Shanahan and Champ speak ~ WED - The Orange Mane

Needa Pass Rush · 08-16-2006, 05:12 PM

DENVER BRONCOS HEAD COACH MIKE SHANAHAN

On who may be on the bubble when it comes to making the 53 man squad.
“That is what we are doing now and that is what camp is all about, people competing for the job. Everybody is on the bubble except for a few. I wouldn’t say Champ (Bailey) is on the bubble, would you?”

On how much improvement he would like to see out of the defensive line
“We’ll look at this as possibly happening during the season. We will take a look at how people play, not only the type of effort, but also how they play within the system. Everybody has been evaluated.”

On DL Elvis Dumervil
“Dumervil is going to play some (defensive) end this weekend. He played inside last week. We are kind of switching things around a little bit. He is a very sharp kid, he knows a number of positions. We will get a chance to see what he does this weekend at defensive end, a very similar position to which he played in college.”

DENVER BRONCOS CORNERBACK CHAMP BAILEY

On his interception at practice this morning
“You have got a young quarterback (Jay Cutler), so you have got to try to make him look bad. He hesitated on the throw and they were running out routes to that side all day, so I figured I would sit on one.”

On how many interceptions he plans on getting this season
“A lot hopefully, any chance that I can get the opportunity you will see me going all the way.”

On if he gave rookie QB Jay Cutler any advice on his interception
“I talked to him already. I told him he hesitated and that you can’t do that and that all of the good ones will get it. He has a strong arm and a lot of the times he can do that and still get the ball in, but the great ones will get it.”

On if any rookie receivers are standing out to him
“Before Brandon Marshall went down he was definitely looking good. Brian Clark is looking good, we brought him in as a free agent and we didn’t expect him to look as good as he does, but he looks great.”

On whether or not he shares the same mentality as WR Javon Walker when going for an interception
“Oh yeah, you have got to have that mentality. As a defensive player the rules are against us, so when that ball goes up, you just have to pretend you are a receiver because you will never get it, they call everything in the book. You have got to take advantage of those opportunities.”

On competing against WR Javon Walker to go up and get the ball
“I think playing with Brett Favre really helped him learn how to do that because he has the height and athletic ability to go get those balls. Brett Favre used to throw them up all of the time, so I think that is where it comes from a little bit, but of course you have got to have that attitude to want to go get it.”

On if he is counting down the days to the end of camp
“It hasn’t been too bad for me. I have only been practicing once a day. So you will have to ask these guys who are grueling through two-a-days.”

On if he plans on playing this Saturday against Tennessee
“Yes, I definitely plan on being out there.”

ludo21 · 08-16-2006, 06:31 PM

GREAT NEW SIGG!!!!

And thanks again NPR, !!

ludo21 · 08-16-2006, 06:37 PM

Good news on Clark as well, i really want to see what this guy can do Sat.

I hope he improves and is more noticeable this weekend!

Dagmar · 08-16-2006, 10:00 PM

NPR, what happened to Sarah's right arm!!! Nooooo!!

ludo21 · 08-16-2006, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dagmar

NPR, what happened to Sarah's right arm!!! Nooooo!!

Amputee's are hot!!

08-16-2006, 05:12 PM	#1
Needa Pass Rush Never say Always Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,211	Shanahan and Champ speak ~ WED DENVER BRONCOS HEAD COACH MIKE SHANAHAN On who may be on the bubble when it comes to making the 53 man squad. “That is what we are doing now and that is what camp is all about, people competing for the job. Everybody is on the bubble except for a few. I wouldn’t say Champ (Bailey) is on the bubble, would you?” On how much improvement he would like to see out of the defensive line “We’ll look at this as possibly happening during the season. We will take a look at how people play, not only the type of effort, but also how they play within the system. Everybody has been evaluated.” On DL Elvis Dumervil “Dumervil is going to play some (defensive) end this weekend. He played inside last week. We are kind of switching things around a little bit. He is a very sharp kid, he knows a number of positions. We will get a chance to see what he does this weekend at defensive end, a very similar position to which he played in college.” DENVER BRONCOS CORNERBACK CHAMP BAILEY On his interception at practice this morning “You have got a young quarterback (Jay Cutler), so you have got to try to make him look bad. He hesitated on the throw and they were running out routes to that side all day, so I figured I would sit on one.” On how many interceptions he plans on getting this season “A lot hopefully, any chance that I can get the opportunity you will see me going all the way.” On if he gave rookie QB Jay Cutler any advice on his interception “I talked to him already. I told him he hesitated and that you can’t do that and that all of the good ones will get it. He has a strong arm and a lot of the times he can do that and still get the ball in, but the great ones will get it.” On if any rookie receivers are standing out to him “Before Brandon Marshall went down he was definitely looking good. Brian Clark is looking good, we brought him in as a free agent and we didn’t expect him to look as good as he does, but he looks great.” On whether or not he shares the same mentality as WR Javon Walker when going for an interception “Oh yeah, you have got to have that mentality. As a defensive player the rules are against us, so when that ball goes up, you just have to pretend you are a receiver because you will never get it, they call everything in the book. You have got to take advantage of those opportunities.” On competing against WR Javon Walker to go up and get the ball “I think playing with Brett Favre really helped him learn how to do that because he has the height and athletic ability to go get those balls. Brett Favre used to throw them up all of the time, so I think that is where it comes from a little bit, but of course you have got to have that attitude to want to go get it.” On if he is counting down the days to the end of camp “It hasn’t been too bad for me. I have only been practicing once a day. So you will have to ask these guys who are grueling through two-a-days.” On if he plans on playing this Saturday against Tennessee “Yes, I definitely plan on being out there.”

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08-16-2006, 06:31 PM	#2
ludo21 RIP Darrent Williams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 17,901 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Ernster	GREAT NEW SIGG!!!! And thanks again NPR, !!

08-16-2006, 06:37 PM	#3
ludo21 RIP Darrent Williams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 17,901 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Ernster	Good news on Clark as well, i really want to see what this guy can do Sat. I hope he improves and is more noticeable this weekend!

08-16-2006, 10:00 PM	#4
Dagmar ...there ain't no devil ..there's just God when he's drunk. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Morrison Posts: 17,132 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tim Tebow	NPR, what happened to Sarah's right arm!!! Nooooo!!