Gameday thread: Denver at Arizona(Filling out the roster)

[rhuston]

Malik Jackson may be better than a backup. He may just find his way into the rotation the way he is playing. I love that he can line up anywhere.

I know people are high on Bolden but I just don't see it yet.

[kentwag24]

Most teams don't keep 5 backup OLineman. Usually only 3 or 4 are kept witj 2 or 3 active on gameday. I think we should only keep Ramirez, Harris, and Blake as the backups as they all can play multiple positions.

[rhuston]

I sure hope Manning doesn't get hurt because we are screwed if he does.

[hibdib31]

Backup secondary does not look good; there will be no surprise contributors from this group.

Trevathan still in racking up tackles.
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[hibdib31]

Some good blocking and a nice return TD on the kickoff by Bolden. Could have just helped himself there. Did not look good in coverage so far.
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[NoHypeNeeded]

You guys may wanna rethink your backup QB situation. Wow.
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[hibdib31]

Nice cut-back run by Hillman. He seems quick and fresh. Too bad he was injured this preseason, I would have like to see him get some more snaps. Would be nice to get him the ball in space on 3rd downs.

I wonder why they haven't given Hillman a shot to return kicks..
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[hibdib31]

Long drive of successful one-cut runs by Hillman and Johnson.

I think McGahee, Ball, and Hillman are the RB's this year.
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[Mr.MileHigh]

[rhuston]

Squid looks quicker than Bolden, more active.

[SaveourSonics]

How have your guys' 1st team offense/defense looked this offseason? Be brutally honest with me, strengths and weaknesses.
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[lomaxgr]

I have to start with the backup QB situation - it is a mess. An utter mess. Hanie has no pocket presence whatsoever, and when you combine this with his poor presnap recognition, you have an unmitigated disaster. There were times where all he needed to do was slide less than a yard to avoid pressure, yet instead he decides to flee the pocket like a 5 year old. Awful. Brock actually has good pocket presence for a Rookie, but the Rookie tendencies are there for all to see. Telegraphs passes, fastballs everything, doesn't show much of any understanding of his progressions and refuses to use his RB in the passing game. I wouldn't be at all shocked if we are monitoring the Waiver Wire for a Veteran QB. Chris Redman maybe?

Was really impressed with Malik Jackson last night. Not only from an athleticism standpoint, but from a technique standpoint too. The 2 spalsh plays for me were firstly the TFL where he stood his man up, drove him back off the LOS then shed him to make the play on the ball carrier. Textbook DE play. Secondly, the play where he split the RT/TE double team to force the ball carrier back into traffic was something that will make a guy earn a roster spot. He didn't run around the blocks; he went straight through them using the explosion off the line you look for in a DE.

To be honest, he wasn't the only DE who flashed. I thought both Jeremy Beal and Jamie Blatnick had impressive games, with the former more than likely cementing his roster spot.

Obviously Danny Trevathan showed a nose for the Football which kind of reminded me of a fellow Kentucky alumni who is now a Denver Bronco WLB when he first appeared for us as an UDFA ... I think the play he made in man coverage of a TE was his most impressive play.

I thought Omar Bolden looked pretty damn lost in the slot. Apparently he hasn't played any Nickel (ever) before this Summer and it showed last night. He gave the simplest of completions on a slant route that showed his inexperience at the position. The slot WR was lined up just outside the TE and we were in man coverage. The WR ran a slant route towards the QB whilst the TE ran a go route, thus meaning Bolden would have to cut across the TE to stay with his man. However, Bolden showed no recognition for this, and just bumped into the TE, giving the WR an easy 4/5 yards of seperation. It will be a learning curve, but Bolden has to feel that combination of routes both presnap and during the play. Of course, his roster spot isn't in jeopardy so don't think I am suggesting that.

Ronnie Hillman sure looks smooth doesn't he? As the announcers were saying, he looks perfect for a one cut and go Offense, and you could see Mike McCoy was calling Stretch plays all over the place. I thought Ronnie tired as the game went on, but he hasn't seen many reps in both practice and games, so that is to be expected. This game really made me excited about what this guy can contribute for us going forward.

As for the OL - I thought it was a much better showing, despite the sack numbers which were inflated by Hanie. That said, I didn't concentrate on them a great deal so I can't offer much more. I saw Wayne Tribue get in the game pretty early which was cool, because I have really liked what I have seen from him so far. I hope we put him on the PS should we decide to keep Blake over him.

BRING ON THE STEELERS BABY!
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[germ-x]

I wasn't able to watch the game, it wasn't being shown in kansas, but looking at the stats Hillman must have played well. I was not a fan of the pick. Not because I didn't like Hillman, but because I question whether he can run between the tackles. Taking a niche/situational player in the top 75 doesn't really jive with my own philosophy. If he can though (and I hope he can) that would be a heck of a pick. 1 good preseason game doesn't prove anything, but its nice to see that he was productive.

[hibdib31]

[iLikeDefense]