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cdumler7
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I am definitely excited about Stewart. Loved that blurb in the BR piece about how his ability to play center field could be a valuable complement to what figures to be a formidable pass rush.
Also like your suggestion that Anunike might be a good candidate to fill Smith's shoes if Smith doesn't play. I recall that he was very promising last summer, so it's good to learn that he is performing well again. Perhaps he was just another example of what seems to have been Fox's reluctance to give young players a shot.
Yeah I do think the Broncos are going to have a lot more of the "no name" guys get a few more chances to show themselves. Last year I was very disappointed when most of the media guys were saying during training camp that Anderson was definitely looking like the best RB of the group and then in his few chances during the first part of the season he showed that he looked that way but it still took injuries before the coaches were willing to start him. This new group of coaches doesn't seem that way as they are giving the youngsters every shot to start or at least contribute. I actually really like the giving veterans a day off not only to keep them fresh and healthy but also then to give the youngsters many more snaps. The coaching staff has also done that instead of everybody on one field they have divided up where the 2nd team players at different times will go work on another field when they are doing the 11-on-11 drills to give them extra reps. With limited practice time because of the CBA this to me is critical for the coaches to do.