Foxworth's rookie diary - The Orange Mane

Smilin Assassin · 09-14-2005, 05:07 PM

from www.Denverpost.com

Have any of you kept up w/this? He's a very good writer.

Not to mention his attitude is just what the Broncos need.

rookie journal
Role can rise without warning
By Domonique Foxworth

Editor's note: Rookie cornerback Domonique Foxworth, whom the Broncos drafted in the third round this year, will share his thoughts and experiences with readers in a weekly journal throughout the season. Foxworth was a three-year starter at Maryland, where he earned a bachelor's degree in American studies and graduated in 3 1/2 years.

Some weeks I have difficulty finding a journal-worthy event in my life. This past week there was no such problem.

The most fascinating and stunning event was how I was needed to play a more significant role suddenly after Champ Bailey was injured in the season opener at Miami.

The cliché "you're just one play away" rang true Sunday. As a second-team player I knew that in a split second I could be playing corner in a regular- season game, but I didn't expect it. My role in the first half was on special teams, and I occasionally was able to spell Lenny Walls and Champ at corner. During the second half, one play changed all of that.

Early in the third quarter, I was standing on the sideline behind the defensive coaches waiting to go in for a punt return when I saw No. 24 lying on the field. The training staff shot by me on to the field to tend to Bailey. Assistant coach Jimmy Spencer then pointed to me and said, "You're up."

I was greeted in the huddle by a smiling Ian Gold with two words for me: "Let's go."

Throughout the game I made some plays for the team and also made some mistakes, which will be corrected.

After the game in the locker room I had to respond to questions regarding being nervous about filling in for Champ and about my part in a losing effort. To the dismay of the media, there were no nerves to speak of. There is no time for nervousness when something like that happens. In the course of a football game there is no time to think about what has happened; there is only time to react.

Unfortunately we didn't react well enough. From here all we can do is accept responsibility and improve for next week.

http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_3026628

missingnumber7 · 09-14-2005, 05:33 PM

I wish i got the post...seems to me like the kids got a good head on his shoulders. graduated in 3 1/2 years

labronco · 09-14-2005, 08:16 PM

let me say it again. foxworth is legit. the guy is the best corner we have drafted last ten years or so... hopefully, next to darrent.

missingnumber7 · 09-14-2005, 08:22 PM

Playing ability is only half the equation...a solid head on your shoulders and being a smart kid is the other half.

Broncoman13 · 09-14-2005, 08:26 PM

Throughout the game I made some plays for the team and also made some mistakes, which will be corrected.

Nice. This tells us the kid aims to get better. I like his attitude and the play he made on Chambers over the middle was a thing of beauty. Glad we have him!

Dukes · 09-14-2005, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by missingnumber7

Playing ability is only half the equation...a solid head on your shoulders and being a smart kid is the other half.

So far looks like he's got a grasp on that concept

Kaylore · 09-14-2005, 08:31 PM

Good read. I was sold on the kid at the Q&A. All our rookies were very engaging and seemed eager to play and contribute. I think he could develop nicely for us.

Ratboy · 09-14-2005, 08:50 PM

I think Williams, Foxworth and Paymah will all being pretty solid at their postion on the team.

Williams will be starting full time very shortly. I can tell by his play on the field.

ludo21 · 09-14-2005, 09:31 PM

Foxworth has a great head atop those shoulders, no doubt.

Hopefully he continues to improve from week to week. He knows we need him and i hope he thrives on the pressure of starting his rookie year. (or playing a lot, not starting)

watermock · 09-14-2005, 09:58 PM

Fox is articulate and consise considering the circumstances.

He was thrown into a hard situation and played well.

Talk about throwing children into the fire. Fox will be fine. I think he played pretty well. the Pass INT on him was total BS.

I don't expect the guy to to all pro. He's legit tho. Both Darrent and Fox look like keepers.

El Guapo · 09-14-2005, 10:04 PM

3.5 years with what, a liberal arts degree? I could've done that in 2.

watermock · 09-14-2005, 10:05 PM

We all know how smart you are...dumbass.

I didn't hear you DID get a liberal arts degree in two years either.

So tell me...you planning on getting that from ITT or an actual University?

09-14-2005, 05:07 PM	#1
Smilin Assassin Tradition Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,620	Foxworth's rookie diary from www.Denverpost.com Have any of you kept up w/this? He's a very good writer. Not to mention his attitude is just what the Broncos need. rookie journal Role can rise without warning By Domonique Foxworth Editor's note: Rookie cornerback Domonique Foxworth, whom the Broncos drafted in the third round this year, will share his thoughts and experiences with readers in a weekly journal throughout the season. Foxworth was a three-year starter at Maryland, where he earned a bachelor's degree in American studies and graduated in 3 1/2 years. Some weeks I have difficulty finding a journal-worthy event in my life. This past week there was no such problem. The most fascinating and stunning event was how I was needed to play a more significant role suddenly after Champ Bailey was injured in the season opener at Miami. The cliché "you're just one play away" rang true Sunday. As a second-team player I knew that in a split second I could be playing corner in a regular- season game, but I didn't expect it. My role in the first half was on special teams, and I occasionally was able to spell Lenny Walls and Champ at corner. During the second half, one play changed all of that. Early in the third quarter, I was standing on the sideline behind the defensive coaches waiting to go in for a punt return when I saw No. 24 lying on the field. The training staff shot by me on to the field to tend to Bailey. Assistant coach Jimmy Spencer then pointed to me and said, "You're up." I was greeted in the huddle by a smiling Ian Gold with two words for me: "Let's go." Throughout the game I made some plays for the team and also made some mistakes, which will be corrected. After the game in the locker room I had to respond to questions regarding being nervous about filling in for Champ and about my part in a losing effort. To the dismay of the media, there were no nerves to speak of. There is no time for nervousness when something like that happens. In the course of a football game there is no time to think about what has happened; there is only time to react. Unfortunately we didn't react well enough. From here all we can do is accept responsibility and improve for next week. http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_3026628

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09-14-2005, 05:33 PM	#2
missingnumber7 Vote Joe Mays to Pro Bowl Joe 4 Pro Bowl ST's Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bismarck Posts: 4,760 Adopt-a-Bronco: Joe Mays	I wish i got the post...seems to me like the kids got a good head on his shoulders. graduated in 3 1/2 years

09-14-2005, 08:16 PM	#3
labronco Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,015	let me say it again. foxworth is legit. the guy is the best corner we have drafted last ten years or so... hopefully, next to darrent.

09-14-2005, 08:22 PM	#4
missingnumber7 Vote Joe Mays to Pro Bowl Joe 4 Pro Bowl ST's Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bismarck Posts: 4,760 Adopt-a-Bronco: Joe Mays	Playing ability is only half the equation...a solid head on your shoulders and being a smart kid is the other half.

09-14-2005, 08:26 PM	#5
Broncoman13 Broncoholic JT #80 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Colorado Posts: 16,961 Adopt-a-Bronco: Orange Julius	Throughout the game I made some plays for the team and also made some mistakes, which will be corrected. Nice. This tells us the kid aims to get better. I like his attitude and the play he made on Chambers over the middle was a thing of beauty. Glad we have him!

09-14-2005, 08:31 PM	#7
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,004 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	Good read. I was sold on the kid at the Q&A. All our rookies were very engaging and seemed eager to play and contribute. I think he could develop nicely for us.

09-14-2005, 08:50 PM	#8
Ratboy It's all over... ಠ_ಠ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 13,274	I think Williams, Foxworth and Paymah will all being pretty solid at their postion on the team. Williams will be starting full time very shortly. I can tell by his play on the field.

09-14-2005, 09:31 PM	#9
ludo21 RIP Darrent Williams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 17,898 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Ernster	Foxworth has a great head atop those shoulders, no doubt. Hopefully he continues to improve from week to week. He knows we need him and i hope he thrives on the pressure of starting his rookie year. (or playing a lot, not starting)

09-14-2005, 09:58 PM	#10
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	Fox is articulate and consise considering the circumstances. He was thrown into a hard situation and played well. Talk about throwing children into the fire. Fox will be fine. I think he played pretty well. the Pass INT on him was total BS. I don't expect the guy to to all pro. He's legit tho. Both Darrent and Fox look like keepers.

09-14-2005, 10:04 PM	#11
El Guapo aka mav_7. who? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: VA (heart is in TX) Posts: 3,444	3.5 years with what, a liberal arts degree? I could've done that in 2.

09-14-2005, 10:05 PM	#12
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	We all know how smart you are...dumbass. I didn't hear you DID get a liberal arts degree in two years either. So tell me...you planning on getting that from ITT or an actual University?