Woah, Day 13 of Broncos training camp just dropped a bombshell on the offensive line, especially for Bo Nix. First-team center Calvin Throckmorton found himself snapping the ball for drills after both Alex Forsyth and Luke Wattenberg ended up sidelined. Forsyth, who took a team rep just yesterday, wasn’t even at practice or the rehab field today, and Wattenberg, after starting out snapping to Nix in walkthroughs, was sent to the side field midway through practice. Talk about a shaky start for the guys upfront.
Who’s Out, Who’s In, Who’s Flying
It wasn’t just the center spot hit with absences today. The Broncos were missing a few key players from practice. Inside linebackers Drew Sanders and Levelle Bailey sat out, as did wide receiver Michael Bandy and tight end Caleb Lohner. That’s a lot of talent on the sidelines! But hey, some good news emerged: Jaylen Waddle was in full pads, looking ready to go, and Marvin Mims Jr. was out there catching punts in full pads, which is an encouraging sign. And shoutout to J.K. Dobbins, who was absolutely flying through drills today. That speed is for real!
Tempers Flaring and Bleachers Falling
It wouldn’t be training camp without some drama, right? For the second time this camp, tempers flared during the 9-on-7 drills. The offensive and defensive lines got into a scrum, though no punches were thrown and it was broken up quickly. Turns out, rookie tight end Justin Joly started the whole thing. Sean Payton had to step in and talk to the defensive line afterward. On a different note, the fans were back in action today, pads were on, and practice was live, which is awesome, especially after practice had to close on Monday because of unsafe bleachers after weekend storms. They also closed last Wednesday to prep for the first preseason game, so who knows if the public gets to see all the last two days of camp.
With only two more public camp practices left, the Broncos have got to figure out that center situation ASAP. The season is right around the corner, and a stable O-line is everything for a quarterback. Let’s see if they can get those guys healthy and locked in before the real games kick off.
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Originally reported by Mile High Report.
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