Denver Broncos Road To 53: Defensive Backs
Jun 10, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Bradley Roby (29) warms up during mini camp drills at the Broncos practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Bradley Roby. 29. player. 45. <p>Height: 5-11</p><div class=. Cornerback. Denver Broncos
Weight: 192
Saying Bradley Roby has had a rough training camp so far is putting it nicely. Since being drafted in the first round this year, Roby has had a very up and down induction to the NFL life. During the practices he has made some nice plays showing his ability on the field, but he also has made some mental mistakes. The type of mental mistakes that come with being young and new to the NFL, which are beaten by gaining experience.
The game against the Seattle Seahawks will be a true testament of Roby’s skill. With Harris recovering from his ACL and the starters (Talib) getting few reps, Roby will have plenty of reps to get experience and step up for when the regular season comes around. Roby will be part of the 53-man roster. You just don’t see teams part with a first round draft pick before they even play a single regular season game.
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Bradley Roby
Cornerback, Denver Broncos
Height: 5-11
Weight: 192
Saying Bradley Roby has had a rough training camp so far is putting it nicely. Since being drafted in the first round this year, Roby has had a very up and down induction to the NFL life. During the practices he has made some nice plays showing his ability on the field, but he also has made some mental mistakes. The type of mental mistakes that come with being young and new to the NFL, which are beaten by gaining experience.
The game against the Seattle Seahawks will be a true testament of Roby’s skill. With Harris recovering from his ACL and the starters (Talib) getting few reps, Roby will have plenty of reps to get experience and step up for when the regular season comes around. Roby will be part of the 53-man roster. You just don’t see teams part with a first round draft pick before they even play a single regular season game.
Jan 19, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos strong safety Omar Bolden (31) celebrates as he comes onto the field before during the 2013 AFC championship playoff football game against the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
3. player. 45. <p>Height: 5-10</p> <p>Weight: 195</p> <p>Cornerback, safety, cornerback. That is how Omar Bolden had spent his career in the NFL. He was drafted in 2012 out of Arizona State as a cornerback. He tore his ACL before the season began, but still decided to enter the NFL draft. Once with the Broncos, he played his rookie year, with limited success, as a cornerback before switching to a safety his 2nd year. The switch did not pan out so well and has since been moved back to cornerback, where he has done well so far in training camp.</p>. Cornerback. Denver Broncos. Omar Bolden
Louis Young. 39. player. 45. <p>Height: 6-1</p> <p>Weight: 196</p> <p>The undrafted rookie from this year started off training camp like he was on a mission. Louis Young had his eye set on making the roster from day one and that showed early and often of training camp. In the first two days, he was part of three takeaways. Every practice his name was being mentioned with something positive. That is until he hurt his groin and missed a few practices. He returned this past week and picked up where he left off. With the game tonight, Young will have a chance to prove himself some more. By the time preseason ends and the 53-man roster is being set, I expect Louis Young to have shown enough to snag the sixth spot. Tony Carter, one of Young’s main competitors for the spot, has had a horrible training camp. It will come down to the preseason games and if the Broncos even decide to carry six CBs.</p>. Cornerback. Denver Broncos
Now for the safeties….