His coach, Gary Kubiak, started five games in his nine-year career as Elway’s backup. He has become the find of the draft, throwing and running for seven touchdowns and compiling a 106.8 QB rating.
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Presscott is also much better compared to Sanchez.
For his career, he has completed 62.4% of his passes for over 2,500 yards and 13 TD’s to 12 INT’s.
Jameill Showers didn’t last long on the Dallas Cowboys’ initial 53-man roster.
The move on McFadden wasn’t a surprise because rookie Ezekiel Elliott, the fourth overall pick in the draft, is expected to start the September 11 opener against the New York Giants. Martino didn’t play in any games but saw time on the practice squad. They have an exemption for franchise safety Eric Berry, who did not report to camp until last weekend, that does not expire until next weekend.
Sanchez wanted to stay as a Bronco and even stated that he would take a pay cut just to make the team roster.
Siemian’s teammates believe he can handle it – wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders has called him a “cool customer” – and have referenced Siemian’s level-headed approach to the job. The Broncos is also rumored to be interested in acquiring Colin Kaepernick from the San Francisco 49ers.
The quarterback is now free to sign with any team of his choosing. Sieman was named the team’s quarterback on Monday.
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – The Los Angeles Rams have waived 18 players and terminated the contracts of linebacker Akeem Ayers and defensive tackle Cam Thomas.
The Broncos’ offensive line shuffling continued Sunday with the issuing of their first regular-season depth chart.
Cornerback Brian Dixon of Northwest Missouri, one of New Orleans’ better special teams players the past two seasons, was among the Saints’ cuts.
Ayers is a Los Angeles native who played at UCLA. It is speculated that this was brought about by controversy in San Francisco during the off season. Back with the Broncos, Sanchez felt the pressure to secure the starting quarterback position that he competed with Trevor Siemian.
According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the team tried to trade Sitton before Saturday’s 3 p.m. He just was sent to the Vikings for a No. 1 draft pick and a No. 4. The Jets released him after the season.
The Broncos played their final preseason game against the Cardinals last night and did have some players that showed promise.
Davis was released by the Browns on August 29.
The Redskins activated rookie receiver Josh Doctson off the physically unable to perform list. Moore has already been placed on season-ending injured reserve.
Sankey was their second-round pick in 2014, and Hunter was their second-rounder in 2013. Weatherly was a seventh-round pick via Vanderbilt.
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National Football League coaches preach all summer about keeping the best 53 players on the roster. It is estimated that he will be sidelined 6-to-10 weeks.
