Broncos’ rookie linebacker Josey Jewell was an observer the first five days of training camp. He stretched. He ran. And he waited out an injured hamstring, until finally on Friday, Jewell was cleared to return.
The Broncos’ 109th overall pick admits being patient during that rehab proved difficult.
“You want to get out there. You want to show them what you got. You don’t want to wait for anything,” Jewell said. “You just want to get out there and play and do your best and give them your best self. Itap tough, but I have to try to find something positive.”
Denver held Jewell out of team periods Friday, but he did participate in 7-on-7 and individual drills. Each day is another building block toward a roster spot. The Broncos, relatively thin at inside linebacker, would appreciate a big rookie impact from Jewell.
“Maybe you’re not the fastest guy, but you need to be able to be really technique oriented, really detailed with that kind of stuff,” Jewell said. “I think I learned that through high school and college, and they’re still coaching me now, so you can never be perfect.”
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Demaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos makes a catch during a Branco training camp on Aug. 3, 2018 at the Broncos training facility in Englewood, Co.
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Fans watch the defense work out during Denver Broncos training camp on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum works out with receivers during training camp on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Chad Kelly works out with receivers during training camp on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018.
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Denver Broncos wide receivers Demaryius Thomas (88) and Emmanuel Sanders (10) watch as fellow receiver Bryce Bobo (13) runs routes during training camp on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018.
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Denver Broncos wide receivers Demaryius Thomas makes a catch during training camp on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018.
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Denver Broncos wide receivers Demaryius Thomas runs a route during training camp on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018.
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Denver Broncos wide receivers Demaryius Thomas (88) stands with fellow receivers during training camp on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018.
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Denver Broncos wide receivers Demaryius Thomas adjusts his pants as he and Emmanuel Sanders (10) wait for their turn to run routes during training camp on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Chad Kelly throws to fullback Andy Janovich (32) during training camp on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018.
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Denver Broncos offensive lineman Connnor McGovern (60) rests during training camp on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018.
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Denver Broncos tight end Brian Parker (89) makes a catch during training camp on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018.
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Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph gets hyped as he watches quarterbacks and receivers run through drills during training camp on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018.
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Denver Broncos wide receivers Demaryius Thomas jokes with fellow receivers during training camp on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018.
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Denver Broncos receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) jogs during training camp on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018.
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Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. works out during training camp on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018.
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Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. works out during training camp on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018.
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Denver Broncos receiver Tim Patrick (81) works out during training camp on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018.
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Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) works out during training camp on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018.
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Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) works out during training camp on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018.
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Denver Broncos linebacker Stansly Maponga watches onside kick drills during training camp on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018.
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Mark Chapman (85) and John Diarse (9) of the Denver Broncos take a break as after going through drills during a Branco training camp on Aug. 3, 2018 at the Broncos training facility in Englewood, Co.
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Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos runs through drills during a Branco training camp on Aug. 3, 2018 at the Broncos training facility in Englewood, Co.
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Paxton Lynch (12) of the Denver Broncos takes a moment after making a pass during a Branco training camp on Aug. 3, 2018 at the Broncos training facility in Englewood.
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Demaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos misses a catch during a Branco training camp on Aug. 3, 2018 at the Broncos training facility in Englewood, Co.
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River Cracraft (15) of the Denver Broncos looks on as Demaryius Thomas (88) misses a catch during a Branco training camp on Aug. 3, 2018 at the Broncos training facility in Englewood, Co.
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DaeSean Hamilton (17) of the Denver Broncos looks to make a catch from Paxton Lynch (12) during a Branco training camp on Aug. 3, 2018 at the Broncos training facility in Englewood, Co.
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DaeSean Hamilton (17) of the Denver Broncos makes a catch during a Branco training camp on Aug. 3, 2018 at the Broncos training facility in Englewood, Co.
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Paxton Lynch (12) of the Denver Broncos looks to make a pass during a Branco training camp on Aug. 3, 2018 at the Broncos training facility in Englewood, Co.
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Andy Janovich (32) and Phillip Lindsay (2) of the Denver Broncos run through drills during a Branco training camp on Aug. 3, 2018 at the Broncos training facility in Englewood, Co.
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Bryce Bobo (13) of the Denver Broncos runs through drills during a Branco training camp on Aug. 3, 2018 at the Broncos training facility in Englewood.
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Demaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos makes a catch during a Branco training camp on Aug. 3, 2018 at the Broncos training facility in Englewood, Co.