Ryan "Sweet Feet" Clady - The Orange Mane

broncsfan4lfe · 05-22-2008, 09:10 PM

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/footb...41592524_x.htm

By Pat Graham, AP Sports Writer
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Ryan Clady has been given a nickname more befitting a tailback than a tackle.

The Denver Broncos' rookie left tackle was dubbed "Sweet Feet" this week at quarterback camp by fellow offensive lineman P.J. Alexander.

The moniker definitely fits. The Boise State product's fancy footwork is one of the reasons the Broncos drafted him with the 12th overall pick in April, and then instantly named him the protector of quarterback Jay Cutler's blind side.

"What does 'Sweet Feet' mean?" Shanahan said when asked about the rookie's new nickname. "Does it mean you've got pretty good feet? He has pretty good feet."

On draft day, Shanahan even praised Clady for his ability to shuffle his feet, which Clady credits to years of playing pickup basketball.

"I haven't been around a tackle that has that type of feet," Shanahan said at the time.

Clady and his "Sweet Feet" have drawn rave reviews so far in camp. Then again, all the rookies have.

"They are all Pro Bowl players now," Shanahan said. "But you never know until you've seen them in pads. I'm pleased with what I've seen."

The Broncos are hoping the 6-foot-6, 317-pound Clady can slide in and take over for the retired Matt Lepsis. Clady is even wearing the same number (78) that Lepsis wore.

"It's been good," Clady said of his first workouts with the team. "I've just been working hard and trying to learn the system and plays. It's a lot more detail than in college. It's a little challenging."

He feels like all eyes have been upon him, everyone watching his every block. Not that he minds the extra attention, especially from his fellow offensive linemen. They've been quick to offer him pointers and advice.

So far, the hardest adjustment for Clady has been the alarm going off at 5 a.m. in order to be at practice on time. He's used to waking up around 9 a.m.

Other than that, Clady said the transition from college to pro hasn't been all that bad.

While Clady was anointed the starter soon after he was picked, the job doesn't automatically belong to him. He will have to fight for it.

"We're going to start him out at No. 1, but he's got to earn that position - just like everybody else," Shanahan said. "We will evaluate him as time goes on."

SlipperyPete · 05-22-2008, 09:19 PM

Keep his feet away from Cutler.

SureShot · 05-22-2008, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SlipperyPete

Keep his feet away from Cutler.

cmhargrove · 05-22-2008, 10:18 PM

He sounds like a big black Chuck Norris if you ask me...

no-pseudo-fan · 05-22-2008, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SlipperyPete

Keep his feet away from Cutler.

Good one, kind of obvious, but still quite funny.

BroncoMatt · 05-22-2008, 10:35 PM

he has sweet feet, lets move him to punter

Kaylore · 05-22-2008, 10:49 PM

Did anyone watch the interview with him on the website? He seemed pretty relaxed but he had a bit of attitude. I liked it.

broncsfan4lfe · 05-22-2008, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

Did anyone watch the interview with him on the website? He seemed pretty relaxed but he had a bit of attitude. I liked it.

He didn't seem to have much to say. Nerves, maybe?

Dudeskey · 05-22-2008, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BroncoMatt

he has sweet feet, lets move him to punter

Funny... makes me think of some of the idiotic posts I was reading on broncomoronia

Dr. Broncenstein · 05-22-2008, 11:21 PM

I was hoping "Dudelookslikealady Clady" would stick. Sweet Feet my ass....

ZONA · 05-22-2008, 11:37 PM

I think the Broncos should hold mini "basketball" camps in the offseason to improve everbody's footwork. You can work out all you want with parachutes and weights and do cone drills and tire drills but I tell ya, nothing develops lateral quickness like playing basketball.

thumpc · 05-23-2008, 01:42 AM

He'll be around a long time, opening holes for Ryan "Flow Toes" Torain.

Vegas_Bronco · 05-23-2008, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Broncenstein

I was hoping "Dudelookslikealady Clady" would stick. Sweet Feet my ass....

Does your ass look like a 315lb ladies?

TheReverend · 05-23-2008, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Broncenstein

I was hoping "Dudelookslikealady Clady" would stick. Sweet Feet my ass....

Okay so for the past hour I've been singing "Ah, Ah... Dude looks like a Clady". For that I both praise and blame you.

Legendary30 · 05-23-2008, 08:55 AM

I watched that interview, they asked him questions and he kept it short and simple, like he didn't want to be interviewed. I wonder if the line will re-establish the "Orange hush"?

TheReverend · 05-23-2008, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Legendary30

I watched that interview, they asked him questions and he kept it short and simple, like he didn't want to be interviewed. I wonder if the line will re-establish the "Orange hush"?

The NFL has rules against that now. They have to talk. They don't have to say much, but they have to talk.

Kaylore · 05-23-2008, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Legendary30

I watched that interview, they asked him questions and he kept it short and simple, like he didn't want to be interviewed. I wonder if the line will re-establish the "Orange hush"?

They basically kept asking him the same questions in different ways. He seemed to not think it was a big deal. QB camp is mostly for 7 on 7 so he probably didn't have much to do and therefore say.

SonOfLe-loLang · 05-23-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Broncenstein

I was hoping "Dudelookslikealady Clady" would stick. Sweet Feet my ass....

They can also start the "Clady's Ladies" fan club, much like Grady Sizemore's

epicSocialism4tw · 05-23-2008, 11:26 AM

Ah...its nice to have a great prospect at left tackle.

cmhargrove · 05-23-2008, 01:36 PM

Just a little reminder video of "sweet feet." This was the peice from DenverBroncos.com narrated by Jim Goodman.

I love the smooth quickness when Clady runs his drills. He certainly has the tangibles, hopefully he puts it all together in the field.

http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=609

Look for the video on May 1, "Jim Goodman on Ryan Clady."

That sounds kind of gay...

kmonty · 05-23-2008, 01:56 PM

I love me some Clady.

Can't wait to see/hear about him in pads.

Beantown Bronco · 05-23-2008, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TheReverend

The NFL has rules against that now. They have to talk. They don't have to say much, but they have to talk.

I wonder how long it'll be before the linemen start to "food jack" all the media interviews. That would be classic.

TheReverend · 05-23-2008, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Beantown Bronco

I wonder how long it'll be before the linemen start to "food jack" all the media interviews. That would be classic.

The laughted I'd endure would be so intense I'd probably lose any semblance of self control and hit myself with an immediate flood of every bodily fluid I've got.

Hotrod · 05-23-2008, 02:36 PM

"sweet feet" thats retarded. Thats really all I have to say about the issue.

TheReverend · 05-23-2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrod

"sweet feet" thats retarded. Thats really all I have to say about the issue.

That's actually the edited nickname from the media.

The real one is "sweet meat" and you do NOT want to know how they found that out...

05-22-2008, 09:10 PM	#1
broncsfan4lfe Just Drafted Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 7 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Ryan "Sweet Feet" Clady http://www.usatoday.com/sports/footb...41592524_x.htm By Pat Graham, AP Sports Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Ryan Clady has been given a nickname more befitting a tailback than a tackle. The Denver Broncos' rookie left tackle was dubbed "Sweet Feet" this week at quarterback camp by fellow offensive lineman P.J. Alexander. The moniker definitely fits. The Boise State product's fancy footwork is one of the reasons the Broncos drafted him with the 12th overall pick in April, and then instantly named him the protector of quarterback Jay Cutler's blind side. "What does 'Sweet Feet' mean?" Shanahan said when asked about the rookie's new nickname. "Does it mean you've got pretty good feet? He has pretty good feet." On draft day, Shanahan even praised Clady for his ability to shuffle his feet, which Clady credits to years of playing pickup basketball. "I haven't been around a tackle that has that type of feet," Shanahan said at the time. Clady and his "Sweet Feet" have drawn rave reviews so far in camp. Then again, all the rookies have. "They are all Pro Bowl players now," Shanahan said. "But you never know until you've seen them in pads. I'm pleased with what I've seen." The Broncos are hoping the 6-foot-6, 317-pound Clady can slide in and take over for the retired Matt Lepsis. Clady is even wearing the same number (78) that Lepsis wore. "It's been good," Clady said of his first workouts with the team. "I've just been working hard and trying to learn the system and plays. It's a lot more detail than in college. It's a little challenging." He feels like all eyes have been upon him, everyone watching his every block. Not that he minds the extra attention, especially from his fellow offensive linemen. They've been quick to offer him pointers and advice. So far, the hardest adjustment for Clady has been the alarm going off at 5 a.m. in order to be at practice on time. He's used to waking up around 9 a.m. Other than that, Clady said the transition from college to pro hasn't been all that bad. While Clady was anointed the starter soon after he was picked, the job doesn't automatically belong to him. He will have to fight for it. "We're going to start him out at No. 1, but he's got to earn that position - just like everybody else," Shanahan said. "We will evaluate him as time goes on."

05-23-2008, 01:36 PM	#20
cmhargrove Is this thing on??? Travis Henry's love child... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 6,422 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Hillis	Just a little reminder video of "sweet feet." This was the peice from DenverBroncos.com narrated by Jim Goodman. I love the smooth quickness when Clady runs his drills. He certainly has the tangibles, hopefully he puts it all together in the field. http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=609 Look for the video on May 1, "Jim Goodman on Ryan Clady." That sounds kind of gay... Last edited by cmhargrove; 05-23-2008 at 01:38 PM..

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05-22-2008, 09:19 PM	#2
SlipperyPete Solid Starter New to the Forum Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 193 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Keep his feet away from Cutler.

05-22-2008, 10:18 PM	#4
cmhargrove Is this thing on??? Travis Henry's love child... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 6,422 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Hillis	He sounds like a big black Chuck Norris if you ask me...

05-22-2008, 10:35 PM	#6
BroncoMatt The Blizzard Man Check My Style Out Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: California Posts: 1,559	he has sweet feet, lets move him to punter

05-22-2008, 10:49 PM	#7
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,321 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	Did anyone watch the interview with him on the website? He seemed pretty relaxed but he had a bit of attitude. I liked it.

05-22-2008, 11:21 PM	#10
Dr. Broncenstein Oldeskool Homeskool Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sterile Fields Posts: 11,848 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Woodyard	I was hoping "Dudelookslikealady Clady" would stick. Sweet Feet my ass....

05-22-2008, 11:37 PM	#11
ZONA Ring of Famer If you smacked your screen, hahaha Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,480 Adopt-a-Bronco: Chris Harris	I think the Broncos should hold mini "basketball" camps in the offseason to improve everbody's footwork. You can work out all you want with parachutes and weights and do cone drills and tire drills but I tell ya, nothing develops lateral quickness like playing basketball.

05-23-2008, 01:42 AM	#12
thumpc Pro Bowler Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Future Posts: 749 Adopt-a-Bronco: Richard Quinn	He'll be around a long time, opening holes for Ryan "Flow Toes" Torain.

05-23-2008, 08:55 AM	#15
Legendary30 All eyes on me....... New to the Forum Join Date: May 2008 Location: With your Mama Posts: 12 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	I watched that interview, they asked him questions and he kept it short and simple, like he didn't want to be interviewed. I wonder if the line will re-establish the "Orange hush"?

05-23-2008, 11:26 AM	#19
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	Ah...its nice to have a great prospect at left tackle.

05-23-2008, 01:56 PM	#21
kmonty BT Blogger Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 1,113 Adopt-a-Bronco: Sweet Feet	I love me some Clady. Can't wait to see/hear about him in pads.

05-23-2008, 02:36 PM	#24
Hotrod Self Appointed Expert aka Dortoh Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 25,136 Adopt-a-Bronco: Miss I	"sweet feet" thats retarded. Thats really all I have to say about the issue.