December 26th 2024.
The Denver Broncos have been fortunate with good weather for their games, but it seems their luck may be running out. The upcoming game against Cincinnati on Saturday afternoon is predicted to be rainy, which would be the first time the team has played in anything other than dry conditions since late September. This could potentially pose some challenges, as we saw in Week 4 when surprise precipitation caused rookie quarterback Bo Nix to struggle with throwing and ball control.
However, the difference this time is that the Broncos are prepared for the bad weather. Head coach Sean Payton mentioned that they have been prepping for it all week, from making adjustments to equipment to understanding how to handle the ball in wet conditions. Offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi also shared that they have been practicing with wet footballs and even changing out gloves like changing tires in a race, to ensure the players have a good grip on the ball. They are also making changes to the preparation of the footballs themselves, as what works for a dry game may not be suitable for a wet one.
But despite the challenges, Nix remains confident in his ability and his team's ability to handle whatever weather comes their way. He stated that as professionals, they will be able to adapt and make the most out of the situation. And with the return of cornerback Riley Moss from injury, the Broncos are even more prepared for Saturday's game.
Moss, who has been out for a month with an MCL injury, has been practicing in full this week and is expected to play. This will be a boost for the team, as they have had to rely on other players in his absence. The Broncos are also fortunate to have a clean injury report and will have all players available for the game, with the only question being whether running back Tyler Badie will be activated from injured reserve.
In other news, second-year linebacker Drew Sanders made an impact in his only defensive snap last week against the Los Angeles Chargers, recording a sack. Originally an inside linebacker, Sanders moved to outside for the end of last season and was expected to continue in that position. But against the Chargers, he warmed up with the inside linebackers and ultimately played in a pass-rush group. However, defensive coordinator Vance Joseph clarified that Sanders is not being moved to an inside linebacker position and is simply a valuable player for the team.
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