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Published on 10/07/2011 at Fri Oct 07 13:05.
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Cornerback Champ Bailey likely to play Sunday

Posted Fri Oct 7th by

Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey intercepts a pass against San Diego Chargers wide receiver Malcom Floyd, left, during the first half of a NFL football game Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

For the first time in three weeks, perennial Pro Bowl cornerback Champ Bailey (hamstring) will be on the field for the Broncos on Sunday, says Champ himself.

Bailey said when Denver faces the San Diego Chargers at home, “I’m playing, period.”  Recovering from an injured hamstring, Bailey fully participated in every practice session this week.

The Broncos are eager to have Bailey back, who couldn’t have chosen a better week to return as quarterback Phillip Rivers and receiver Vincent Jackson will be coming to town this weekend.

In fourteen career games against the Chargers, Bailey has recorded 73 tackles, four interceptions (one of which was returned for a touchdown), one forced fumble and fourteen passes defended.

Merely keeping Jackson from having an impact on Sunday is all the Broncos will be asking of Champ this week.  That however, is no small task.

Officially listed as “probable”, Bailey is joined by running back Knowshon Moreno (hamstring), defensive tackle Marcus Thomas (groin) and safety Rahim Moore (illness) as four recovering players that are expected to play against the Chargers.

Safety Brian Dawkins (ankle), cornerback Jonathan Wilhite (illness) and tight end Daniel Fells (knee) are “questionable.”  Receivers Eddie Royal (groin) and Demaryius Thomas (finger) have been ruled out, as well as tight end Julius Thomas (ankle).

The Broncos are hopeful that all of the currently injured players will be back on the field following the team’s bye week, which comes next Sunday.

It’s great to hear Bailey will be in the secondary.  If Dawkins and Wilhite are not able to go however, the Broncos nickel package will feature rookie safety Quinton Carter and undrafted rookie cornerback Chris Harris. That doesn’t sound like a recipe for success against San Diego’s high powered offense.

  • Anonymous

    Crap…can somebody see if Griese can loan Knowshon his dog, or if Marshall still has a Mcdonalds bag handy…

  • Anonymous

    Illness?  You better suck it up, Gerald Willhite. 

  • Noskills07

    I wonder… Does Tebow think he is better than Luck? That questioned should be asked and answered

  • 5280

    Why? thats a stupid question first off and what difference does it make anyway? anyway, its ridiculous that these players cant suck it the F up and get out there. Like i said before, If Romo can play with a broken rib and a punctured lung, then shoulders, broken fingers(which was injured 4 freakin weeks ago!), and hamy injuries should not be sidelining these players for as long as they have. its getting to be pathetic and its the reason why denver looks like complete horsesh** every week.  Its getting embarresing to watch NFL Playbook AFC and watch all four analyists completely trash the broncos and not offer on aspect of denvers game as positive. but then the 1-3 cowboys get all kinds of attention because their QB gos balls to the wall every week for his team despite more serious injuries then any other player in the league this year. you bench warmin nancies are getting payed millions to work through the pain damn it.

  • anthony33

    I like Champ, but it seems like he misses 4-6 games every year.  Great player, but not much of a leader. 

    Al Wilson was not necessarily a great player, but a good player.  The difference is he was a great leader. 

    As I’ve mentioned, the heart and soul of this team left with Al when he left Mile High on a stretcher.  

    Maybe, just maybe, Von is the new heart and soul.

  • VinceMarine

    “It’s great to hear Bailey will be in the secondary.  If Dawkins and Wilhite are not able to go however, the Broncos nickel package will feature rookie safety Quinton Carter and undrafted rookie cornerback Chris Harris. That doesn’t sound like a recipe for success against San Diego’s high powered offense.”

    I wouldn’t count out Chris Harris.  The kid is agressive and has tons of speed.  I hope he does well.