RMN article: Shaw and Lowry - The Orange Mane

JCMElway · 09-17-2008, 11:47 PM

Broncos report: Depth got deeper with Lowry, Shaw
By Jeff Legwold, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Calvin Lowry made an immediate contribution against the Chargers.

Calvin Lowry made an immediate contribution against the Chargers.
Defensive tackle Josh Shaw was added to the Broncos depth chart 12 days ago.

Defensive tackle Josh Shaw was added to the Broncos depth chart 12 days ago.

It's the kind of two-week notice you don't mind.

The Broncos added safety Calvin Lowry and defensive tackle Josh Shaw to their defensive depth chart 15 and 12 days ago, respectively, before they faced the Chargers on Sunday.

Yet, there was Lowry, playing in Denver's six-defensive-back package while Shaw was taking a regular rotation on the defensive line.

"That's what you hope for," Shaw said Wednesday. "It didn't work out for you someplace else, but you come in here and try to keep your head down, keep working and get on the field."

Shaw was among the Raiders' final roster cuts as training camp ended, and Lowry was waived by the Titans in their last round of cuts.

Lowry has a full plate of special-teams work to go with his situational work on defense. The former fourth-round pick by the Titans said learning the playbook quickly was difficult, but not as tough as dealing with why "Denver" and "mile high" often appear in the same sentence together.

"The thing that was toughest was playing in the altitude," Lowry said. "You can get in practice shape. I've been practicing for two weeks leading up to that game, and it wasn't too bad, but playing in the game with the adrenaline and everything, it takes it out of you.

"Hopefully, as I play more, it should get a little easier to deal with. But I never thought it would be like that for a game. I played here last year (with the Titans) on a Monday night, and I felt it some, but I just didn't expect that - it was like a smack in the face."

The Broncos are Shaw's fifth team as he begins his sixth season in what, at times, has been an uphill struggle to stay in the league. He was out of football in 2006 and played in nine career games in his previous five seasons combined.

Broncos coach Mike Shanahan has called him a "hungry" player, and Shaw played almost half of the game Sunday with a cut on his lower leg big enough to require 40 stitches.

"It happened right after halftime. I looked down and saw some blood, so when there was a timeout, I just sprayed some water on it," Shaw said. "And then when I got to the sideline after a couple plays, I just told them to wrap it up because it didn't hurt that bad. You're playing and you've got that adrenaline and everything.

"After the game, though, I was like, 'Wow,' and I really looked at it and it was like I got bit by a shark."

Shaw, who signed Sept. 2, said after the preseason he believed he would make the Raiders' 53- man roster.

"But then they said I was too light," Shaw said. "They had guys 330, 350, 320, but I was 295, so they thought I was too light. But I figured I was all right after the way I played in the preseason. Just shows you, you never know. I'll just keep working and hope for the best."

Late cut Russell glad to be back

The Broncos filled the open roster spot created with the trade of wide receiver Keary Colbert to the Seahawks by re-signing Clifford Russell. Russell was with the Broncos in training camp and at one point was ahead of Colbert, who had signed a deal in free agency with the Broncos during the offseason that included a $2.5 million bonus, and Samie Parker, another of the team's signees.

Russell, a sixth-year pro who has spent time with the Bengals, Dolphins, Redskins and Lions, could even be the backup kickoff returner against the Saints on Sunday, considering Darrell Jackson is dealing with a calf injury and Eddie Royal hasn't fielded kickoffs because he's starting at wide receiver.

"After you see what they did in the first two games, you have to be glad to be back here," Russell said.

"I watched the (Chargers) game at a friend's house and I kept telling them, 'Denver is a real good football team.' "

The Titans had expressed some preliminary interest after Russell's release by the Broncos but didn't bring him in for a visit.

"So I just worked out, tried to stay in shape, tried to be diligent about that, just in case," Russell said.

He had tied for the team lead in receptions in the preseason with Brandon Marshall and Michael Pittman, with 10.

Repair work

The Broncos enter the week with the NFL's 27th-ranked defense in yards allowed per game, 29th against the pass and 26th in points allowed per game.

Coach Mike Shanahan said he liked the defense's effort, particularly in run defense against the Chargers, but added, "We know we still have work to do."

Said linebacker Boss Bailey: "I've been saying when you looked at it, I just feel like it wasn't anything that we can't fix."

With the No. 1 offense in the league in yards per game - that's how the NFL ranks its offenses - the 26-spot gap between the offensive and defensive rankings is the biggest in the league. The second largest? The Saints, with the 10th-ranked offense and 29th-ranked defense.

Keep it going

Starting Sunday, the Broncos will have four games remaining against offenses that are currently in the league's top 10 in points per game.

Opponent Rank Points

Green Bay 3 36.0

San Diego 5 31.0

Buffalo 7t 27.0

New Orleans 9t 24.0

Etc.

* Guard Ben Hamilton said he doesn't expect to be fined for a chop-block penalty against the Chargers. Hamilton and Ryan Clady were flagged for a block on defensive end Igor Olshansky, with Hamilton going low and Clady having put a hand on Olshansky's shoulder.

* The Broncos worked out three safeties this week, including Glenn Earl, who started 15 games for the Texans in '06 before missing last season because of a fractured foot. Also in were Vernon Fox, who has started 11 games in six previous seasons in the league, and Daren Stone, who was in training camp with the Bears.

* In addition to Jackson (calf) and Shaw (leg) being held out of practice Wednesday, linebacker Louis Green was limited because of his hamstring injury.

* The Saints held five players out of practice - safety Josh Bullocks (heel), wide receiver Terrance Copper (hamstring), linebacker Scott Fujita (knee), cornerback Aaron Glenn (ankle) and defensive tackle Antwan Lake (groin). Cornerback Randall Gay (illness) and safety Roman Harper (hamstring) also were limited.

* Former Broncos Cecil Sapp and Chad Mustard had workouts in Houston this week.

* The NFL notified teams Wednesday that former Broncos punter Todd Sauerbrun has been suspended for four games. Sauerbrun is an unsigned free agent. His suspension began in the first week of the regular season.

He said it

"Probably all P.E. majors who probably couldn't pass the math for business."

Saints coach Sean Payton, on being one of three Eastern Illinois University alums who are NFL head coaches. Shanahan and Brad Childress are the others.

cutthemdown · 09-18-2008, 01:44 AM

It's because of players like this our defense stinks.

FireFly · 09-18-2008, 01:50 AM

I'm still laughing about Kaylore's posting that "i don't want no scrubs" song in the other thread. Comic gold

that seems appropriate here.

oubronco · 09-18-2008, 06:20 AM

* The Broncos worked out three safeties this week, including Glenn Earl, who started 15 games for the Texans in '06 before missing last season because of a fractured foot. Also in were Vernon Fox, who has started 11 games in six previous seasons in the league, and Daren Stone, who was in training camp with the Bears.

what there not happy with who they have

socalorado · 09-18-2008, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oubronco

* The Broncos worked out three safeties this week, including Glenn Earl, who started 15 games for the Texans in '06 before missing last season because of a fractured foot. Also in were Vernon Fox, who has started 11 games in six previous seasons in the league, and Daren Stone, who was in training camp with the Bears.

what there not happy with who they have

What about Hamza!?!? I thought he was going to "blow up" this year?

Man, they NEED to draft Patrick Chung in the 2nd round of next years draft.

Odysseus · 09-18-2008, 06:40 AM

The Broncos enter the week with the NFL's 27th-ranked defense in yards allowed per game, 29th against the pass and 26th in points allowed per game.

Does that mean this is the worst defense the Broncos have fielded since 1960?

ward63 · 09-18-2008, 07:05 AM

* Former Broncos Cecil Sapp and Chad Mustard had workouts in Houston this week.

No comments on this?

Bigdawg26 · 09-18-2008, 07:15 AM

You cant blow up on the bench!! They gotta get Huzma on the field!!

Great13 · 09-18-2008, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCMElway

Keep it going

Starting Sunday, the Broncos will have four games remaining against offenses that are currently in the league's top 10 in points per game.

Opponent Rank Points

Green Bay 3 36.0

San Diego 5 31.0

Buffalo 7t 27.0

New Orleans 9t 24.0

Umm...... we don't play Green Bay this year. Unless it's in the superbowl!

Killericon · 09-18-2008, 08:34 AM

Start Lowry!

Bladerunner · 09-18-2008, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Great13

Umm...... we don't play Green Bay this year. Unless it's in the superbowl!

yeah...I was straining my brain trying to figure out how I forgot we played them...I decided that we don't...shoddy reporting there

BigPlayShay · 09-18-2008, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCMElway

* Former Broncos Cecil Sapp and Chad Mustard had workouts in Houston this week.

Shocking.

09-17-2008, 11:47 PM	#1
JCMElway Moderate-erator Dominate! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 6,867 Adopt-a-Bronco: Oleg	RMN article: Shaw and Lowry Broncos report: Depth got deeper with Lowry, Shaw By Jeff Legwold, Rocky Mountain News (Contact) Wednesday, September 17, 2008 Calvin Lowry made an immediate contribution against the Chargers. Calvin Lowry made an immediate contribution against the Chargers. Defensive tackle Josh Shaw was added to the Broncos depth chart 12 days ago. Defensive tackle Josh Shaw was added to the Broncos depth chart 12 days ago. It's the kind of two-week notice you don't mind. The Broncos added safety Calvin Lowry and defensive tackle Josh Shaw to their defensive depth chart 15 and 12 days ago, respectively, before they faced the Chargers on Sunday. Yet, there was Lowry, playing in Denver's six-defensive-back package while Shaw was taking a regular rotation on the defensive line. "That's what you hope for," Shaw said Wednesday. "It didn't work out for you someplace else, but you come in here and try to keep your head down, keep working and get on the field." Shaw was among the Raiders' final roster cuts as training camp ended, and Lowry was waived by the Titans in their last round of cuts. Lowry has a full plate of special-teams work to go with his situational work on defense. The former fourth-round pick by the Titans said learning the playbook quickly was difficult, but not as tough as dealing with why "Denver" and "mile high" often appear in the same sentence together. "The thing that was toughest was playing in the altitude," Lowry said. "You can get in practice shape. I've been practicing for two weeks leading up to that game, and it wasn't too bad, but playing in the game with the adrenaline and everything, it takes it out of you. "Hopefully, as I play more, it should get a little easier to deal with. But I never thought it would be like that for a game. I played here last year (with the Titans) on a Monday night, and I felt it some, but I just didn't expect that - it was like a smack in the face." The Broncos are Shaw's fifth team as he begins his sixth season in what, at times, has been an uphill struggle to stay in the league. He was out of football in 2006 and played in nine career games in his previous five seasons combined. Broncos coach Mike Shanahan has called him a "hungry" player, and Shaw played almost half of the game Sunday with a cut on his lower leg big enough to require 40 stitches. "It happened right after halftime. I looked down and saw some blood, so when there was a timeout, I just sprayed some water on it," Shaw said. "And then when I got to the sideline after a couple plays, I just told them to wrap it up because it didn't hurt that bad. You're playing and you've got that adrenaline and everything. "After the game, though, I was like, 'Wow,' and I really looked at it and it was like I got bit by a shark." Shaw, who signed Sept. 2, said after the preseason he believed he would make the Raiders' 53- man roster. "But then they said I was too light," Shaw said. "They had guys 330, 350, 320, but I was 295, so they thought I was too light. But I figured I was all right after the way I played in the preseason. Just shows you, you never know. I'll just keep working and hope for the best." Late cut Russell glad to be back The Broncos filled the open roster spot created with the trade of wide receiver Keary Colbert to the Seahawks by re-signing Clifford Russell. Russell was with the Broncos in training camp and at one point was ahead of Colbert, who had signed a deal in free agency with the Broncos during the offseason that included a $2.5 million bonus, and Samie Parker, another of the team's signees. Russell, a sixth-year pro who has spent time with the Bengals, Dolphins, Redskins and Lions, could even be the backup kickoff returner against the Saints on Sunday, considering Darrell Jackson is dealing with a calf injury and Eddie Royal hasn't fielded kickoffs because he's starting at wide receiver. "After you see what they did in the first two games, you have to be glad to be back here," Russell said. "I watched the (Chargers) game at a friend's house and I kept telling them, 'Denver is a real good football team.' " The Titans had expressed some preliminary interest after Russell's release by the Broncos but didn't bring him in for a visit. "So I just worked out, tried to stay in shape, tried to be diligent about that, just in case," Russell said. He had tied for the team lead in receptions in the preseason with Brandon Marshall and Michael Pittman, with 10. Repair work The Broncos enter the week with the NFL's 27th-ranked defense in yards allowed per game, 29th against the pass and 26th in points allowed per game. Coach Mike Shanahan said he liked the defense's effort, particularly in run defense against the Chargers, but added, "We know we still have work to do." Said linebacker Boss Bailey: "I've been saying when you looked at it, I just feel like it wasn't anything that we can't fix." With the No. 1 offense in the league in yards per game - that's how the NFL ranks its offenses - the 26-spot gap between the offensive and defensive rankings is the biggest in the league. The second largest? The Saints, with the 10th-ranked offense and 29th-ranked defense. Keep it going Starting Sunday, the Broncos will have four games remaining against offenses that are currently in the league's top 10 in points per game. Opponent Rank Points Green Bay 3 36.0 San Diego 5 31.0 Buffalo 7t 27.0 New Orleans 9t 24.0 Etc. * Guard Ben Hamilton said he doesn't expect to be fined for a chop-block penalty against the Chargers. Hamilton and Ryan Clady were flagged for a block on defensive end Igor Olshansky, with Hamilton going low and Clady having put a hand on Olshansky's shoulder. * The Broncos worked out three safeties this week, including Glenn Earl, who started 15 games for the Texans in '06 before missing last season because of a fractured foot. Also in were Vernon Fox, who has started 11 games in six previous seasons in the league, and Daren Stone, who was in training camp with the Bears. * In addition to Jackson (calf) and Shaw (leg) being held out of practice Wednesday, linebacker Louis Green was limited because of his hamstring injury. * The Saints held five players out of practice - safety Josh Bullocks (heel), wide receiver Terrance Copper (hamstring), linebacker Scott Fujita (knee), cornerback Aaron Glenn (ankle) and defensive tackle Antwan Lake (groin). Cornerback Randall Gay (illness) and safety Roman Harper (hamstring) also were limited. * Former Broncos Cecil Sapp and Chad Mustard had workouts in Houston this week. * The NFL notified teams Wednesday that former Broncos punter Todd Sauerbrun has been suspended for four games. Sauerbrun is an unsigned free agent. His suspension began in the first week of the regular season. He said it "Probably all P.E. majors who probably couldn't pass the math for business." Saints coach Sean Payton, on being one of three Eastern Illinois University alums who are NFL head coaches. Shanahan and Brad Childress are the others.

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09-18-2008, 01:44 AM	#2
cutthemdown A verbis ad verbera Zimm to HOF Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Beach Posts: 32,533	It's because of players like this our defense stinks.

09-18-2008, 01:50 AM	#3
FireFly Ring of Famer The window is open! Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,684	I'm still laughing about Kaylore's posting that "i don't want no scrubs" song in the other thread. Comic gold that seems appropriate here.

09-18-2008, 06:20 AM	#4
oubronco John Foneco !! Mile High Magic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sooner Country Posts: 20,604	* The Broncos worked out three safeties this week, including Glenn Earl, who started 15 games for the Texans in '06 before missing last season because of a fractured foot. Also in were Vernon Fox, who has started 11 games in six previous seasons in the league, and Daren Stone, who was in training camp with the Bears. what there not happy with who they have

09-18-2008, 06:40 AM	#6
Odysseus Fan of the home team Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Durango, Colorado Posts: 12,107 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mark Schlereth	The Broncos enter the week with the NFL's 27th-ranked defense in yards allowed per game, 29th against the pass and 26th in points allowed per game. Does that mean this is the worst defense the Broncos have fielded since 1960?

09-18-2008, 07:05 AM	#7
ward63 The Burner Returner Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,161 Adopt-a-Bronco: Quincy Morgan	* Former Broncos Cecil Sapp and Chad Mustard had workouts in Houston this week. No comments on this?

09-18-2008, 07:15 AM	#8
Bigdawg26 Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,477 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	You cant blow up on the bench!! They gotta get Huzma on the field!!

09-18-2008, 08:34 AM	#10
Killericon YES A DT!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: From Calgary, in Halifax for School Posts: 7,730 Adopt-a-Bronco: watermock	Start Lowry!