Denver Broncos Injuries: Will DE Jason Hunter Be Out For Season?

Published: 15th Aug 12 5:48 pm
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by Craig Moir
Denver Broncos and New York Mets Columnist
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Denver Broncos defensive end Jason Hunter is the next player to be victimized with a serious injury as the team sets to break camp.  He is expected to miss at least two months with a tear in his triceps, but very well could be out the entire year.  This setback falls on the heels of Chris Kuper breaking his forearm, nagging hamstring problems with LB Keith Brooking and RB Ronnie Hillman, and losing RB Mario Fannin for the year to a torn Achilles.

Just remember that last year, Ty Warren missed the whole season with a torn triceps and in 2010, Elvis Dumervil sat out the year with a torn chest muscle.  So the immediate future does not look good for Hunter.  This does not even assure Robert Ayers his job back after being unseated by Hunter early in training camp.  The spot will probably be earned by rookie Derek Wolfe, who had two sacks in the first preseason game against the Chicago Bears and seems to be on Defensive Coordinator Jack Del Rio’s favorites list.

Unfortunately, injuries are part of any team and it is usually the ones who have the vision to plan ahead that never miss a beat.  Executive VP John Elway has had that vision and his foresight is paying off by acquiring players in the offseason that can fit in if needed.  The one thing the Broncos have going for them is not only depth, but quality depth.

There always remains a time however, that the injuries can not be overcome.  The Broncos just better hope that as they head back to Denver, the players will be more comfortable in their own beds and the back problems do not start creeping in as with the New York Giants.  The offensive line needs to remain intact in order to give Peyton Manning the time he needs, while the defensive line needs to remain healthy for this team to make an impact.

 

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2 Rants to “Denver Broncos Injuries: Will DE Jason Hunter Be O...”

  1. App State Fan says:

    This picture isn’t Jason Hunter.

  2. Craig Moir says:

    Thank you for that. Evidently I need to begin double-checking US Presswire’s labeling.

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