Updates on Orton, Gaffney, Moreno and Marshall for Sunday - The Orange Mane

meangene · 09-10-2009, 04:38 PM

McDaniels hopes Orton will start for Broncos
By Benjamin Hochman
The Denver Post
Posted: 09/10/2009 12:18:23 PM MDT
Updated: 09/10/2009 01:05:19 PM MDT

Broncos coach Josh McDaniels is "hopeful" that quarterback Kyle Orton will start in Denver's opener at Cincinnati on Sunday, the coach said today. Orton has practiced since Tuesday, while battling the dislocated knuckle he suffered during the preseason, and McDaniels said that "he's done fine. The ability to throw the ball doesn't seem to be hampered too much, and that's really what we're trying to focus on and make sure we go through the next few days here and not have any setbacks, and hopefully everything will be a go."

The optimistic coach also believes receiver Jabar Gaffney and rookie running back Knowshon Moreno will be able to play in the opener. Gaffney, recovering from a broken thumb, is "one of the toughest players I've
ever coached," McDaniels said, "and if he just keeps progressing and there's no setbacks, he should be good to go. He's very tough."

The first-rounder Moreno, the Georgia product who sprained his MCL on Aug 14, "is working hard every day to be ready to go at full-strength on Sunday," McDaniels said. "He's doing a nice job and progressing, so we're going to evaluate all those players with injuries in the next couple days and make sure we're fielding the healthiest and best 45 we can."

Receiver Brandon Marshall, who led Denver in receptions the past two years, has had a "good week of practice," according to McDaniels. "I'm hopeful all our players will contribute. Brandon certainly will. He had a good week of practice. Hopefully he'll have two more good days here. We're going to use a lot of people. It's going to be hot, the first game of the season and the first time all these guys will play four quarters worth of football. He should be out there a bunch."

Meanwhile, "Dos Cuatro" is ready for Ochocinco. Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey has defended the loquacious Chad Ochocinco before and "I love the way he talks," Bailey said. "He has respect for me, and I have respect for him. I know what he's capable of and he knows what I'm capable of. It's not like he's talking to belittle you. He's an entertainer, and he knows it, and he uses that ability to talk to the fullest. He gets to some people, but he knows he can't get to me."
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Sounds like Gaffney and Orton are probable, Moreno is questionable and Marshall is definitely playing.

Baba Booey · 09-10-2009, 04:39 PM

All good news. I think Moreno will be ready.

meangene · 09-10-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by McNeckbeard

All good news. I think Moreno will be ready.

I just worry about rushing him into game action with his having missed so much of the preseason. I would be tempted to give him one more full week of contact in practice.

Chris · 09-10-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by meangene

I just worry about rushing him into game action with his having missed so much of the preseason. I would be tempted to give him one more full week of contact in practice.

This. Don't put him in unless we really need him.

Ramathorn · 09-10-2009, 04:54 PM

Who Dey? Who Dey? Who dey think gonna beat the bengals? THE BRONCOS!

Gcver2ver3 · 09-10-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris

This. Don't put him in unless we really need him.

we really need him...

broncogary · 09-10-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by meangene

I just worry about rushing him into game action with his having missed so much of the preseason. I would be tempted to give him one more full week of contact in practice.

I doubt if they're doing much contact in practice right now.

Popps · 09-10-2009, 05:41 PM

McDaniels is "hopeful" Orton will be able to go?

Anyone else read that and just get the feeling that we'll be seeing Brandstater?

Hopeful? Yea, I'm not buying it. He's either dead-certain he'll play, or dead-certain he won't... imo.

But, he's doing the right thing. Keep 'em guessing.

elsid13 · 09-10-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Popps

McDaniels is "hopeful" Orton will be able to go?

Anyone else read that and just get the feeling that we'll be seeing Brandstater?

Hopeful? Yea, I'm not buying it. He's either dead-certain he'll play, or dead-certain he won't... imo.

But, he's doing the right thing. Keep 'em guessing.

Try Simms. If the rookie in, the season won't start off on good note.

Los Broncos · 09-10-2009, 05:48 PM

Don't rush Moreno back please, we need him in the long haul.

Good news all over, time to win this game.

Popps · 09-10-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by elsid13

Try Simms. If the rookie in, the season won't start off on good note.

Sorry, should have said Simms. Forgot he was healthy...

in theory.

BroncoBuff · 09-10-2009, 05:55 PM

Can't trust any of it ....

meangene · 09-10-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by broncogary

I doubt if they're doing much contact in practice right now.

Oh, I think they are still hitting at least a couple days during the week and he has had almost no contact. Remember he played against SF with less than a week of practice. Plus, he is still not at 100%.

footstepsfrom#27 · 09-10-2009, 07:27 PM

I expect we'll see Orton start. He's not going to open the season with anybody else unless he has no other option. We'll just run more than we normally would I think. Besides he only has to throw it 3 yards so what's the difference?

baja · 09-10-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by popps

mcdaniels is "hopeful" orton will be able to go?

anyone else read that and just get the feeling that we'll be seeing brandstater?

hopeful? Yea, i'm not buying it. He's either dead-certain he'll play, or dead-certain he won't... Imo.

But, he's doing the right thing. Keep 'em guessing.

yes!

Meck77 · 09-10-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BroncoMcBuff

Can't trust any of it ....

The nuevo mastermind!

Man-Goblin · 09-10-2009, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Popps

McDaniels is "hopeful" Orton will be able to go?

Anyone else read that and just get the feeling that we'll be seeing Brandstater?

Hopeful? Yea, I'm not buying it. He's either dead-certain he'll play, or dead-certain he won't... imo.

But, he's doing the right thing. Keep 'em guessing.

I was thinking the same thing. Coach seems awful forthright concerning injuries considering the early precedent he tried to establish with the team, don't ya think? He's either had a total change of heart or he has something up his sleave. The simple fact that he's keeping people and opponents guessing is a good thing.

watermock · 09-10-2009, 08:00 PM

If you can't dazzle ;em with briliance, beffudle them with bullshiat.

Regardless, I doubt we hit the ground running smoothly.

More like a 20 year old Casio with a weak battery. I hope it's sunny.

Ironlung · 09-10-2009, 08:09 PM

Honestly, I'm surprised you're not hoping for a gloomy day.

footstepsfrom#27 · 09-10-2009, 08:10 PM

Hillard should start. Neither of those other journeymen are more than backups.

beanerbronco · 09-10-2009, 08:12 PM

[QUOTE=meangene;2548804]McDaniels hopes Orton will start for Broncos

Meanwhile, "Dos Cuatro" is ready for Ochocinco. Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey has defended the loquacious Chad Ochocinco before and "I love the way he talks," Bailey said. "He has respect for me, and I have respect for him. I know what he's capable of and he knows what I'm capable of. It's not like he's talking to belittle you. He's an entertainer, and he knows it, and he uses that ability to talk to the fullest. He gets to some people, but he knows he can't get to me."
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/QUOTE]

I just love Champ!

broncogary · 09-10-2009, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by footstepsfrom#27

Hillard should start. Neither of those other journeymen are more than backups.

I don't get it?

BroncoMan4ever · 09-10-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by McNeckbeard

All good news. I think Moreno will be ready.

let him sit the opener. Hillis can handle the load for a week so he comes back 100%

ColoradoBuff · 09-11-2009, 08:29 AM

good news about Marshall. suck it up and get out there and kick some ass!

Old Dude · 09-11-2009, 08:37 AM

Im more worried about Kuper.

09-10-2009, 04:38 PM	#1
meangene Ring of Famer Offseason Mode Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,075	Updates on Orton, Gaffney, Moreno and Marshall for Sunday McDaniels hopes Orton will start for Broncos By Benjamin Hochman The Denver Post Posted: 09/10/2009 12:18:23 PM MDT Updated: 09/10/2009 01:05:19 PM MDT Broncos coach Josh McDaniels is "hopeful" that quarterback Kyle Orton will start in Denver's opener at Cincinnati on Sunday, the coach said today. Orton has practiced since Tuesday, while battling the dislocated knuckle he suffered during the preseason, and McDaniels said that "he's done fine. The ability to throw the ball doesn't seem to be hampered too much, and that's really what we're trying to focus on and make sure we go through the next few days here and not have any setbacks, and hopefully everything will be a go." The optimistic coach also believes receiver Jabar Gaffney and rookie running back Knowshon Moreno will be able to play in the opener. Gaffney, recovering from a broken thumb, is "one of the toughest players I've ever coached," McDaniels said, "and if he just keeps progressing and there's no setbacks, he should be good to go. He's very tough." The first-rounder Moreno, the Georgia product who sprained his MCL on Aug 14, "is working hard every day to be ready to go at full-strength on Sunday," McDaniels said. "He's doing a nice job and progressing, so we're going to evaluate all those players with injuries in the next couple days and make sure we're fielding the healthiest and best 45 we can." Receiver Brandon Marshall, who led Denver in receptions the past two years, has had a "good week of practice," according to McDaniels. "I'm hopeful all our players will contribute. Brandon certainly will. He had a good week of practice. Hopefully he'll have two more good days here. We're going to use a lot of people. It's going to be hot, the first game of the season and the first time all these guys will play four quarters worth of football. He should be out there a bunch." Meanwhile, "Dos Cuatro" is ready for Ochocinco. Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey has defended the loquacious Chad Ochocinco before and "I love the way he talks," Bailey said. "He has respect for me, and I have respect for him. I know what he's capable of and he knows what I'm capable of. It's not like he's talking to belittle you. He's an entertainer, and he knows it, and he uses that ability to talk to the fullest. He gets to some people, but he knows he can't get to me." __________________________________________________ ___________ Sounds like Gaffney and Orton are probable, Moreno is questionable and Marshall is definitely playing.

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09-10-2009, 04:39 PM	#2
Baba Booey twitter: @dpieza HURRY HURRY! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North of the Wall Posts: 2,048 Adopt-a-Bronco: Chris Harris	All good news. I think Moreno will be ready.

09-10-2009, 04:54 PM	#5
Ramathorn Perennial Pro-bowler M E O W Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Little Hocking, OH Posts: 934 Adopt-a-Bronco: Elvis Dumervil	Who Dey? Who Dey? Who dey think gonna beat the bengals? THE BRONCOS!

09-10-2009, 05:41 PM	#8
Popps TEAM FIRST. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 29,785	McDaniels is "hopeful" Orton will be able to go? Anyone else read that and just get the feeling that we'll be seeing Brandstater? Hopeful? Yea, I'm not buying it. He's either dead-certain he'll play, or dead-certain he won't... imo. But, he's doing the right thing. Keep 'em guessing.

09-10-2009, 05:48 PM	#10
Los Broncos Ring of farmers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Anaheim Hills, Santa Ana Mountains CA Posts: 18,766 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	Don't rush Moreno back please, we need him in the long haul. Good news all over, time to win this game.

09-10-2009, 05:55 PM	#12
BroncoBuff *************** Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 25,433 Adopt-a-Bronco: QUANTERUS SMITH	Can't trust any of it ....

09-10-2009, 07:27 PM	#14
footstepsfrom#27 helmet to helmet hitter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 16,117 Adopt-a-Bronco: Joe Mays	I expect we'll see Orton start. He's not going to open the season with anybody else unless he has no other option. We'll just run more than we normally would I think. Besides he only has to throw it 3 yards so what's the difference?

09-10-2009, 08:00 PM	#18
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	If you can't dazzle ;em with briliance, beffudle them with bullshiat. Regardless, I doubt we hit the ground running smoothly. More like a 20 year old Casio with a weak battery. I hope it's sunny.

09-10-2009, 08:09 PM	#19
Ironlung Terminator Snake Bitten Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 891	Honestly, I'm surprised you're not hoping for a gloomy day.

09-10-2009, 08:10 PM	#20
footstepsfrom#27 helmet to helmet hitter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 16,117 Adopt-a-Bronco: Joe Mays	Hillard should start. Neither of those other journeymen are more than backups.

09-10-2009, 08:12 PM	#21
beanerbronco Solid Starter New to the Forum Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 206 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tom Brandstater	[QUOTE=meangene;2548804]McDaniels hopes Orton will start for Broncos Meanwhile, "Dos Cuatro" is ready for Ochocinco. Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey has defended the loquacious Chad Ochocinco before and "I love the way he talks," Bailey said. "He has respect for me, and I have respect for him. I know what he's capable of and he knows what I'm capable of. It's not like he's talking to belittle you. He's an entertainer, and he knows it, and he uses that ability to talk to the fullest. He gets to some people, but he knows he can't get to me." __________________________________________________ ___________ /QUOTE] I just love Champ!

09-11-2009, 08:29 AM	#24
ColoradoBuff Ring of Famer In Manning We Trust...... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Where the buffalo roam.... Posts: 2,002 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brian Dawkins	good news about Marshall. suck it up and get out there and kick some ass!

09-11-2009, 08:37 AM	#25
Old Dude Host Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: As if I'd tell you crazies! Posts: 14,152	Im more worried about Kuper.