Posted Mon Aug 4th by Jonathan Douglas
So, the Denver Broncos have just released their first 2008 depth chart. This means little more than who’s playing with the first unit this week, but there are several things of note within this list, so let’s dive in! (Click below to view)
OFFENSE:
* Darrell Jackson, as expected, is the #2 WR.
* Eddie Royal is listed behind Brandon Marshall in the #3/#4 slot with Brandon Stokley behind Darrell Jackson in the other spot (Boy, this fight is gonna get good with everyone thinking about Marshall’s suspension!).
* Yes, that means WR Glenn Martinez has fallen behind Eddie Royal.
* Cecil Sapp is still listed as starting at FB.
* Ryan Harris is starting at RT.
* Daniel Graham and Tony Scheffler have stayed ahead of Nate Jackson so far.
* No surprise at RB with Selvin Young starting and Andre Hall behind him.
* Ryan Torain is listed as the 3rd RB with Michael Pittman listed as the 3rd FB (nothing really weird here as Shanahan uses the RB/FB depth chart as a smoke screen most of the time).
DEFENSE:
* Nate Webster has the top MIKE slot.
* Marcus Thomas has earned a starting DT spot beside Dewayne Robertson.
* As expected with Lynch’s absence, Hamza Abdullah and Marlon McCree have the Strong and Free Safety slots.
* Roderick Rogers has stayed ahead of Josh Barrett in the backup fight at Strong Safety.
* John Engelberger & Elvis Dumervil will get the first team reps at DE.
* Domonique Foxworth hasn’t yet overtaken Dre Bly… yet.
SPECIAL TEAMS:
* Sam Paulescu & Matt Prater have won the punting and kicking duties.
* Eddie Royal is on top for both punt and kickoff returns.
HERE is the full Depth Chart.
What do you think? Any surprises here? If this was your starting line up for the 2008 season, how would you feel about the team?
Published on 08/04/2008 at Mon Aug 04 10:24.
Tagged: 2008 Depth Chart,Top Stories.