Kuper Glue - The Orange Mane

baja · 12-15-2012, 06:46 AM

Denver Broncos right guard Chris Kuper looks like Peyton Manning's MVP
POSTED: 12/15/2012 12:01:00 AM MST
UPDATED: 12/15/2012 12:32:21 AM MSTBy Mike Klis
The Denver Post

Broncos guard Chris Kuper (John Leyba, Denver Post file)
If Peyton Manning is the most valuable Bronco, Chris Kuper might be the Bronco most valuable to Manning's well being.

In the five games Kuper has been the Broncos' starting right guard, Manning has been sacked only twice. In the eight games Kuper missed because of forearm and ankle injuries, Manning has been sacked 17 times.

That doesn't mean Kuper's replacement, Manny Ramirez, is responsible for so many hits on Denver's quarterback. But it does speak to Kuper's role as the glue and leader of the Broncos' offensive line.

"I don't think it's one guy. I don't think it ever is," said coach John Fox. "There's a lot of guys involved in the pass protection from the quarterback to the wideouts, running backs. So I think that's really by chance."

Yes and no. Offensive lines don't work as five separate blockers but as five blockers who move and ward off defenders as one. Remove one piece from that line — especially a piece such as Kuper, who is the senior member of Denver's blocking unit — and there could be a domino effect.

Kuper has been around so long, he was a teammate of center Tom Nalen and left tackle Matt Lepsis. Kuper has the strength and instincts to help young right tackle Orlando Franklin and veteran center Dan Koppen, who has been with the Broncos for only three months.

Problem is, Kuper has been banged up all season. He missed the first five games because of a fractured left forearm and missed three more because of a left ankle injury that flared up last week before the game at Oakland. It's the ankle that was dislocated during the final game of last season.

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baja · 12-15-2012, 06:47 AM

Chris Kuper = Kuper Glue

TheElusiveKyleOrton · 12-15-2012, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by baja

Chris Kuper = Kuper Glue

Kaylore · 12-15-2012, 07:10 AM

Kuper is awesome. Obviously. However some of that is who we played. JJ Watt makes a lot of players look bad. I'm not saying Kuper allows a sack against the Texans, but I am saying some of this is who played when he was out.

BroncoSexyDaddy · 12-15-2012, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

Kuper is awesome. Obviously. However some of that is who we played. JJ Watt makes a lot of players look bad. I'm not saying Kuper allows a sack against the Texans, but I am saying some of this is who played when he was out.

After the Ravens game i would sit Kuper until the playoffs.Kuper is a player we need if we want to knock off the Patriots.

TheReverend · 12-15-2012, 08:58 AM

Kuper Glue is what Khan likes all over his face.

Rohirrim · 12-15-2012, 09:06 AM

This is why I hope the Broncos put the top layer of their investment bucks in the offensive line this off season. We only have Peyton for a short period of time. Got to make the best of it.

Hamrob · 12-15-2012, 09:20 AM

I love Kuper...I think he helps to call the schemes etc. He's a huge loss.

The problem with Kuper right now? He's a "Glass House". Unfortunate, but true!

Wes Mantooth · 12-15-2012, 09:49 AM

Kupers so awesome his dad posts here

Kaylore · 12-15-2012, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TheReverend

Kuper Glue is what Khan likes all over his face.

sirhcyennek81 · 12-15-2012, 10:33 AM

Definate kupering.

mhgaffney · 12-15-2012, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Rohirrim

This is why I hope the Broncos put the top layer of their investment bucks in the offensive line this off season. We only have Peyton for a short period of time. Got to make the best of it.

Agreed.

But we can get a really good guard in round two. Round one should be best player available -- at LB or DL or....

Tombstone RJ · 12-15-2012, 11:20 AM

Gluper?

Requiem · 12-15-2012, 11:39 AM

Kaylore loves it in the kupeshoot.

Bacchus · 12-15-2012, 01:30 PM

As much time as he has missed if he can get healthy at least he will be well rested and not banged up form the week to to week battles like the other players. He just needs to get healthy.

55CrushEm · 12-15-2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Requiem

Kaylore loves it in the kupeshoot.

kupesdad · 12-17-2012, 01:36 PM

[QUOTE=Bacchus;3753758]As much time as he has missed if he can get healthy at least he will be well rested and not banged up form the week to to week battles like the other players. He just needs to get healthy.[/QUOTE

It is killing him not to be out there and he feels like he is letting his team down. He took a shot to the head against the Bucs and continues to have issues from the concussion.

i4jelway7 · 12-17-2012, 01:45 PM

^ thx for the update.. I thought he was out b/c of the ankle, didn't realize it was the concussion... hope he feels better soon

socalorado · 12-17-2012, 01:47 PM

[QUOTE=kupesdad;3757009]

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Originally Posted by Bacchus

As much time as he has missed if he can get healthy at least he will be well rested and not banged up form the week to to week battles like the other players. He just needs to get healthy.[/QUOTE

It is killing him not to be out there and he feels like he is letting his team down. He took a shot to the head against the Bucs and continues to have issues from the concussion.

Man, Does DEN need him in there! Hoping he gets better soon!
Also, hope the ankle is completely healed.

XXXII&III · 12-17-2012, 01:53 PM

Boy, concussions are something you don't want to mess with. As much as he's missed out there, it's way more important that his brain heals.

baja · 12-17-2012, 01:55 PM

You would think they could come up with a helmet that could absorb the concuss.

baja · 12-17-2012, 01:58 PM

I would imagine wearing one's helmet too loose does not help. I noticed Kupe lost his two plays in a row a few games back.

kupesdad · 12-17-2012, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by baja

I would imagine wearing one's helmet too loose does not help. I noticed Kupe lost his two plays in a row a few games back.

Yeah, but it's not because it's too loose. It's kind of been the family joke because he lost his helmet numerous times (almost once a game)in high school, college and now with the Broncos. I think it's the shape of his head that makes it come off. He will be fine but not taking chances because his CAT has shown some things similar to what a person who has migraines would show...he has never had a migraine. He passed all of his tests, in fact he graded higher than when they took his baseline before the season. It's not worth being a fifty year old man who has to wear diapers and wanders around in a daze. Come to think of it, I just described myself!! Go Broncos

kupesdad · 12-17-2012, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 55CrushEm

you are one sick ****

DENVERDUI55 · 12-17-2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by baja

You would think they could come up with a helmet that could absorb the concuss.

Can't stop the brain from moving inside of the skull.

12-15-2012, 06:46 AM	#1
baja It is what it Is. Pay attention. Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 53,906 Adopt-a-Bronco: Buy My Book	Kuper Glue Denver Broncos right guard Chris Kuper looks like Peyton Manning's MVP POSTED: 12/15/2012 12:01:00 AM MST UPDATED: 12/15/2012 12:32:21 AM MSTBy Mike Klis The Denver Post Broncos guard Chris Kuper (John Leyba, Denver Post file) If Peyton Manning is the most valuable Bronco, Chris Kuper might be the Bronco most valuable to Manning's well being. In the five games Kuper has been the Broncos' starting right guard, Manning has been sacked only twice. In the eight games Kuper missed because of forearm and ankle injuries, Manning has been sacked 17 times. That doesn't mean Kuper's replacement, Manny Ramirez, is responsible for so many hits on Denver's quarterback. But it does speak to Kuper's role as the glue and leader of the Broncos' offensive line. "I don't think it's one guy. I don't think it ever is," said coach John Fox. "There's a lot of guys involved in the pass protection from the quarterback to the wideouts, running backs. So I think that's really by chance." Yes and no. Offensive lines don't work as five separate blockers but as five blockers who move and ward off defenders as one. Remove one piece from that line — especially a piece such as Kuper, who is the senior member of Denver's blocking unit — and there could be a domino effect. Kuper has been around so long, he was a teammate of center Tom Nalen and left tackle Matt Lepsis. Kuper has the strength and instincts to help young right tackle Orlando Franklin and veteran center Dan Koppen, who has been with the Broncos for only three months. Problem is, Kuper has been banged up all season. He missed the first five games because of a fractured left forearm and missed three more because of a left ankle injury that flared up last week before the game at Oakland. It's the ankle that was dislocated during the final game of last season. Read more: Denver Broncos right guard Chris Kuper looks like Peyton Manning's MVP - The Denver Post http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci...#ixzz2F8FNrdZl Read The Denver Post's Terms of Use of its content: http://www.denverpost.com/termsofuse

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12-15-2012, 06:47 AM	#2
baja It is what it Is. Pay attention. Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 53,906 Adopt-a-Bronco: Buy My Book	Chris Kuper = Kuper Glue

12-15-2012, 07:10 AM	#4
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,061 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	Kuper is awesome. Obviously. However some of that is who we played. JJ Watt makes a lot of players look bad. I'm not saying Kuper allows a sack against the Texans, but I am saying some of this is who played when he was out.

12-15-2012, 08:58 AM	#6
TheReverend www.PatrickTurley.org ^ buy this... twice Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 33,018 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mike Shanahan	Kuper Glue is what Khan likes all over his face.

12-15-2012, 09:06 AM	#7
Rohirrim Partisan Human Cannonball Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Twixt Hell & Highwater Posts: 48,843	This is why I hope the Broncos put the top layer of their investment bucks in the offensive line this off season. We only have Peyton for a short period of time. Got to make the best of it.

12-15-2012, 09:20 AM	#8
Hamrob All-American! All-American! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: DFW Posts: 4,747 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	I love Kuper...I think he helps to call the schemes etc. He's a huge loss. The problem with Kuper right now? He's a "Glass House". Unfortunate, but true!

12-15-2012, 09:49 AM	#9
Wes Mantooth Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,455	Kupers so awesome his dad posts here

12-15-2012, 10:33 AM	#11
sirhcyennek81 Yes...swooping is bad... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florence, Colorado Posts: 20,675 Adopt-a-Bronco: All of them.	Definate kupering.

12-15-2012, 11:20 AM	#13
Tombstone RJ Ring of Famer Old School Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: In the Tetons! Posts: 19,299 Adopt-a-Bronco: WorrellWilliams	Gluper?

12-15-2012, 11:39 AM	#14
Requiem ~~~ ~ ~ ~ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Earth Division Posts: 19,572 Adopt-a-Bronco: Gilgamesh	Kaylore loves it in the kupeshoot.

12-15-2012, 01:30 PM	#15
Bacchus I'm buying Natasha Romanoff Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 5,221 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	As much time as he has missed if he can get healthy at least he will be well rested and not banged up form the week to to week battles like the other players. He just needs to get healthy.

12-17-2012, 01:36 PM	#17
kupesdad Pro Bowler New to the Forum Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 578 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	[QUOTE=Bacchus;3753758]As much time as he has missed if he can get healthy at least he will be well rested and not banged up form the week to to week battles like the other players. He just needs to get healthy.[/QUOTE It is killing him not to be out there and he feels like he is letting his team down. He took a shot to the head against the Bucs and continues to have issues from the concussion.

12-17-2012, 01:45 PM	#18
i4jelway7 Ring of Famer :notworthy Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,873	^ thx for the update.. I thought he was out b/c of the ankle, didn't realize it was the concussion... hope he feels better soon

12-17-2012, 01:53 PM	#20
XXXII&III Pro Bowler Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Aurora Posts: 503	Boy, concussions are something you don't want to mess with. As much as he's missed out there, it's way more important that his brain heals.

12-17-2012, 01:55 PM	#21
baja It is what it Is. Pay attention. Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 53,906 Adopt-a-Bronco: Buy My Book	You would think they could come up with a helmet that could absorb the concuss.

12-17-2012, 01:58 PM	#22
baja It is what it Is. Pay attention. Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 53,906 Adopt-a-Bronco: Buy My Book	I would imagine wearing one's helmet too loose does not help. I noticed Kupe lost his two plays in a row a few games back.