Kern cut, Spencer Larsen to return to practice.... good news - The Orange Mane

CBF1 · 10-26-2009, 12:42 PM

Got this from NFL.com

Associated Press
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Denver Broncos made their first in-season roster move of the year, bringing in Mitch Berger and waiving Brett Kern in a switch of punters.

Berger is a 16-year NFL veteran who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers last season.

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Kern was averaging 46.1 yards per punt, but he ranked near the bottom of the league in net average (34.5). San Diego Chargers returner Darren Sproles took a Kern punt 77 yards for a touchdown last Monday, just before the undefeated Broncos went into their bye week.

Berger has a career average of 43 yards on 796 punts.

Berger has made two Pro Bowls, in 1999 with the Minnesota Vikings and 2004 with the New Orleans Saints. Berger entered the league in 1994 as a sixth-round draft pick by the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Broncos also said linebacker/fullback Spencer Larsen is expected to return to practice this week after injuring his shoulder in a locker-room fall before the season opener in Cincinnati.

Kaylore · 10-26-2009, 12:50 PM

You should edit the title to show Kern was cut. That's kind of big news.

Bronco Warrior · 10-26-2009, 12:50 PM

With Spenser back do we see Hillis on the field at Tail more?. We have been running alot of single back sets..might not make a difference. Hillis just might be screwed..lol..too bad the guys got skills!

Kaylore · 10-26-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronco Warrior

With Spenser back do we see Hillis on the field at Tail more?. We have been running alot of single back sets..might not make a difference. Hillis just might be screwed..lol..too bad the guys got skills!

I think Hillis' issue is he's dumb as a box of rocks. People don't remember but last year Hillis was benched for a time and Larsen was given the start. And no, I'm not talking about the Atlanta game. It was one of the earlier games in the season and Hillis got benched for errors in practice that week. Larsen is a better ST player so I'm excited to see him light some more people up this week.

CBF1 · 10-26-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

You should edit the title to show Kern was cut. That's kind of big news.

Done

Drek · 10-26-2009, 12:57 PM

Good, we need Spencer back.

He provides a lot of depth we'll need going forward, most importantly someone to take some of the beating off Andra Davis as the season wears on.

SonOfLe-loLang · 10-26-2009, 12:58 PM

Dawkins apparently is not at practice today. Hope that hammy is ok

UberBroncoMan · 10-26-2009, 01:00 PM

Called it.

http://www.orangemane.com/BB/showthread.php?t=85989

MVP-06 · 10-26-2009, 01:10 PM

Looking forward to seeing him make some ST hits

Hulamau · 10-26-2009, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

I think Hillis' issue is he's dumb as a box of rocks. People don't remember but last year Hillis was benched for a time and Larsen was given the start. And no, I'm not talking about the Atlanta game. It was one of the earlier games in the season and Hillis got benched for errors in practice that week. Larsen is a better ST player so I'm excited to see him light some more people up this week.

Great news about Larsen and he's solid LB depth as well as a ST demon who will come in real handy. Think you're right about Hillis too.

I think Josh is fond of him, but just looking at his face and listening to him for a while you can see he's a good ole boy, but not the brightest lamp in the forest .. and in this offense you've got to be both tough and smart!

Maybe it will start to click for him yet before long and he'll be able to play a larger role? time will tell.

sirhcyennek81 · 10-26-2009, 01:47 PM

Its my theory Hillis has been on special teams to the extent he has been because of the injury to Larsen, and we may see Hillis used a bit more on offense.

Bronco Warrior · 10-26-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by sirhcyennek81

Its my theory Hillis has been on special teams to the extent he has been because of the injury to Larsen, and we may see Hillis used a bit more on offense.

I hope so too!

tnedator · 10-26-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

I think Hillis' issue is he's dumb as a box of rocks. People don't remember but last year Hillis was benched for a time and Larsen was given the start. And no, I'm not talking about the Atlanta game. It was one of the earlier games in the season and Hillis got benched for errors in practice that week. Larsen is a better ST player so I'm excited to see him light some more people up this week.

You guys had us all Hillis-High, with the camp reports about how he was one of the stars of camp. You guys played a trick on us. Now I get it.

broncosteven · 10-26-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

I think Hillis' issue is he's dumb as a box of rocks. People don't remember but last year Hillis was benched for a time and Larsen was given the start. And no, I'm not talking about the Atlanta game. It was one of the earlier games in the season and Hillis got benched for errors in practice that week. Larsen is a better ST player so I'm excited to see him light some more people up this week.

This is the wrong system to be dumb in.

He has a talent for football, I hope he gets it and performs well. Some of the dumbest guys I know were FB's where as the smartest football guy I know played DE/lb.

Atwater His Ass · 10-26-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by tnedator

You guys had us all Hillis-High, with the camp reports about how he was one of the stars of camp. You guys played a trick on us. Now I get it.

happens every year during camp.

also could be, i know *gasp*, that hillis just isn't that good of a football player, espcially considering the competition he has at RB to even get on the field.

if hillis was half as good as people around here think, McD would have to find a way to get him on the field. fact is, he's nothing more than a role player / ST guy who can't play his way on the field.

he was given opportunities at the start of the season, and for the most part, he blew it. i can only assume he was on thin ice already, and those failures just keep him on the bench now.

Kaylore · 10-26-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tnedator

You guys had us all Hillis-High, with the camp reports about how he was one of the stars of camp. You guys played a trick on us. Now I get it.

I don't remember saying anything other than he was used in a lot of goal line and short yardage situations. He still has the best hands I've seen, though.

missingnumber7 · 10-26-2009, 03:39 PM

Need to get some snickers on the sidelines for Berger. About time we get rid of a sub par punter that didn't know how to kick the ball out of bounds.

UberBroncoMan · 10-26-2009, 04:02 PM

My question is who the **** are we sitting for Larsen.

Part of me doesn't want to think it's Hillis, but who knows.

****, he was so damn good last year it pisses me off.

HEAV · 10-26-2009, 04:25 PM

[QUOTE=Kaylore;2618733]I think Hillis' issue is he's dumb as a box of rocks.QUOTE]

He does have that RedNeck ahw shucks look on his face.

broncofan2438 · 10-26-2009, 04:33 PM

Good to hear that Larson is back. Hes a great LB

Chris · 10-26-2009, 04:44 PM

Who is taking over for Kern?

watermock · 10-26-2009, 05:06 PM

Odd moves.

Beginning of the end..

Cito Pelon · 10-26-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Drek

Good, we need Spencer back.

He provides a lot of depth we'll need going forward, most importantly someone to take some of the beating off Andra Davis as the season wears on.

That's a good point.

sirhcyennek81 · 10-26-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronco Warrior

I hope so too!

Get off my sack.

_Oro_ · 10-26-2009, 05:37 PM

So how did Larsen get hurt in the locker room? Pregame motivational speech gone bad?

10-26-2009, 12:42 PM	#1
CBF1 Ring of Famer No avatar is the new avatar Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,907 Adopt-a-Bronco: Jack Del rio	Kern cut, Spencer Larsen to return to practice.... good news Got this from NFL.com Associated Press ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Denver Broncos made their first in-season roster move of the year, bringing in Mitch Berger and waiving Brett Kern in a switch of punters. Berger is a 16-year NFL veteran who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers last season. » Blog Blitz: Broncos Kern was averaging 46.1 yards per punt, but he ranked near the bottom of the league in net average (34.5). San Diego Chargers returner Darren Sproles took a Kern punt 77 yards for a touchdown last Monday, just before the undefeated Broncos went into their bye week. Berger has a career average of 43 yards on 796 punts. Berger has made two Pro Bowls, in 1999 with the Minnesota Vikings and 2004 with the New Orleans Saints. Berger entered the league in 1994 as a sixth-round draft pick by the Philadelphia Eagles. The Broncos also said linebacker/fullback Spencer Larsen is expected to return to practice this week after injuring his shoulder in a locker-room fall before the season opener in Cincinnati. Last edited by CBF1; 10-26-2009 at 12:54 PM..

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Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,062 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	You should edit the title to show Kern was cut. That's kind of big news. Last edited by Kaylore; 10-26-2009 at 12:53 PM..

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10-26-2009, 12:50 PM	#3
Bronco Warrior Opinionated Jerk Ranting Maniac! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SLC,Utah Posts: 1,281 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	With Spenser back do we see Hillis on the field at Tail more?. We have been running alot of single back sets..might not make a difference. Hillis just might be screwed..lol..too bad the guys got skills!

10-26-2009, 12:57 PM	#6
Drek Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 12,317	Good, we need Spencer back. He provides a lot of depth we'll need going forward, most importantly someone to take some of the beating off Andra Davis as the season wears on.

10-26-2009, 12:58 PM	#7
SonOfLe-loLang Young Buck Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 13,230 Adopt-a-Bronco: Thunder (RIP)	Dawkins apparently is not at practice today. Hope that hammy is ok

10-26-2009, 01:00 PM	#8
UberBroncoMan Your Local Nostradamus 2013... the year of Sci-Fi! Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,528 Adopt-a-Bronco: Montee Ball	Called it. http://www.orangemane.com/BB/showthread.php?t=85989

10-26-2009, 01:10 PM	#9
MVP-06 MVP Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 630 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	Looking forward to seeing him make some ST hits

10-26-2009, 01:47 PM	#11
sirhcyennek81 Yes...swooping is bad... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florence, Colorado Posts: 20,678 Adopt-a-Bronco: All of them.	Its my theory Hillis has been on special teams to the extent he has been because of the injury to Larsen, and we may see Hillis used a bit more on offense.

10-26-2009, 03:39 PM	#17
missingnumber7 Vote Joe Mays to Pro Bowl Joe 4 Pro Bowl ST's Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bismarck Posts: 4,760 Adopt-a-Bronco: Joe Mays	Need to get some snickers on the sidelines for Berger. About time we get rid of a sub par punter that didn't know how to kick the ball out of bounds.

10-26-2009, 04:02 PM	#18
UberBroncoMan Your Local Nostradamus 2013... the year of Sci-Fi! Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,528 Adopt-a-Bronco: Montee Ball	My question is who the ** are we sitting for Larsen. Part of me doesn't want to think it's Hillis, but who knows. **, he was so damn good last year it pisses me off.

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HEAV Ring of Famer It's about the Team Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Ville Posts: 12,077 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brian Dawkins	[QUOTE=Kaylore;2618733]I think Hillis' issue is he's dumb as a box of rocks.QUOTE] He does have that RedNeck ahw shucks look on his face.

10-26-2009, 04:33 PM	#20
broncofan2438 Faneco this... LETS TAKE BACK THE AFC WEST Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: California Posts: 6,302 Adopt-a-Bronco: ERIC DECKER	Good to hear that Larson is back. Hes a great LB

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Chris Millenium Scrooge McDuck Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7,501 Adopt-a-Bronco: OrlandoFranklin	Who is taking over for Kern?

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watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	Odd moves. Beginning of the end..

10-26-2009, 05:37 PM	#25
_Oro_ Formerly known as Casson *Don't run that sht this way.** Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Montréal Posts: 1,199 Adopt-a-Bronco: - R. Ayers	So how did Larsen get hurt in the locker room? Pregame motivational speech gone bad?