Mason's Morsels: Day 10 of OTAs - The Orange Mane

SoCalBronco · 06-01-2007, 12:03 AM

OTA Day 10: Notes, Photos and Eddie Moore

Approximately two months remain between today’s OTA workout — the 10th of 14 this year — and the start of training camp, but the sprint for positions is already underway, as the linebackers have learned.

While the weakside and middle linebacker slots are set in the grasp of Ian Gold and D.J. Williams, respectively, the strongside duties await someone to grasp them, and so far, Eddie Moore has made the first big push, working his way into first-team work throughout team camp.

“When we first met, Coach (Jim Bates said), ‘No one has a position locked in except Ian and D.J. Everything else is free and open.’”

Moore has walked through that open door, using his reunion with Bates — under whom he played for three seasons with the Miami Dolphins — as a catapult into an opportunity.

“It couldn’t have worked out any better,” Moore said. “It’s straight competition across the board. The best man will get the job.

Microfracture surgery kept Moore sidelined last fall, and he spent the season completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Tennessee. But Moore is healthy now — and so too seems to be his career after a year away.

More notes …

… Wide receivers Brandon Marshall, Glenn Martinez, Brandon Stokley and Rod Smith remained out of uniform …

… Tight end Tony Scheffler took in the session. He underwent surgery for a fractured bone in his left foot last week and is now on crutches, with a boot protecting his injured foot …

… Domenik Hixon turned in perhaps the catch of the day with a tightrope grab of a short Jay Cutler pass while falling out of bounds …

… Special teams has been a point of emphasis. The team worked on punts on Tuesday and Wednesday and turned to field goals on Thursday, with Jason Elam making his first on-field appearance of the week to date …

… And without further ado, some photos:

(Photos on linked page)

http://blog.denverbroncos.com/mason/...d-eddie-moore/

Billy Clyde Puckett · 06-01-2007, 12:10 AM

H-i-x-o-n !!!!!

Requiem · 06-01-2007, 12:18 AM

I asked Mason a little bit about the teams, injuries, etc. and he said Marshall's sitting out with a little tweaked calf (I believe) and that it's been an opportunity for guys like Hixon, Clark and Kircus to hook up with Jay. (All have had their shots with the first-team opposite of Walker)

He and I both agreed that's sort of the good thing about minor injuries like that, giving people a chance.

I hope Hixon gets all the reps he can get, he could be a nice #3 option!

epicSocialism4tw · 06-01-2007, 12:28 AM

I heard from Clarence Kay that Hixon called out Bruschi in practice today.

SoCalBronco · 06-01-2007, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Guy

H-i-x-o-n !!!!!

At this rate, he is going to make Javon expendable very soon.

Steve Sewell · 06-01-2007, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCalBronco

At this rate, he is going to make Javon expendable very soon.

It's insulting that you mention him in the same breath with Hixon.

06-01-2007, 12:03 AM	#1
SoCalBronco Nixonite Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 33,318 Adopt-a-Bronco: D.J. Williams	Mason's Morsels: Day 10 of OTAs OTA Day 10: Notes, Photos and Eddie Moore Approximately two months remain between today’s OTA workout — the 10th of 14 this year — and the start of training camp, but the sprint for positions is already underway, as the linebackers have learned. While the weakside and middle linebacker slots are set in the grasp of Ian Gold and D.J. Williams, respectively, the strongside duties await someone to grasp them, and so far, Eddie Moore has made the first big push, working his way into first-team work throughout team camp. “When we first met, Coach (Jim Bates said), ‘No one has a position locked in except Ian and D.J. Everything else is free and open.’” Moore has walked through that open door, using his reunion with Bates — under whom he played for three seasons with the Miami Dolphins — as a catapult into an opportunity. “It couldn’t have worked out any better,” Moore said. “It’s straight competition across the board. The best man will get the job. Microfracture surgery kept Moore sidelined last fall, and he spent the season completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Tennessee. But Moore is healthy now — and so too seems to be his career after a year away. More notes … … Wide receivers Brandon Marshall, Glenn Martinez, Brandon Stokley and Rod Smith remained out of uniform … … Tight end Tony Scheffler took in the session. He underwent surgery for a fractured bone in his left foot last week and is now on crutches, with a boot protecting his injured foot … … Domenik Hixon turned in perhaps the catch of the day with a tightrope grab of a short Jay Cutler pass while falling out of bounds … … Special teams has been a point of emphasis. The team worked on punts on Tuesday and Wednesday and turned to field goals on Thursday, with Jason Elam making his first on-field appearance of the week to date … … And without further ado, some photos: (Photos on linked page) http://blog.denverbroncos.com/mason/...d-eddie-moore/ __________________ ITS A PLAYOFF HOCKEY NIGHT IN PITTSBURGH!

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06-01-2007, 12:10 AM	#2
Billy Clyde Puckett Billy=Semi Tough Big Guy Looking down on KC, SD and Oakland Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: between 5,000 and 10,000 feet elevation Posts: 12,665 Adopt-a-Bronco: John Elway	H-i-x-o-n !!!!!

06-01-2007, 12:18 AM	#3
Requiem ~~~ ~ ~ ~ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Earth Division Posts: 19,606 Adopt-a-Bronco: Gilgamesh	I asked Mason a little bit about the teams, injuries, etc. and he said Marshall's sitting out with a little tweaked calf (I believe) and that it's been an opportunity for guys like Hixon, Clark and Kircus to hook up with Jay. (All have had their shots with the first-team opposite of Walker) He and I both agreed that's sort of the good thing about minor injuries like that, giving people a chance. I hope Hixon gets all the reps he can get, he could be a nice #3 option!

06-01-2007, 12:28 AM	#4
epicSocialism4tw Tebowing the long haul all the way to the title Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TX, USA Posts: 37,072 Adopt-a-Bronco: Champ Bailey	I heard from Clarence Kay that Hixon called out Bruschi in practice today.