On If he can step in right away at center “I know that Coach (Josh) McDaniels and the Broncos organization drafted a couple other interior linemen. I think they are trying to create some competition, even with the guys that are already on the team. I think it will create some good, healthy competition.”

On How He Will Fit in as a Rookie “I wouldn’t mind contributing in any way that I can. I’m excited and would just do anything that was asked of me right now.” On His Strengths “Man technique, I’m physical and I know how to play the ball well.”

On His foot injury and when he will be ready to take the field “I had my second surgery to get my hardware removed. I started jogging about three weeks ago, progressing very well… My hope is by June I’ll be running. If nothing else, making cuts, probably not a lot of contact stuff. Definitely […]

On His Natural Position “Definitely would have to go with the center position, but I’m down to play any position on the offensive line.” On His Surprise about Being Drafted by the Broncos “On Draft Day, I was very surprised and very blessed to be able to come to (the Broncos). I had an idea […]

On if he had an inkling that the Broncos were going to draft him “It all started at the combine. I had an opportunity to do an interview with their staff and I left thinking ‘Gosh I love those guys, I love Coach McDaniels. He’s so passionate, he loves football.’ After that they didn’t come […]

On His Workout Last Week and the Broncos’ Interest in Him “I don’t think that they were there (at the workout). I didn’t think that they had any interest in me until Monday when I met with the head coach and the G.M. Basically, that was it.” On Playing with QB Tim Tebow “Tim Tebow […]

Opening Statement “It’s been obviously, a busy day for us today and a very productive day. We were able to get two players who we thought could really come in here and contribute. We know what we’re going to get from them – hard work. They’re both obviously talented players and we’re excited about what […]

Doug Pensinger/Getty Images Josh McDaniels‘ season-ending press conference packs a whallop, length-wise.  It should; this will likely be the last time the Denver Broncos head coach addresses the media in an official capacity until the 2010 NFL Draft. McDaniels discusses what went wrong in 2009, the futures of Kyle Orton, Brandon Marshall, Champ Bailey and […]

DENVER BRONCOS HEAD COACH JOSH McDANIELS General “I’ll start off by congratulating the Chiefs. Coach Haley and their football team did a great job obviously preparing for today after playing just a month ago. They did a nice job of game planning and they played very hard today and obviously played better than we did […]

Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels, quarterback Kyle Orton, and Pro Bowl safety Brian Dawkins address the media Wednesday, as they do every Wednesday, this time in preparation for the Broncos’ Week 17 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. HEAD COACH JOSH McDANIELS Opening comments “I’ll start by publically congratulating the five players and then […]