Broncos vs. Packers Injury Report

Kim Constantinesco — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 14:12:50 +0000

A whopping 23 players are listed on the injury report between the Broncos and the Packers. The Broncos finally have a reasonable looking report, with 8 players listed. Most of their defensive players look to be back in action while the Packers are hurting all over the place. Two major hits for them are Bryan Bulaga and Ryan Grant having to sit this one out. Let’s take a look at this week’s injury report.

Broncos:

WR Demaryius Thomas (Finger) – Out

TE Julius Thomas (Ankle) – Out

WR Eddie Royal (Goin) – Out

DT Marcus Thomas (Groin) – Questionable

CB Champ Bailey (Hamstring) – Quesitonable

DE Elvis Dumervile (Shoulder/Calf) – Quesitonable

LB DJ Williams (Elbow) – Probable

RB Knowshon Moreno (Hamstring) – Probable

Packers:

T Bryan Bulaga (Knee) – Out

S Nick Collins (Neck) – Out

RB Ryan Grant (Kidney) – Out

DE Mike Neal (Knee) – Out

LB Frank Zombo (Shoulder) – Out

LB Brad Jones (Hamstring) – Questionable

LB Jamari Lattimore (Shoulder) – Questionable

CB Pat Lee (Back) – Questionable

T Chad Cliffton (Knee) – Probable

TE Jeremichael Finley (Ankle) – Probable

LB Clay Matthews (Quadricep) – Probable

DE Ryan Pckett (Foot) – Probable

LB Vic So’oto (Back) – Probable

CB Tramon Williams (Shoulder) – Probable

CB Charles Woodson (Foot/Knee) – Probable

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Broncos Draft Insight: Offensive Tackle

Kim Constantinesco — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:21 +0000

There’s a lot of depth in this year’s draft. It’s not guaranteed that a QB or wide receiver is going to be this year’s #1 pick. Therefore, with the 11th pick in the draft (and possibly higher with a trade), the Denver Broncos have a lot of options, and a lot of tough decisions to make.

Through free agency, the Broncos beefed up their defensive line. I’d like to see them add some bulk to the offensive line as well to aide in the running game. We scored big in ’08 when we drafted left tackle, Ryan Clady. I truly believe he was a major player in Jay Cutler’s successful season that year.

With that said, Russell Okung (Oklahoma State), Bryan Bulaga (Iowa), or Trent Williams (Oklahoma) could still be available when the Broncos are on the clock.

Okung is a big guy at 6’5” and 307 lbs. He is a very good run blocker who makes sure to finish off his blocks. The downside is he gets caught standing up straight when facing quicker defensive ends. They tend to get under his pads and make their way around the edge. Regardless, any team is lucky to draft him. Here’s a highlight video of the tackle from Oklahoma State.

Bryan Bulaga (6’6”, 312 lbs) has Clady-like size. He’s got quick feet, and isn’t afraid to throw a block on a linebacker as the play develops. He’s best suited for a zone blocking team. His footwork isn’t that good, and some have considered moving him over to the right tackle position. A quick highlight/lowlight tape:

Finally, Trent Williams (6’5”, 306 lbs.) has the ability to handle elite speed off the edge of the line. He’s got great instincts, balance, and lateral movement. He’s not all that physical as a run blocker and isn’t a very good blocker at the higher level. He’s still expected to be drafted very high, however. Here’s the clip:

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