Watt, voted by his peers as the best player in the NFL this past season, is capable of wreaking havoc from nearly anywhere, and is even a weapon on offense (see his five touchdowns last season). Yes, he was injured late in the season, but it wasn’t just his legs that looked done, his arm looked done. This year fans are looking forward to the new season with anticipation and questions.
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Here are five reasons why the Broncos will win the AFC West this season. But because one coach or coordinator liked to run a lot before, doesn’t mean things can’t change. Gone is Julius Thomas, and his freakish athleticism. More playing under center.
Age isn’t the biggest worry for Charles, and neither is the offensive line.
Now, Manning is coming to town for a preseason game Saturday night at NRG Stadium.
Sambrailo, whom Barone calls “a football junkie”, was immediately named a starter after the Broncos selected him in the second round out of Colorado State. Louis Vasquez will move to right guard. If new head coach Gary Kubiak can find a way to get Osweiler some significant playing time during the regular season, the team will have a much better idea if he is worthy of a contract extension. Of course, it’s a bit of a homecoming for Kubiak who was previously head coach in Houston. It’s a virtual Bronco alumni reunion. He prefers to have players take ownership when practice veers, but has no problem exerting his authority. The short answer? He did just fine.
Combining the know-how of Daniels with Green’s untapped potential as a receiver – the Nevada product caught 72 passes for the Wolf Pack and ran a 4.64-second 40-yard dash at the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine, a mark.
Abdullah comes in as a rookie, with a much improved offensive line, and a team who throws to running backs often – which is his specialty. He played well Friday night and had no fumbles. This might be the opening day lineup, save for slot receiver Emmanuel Sanders who’s taking a cautious strategy with a hamstring damage. Bennie Fowler had 67 yards in three catches while Cody Latimer had 49 yards in four receptions. “Fowler is a big kid at 6’1” and 212 pounds.
At long last, the sweat and toil of Camp Kubiak has come to a close. At the moment, the rumor mill reveals that the Denver Broncos are eyeing an injury settlement with Austin in an effort to allow him to become a free agent soon. He played in Seattle despite battling a stomach bug that affected him through practice the following Monday. The defense led by the GREAT LB group of Tamba Hali, Derrick Johnson, and Justin Houston will be tough once again, but I think the offense will struggle and hold them back. Defensively, the Houston Texans yielded 241.1 yards in passing and 105.1 yards in rushing. This Broncos team doesn’t have a glaring weakness unlike the Chiefs, Chargers or Raiders.
K Brandon McManus had a strong week of practice, punctuated by a 70-yard field goal on Tuesday. He’s slated to play after sitting out the Broncos’ preseason opener.
Saturday’s game may only be a preseason game, but it’s significant for the Broncos. More rollouts. And more attention paid to the run game.
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“If they can stay healthy, they certainly have a chance”. It’s gonna be a hell of a year.
