Denver Broncos tight end Virgil Green, the projected starter at the position, had a huge breakout day of practice on Thursday…
“Virgil [Green] is the red-hot player of the day here in Dove Valley,” Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak said. “What a day he had. He made a bunch of plays in the redzone. We have a little bit of a program we are working on with Virgil. We are trying to keep him healthier than we have in the past. I think he’s responded…”
Denver Broncos tight end Virgil Green is entering his sixth year in the NFL, but he might be entering a breakout season.
The Broncos have high hopes for Green, who is the projected starter in their offense and a guy who has been patiently waiting his opportunity since making the roster in 2011 as a seventh round pick, then earning a second contract with the team last offseason.
Green was lighting it up at practice on Thursday, and set Broncos Twitter abuzz…
Today at #BroncosCamp — in 60 seconds#BroncosIn60https://t.co/2Y7exNC1PO
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) August 5, 2016
Virgil Green is having a great day. Huge red zone threat w/ TD catches from Siemian, Sanchez and Lynch. Can still win that starting TE spot.
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) August 4, 2016
#Broncos Virgil Green leaves opponents green with envy in red zone. Talks w #Denver7 about injury https://t.co/VWPADF1ayk
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) August 5, 2016
.@VGreen85's four-TD day, @Millerlite40 & the punting competition: Day 4 Quick Hits: https://t.co/FfeeQUYiJR pic.twitter.com/B8AFbHnD3f
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) August 4, 2016
Virgil Green is showing why his nickname is "Big Virg!" He's coming up huge during red zone work.
— Phil Milani (@philmilani) August 4, 2016
“I was just competing, going for balls and trying to make sure I came down with them,” Green said after his huge day. “I dropped a ball earlier in practice and I did not want to make that mistake again. I took advantage of my opportunities, made some plays and had fun out there today.
Every day you have to go out there and be consistent. That’s my biggest thing. I can make plays. I can do all the other things. I just have to be consistent and show them that I can do those things every single day.”
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