07-30-2007, 06:07 PM
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Stokley could become steal
The Denver Post - Stokley could become steal
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When the Broncos signed wide receiver Brandon Stokley in March, they did not expect to see him in uniform on the opening day of training camp.
The initial medical diagnosis was that Stokley, the former No. 3 receiver in the high-powered Indianapolis Colts offense, would not be ready until the start of the regular season at the earliest. He ruptured his Achilles tendon in December and many thought it would take a year to recover. But the Broncos took a chance, and it could pay off.
In the biggest surprise of training camp's opening day, Stokley was in the starting lineup, working opposite No. 1 receiver Javon Walker in the morning practice. It was the first full practice for Stokley, who sat out the afternoon practice as part of his rehabilitation routine, since his injury. In the July mini-camp, Stokley did some individual work.
"This is a big step for me," Stokley said. "I'm ahead of schedule. ... As far as I'm concerned, I'm full go. I'm ready to go. It felt great out there."
Granted, Stokley was in the starting lineup only because Brandon Marshall, who is expected to have a strong chance to win the No. 2 job, and Rod Smith opened training camp on the physically unable to perform list. Marshall is expected back within a week, but Smith could be out several weeks.
Denver brought in Stokley to compete for the No. 3 job. If he stays healthy, he has a great chance of playing often.
"It was great to see him out there," assistant head coach Mike Heimerdinger said. "It was much earlier than expected. It was a big bonus."
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