lot of disinformation getting spread around just to keep the Colts on their toes.

I got a chance to watch Pears and his large frame and poor hip movements have me worried against a speed guy like Freeney. Even though he had no sacks he was very disruptive his last game and is getting closer to breaking out. We'll need someone with better feet to keep that guy off of Jake.

SteveTensi13

10-27-2006, 01:06 PM

As undersized as Freeney is I would think the logical thing to do is run it right down his throat, wear him down until his little "thingy" starts to bleed!!

CoBear23

10-27-2006, 11:41 PM

rumors are pretty funny, especially from guys who knows guys, who knows guys, who know guys

if 3 BRONCO players are saying it in public, then you have to assume it is true

We'll the thing is I do know Chris and he has been told he is starting. I can't be sure that Coach does not misleads players or tells them to give the same answer when a question is asked. That being said, I do not believe that Shanny would tell Koop that he was starting if he did not intend to do so.

Lev Vyvanse

10-27-2006, 11:48 PM

We'll the thing is I do know Chris and he has been told he is starting. I can't be sure that Coach does not misleads players or tells them to give the same answer when a question is asked. That being said, I do not believe that Shanny would tell Koop that he was starting if he did not intend to do so.

If you are his friend why would you tell a bunch of people on the internet something he is trying to keep secret?

Arkansas Bronco

10-28-2006, 04:46 AM

Well I am not going to knock anyone's info till we see what happenes sunday.

p.s.- Cobear23 if you miss this you may want to ask a mod for a name change and start over. :D