lomaxgrUK Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 Gahhh. That's a big loss if its as bad as feared. He was the one constant we had at WR. Everyone else is a medical question mark, unproven, or both. Glad Tim got paid before this happened. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncofan Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 14 minutes ago, lomaxgrUK said: Gahhh. That's a big loss if its as bad as feared. He was the one constant we had at WR. Everyone else is a medical question mark, unproven, or both. Glad Tim got paid before this happened. Absolutely. The only "blessing" is that Sutton at full strength likely takes over the big body role, and we did want to incorporate Hamler and some pure home run speed into our lineup. But yeah, it always hurts to lose a top 3 roster WR, just have to rely on our depth. The one area we'll likely have a clear downgrade is in the run blocking game - he was such a complete player. Even if Hamler / other 3rd WR is great in the receiving game, it's hard to think they'll bring the same tenacity to their blocking game. And make no mistake - the account that it was after he landed that the knee buckled - it would be a major upset if it's not the ACL. Ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul-mac Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 It’s an ACL. His 2022 is over before it’s even begun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncos_fan _from _uk Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 Well damn. Interested to see if Seth Williams can step up into that backup X position. Otherwise, we will be lacking a bunch of size out wide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncofan Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 13 minutes ago, broncos_fan _from _uk said: Well damn. Interested to see if Seth Williams can step up into that backup X position. Otherwise, we will be lacking a bunch of size out wide Williams probably went from getting cut to having a clear path to the top 6. Washington, Hinton and he would be my guesses (with both UDFA’s Davis & Johnson making the PS). Tyrie Cleveland is only an inch shorter but has really only shown the vertical threat and ST ability. As long as our corps doesn’t lose a top 4 guy we should be ok. Just sucks to happen and so early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncos_fan _from _uk Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 8 minutes ago, Broncofan said: Williams probably went from getting cut to having a clear path to the top 6. Washington, Hinton and he would be my guesses (with both UDFA’s Davis & Johnson making the PS). Tyrie Cleveland is only an inch shorter but has really only shown the vertical threat and ST ability. As long as our corps doesn’t lose a top 4 guy we should be ok. Just sucks to happen and so early. Yeah, Williams and Cleveland, though both one dimensional, have diametrically opposite games. Williams is a guy who makes 50/50 balls 70/30. (Mainly because he has so much experience with them as much like Tim Tebow, every ball Bo Nix throws is a 50/50 ball) He will be a fan favorite in the red zone and on out routes. But his route running and cutting is some of the worst on the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizmo78 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 F 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutler06 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Broncofan said: Williams probably went from getting cut to having a clear path to the top 6. Washington, Hinton and he would be my guesses (with both UDFA’s Davis & Johnson making the PS). This seems like the most likely outcome for the dilemma. While not a great receiving corp, there was so much potential and Patrick was a solid possession receiver, our most reliable WR. Very sad for Tim, RB Crockett got the same news, he was having a strong camp but still looking like a PS guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncofan Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 To add insult to injury...or I guess, injury to injury - Crockett also went down with an ACL. Depth piece only, and so totally replaceable, but man, tough day all around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnAngryAmerican Posted August 3, 2022 Author Share Posted August 3, 2022 If I’m George I fire the head trainer tomorrow. But in all seriousness tough blow. Good news is we have some depth at WR. I don’t want to push the panic button and run out and sign ODB or something. Let’s see how the young guys shake out and maybe add a cheap vet to a one year deal before the regular season begins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroncoBruin Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Just wish there was a guy like him out there. He perfectly complements our other top WRs. He’s not a star but he’s probably one of the best role players in the league. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnAngryAmerican Posted August 3, 2022 Author Share Posted August 3, 2022 36 minutes ago, BroncoBruin said: Just wish there was a guy like him out there. He perfectly complements our other top WRs. He’s not a star but he’s probably one of the best role players in the league. Precisely. And every great team has role players/niche players like him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champ11 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Gutted man. He’s been so great for us 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncos67 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Awful loss. TP is a great role player, underrated part of this offense, and by all accounts a great guy. Gonna be hard to replace him. I would imagine we'll see what some of the guys on the roster bring to the table, but honestly, I would prefer we go out and sign a veteran. I'd bring in Beckham but that's just me. Might even consider Hilton. I don't personally think Seth Williams/Tyrie Cleveland/Hinton/Washington are sufficient replacements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncofan Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, broncos67 said: Awful loss. TP is a great role player, underrated part of this offense, and by all accounts a great guy. Gonna be hard to replace him. I would imagine we'll see what some of the guys on the roster bring to the table, but honestly, I would prefer we go out and sign a veteran. I'd bring in Beckham but that's just me. Might even consider Hilton. I don't personally think Seth Williams/Tyrie Cleveland/Hinton/Washington are sufficient replacements. Beckham injured his ACL in late January. Even if he has an AP freak like recovery he isn’t playing until late October / early November. And typically he won’t be his usual self until 18 months. For the $ hard pass. Hilton is really aging. We’ll be fine in the pass game without him in Hackett’s O so long as Sutton / Jeudy / Hamler are healthy. The part that’s a lot harder to replace is his blocking game. And the leadership he brought. The available vets aren’t great in those areas Edited August 3, 2022 by Broncofan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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