Powell's Achilles "Popped" - The Orange Mane

cmhargrove · 07-25-2008, 05:50 PM

As per Shanny - gone for the year.

From Denverbroncos.com, Shanny's post practice presser.

Crap...

cmhargrove · 07-25-2008, 05:59 PM

Another Blip from DenverPost.com

EXTRA POINTS:@ Shanahan said rookie DT Carlton Powell of Virginia Tech is out for the year with a torn Achilles' tendon that occurred during offseason conditioning. ... Free agent TE Edell Shepherd was carted off the field in tears after injuring his right knee. "He might have torn an ACL today, but I don't know,"

Atlas · 07-25-2008, 06:30 PM

WOW, that sucks. Achilles injuries are difficult to come back from too.

telluride · 07-25-2008, 06:53 PM

You have to wonder if these guys push themselves too hard in the first practice, or if they let themselves get too slack during the off season. But this happens every damn year. It's odd/annoying.

Ratboy · 07-25-2008, 07:37 PM

Talk about a big bummer.

This sucks. Not a good way to start off the season.

Broncoman13 · 07-25-2008, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by telluride

You have to wonder if these guys push themselves too hard in the first practice, or if they let themselves get too slack during the off season. But this happens every damn year. It's odd/annoying.

I agree and it does seem to happen a lot with us... but it does happen to all teams as well.

Atlas · 07-25-2008, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Tribster

Talk about a big bummer.

This sucks. Not a good way to start off the season.

Start looking at FAs.

Can you say Booger

DomCasual · 07-25-2008, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atlas

Start looking at FAs.

Can you say Booger

Booger.

Yep.

telluride · 07-25-2008, 07:49 PM

I had hopes for Powell, too. Isn't he the DT who essentially did not allow runners to gain any yardage against him the entire season last year?

Oh well, there's always next year for him.

bpc · 07-25-2008, 07:51 PM

I was expecting him to come in and compete for time on run downs.

Pretty much though, our luck over the past 10 years has been horrible when it comes to this team and injuries. Basically this is par for the course.

summerdenver · 07-25-2008, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by telluride

You have to wonder if these guys push themselves too hard in the first practice, or if they let themselves get too slack during the off season.

I think Powell was hurt in OTAs not today.

watermock · 07-25-2008, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by summerdenver

I think Powell was hurt in OTAs not today.

me to...We need an old vet somewhere...Tripplet, Sapp, ADAMS?

What's Toviessi up to these days?

Popps · 07-25-2008, 07:58 PM

Ugh. That friggin' blows.

socalorado · 07-25-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Atlas

Start looking at FAs.

Can you say Booger

I say trade.

Use one of the CBs, suck it up, and make a trade for a quality guy.
DEN is going to be in the same hole it was in last year if ONE more guy goes down for even just a short period of time.
DEN is just barely hanging on to begin with, and i figured Powell would get alot of playing time as a rookie!

Trade.
You know what really sucks? Larry Tripplett was just sitting there, but SEA scooped him up.
I say look at HOU and our good buddy ol kubes for a deal.
He drafted Moldin, but hes a rookie, and will need time. other than that they are thin.
So is CLE. But i doubt that CLE has any DT considering they run a 3-4 with one NT.

Inkana7 · 07-25-2008, 08:08 PM

Champ and a 6th rounder for both of Minnesota's Williams'. Straight up.

watermock · 07-25-2008, 08:10 PM

Pat Williams from the Vikes?

Inkana7 · 07-25-2008, 08:11 PM

I wasn't serious, but yes. And Kevin Williams.

watermock · 07-25-2008, 08:12 PM

Minn would take 2#1's for Kevin, maybe

kmonty · 07-25-2008, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Inkana7

Champ and a 6th rounder for both of Minnesota's Williams'. Straight up.

I don't know if any team in the NFL would trade two starters from the same position. For anything.

Grady Jackson. Booger McFarland.

Inkana7 · 07-25-2008, 08:17 PM

It's sarcasm.

socalorado · 07-25-2008, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inkana7

It's sarcasm.

Trade a conditionall pick, like a 6th to SEA for Tripplet. He gets to the QB.

orinjkrush · 07-25-2008, 08:39 PM

don't these yahoos stretch before practice?

criminee.

TheReverend · 07-25-2008, 08:56 PM

Welcome back, Mallard.

socalorado · 07-25-2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TheReverend

Welcome back, Mallard.

Man, I had Powell playing. Not a full time starter, but i figured him to be playing alot this season simply because he fits the scheme, and DEN is thin at the position to begin today.

MALLARD?!?! Jeez.

Kaylore · 07-25-2008, 09:09 PM

Powell's young and raw and wouldn't have seen much playing time anyway. This obviously slows his development, but he should be able to recover from it. You gotta move on. I was expecting injuries today, but just not so many right out of the chute. Hopefully we can chug along.

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07-25-2008, 05:50 PM	#1
cmhargrove Is this thing on??? Travis Henry's love child... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 6,411 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Hillis	Powell's Achilles "Popped" As per Shanny - gone for the year. From Denverbroncos.com, Shanny's post practice presser. Crap...

07-25-2008, 05:59 PM	#2
cmhargrove Is this thing on??? Travis Henry's love child... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 6,411 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Hillis	Another Blip from DenverPost.com EXTRA POINTS:@ Shanahan said rookie DT Carlton Powell of Virginia Tech is out for the year with a torn Achilles' tendon that occurred during offseason conditioning. ... Free agent TE Edell Shepherd was carted off the field in tears after injuring his right knee. "He might have torn an ACL today, but I don't know,"

07-25-2008, 06:30 PM	#3
Atlas Draft Defense Early&Often Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 18,526	WOW, that sucks. Achilles injuries are difficult to come back from too.

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telluride Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,557 Adopt-a-Bronco: --Rulon!--	You have to wonder if these guys push themselves too hard in the first practice, or if they let themselves get too slack during the off season. But this happens every damn year. It's odd/annoying.

07-25-2008, 07:37 PM	#5
Ratboy It's all over... ಠ_ಠ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 13,276	Talk about a big bummer. This sucks. Not a good way to start off the season.

07-25-2008, 07:49 PM	#9
telluride Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,557 Adopt-a-Bronco: --Rulon!--	I had hopes for Powell, too. Isn't he the DT who essentially did not allow runners to gain any yardage against him the entire season last year? Oh well, there's always next year for him.

07-25-2008, 07:51 PM	#10
bpc "Nemo Me Impune Lacessit" 1 sword keeps another in the sheath Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 12,570 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	I was expecting him to come in and compete for time on run downs. Pretty much though, our luck over the past 10 years has been horrible when it comes to this team and injuries. Basically this is par for the course.

07-25-2008, 07:58 PM	#13
Popps TEAM FIRST. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 29,785	Ugh. That friggin' blows.

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Inkana7 Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,232 Adopt-a-Bronco: Derek Wolfe	Champ and a 6th rounder for both of Minnesota's Williams'. Straight up.

07-25-2008, 08:10 PM	#16
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	Pat Williams from the Vikes?

07-25-2008, 08:11 PM	#17
Inkana7 Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,232 Adopt-a-Bronco: Derek Wolfe	I wasn't serious, but yes. And Kevin Williams.

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watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	Minn would take 2#1's for Kevin, maybe

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Inkana7 Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,232 Adopt-a-Bronco: Derek Wolfe	It's sarcasm.

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orinjkrush ... Prospects for the future... Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DistrictOfCorruption Posts: 4,914 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ben Garland	don't these yahoos stretch before practice? criminee.

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07-25-2008, 09:09 PM	#25
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,067 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	Powell's young and raw and wouldn't have seen much playing time anyway. This obviously slows his development, but he should be able to recover from it. You gotta move on. I was expecting injuries today, but just not so many right out of the chute. Hopefully we can chug along.