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Friday, September 18, 2009
Brian Daboll divulges the game plan
If left up to the discretion of head coaches, offensive and defensive coordinators would never be allowed to speak publicly. So in recent years the league mandated that they be made available at least once in a while.
Not surprisingly, the first question asked of offensive coordinator Brian Daboll at his press conference today had to do with quarterback Brady Quinn.
“He’s a young guy,” Daboll said. “I think the in-game experience from game one to coming into this week for practice has served him well. He’s had a good week of practice. What we are looking for is him to get the adjustments down for the game plan, but I have been pleased with him this week.”
On other topics, Daboll said:
— Tight end Robert Royal (or, as bumbling Fox commentator Brian Billick called him, Royal Roberts) was not intended to be the focal point of the passing game against Minnesota. It just worked out that way based on coverage.
— He’s good friends with Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels from their days with the Patriots: “We spent a lot of time together. He has a great family. His wife, his kids, his parents I’ve met. Josh is a really smart guy. He understands offensive and defensive football. I expect those guys to be ready to go. He is a really good coach.”
— Denver’s defense presents big challenges. “They do a lot of different things defensively to prepare for. It cuts into practice time. You have to prepare for some of the 3-4. You have to practice for some of the 4-3 stuff.”
— Quinn is strong-armed enough to make all the throws, even deep ones. “What I’m looking for from Brady, is to make sure he makes the right reads. If that read calls for the deep pass then that’s what he’s going to throw.”
OK, so nobody promised any deep thoughts from the coordinators when it was decided they should be made available.
What, you expected him to actually divulge the game plan.
