Refresh this page for the latest news and notes during and after Broncos practice Friday, Sept. 7, from Denver Post beat reporters Ryan O’Halloran and Kyle Fredrickson.
12:27 p.m. — Locker room rivalry
We've got a vs. split in the Broncos locker room, folks.
Andy Janovich (Neb '15): "Nebraska is going to win … Phil is back there and he won't even bet money on it."
Phillip Lindsay (CU '17): "We're going to win, that's for sure … Andy is lying to y'all."
— Kyle Fredrickson (@kylefredrickson)
The Colorado Buffaloes travel to face Nebraska on the college gridiron Sunday and two Broncos ball-carriers on opposite sides of the alumni spectrum are enjoying some friendly trash talk.
Fullback Andy Janovich (Nebraska, ’15): “Nebraska is going to win. … Phil is back there and he won’t even bet money on it. … I never got to play them or anything like that. I know a lot of guys that play at CU who think it’s a huge rivalry. But I know a lot of guys who played at Nebraska that didn’t see it as that. Kind of just a little-brother type thing.”
Running back Phillip Lindsay (CU, ’17): “Oh, we’re going to win, that’s for sure. I’m never going to go against my team. They’re a talented team and they’re ready. … Andy is lying to y’all because I feel like we already had like a little bet going. The bet is already forgot. That’s because he’s scared. .. But it’s all good.”
— Kyle Fredrickson
11:12 a.m. — Broncos practice update
After wearing pads on Thursday, the Broncos practiced this morning without shoulder pads.
Coach Vance Joseph said all players are healthy.
If every player is healthy, the Broncos will have seven inactive players Sunday vs. Seattle. Our projection: QB Kevin Hogan, WR/PR Isaiah McKenzie (since Adam Jones is expected to handle PR), OL Sam Jones and OL Elijah Wilkinson, DE DeMarcus Walker, LB Alexander Johnson and CB Isaac Yiadom.
Yiadom would get a jersey if there is an issue with Brock.
— Ryan O’Halloran
8:52 a.m. — No call = Good call
Broncos offensive lineman Elijah Wilkinson was viewed as a long-shot entering camp and he worked on the third team throughout August. But his ability to play guard and tackle helped him earn a roster spot.
An undrafted free agent last year, Wilkinson started 2017 on the Broncos’ practice squad before appearing in nine games.
Wilkinson said he was working at No. 2 left tackle in practice this week.
“I’m just trying to find a home and start to get used to it and get comfortable,” he said. “I played left tackle in college (at Massachusetts) and played it in the games. Itap something you just have to flip your mind on.”
Flip your mind because Wilkinson also played guard in the preseason.
“Oh yeah, definitely a different mindset,” he said. “You’re facing different body types, different moves, different everything. Each time inside, you’re facing bigger guys who are stronger who have less quickness but more power and get on you quicker.”
Wilkinson waited out Saturday to see if he made the team.
“No call was the best call,” he said with a laugh. “I was sitting around and the phone was on. But after 2 (p.m.), all of the final cuts had been made and I was like, ‘Oh, wow, I made it.’ I was hoping for the best and I found out the best news without getting a call.”
— Ryan O’Halloran
