Denver Broncos Training Camp 2010 – Tuesday Aug. 3rd a.m. practice report

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Demarius Thomas misses a pass during the afternoon session of the first day of NFL football training camp at Broncos headquarters in Englewood, Colo., Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

It was more defensive domination Tuesday as the Denver Broncos returned for Day Three of their 2010 training camp.  Fumbles and blown assignments highlighted a run-heavy practice that saw all four running backs split reps, although the offense certainly made a few highlight-reel-worthy plays.

Attendance Report: LB D.J. Williams, WR Kenny McKinley, S Josh Barrett, DL Chris Baker, NT Jamal Williams, LB Darrell Reid, T Ryan Clady, RB Knowshon Moreno, and RB Correll Buckhalter missed practice. 1,646 fans in attendance.

Studs

DL Ryan McBean — I’ve been impressed with McBean for a few practices now, and he finally gets a little spotlight for his efforts. In one-on-one drills, McBean is the toughest challenge for the opposing blocker. Today he tossed rookie Paul Duncan around before besting Tyler Polumbus a few minutes later. Moreover, the offense has struggled running to the left side in team drills in large part because Polumbus and Zane Beadles have yet to figure out how to handle both McBean and Elvis Dumervil.

LB Elvis Dumervil — Doom was everywhere today, literally and figuratively. The Broncos moved him around a bit, and the league’s sack-leader seemed to adapt to every challenge thrown his way. At one point he got past two blockers and blew up a screen to Matthew Willis, who would have been clotheslined to the ground in game action.

Returner Perrish Cox — It’s exciting to watch this kid every time a kickoff or punt goes his way. He has great vision and a real fluid, deceptive speed about him in each cut. He had another solid day today.

Duds

WR Demaryius Thomas — It was a rough practice for the rookie. Thomas dropped several passes, including one that went right through his hands and into a waiting Darcel McBath, who intercepted it. He also appeared to have missed a cut on a route Orton was expecting him to take.

QB Tim Tebow — Tebow didn’t have a terrible practice, but his attempt at a jump-shot pass in team drills (that went nowhere) drew laughs from those in attendance nearby. He also had a fumbled snap in 7-on-7’s.

LB Jarvis Moss — Moss was badly out of place and broke contain on a play in team drills, drawing jeers of “Come on, Jarvis!” from several assistant coaches. The offense was able to toss a short pass to Daniel Graham to the area Moss had vacated, who stumbled forward for a good 20 yards.

Play of the Day #1
During team drills, quarterback Kyle Orton fired at tight end Richard Quinn, who hauled in the difficult-to-catch ball for 15 yards. Seconds later Quinn fumbled as he fell to the ground, and Alphonso Smith recovered, rolled right, and saw daylight. Out of nowhere came 6’0″, 190 lb. WR Matthew Willis, who delivered the best hit of the day. There were murmurs that the hit was so intense that Dumervil angrily got in Willis’ face, although I didn’t see this take place.

Play of the Day #2
Orton delivered a deep beauty to Jabar Gaffney for a long touchdown during the two-minute drill.

Next Up
The Broncos will next hold two media-only practices, one from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. today and the other from 8:45 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. The next public practice is Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.