Brooks sits out of practice
Linebacker Derrick Brooks sat out of practice Saturday morning due to hamstring injury. Brooks came off the field early Friday complaining of soreness.
""I don't know what it was,'' Brooks said. ""I just kind of pulled up.'' Also, defensive end Greg Spires and Michael Pittman were held out of practice.
Coach Jon Gruden said many veterans will be given time off from time to time to keep them fresh. During this afternoon's practice, quarterback Jeff Garcia will be one of them. Gruden said he plans to hold him out of the afternoon practice to allow him to get physical treatment and to work out.
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this is not the year for our veterans to have health problems. we need every one of them to teach our youngins
Posted by: ken chance | July 28, 2007 at 02:12 PM
I hope Brooks is OK as he is truley one of the class guys in the league. That being said, when you depend on players over 30, injuries are bound to occur. Those that whinned when 36 year old Quarles was released, get a clue! The guy couldn't pass a physical. Sim as well, he also wouldnt take a paycut. If you want him to mentor Gaines, pay as a coach, thats 100k, not 7 mil. Quit whinning about Sapp, Lynch etc. The league has a salery cap. Lynch was a hard hitter, but he has made the pro bowl the last two years on reputation olny. I watched about 8 Bronco games last year and he was beat on the long ball constantly. The team needed youth and got it this year, so lets see how it plays out before you give up on the team for makung SOUND football decisions.
Posted by: Daniel | July 28, 2007 at 03:12 PM