Bye Bye Devoe

[i4jelway7]

sorry if this has been posted, I didn't see it so here you go

http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_4638659


so who do you think we are going to be signing or bringing up from the PS..

DT A. Gordon maybe?


sidenote: Gold, Ekuban, & Chucky are doubtful this sunday

[Clockwork Orange]

Could mean that Hixon is going to be added to the active roster.

[WABronco]

Gordon was injured, and that's why he wasn't brought up earlier. Perhaps he's the player they're looking at--I seem to remember the papers reporting that the FO was evaluating the injury situation on the PS, and that's why they didn't immediately sign someone.

I like Todd Devoe though...he was an easy guy to pull for.

[Liquid Courage]

sorry if this has been posted, I didn't see it so here you go

http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_4638659


so who do you think we are going to be signing or bringing up from the PS..



Hixon? still trying to figure out our KR/PR duties? I can definitely see Gordon, as well.

[Clockwork Orange]

I would imagine it's Hixon because Darrent's shoulder is banged up and I doubt they want him returning punts when he's already ailing.

[WABronco]

Hixon already? That would be awesome! I want to see him play, badly...

[Kaylore]

I would imagine it's Hixon because Darrent's shoulder is banged up and I doubt they want him returning punts when he's already ailing.

That makes sense. Devoe hasn't even been that great on special teams this year. Sorry to see him go, but the talent of the receivers makes it a tough team to make it at.

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

Practice Squad
Number Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Birthdate Exp. College How Acq.
93 Burton, Antwon DT 6' 2" 315 07/11/83 R Temple CFA- '06
94 Gordon, Amon DL 6' 2" 319 10/13/81 3rd Stanford W, (Cle.), 2006
63 Hunt, Rob G/C 6' 3" 283 03/03/81 1st North Dakota State FA-'05
29 Nash, Damien RB 5' 10" 220 04/14/82 2 Missouri FA-'06
71 Nienhuis, Doug T 6' 6" 307 02/16/82 2nd Oregon State FA-'06
5 Parsons, Preston QB 6' 4" 235 02/19/79 3rd Northern Arizona FA-'06
28 Shoate, Jeff CB 5' 10" 180 03/23/81 3rd San Diego State D5-04
59 Vaughn, Cameron LB 6' 4" 237 02/27/84 R Louisiana State CFA- '06


Well logically it could be Hixon and one of the DL, but if Hixon is not ready, I wouldn't be shocked to see Shoate. His reputation was great technique, but a little slow.

[Crushaholic]

This is a definite sign that Hixon will placed on the active roster....

[Clockwork Orange]

Wow, Nash is on the practice squad. Somehow I'd got it in my head that they stashed him on IR.

[Arkansas Bronco]

Practice Squad
Number Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Birthdate Exp. College How Acq.
93 Burton, Antwon DT 6' 2" 315 07/11/83 R Temple CFA- '06
94 Gordon, Amon DL 6' 2" 319 10/13/81 3rd Stanford W, (Cle.), 2006
63 Hunt, Rob G/C 6' 3" 283 03/03/81 1st North Dakota State FA-'05
29 Nash, Damien RB 5' 10" 220 04/14/82 2 Missouri FA-'06
71 Nienhuis, Doug T 6' 6" 307 02/16/82 2nd Oregon State FA-'06
5 Parsons, Preston QB 6' 4" 235 02/19/79 3rd Northern Arizona FA-'06
28 Shoate, Jeff CB 5' 10" 180 03/23/81 3rd San Diego State D5-04
59 Vaughn, Cameron LB 6' 4" 237 02/27/84 R Louisiana State CFA- '06


Well logically it could be Hixon and one of the DL, but if Hixon is not ready, I wouldn't be shocked to see Shoate. His reputation was great technique, but a little slow.

With Shoate on the field they will have to throw Champs way. Hilarious!

[WABronco]

How 'bout one of the two DL's and Hixon?

[ward63]

Bring up nash and hixon!!!!!!!

[cmhargrove]

Bring up Gordon and let Veal play D-end - seriously. I think the dude can move and could really overpower a one on one matchup on the outside. Leave Elvis on the other side for speed, and we always have fast linebackers to finish it off.

I think Veal could push Gallery into the QB all night long.

[SteveTensi13]

Bring up Gordon and let Veal play D-end - seriously. I think the dude can move and could really overpower a one on one matchup on the outside. Leave Elvis on the other side for speed, and we always have fast linebackers to finish it off.

I think Veal could push Gallery into the QB all night long.

Veal is my boy, I look for him to have a big game!

[Jetmeck]

but the talent of the receivers makes it a tough team to make it at.


Nice to be able to say this and I agree but I'd like to see one assert themself for the third WR spot.

[watermock]

It's tough losing both Gold and Predator at the same time. DEVO had an uncanny knack for making one BIG play a game. (when he got on the field). He might land in Houston. I don't know if they need another WR tho, but he certainly would know the terminology and plays ect.

I liked him, but there are only so many roster spots. We have to shuffle due to injury. We might bring in a LB but who knows who.

[i4jelway7]

Practice Squad
Number Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Birthdate Exp. College How Acq.
93 Burton, Antwon DT 6' 2" 315 07/11/83 R Temple CFA- '06
94 Gordon, Amon DL 6' 2" 319 10/13/81 3rd Stanford W, (Cle.), 2006
63 Hunt, Rob G/C 6' 3" 283 03/03/81 1st North Dakota State FA-'05
29 Nash, Damien RB 5' 10" 220 04/14/82 2 Missouri FA-'06
71 Nienhuis, Doug T 6' 6" 307 02/16/82 2nd Oregon State FA-'06
5 Parsons, Preston QB 6' 4" 235 02/19/79 3rd Northern Arizona FA-'06
28 Shoate, Jeff CB 5' 10" 180 03/23/81 3rd San Diego State D5-04
59 Vaughn, Cameron LB 6' 4" 237 02/27/84 R Louisiana State CFA- '06


Well logically it could be Hixon and one of the DL, but if Hixon is not ready, I wouldn't be shocked to see Shoate. His reputation was great technique, but a little slow.


I have a feeling Hixon will be put on IR and a DL & Shoate will be brought up.. since Darrent is hurt.. we have no CB depth.. so Shoate makes sense..

[Inkana7]

What happened to that kid from LSU? I was hearing good things about him at Camp.

[Tredici]

There is also Sam Brandon's replacement to consider.

I heard Darrent Williams on the radio and he said Brandon was a big loss because he played more like a safety/corner combination and was put on the opposing team's premier tight end. He said Brandon was always used to cover the Tony G's and Antonio G's.

Maybe not a big deal with Oaktown this week but there is a lot of season left where that opening will have to be filled.

[theAPAOps5]

I would be suprised to see Foxworth or one of the other CBs start and play DWill in Nickle and Dime. Since they play a lot of nickle anyway. That way he isn't in on running plays where there will be more contact so he can rest that shoulder a little.

I would like to see Hixon with all the hype that is being spread on here today about him.

[dbroncos31]

dammit i really liked devoe

[BroncoBuff]

Bring up nash and hixon!!!!!!!

I think Hixon has to go through waivers ... and I must've missed it - did we waive that WR-KR we got from Pittsburgh?

This move is about Brian Clark, though .... not Hixon.

[WABronco]

I think Hixon has to go through waivers ... and I must've missed it - did we waive that WR-KR we got from Pittsburgh?

No he doesn't. He's either activated in three weeks or put on IR in three weeks. I asked the same question a few weeks ago...Big Guy told me what's what.

And no, Morgan's still on the roster.

This move is about Brian Clark, though .... not Hixon.

??

[BroncoBuff]

??

What I mean is, that I think Brian Clark is a much bigger reason they waived Todd Devoe than Domenik Hixon is. Remember we had to put Clark on the 53-man roster two weeks ago when Green Bay tried to claim him?

[plummershelper]

I think Cameron Vaughn could come on. They really liked him this summer and missing both Pred and Gold could hurt. Also, if we bring up 2 from the PS we could get another QB on there like Lefors.

[elsid13]

This moves gives the ability to bring 2 players to the team - Brandon's spot and Devoe. To bad, because I thought he had opportunity to be a solid contributor for this team.

[plummershelper]

Broncos | A. Hall signed to practice squad
Fri, 10 Nov 2006 18:55:58 -0800
Brett McMurphy, of the <A href="http://www.kffl.com/link/134">Tampa Tribune, reports the Denver Broncos (http://www.kffl.com/team/15/nfl) have signed free agent RB Andre Hall (http://www.kffl.com/player/13407/nfl) (Bears) to their practice squad.

Here comes Nash?

[plummershelper]

<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD>ANDRE HALL
Tailback
University of South Florida Bulls
#2
5:08.2-208
St. Petersburg, Florida
Georgia Military College
Garden City Community College
Dixie Hollins High School


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After several detours during his collegiate career, Hall found a home with the Bulls in 2004. His arrival marked the rise of the team's offensive success. The compactly built athlete established himself as the Bulls' workhorse, leading the team to its first bowl appearance during his senior year.
Hall had an outstanding career at Dixie Hollins High School, where he led Pinellas County in rushing with 1,742 yards on 227 carries (7.7 avg) and 26 touchdowns in 2000, his one and only season of high school football. He produced those numbers in just over eight games of action, missing one entire game and most of another with a sprained ankle.
Hall had his best game vs. Boca Ciega High, carrying 25 times for 240 yards in a 28-0 win. He earned St. Petersburg Times All-Sun Coast honors, finishing his career a 154-yard, four-touchdown game in the Palms Pinellas All-Star Game. He also played in the USA Global Game. Hall added letters in wrestling and track.
He attended Georgia Military College in 2002, where he rushed for 1,604 yards and nineteen touchdowns on 258 carries, leading the nation and earning NJCAA All-American first-team honors. He transferred to Garden City College in 2003, where he ranked sixth in the junior college ranks with 258 attempts for 1,488 yards (5.8 avg) and eight scores. He caught eight passes for 49 yards (6.1 avg), finishing with 1,537 all-purpose yards.
Hall then enrolled at South Florida. He started nine games in 2004, leading the team with 1,357 yards (6.5 avg) on 210 carries, scoring eleven times. He gained 149 yards with a touchdown on 18 receptions and returned sixteen kickoffs for 332 yards (20.8 avg), amassing 1,838 all-purpose yards. The first-team All-Conference USA choice set a single-season school record and ranked ninth in the nation in rushing that year, averaging 123.36 yards per game.
In 2005, Hall garnered All-Big East Conference honors as he ranked 12th in the country with an average of 114.5 yards per game rushing. He broke his own school record with 1,374 yards and thirteen touchdowns on 270 attempts. He led the team with 26 receptions for 321 yards (12.3 avg) and two scores. Hall finished eighth in the NCAA Division 1-A ranks with 1,695 all-purpose yards.
In 20 junior college games, Hall totaled 3,092 yards with 27 touchdowns on 477 carries (6.5 avg). In 23 games at South Florida, he set school career-records with 480 carries for 2,731 yards (5.7 avg) and 24 touchdowns. He snared 44 passes for 470 yards (10.7 avg) with three scores and gained 332 yards on sixteen kickoff returns as a Bull. His 3,533 all-purpose yards set a USF all-time record. For his entire collegiate career, Hall played in 43 contests, rushing 957 times for 5,823 yards (6.1 avg) and 51 touchdowns.
ANALYSIS
Positives: Has a very thick frame, a low center of gravity, above average lateral agility, good balance and fluid pick-and-slide ability...Shows good bounce in his stride and has the loose hips to redirect and the vision to quickly spot the cutback lanes...His low pad level, balance and patience waiting for blocks to develop make him slippery for the initial tackler to bring down...Runs with good forward lean to get additional yardage and has the burst needed to reach the corner when the inside rush lanes are clogged...Uses his blocks well, especially when running in space...Good underneath receiver with the hands to extend and pluck away from the frame...Has natural run instincts and shows very good courage trying to get through the pile...Hard-driver who is very competitive fighting for yardage.
Negatives: Has marginal size for the position, which is evident when he gets run over or pushed around while trying to block in pass protection...Has good leg drive and lower body strength, but because of size limitations he is not going to push the pile (makes a good effort though)...Can get into the second level quickly, but does not have that extra gear or sudden burst to win foot races going long distances...Has good flexibility and valid hands as a receiver, but was rarely used on long routes (saw passes mostly on check downs, flares and screens).
Hall has a shorter-than-ideal frame, but has very good overall muscle definition, thick chest, broad shoulders and above average lower body strength. He has decent speed to make plays along the perimeter, but is regarded more as a downhill runner because of his ability to get the tough yardage and move the pile running between tackles. His size and low center of gravity makes him a slippery back who is difficult to bring down upon initial contact.
Hall has good balance and lateral movement. He shows the foot agility to pick and slide and the acceleration to quickly get into the second level. He generates a good bounce through cutback lanes and has a natural feel attacking the holes. He scans the field well and is quick to recognize coverages. His patience allows him to let blocks develop and hit the hole once he sees it developing.
Because of his low pad level, he generates the leverage and power to break arm tackles, but lacks the size to run over defenders. He really is not considered a pounder, but he has the ability to drive hard up the seams. His cutting ability and vision lets him slip off blocks and redirect to turn the outside corner. He shows valid foot speed into the second level, but might not be able to win as many long distance foot races in the pros as he did in college. When he plants and turns up field, he displays good body lean to gain additional yardage.
While he might lack the second gear to take the ball for long gains, he will make sharp lateral cuts and use his blocks to move the chains effectively. While most smaller backs have ball security issues, he shows very good urgency in protecting the ball, shifting it away from the defender and keeping it close to his chest when heading up field.
Hall is best when used on dump-offs and screens. He can get to the second level well and has the hip flexibility to separate after the catch. He has very good skills to produce yards after the catch, but his routes are limited to flares, screens and check downs rather than going for the home run ball.
Hall is an adequate cut blocker who recognizes schemes and is adequate locating and neutralizing linebackers in space. However, when asked to pick up the blitz, he can get pushed back and fail to sustain because of a lack of bulk. He will not hesitate to toss his body around, but perhaps due to size issues, he looks late trying to pick up the blitz.
Hall's ability to follow his blocks and hide through the crease makes him a very effective between-the-tackles runner. He has enough quickness and the loose hips needed to bounce outside and there will never be any fumble issues with this sure-handed runner. You would have hoped to see him more involved in the passing game, but he has the hands to make the catch and the acceleration to eat up the cushion and settle underneath.
He will never bowl over a defender as a blocker, but most halfbacks are not really relied upon to act like a lineman. Hall is instinctive and has a good feel for cutback lanes. He is a solid downhill runner, but not one who will consistently move the pile. Despite having to adjust to three different offensive systems during his college career, he has been very productive wherever he has carried the ball.
INJURY REPORT
2000: Missed one entire game and the second half of another during his high school senior year due to an ankle sprain.
CAREER NOTES
Despite playing at three different colleges, he quickly adjusted to each offensive system and remained productive throughout his career, averaging 135.42 yards per game...Even though he only played 23 games at South Florida, he holds the school career-records with 480 carries for 2,731 yards (5.7 avg) and 24 touchdowns, topping the previous marks of 463 attempts and 2,253 yards by Rafael Williams (1997-2000) and 20 scores by Marquel Blackwell (1999-2002)...His average of 5.7 yards per carry was just shy of the USF all-time record of 5.8 by Dyral McMillan (1998-99)...Gained 1,357 yards in 2004 to break the school single-season record of 1,017 rushing yards by McMillan in 1999 and Hall broke his own Bulls record in 2005 when he gained 1,374 yards...His thirteen rushing touchdowns in 2005 set a single-season school record...Amassed 3,533 all-purpose yards at South Florida, surpassing the previous USF record of 2,912 yards by Williams.
AGILITY TESTS Campus: 4.53 in the 40-yard dash...345-pound bench press...31.5-inch vertical jump...30-inch arm length...10 1/8-inch hands...Right-handed...11/22 Wonderlic score. Combine: 4.45-second 40-yard dash. ... 33-inch vertical jump. ... 9'05" broad jump. ... Bench-pressed 225 pounds 18 times.
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[plummershelper]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR-swGk09mI

[Rock Chalk]

Whats all this hype about Hixon? Didnt make the regular roster, he must not be better than the guys we have. Im not saying he isnt good, but why are some of you so freaked about him joining the active roster now?

[elsid13]

Whats all this hype about Hixon? Didnt make the regular roster, he must not be better than the guys we have. Im not saying he isnt good, but why are some of you so freaked about him joining the active roster now?

Remember Alec, he is really a unknown due to the fact of foot injury (he was on PUP list). I don't believe he even played in preseason. The right now I think the coaches are looking for Kick off Return only with him. And anything is better then what we have now.

[Man-Goblin]

Hixon was taken before Marques Colston, so, ya know, he must be good.

[listopencil]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR-swGk09mI


Hmmm...the guy moves his legs so quickly you can barely see them on YouTube. Low to the ground at 5'8" but 208 lbs. He's fun to watch. Good PS signing.

[listopencil]

Whats all this hype about Hixon? Didnt make the regular roster, he must not be better than the guys we have. Im not saying he isnt good, but why are some of you so freaked about him joining the active roster now?

It's the speed, plus he played a physical position in college so he sounds like a really good return guy. He had a broken foot and got stashed (PUP list?) but the FO has to make a decision pretty soon. I'm not so sure a return guy is what we need on ST though. From what I've seen, and I admit that I haven't had a chance to watch all of the games yet, we need better blocking on ST or it's not going to matter who are return guy is. Still-the speed, man. The speed.

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

What happened to that kid from LSU? I was hearing good things about him at Camp.

Cameron Vaughn the LB is on the PS

[ScottXray]

Cameron Vaughn the LB is on the PS

Vaughan is my adoptee. While I'd like to see him brought up to see what he can do, I wasn't that impressed in the Pre-season. He is a little slow to the point of attack, and got blown off the line too many times. He was around the ball..just a little bit late most times. He did make a few really good stops too, though.

I think we bring up aone of the DL and Shoate help in the dime.

[BlaK-Argentina]

I liked him. Oh well...
I really hope we can pull this game off resting most (if not all) the injured players. We will need them badly in the next games.

[Crushaholic]

This part of the article troubles me a LITTLE bit...


Also, the Broncos downgraded to doubtful linebacker Ian Gold (hamstring), and defensive ends Ebenezer Ekuban (thigh) and Patrick Chukwurah (hamstring) on their injury report and Broncos coach Mike Shanahan said he did not believe those players would play in Oakland.

[watermock]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4NfsMt8w3Y&NR

[Natedogg]

bye devoe. my bet is that ends up in Houston.