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Positives in Scheffler's X-rays; protective boot next

By Lee Rasizer, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)

Published May 22, 2008 at 5:28 p.m.

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The good news for Broncos tight end Tony Scheffler is apparently there's no new damage to his ailing left foot.

But he will miss at least two weeks while the foot is encased in a protective boot before he's re-examined by the team's medical staff.

And the fact he's experiencing continuing discomfort a year after surgery has proved disheartening to Scheffler, who went through a rigorous routine in the winter to prepare himself to fully participate in all three Broncos minicamps while in the best possible shape.

"We know there's not another break in there," coach Mike Shanahan said Thursday. "You can see that on the X-rays. But there's something in there that keeps him quite sore, and, hopefully, with a couple weeks in the boot, he'll come back full speed and we don't aggravate the injury."

Scheffler broke the fifth metatarsal May 21, 2007, and a screw was inserted to stabilize the area.

He returned in mid-August after a stint on the physically unable to perform list but didn't play the first month of the 2007 season. When he did return, he experienced residual soreness and had difficulty planting and cutting, but he fought through those symptoms to be a top offensive weapon the final two months.

Scheffler had hoped to be pain free this season but instead has been shut down, a precautionary move to maintain his likely availability for training camp.

The team hopes he'll be able to resume full activities in June after getting back into cardiovascular shape.

"He feels like, 'What am I doing wrong for this to happen?' " said Broncos tight end Nate Jackson, who is returning from a groin injury that ruined his fast start in 2007. "It's the same time as last year, the same play. But I feel for him. He's a friend of mine, and I don't like to see him dealing with this. He'll be fine, though. It's not as bad as it was last year, I don't think."

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  • May 22, 2008

    6:21 p.m.

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    ad187420 writes:

    I think this has to be the best Broncos news website. The other one just doesn't add up. Take this article for example. There is nothging to be found over there with the info in this article.

  • May 22, 2008

    10:10 p.m.

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    mstokes2 writes:

    I agree, Rocky Mountain News has definitely overtaken the Denver Post as the best Broncos news source this offseason.

  • May 23, 2008

    8:28 a.m.

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    GaryP writes:

    A foot is scary. If the last 5 months didn't mend the foot what's a couple more weeks going to do? However, he was able to miss training camp and the first 4 games and still be productive last year, so maybe keep him off the foot until the last two weeks of preseason. A healthy Scheff makes for a happy Cutler.

  • May 23, 2008

    8:46 a.m.

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    TONE writes:

    I really hope Scheff is going to be ok. When I 1st saw him play in his rookie year, he was different from the other TE Bronco use to have. He was a threat kind of like Sharp. I was excited about Bronco having him and when I didn't see him play last year at the beginning of the season I was wondering did the Bronco let him go or what, but when I found out he was injury and then saw him play later in the season it was good again. It is kind of hard to get all Bronco update when you are a fan and not living in Denver and you are in Raider and Niner's country. SHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Don't say it too loud... I don't want to be expose.... there is not many of me out here(Bronco Fan)... I'm really excited about this coming season, since Denver has finally found their QB and some really nice offensive threat. Too 'bad cry baby' Walker can't handle the fact that he maybe 2nd best. It would have been a nice combo with Walker and 'BIG MAC' Marshal and with Stokely in the slot. But hope Darrel can come in and replace that... that would be a nice deal also... It'll be like the glory day of Rod and Eddie...
    I really like their draft pick of Glady and hope he'll rise to be an elite Left tackle.

    GO BRONCO!!!!
    The AFC WEST is coming back again as 1 of the most toughest division to play in again. Remember the glory days, AFC west was the toughest division... and its starting to look like it going to be like that again.

  • May 23, 2008

    10:32 a.m.

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    broncodano writes:

    Feel your pain TONE,

    Im doing forward recon for the Broncos here in San Jose, Ca. Our fight continues, with stickers bearing the horse head being liberaly applied to Raider stickers... (non permanent though.. cant be a jerk about things.. just those surface glass stickies.. for the EMOTIONAL DAMAGE... )

    Crank Calls to Al Davis... Spreading McDonalds bags around the entrance to the Raiders Training camp... (the empties are DANGEROUS to all players and the full ones keep tempting Jamarcus to remain fat... the perfect weapon.)

    so dont discount the effect of Bronco Fans in enemy territory.

    for we are devious and patient...

    bd

  • May 25, 2008

    10:27 a.m.

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    cutlerscrew writes:

    the post blows....i rarely look at it as the rmn always has more info and the articles dont seem as negative....keep up the good work guys!