Camp Notes: Scheffler, D-Rob, Kouts, and Kickers

[kmonty]

Tuesday minicamp: Schedule changes ahead
by Lindsay Jones on June 10, 2008


DOVE VALLEY — Broncos coach Mike Shanahan has told players that this Thursday — yep, two days from now — will be their final day of team minicamp for the summer. The camp was originally scheduled to run through Friday, with another two-day camp scheduled for July 7-8.

We expect to hear more from Shanahan on Thursday about why he decided to cancel the final minicamp, but you’ve got to think he’s been pleased enough with what he’s seen so far to let players go for five weeks.

A few nuggets from Tuesday’s session:

- TE Tony Scheffler participated in practice but was very limited in what he did. He wore his No. 88 jersey and cleats, but he didn’t seem to do much differently Tuesday than he did when attending practice in regular workout gear last week. He did come out for a conditioning session with a team trainer about an hour after practice ended.

- While Scheffler held the play sheet and did the ever-popular “mental reps,” Nate Jackson had one of his best practices of late. He caught at least two nice balls in coverage, and talked some trash when he did it.

- Newly acquired defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson had his lower left leg and ankle heavily taped and didn’t play with the first-team defensive during 11-on-11 drills. Marcus Thomas took all of the reps in his place.

- Niko Koutouvides was back with the first team at middle linebacker. Nate Webster ran with the ones on Thursday and Friday.

- For the second straight practice, rookie Garrett Hartley took all the field goal reps. Matt Prater dressed for practice but did not kick. Shanahan said on Friday that Prater was tending to a sore groin.

- How many Broncos staffers does it take to scare away a prairie dog? Not one, not two, but three. A little guy had found himself a primo spot in the defensive secondary during passing drills, where he hung out for a few minutes until a herd of staffers chased him off into the bushes.

http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/...changes-ahead/

[colonelbeef]

They are going to take it super easy on Robertson this offseason it seems. sheffler is worrying me a little. I am really interested in Niko, he could make a huge difference in the middle for this team

[JCMElway]

We have Prairie Dogs on the practice field?!?

[BroncosinDC]

I haven't heard a word about Boss...that makes me excited about him.

[BroncoMan4ever]

Originally Posted by BroncosinDC

I haven't heard a word about Boss...that makes me excited about him.

I was thinking the same thing. He seems to just be going out everyday and working and being a FOOTBALL PLAYER and not some flashy guy looking for attention.
Quiet and ready to work is the type of player this team needs and is looking like they are getting this season.

[Killericon]

- Newly acquired defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson had his lower left leg and ankle heavily taped and didn’t play with the first-team defensive during 11-on-11 drills. Marcus Thomas took all of the reps in his place.

This means Thomas is'nt starting beside DeWayne, yes?

Damnit.

[ward63]

Originally Posted by killericon

This means Thomas is'nt starting beside DeWayne, yes?

Damnit.

Bates and Shanny give the early reps to the vets, so most likely mckinley's getting the "starting reps" so far next to DeWayne, but I"m betting that most likely that he'll start next to him by the beginning of the season.

[tsiguy96]

que chiefs/raiders/chargers fan saying drob was a bust. que broncos fan saying you suck, they are taking it easy on him and hell be fine. que chiefs/raiders/chargers fan saying another good FA pickup by shanny, not. que broncos fan saying go win a superbowl, oh wait.

[Killericon]

Originally Posted by ward63

Bates and Shanny give the early reps to the vets, so most likely mckinley's getting the "starting reps" so far next to DeWayne, but I"m betting that most likely that he'll start next to him by the beginning of the season.

Bates?

I can only hope you're right about Thomas starting.

[ward63]

My appologies killericon....I meant slowkik

[Sir_Robin]

Originally Posted by JCMElway

We have Prairie Dogs on the practice field?!?

Wearing a patriots jersey no doubt...

[chrisp]

Originally Posted by tsiguy96

que chiefs/raiders/chargers fan saying drob was a bust. que broncos fan saying you suck, they are taking it easy on him and hell be fine. que chiefs/raiders/chargers fan saying another good FA pickup by shanny, not. que broncos fan saying go win a superbowl, oh wait.

You sure you're "new to the forum"....?

[dbfan21]

Originally Posted by JCMElway

We have Prairie Dogs on the practice field?!?

Sign them to a two-year contract for the league minimum. I bet those suckers are ferocious tacklers!

[cmhargrove]

Originally Posted by killericon

This means Thomas is'nt starting beside DeWayne, yes?

Damnit.

I don't think it means anything at this point. The roster is very fluid, and they sre still switching guys all over the place. By week 2 of TC, we will start to see the final roster.

[Paladin]

Originally Posted by tsiguy96

que chiefs/raiders/chargers fan saying drob was a bust. que broncos fan saying you suck, they are taking it easy on him and hell be fine. que chiefs/raiders/chargers fan saying another good FA pickup by shanny, not. que broncos fan saying go win a superbowl, oh wait.

You have now encapsulated the entire off season football discussion on this forum. It is a colossal bore, but there are only a few places where you get to see the sparkies, mullets and fades fans make arses of themselves bending over and taking one for the team.....

Good job!!!

[Kaylore]

I wonder why we're not hearing anything about the punting battle.

[SoonerBronco]

Go Garrett! Boomer Sooner!

[kmonty]

Originally Posted by Kaylore

I wonder why we're not hearing anything about the punting battle.

Haven't you heard? We're not punting this year. Mike Shanahan said so.

Again.

[TheReverend]

Originally Posted by killericon

Bates?

I can only hope you're right about Thomas starting.

Disregard this.

[kmonty]

The more I hear about Robertson being held out and "heavily taped", the more I feel like he won't have as big an impact as I had hoped.

[BabyTO]

Originally Posted by killericon

This means Thomas is'nt starting beside DeWayne, yes?

Damnit.

he pretty much sucked last season. once he proves he can be a starter he should be able to compete for that job

[Merlin]

Originally Posted by kmonty

The more I hear about Robertson being held out and "heavily taped", the more I feel like he won't have as big an impact as I had hoped.

I guess you didn't bother reading what part of his body was taped. It seems to have nothing to do with his knee.

[kmonty]

Originally Posted by Merlin

I guess you didn't bother reading what part of his body was taped. It seems to have nothing to do with his knee.

Right. And thus I am worried. Last week his wrist was banged up as well.

The high altitude is turning him into a china doll.

[montrose]

Originally Posted by Kaylore

I wonder why we're not hearing anything about the punting battle.

Why would the media report on a punting battle? It's not like field position has anything to do with who wins football games. Instead, lets rehash the 2003 draft!

[Merlin]

Originally Posted by kmonty

Right. And thus I am worried. Last week his wrist was banged up as well.

The high altitude is turning him into a china doll.

I see your point...nothing to worry about though. Nicks and bruises are part of the game, especially when you are getting back into it after a few months off. Now if he is sitting out of Pre-season games because of "nicks and bruises", then you may have a point. But considering the lack of ligaments has not sat this beast down, I doubt other less lingering problems will.