Red-zone offense dominates practice - The Orange Mane

dragondawg · 08-07-2007, 12:41 AM

The morning session Monday during Broncos training camp at Dove Valley featured extensive work in the red zone with Jay Cutler showing nice touch on a touchdown pass to tight end Stephen Alexander in the back of the end zone, and receiver Domenik Hixon making a diving catch in the corner of the end zone.

Backup quarterback Patrick Ramsey later made a perfect throw on a 15-yard score to Quincy Morgan.

Veterans Brandon Stokley, listed as the starting receiver opposite Javon Walker, and backup tackle Adam Meadows missed the morning session to rest injuries, but were expected to participate in the afternoon session.

The morning workout was marred by the knee injury to rookie defensive end Jarvis Moss, the team's No. 1 draft pick. Moss was carted off the field and the team was awaiting an MRI exam.

Depth chart climbs

The Broncos on Monday released their first depth chart of the season. The most significant promotions were on defense, where Louis Green was listed as the starting strongside linebacker, and rookie defensive linemen Tim Crowder and Marcus Thomas were moved up to the second-team base defense.

Also, Troy Fleming moved up to No. 2 fullback and Darrell Hackney was nudged up to No. 3 quarterback.

Depth chart drops

Paul Smith, who missed the later part of last week with a groin injury, was at No. 3 fullback. Preston Parsons was dropped to No. 4 quarterback. Veteran defensive end Kenard Lang and defensive tackle Alvin McKinley were dropped to third string in the base defense.

Depth chart confirmations

Todd Sauerbrun is the No. 1 punter with Paul Ernster at No. 2. Hixon is the top punt returner with Morgan returning kickoffs. John Engelberger and Ebenezer Ekuban are the ends and Sam Adams and Gerard Warren are the tackles with the No. 1 base defense. Moss and Elvis Dumervil were the ends on the No. 1 nickel defense.

Position battle

During a 2-minute drill late in the morning session, defensive tackle Jimmy Kennedy shot through to sack Cutler. Broncos coach Mike Shanahan then yanked right guard Chris Kuper out and replaced him with Montrae Holland. So while Kuper started the day as the first-string right guard, he didn't finish there. ""We got a lot of competition at a lot of positions but when a guy gives up three sacks in one day, we decided to make a move and see how the other guy responds," Shanahan said.

Quote of the Day

"When you're in this league if you're just trying to play special teams and not trying to start then you're on your way out. I look forward to competing for the Sam."

—Louis Green, the latest to be listed as the No. 1 strongside (Sam) linebacker, although he sat out Monday because of a bruised knee.

http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_6556838

listopencil · 08-07-2007, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dragondawg

Moss and Elvis Dumervil were the ends on the No. 1 nickel defense.

This is what I've been daydreaming about lately.

listopencil · 08-07-2007, 12:57 AM

DENVER BRONCOS 2007 DEPTH CHART
As of Monday, August 6, 2007

Broncos Offense

WR	14 B. Stokley	12 D. Hixon	87 D. Kircus	11 Q. Morgan
LT	78 M Lepsis	74 R. Harris	63 C. Washburn
LG	50 B. Hamilton	62 C. Myers	68 E. Akah
C	66 T. Nalen	67 G. Eslinger	65 M. Fenton
RG	77 C. Kuper	70 M. Holland	72 K. McAlmont
RT	64 E. Peers	75 A. Meadows	69 J. Rogers
TE	89 D. Graham	82 S. Alexander	89 N. Jackson	85 C. Mustard	49 T. Johnson
WR	84 J. Walker	86 B. Clark	13 D. Terrell	17 G. Martinez	16 M. McDaniel
QB	6 J. Cutler	8 P. Ramsey	4 D. Hackney	5 P. Parsons
RB	20 T. Henry	37 C. Sapp	30 M. Bell	23 A. Hall	35 S. Young
FB	39 K. Johnson	34 T. Fleming	26 P. Smith

Broncos Specialists

P	10 T. Sauerbrun	3 P. Ernster
K	1 J. Elam	2 B. Pace
KO	10 T. Sauerbrun	3 P. Ernster	2 B. Pace
PR	12 D. Hixon	87 D. Kircus	17 G. Martinez	16 M. McDaniel	28 J. Shoate
KR	11 Q. Morgan	12 D. Hixon	23 A. Hall	86 B. Clark	30 M. Bell
PC	83 M. Leach	62 C. Myers	77 C. Kuper
KC	83 M. Leach	77 C. Kuper	62 C. Myers
H	10 T. Sauerbrun	3 P. Ernster	6 J. Cutler	8 P. Ramsey

Broncos Defense

LE	60 J. Engelberger	96 T. Crowder	76 K. Lang	90 K. Peterson
LT	95 S. Adams	73 J. Kennedy	63 A. Gordon	93 A. Burton
RT	61 G. Warren	79 M. Thomas	99 A. McKinley	97 D. Veal	68 S. Harris
RE	91 E. Ekuban	94 J. Moss	92 E. Dumervil
WLB	52 I. Gold	51 W. Mallard	56 W. Holdman
MLB	55 D.J. Williams	54 D.D. Lewis	59 C. Vaughn
SLB	53 L. Green	58 N. Webster	57 T.J. Hollowell
LCB	24 C. Bailey	41 K. Paymah	28 J. Shoate	36 B. Alford
RCB	32 D. Bly	22 D. Foxworth	46 K. House
SS	25 N. Ferguson	40 C. Cox	38 S. Cargile	43 R. Rogers
FS	47 J. Lynch	21 H. Abdullah	31 Q. Harris

Rookie and First-Year players underlined
Note: Injured players are not listed

CBF1 · 08-07-2007, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by listopencil

This is what I've been daydreaming about lately.

I have had the same fantasy

footstepsfrom#27 · 08-07-2007, 03:18 AM

I really don't think Engleberger is going to wind up starting when the season gets here. Unless he's made some huge leaps leaps forward from last year I just can't see it.

OrangeShadow · 08-07-2007, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by listopencil

This is what I've been daydreaming about lately.

you're not alone on that one

Odysseus · 08-07-2007, 08:45 AM

The fact we have three offensive starters out and still look good on offense is pretty interesting. I don't like the offensive line. We can't seem to get consistent play out of those guys. There is always a weak link in that chain.

There are some tough choices on defense. Broncos need to draft a LB next year either for Will or Sam. Oddly enough Safety looks pretty good.

Foxworth and Paymah could start on another team. Those two guy are making our shutdown corners even harder to beat. Cutler has to go against these guy for practice?

Go Brian Clark!

That One Guy · 08-07-2007, 05:50 PM

This report sounds happier on the O side than our more reliable camp reports. That always makes me suspicious that they're just painting everything pretty...

As for the depth chart, everything I'd heard since the start of TC really didn't sound impressive in regards to Hixon. Is he good enough to be above Kircus in the WR spot? Is he actually any good at punt returns?

08-07-2007, 12:41 AM	#1
dragondawg All Pro Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,009	Red-zone offense dominates practice The morning session Monday during Broncos training camp at Dove Valley featured extensive work in the red zone with Jay Cutler showing nice touch on a touchdown pass to tight end Stephen Alexander in the back of the end zone, and receiver Domenik Hixon making a diving catch in the corner of the end zone. Backup quarterback Patrick Ramsey later made a perfect throw on a 15-yard score to Quincy Morgan. Veterans Brandon Stokley, listed as the starting receiver opposite Javon Walker, and backup tackle Adam Meadows missed the morning session to rest injuries, but were expected to participate in the afternoon session. The morning workout was marred by the knee injury to rookie defensive end Jarvis Moss, the team's No. 1 draft pick. Moss was carted off the field and the team was awaiting an MRI exam. Depth chart climbs The Broncos on Monday released their first depth chart of the season. The most significant promotions were on defense, where Louis Green was listed as the starting strongside linebacker, and rookie defensive linemen Tim Crowder and Marcus Thomas were moved up to the second-team base defense. Also, Troy Fleming moved up to No. 2 fullback and Darrell Hackney was nudged up to No. 3 quarterback. Depth chart drops Paul Smith, who missed the later part of last week with a groin injury, was at No. 3 fullback. Preston Parsons was dropped to No. 4 quarterback. Veteran defensive end Kenard Lang and defensive tackle Alvin McKinley were dropped to third string in the base defense. Depth chart confirmations Todd Sauerbrun is the No. 1 punter with Paul Ernster at No. 2. Hixon is the top punt returner with Morgan returning kickoffs. John Engelberger and Ebenezer Ekuban are the ends and Sam Adams and Gerard Warren are the tackles with the No. 1 base defense. Moss and Elvis Dumervil were the ends on the No. 1 nickel defense. Position battle During a 2-minute drill late in the morning session, defensive tackle Jimmy Kennedy shot through to sack Cutler. Broncos coach Mike Shanahan then yanked right guard Chris Kuper out and replaced him with Montrae Holland. So while Kuper started the day as the first-string right guard, he didn't finish there. ""We got a lot of competition at a lot of positions but when a guy gives up three sacks in one day, we decided to make a move and see how the other guy responds," Shanahan said. Quote of the Day "When you're in this league if you're just trying to play special teams and not trying to start then you're on your way out. I look forward to competing for the Sam." —Louis Green, the latest to be listed as the No. 1 strongside (Sam) linebacker, although he sat out Monday because of a bruised knee. http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_6556838

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08-07-2007, 03:18 AM	#5
footstepsfrom#27 helmet to helmet hitter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 16,117 Adopt-a-Bronco: Joe Mays	I really don't think Engleberger is going to wind up starting when the season gets here. Unless he's made some huge leaps leaps forward from last year I just can't see it.

08-07-2007, 08:45 AM	#7
Odysseus Fan of the home team Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Durango, Colorado Posts: 12,107 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mark Schlereth	The fact we have three offensive starters out and still look good on offense is pretty interesting. I don't like the offensive line. We can't seem to get consistent play out of those guys. There is always a weak link in that chain. There are some tough choices on defense. Broncos need to draft a LB next year either for Will or Sam. Oddly enough Safety looks pretty good. Foxworth and Paymah could start on another team. Those two guy are making our shutdown corners even harder to beat. Cutler has to go against these guy for practice? Go Brian Clark!

08-07-2007, 05:50 PM	#8
That One Guy Producer of Nonsense Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sun and Beachville Posts: 14,042 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	This report sounds happier on the O side than our more reliable camp reports. That always makes me suspicious that they're just painting everything pretty... As for the depth chart, everything I'd heard since the start of TC really didn't sound impressive in regards to Hixon. Is he good enough to be above Kircus in the WR spot? Is he actually any good at punt returns?