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[David Yudkin]

May 18, 2007 5:00 pm US/Mountain

Bronco Tight End Scheffler Breaks Foot At Minicamp

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Gary Miller

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(CBS4) DENVER Denver Broncos tight end Tony Scheffler broke a bone in his foot on Friday at minicamp, the CBS4 Broncos Insiders report.

Scheffler is scheduled to have surgery on Monday and he will be out for 2 months.

Scheffler made an impact last year as a rookie. He was one of new quarterback Jay Cutler's favorite targets late in the season.

He has bulked up this off-season and will be an important weapon to complement free agent acquisition Daniel Graham, a former University of Colorado tight end who was a leader of the New England Patriots.

Scheffler should be healed in time for training camp.

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[redman]

<--------------------- Graham owner

<--------------------- & Scheffler owner

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Normally I'd say the second year player could be hurt by missing OTAs, But Scheffler seemed to have the mindmeld going with Cutler late last year. On the other hand, this might mean Graham will run more of the downfield routes while Scheffler is out, cinching up the timing with Cutler. The Broncos will be a tough team to contend with in 2 TE sets.

 

[FUBAR]

I broke my foot in during the 2nd game of my college career, I wasn't the same until the next football season.

 

[redman]

I broke my foot in during the 2nd game of my college career, I wasn't the same until the next football season.

It took Laveraneous Coles over two years to recover from a broken foot, though I acknowledge that not all breaks are the same of course.

 

[Da Guru]

<--------------------- Graham owner <--------------------- & Scheffler owner

I picked up Graham in a keeper.

 

[BigTex]

 

[Football Jones]

I'm one of the few who still likes Scheffler more than Graham. Tremendous upside, & this is a kid who's never been able to concentrate fully on football because of baseball.

In his first full offseason he's put on about 20 pounds of muscle. I believe Scheffler is going to be an outstanding FF TE (& real time TE, as well). Graham won't be able to hold him off for long, IMO.

 

[SSOG]

I have to say, I like the timing of this. It's late enough that it's going to be fresh enough in people's minds that Scheffler is going to drop like a stone, yet early enough that he should be fully recovered by the time the season kicks off.

FWIW, Jake Plummer broke his foot in 2004 and he was only out 4 weeks, iirc. Not all breaks are created equal, and the doctors are saying he should be fine by the start of TCs.

 

[wannabee]

look at it as a chance to buy low

 

[chris1969]

That's a tough injury for a WR but even tougher for a TE. If he comes back too early, it could destroy his season.

 

[Biabreakable]

ouch.

 

[Routilla]

Did anyone really want to risk a DEN TE as their starter to begin with? There are so many other better TEs on teams with no real competition at TE.

 

[chris1969]

Did anyone really want to risk a DEN TE as their starter to begin with? There are so many other better TEs on teams with no real competition at TE.

Both Denver TE's were value picks. Now Graham is a great value pick.

 

[BeTheMatch]

I'm one of the few who still likes Scheffler more than Graham. Tremendous upside, & this is a kid who's never been able to concentrate fully on football because of baseball.

In his first full offseason he's put on about 20 pounds of muscle. I believe Scheffler is going to be an outstanding FF TE (& real time TE, as well). Graham won't be able to hold him off for long, IMO.

One of the few???

 

[No. 16]

He has plenty of time to heal.

Rather he break a bone then tear a ligament.

 

[FantasyTrader]

I have to say, I like the timing of this. It's late enough that it's going to be fresh enough in people's minds that Scheffler is going to drop like a stone, yet early enough that he should be fully recovered by the time the season kicks off.FWIW, Jake Plummer broke his foot in 2004 and he was only out 4 weeks, iirc. Not all breaks are created equal, and the doctors are saying he should be fine by the start of TCs.

He can now probably be had for backup $ in most leagues and could be your starter for the playoffs if his recovery goes well.

 

[Arm Chair Express]

ouch.

That's what he said!

 

[Bri]

I have to say, I like the timing of this. It's late enough that it's going to be fresh enough in people's minds that Scheffler is going to drop like a stone, yet early enough that he should be fully recovered by the time the season kicks off.FWIW, Jake Plummer broke his foot in 2004 and he was only out 4 weeks, iirc. Not all breaks are created equal, and the doctors are saying he should be fine by the start of TCs.

Well there's plenty of bones in the foot for them to not be equal.I wish we could fast forward and know if his footing will be comfy and all. As was said, Graham could probably use the extra work with Cutler. I said a while ago that if Shanny gives Graham a genuine opportunity to be the receiving TE that I think he'll do real well in DEN, hopefully this is a nudge for Shanny to give him that chance. He's much better than just a blocking TE.

 

[rabidfireweasel]

This isn't going to change his draft position dramatically. He was already going to go behind Gates, Gonzo, Heap, Crumpler, Witten, LJ Smith, Watson, Cooley, Winslow, Shockey, and Vernon Davis. So he was going to be had at a back-up price anyway.There is simply nothing good about a 240-260 pound man, especially one who has to physically bettle other huge men, and then run, plant, cut and explode, breaking his foot. What makes things more problematic is that while he is recovering, the new high priced former first round draft pick that NE traded up to get is now going to get extra reps. I am not saying that is going to be a huge set back for Scheffler, but it isn't good by any stretch. To spin it any other way is goofy and a case of FF owners trying to be too clever.

 

[FantasyTrader]

This isn't going to change his draft position dramatically. He was already going to go behind Gates, Gonzo, Heap, Crumpler, Witten, LJ Smith, Watson, Cooley, Winslow, Shockey, and Vernon Davis. So he was going to be had at a back-up price anyway. There is simply nothing good about a 240-260 pound man, especially one who has to physically bettle other huge men, and then run, plant, cut and explode, breaking his foot. What makes things more problematic is that while he is recovering, the new high priced former first round draft pick that NE traded up to get is now going to get extra reps. I am not saying that is going to be a huge set back for Scheffler, but it isn't good by any stretch. To spin it any other way is goofy and a case of FF owners trying to be too clever.

What's goofy is believing this won't affect his draft value. Good point that he was probably going at backup prices anyway. But now can be dropped into the low 20's instead of one of the top backups taken. I was not insinuating a broken foot is just beautiful for his actual value. But it COULD be a good thing for his ADP if you saw him as a sleeper anyway.

 

[rabidfireweasel]

This isn't going to change his draft position dramatically. He was already going to go behind Gates, Gonzo, Heap, Crumpler, Witten, LJ Smith, Watson, Cooley, Winslow, Shockey, and Vernon Davis. So he was going to be had at a back-up price anyway. There is simply nothing good about a 240-260 pound man, especially one who has to physically bettle other huge men, and then run, plant, cut and explode, breaking his foot. What makes things more problematic is that while he is recovering, the new high priced former first round draft pick that NE traded up to get is now going to get extra reps. I am not saying that is going to be a huge set back for Scheffler, but it isn't good by any stretch. To spin it any other way is goofy and a case of FF owners trying to be too clever.

What's goofy is believing this won't affect his draft value. Good point that he was probably going at backup prices anyway. But now can be dropped into the low 20's instead of one of the top backups taken. I was not insinuating a broken foot is just beautiful for his actual value. But it COULD be a good thing for his ADP if you saw him as a sleeper anyway.

I just disagree. He think will get taken within 3-5 spots of where he would before, especially in drafts held in August/Septembe- unless he is suffering from complications. This May surgery will be long since forgotten. People that like him and think he will be unaffected by it come regular season, are still going to get itchy when 14 TE's are off the board and are likely to take him and then immendiately say or type "High Risk, High Reward pick. Only player on the board with top 5 potential."

 

[FantasyTrader]

I'll admit you COULD be right if come training camp he's running well and reporting no complications. Under that scenario he wouldn't slip far if at all. The reason I'm saying there's no doubt his draft value will be affected is because my first draft is a week from today - so I'm admittedly coming from that perspective. As it stands now, I just don't see how his value isn't significantly affected for a draft happening within the next 6 weeks.

 

[SSOG]

I have to say, I like the timing of this. It's late enough that it's going to be fresh enough in people's minds that Scheffler is going to drop like a stone, yet early enough that he should be fully recovered by the time the season kicks off.FWIW, Jake Plummer broke his foot in 2004 and he was only out 4 weeks, iirc. Not all breaks are created equal, and the doctors are saying he should be fine by the start of TCs.

Well there's plenty of bones in the foot for them to not be equal.I wish we could fast forward and know if his footing will be comfy and all. As was said, Graham could probably use the extra work with Cutler. I said a while ago that if Shanny gives Graham a genuine opportunity to be the receiving TE that I think he'll do real well in DEN, hopefully this is a nudge for Shanny to give him that chance. He's much better than just a blocking TE.

I agree with this. Graham was a very good receiver for a while in New England, they just didn't use him much in that role because they didn't need him much in that role.

 

[rabidfireweasel]

I have to say, I like the timing of this. It's late enough that it's going to be fresh enough in people's minds that Scheffler is going to drop like a stone, yet early enough that he should be fully recovered by the time the season kicks off.FWIW, Jake Plummer broke his foot in 2004 and he was only out 4 weeks, iirc. Not all breaks are created equal, and the doctors are saying he should be fine by the start of TCs.

Well there's plenty of bones in the foot for them to not be equal.I wish we could fast forward and know if his footing will be comfy and all. As was said, Graham could probably use the extra work with Cutler. I said a while ago that if Shanny gives Graham a genuine opportunity to be the receiving TE that I think he'll do real well in DEN, hopefully this is a nudge for Shanny to give him that chance. He's much better than just a blocking TE.

I agree with this. Graham was a very good receiver for a while in New England, they just didn't use him much in that role because they didn't need him much in that role.

I agree woth this as well. Most people here view Graham as strictly a blocker and a marginal receiver. They forget that NE traded up to get him and that he was a Mackey award winner the same year that Shockey came out. He was awesome at Colorado. Part of his decision to go to Denver was that he was assured he would get the opportunity to showcase his receiving skills. The fact that he is getting 15million guaranteed indicaes that Shanny has envisioned him as an important part of that offense.

 

[Football Jones]

Nobody is guaranteed anything (especially in Denver). This was a crappy year for TEs & Denver went out & got the best TE they could. The reason? Denver will be using a lot of two-TE sets.

That said, the TE to have in a dynasty league is Tony Scheffler, IMO. Graham actually isn't as good a receiver as many people think. There's a fairly long learning curve at TE, but by year 3 ('08), I believe Scheffler will be their #1 TE & a top FF TE.

 

[rabidfireweasel]

Graham actually isn't as good a receiver as many people think. There's a fairly long learning curve at TE, but by year 3 ('08), I believe Scheffler will be their #1 TE & a top FF TE.

What are you talking about here Jones. Most people on this board botha) prefer Scheffler andb) think Graham isn't a very good receiver.PS: Graham is guaranteed 15 million. Not only that, he was offered the 15Million after Shanny had watched Scheffler for a year. If he simply wanted a blocking TE, he could have gotten one much more cheaply.

 

[bcr8f]

Did anyone really want to risk a DEN TE as their starter to begin with? There are so many other better TEs on teams with no real competition at TE.

I need him week 8 when Crumpler is on a bye. He may be OK by then.

 

[Football Jones]

Graham actually isn't as good a receiver as many people think. There's a fairly long learning curve at TE, but by year 3 ('08), I believe Scheffler will be their #1 TE & a top FF TE.

What are you talking about here Jones. Most people on this board botha) prefer Scheffler andb) think Graham isn't a very good receiver.PS: Graham is guaranteed 15 million. Not only that, he was offered the 15Million after Shanny had watched Scheffler for a year. If he simply wanted a blocking TE, he could have gotten one much more cheaply.

I haven't seen many FFers who prefer Scheffler after Graham was signed. People are too concerned with the money Graham got, IMO. That's simply how much it took to sign him. As I've said, Denver will be running a lot of 2-TE sets & this was a poor year for TEs (draft).By every account I've seen, Shanny/position coach/Denver FO is extremely high on Scheffler (so am I). In fact, I believe the Graham signing was a good one. I've always been an advocate of the 2-TE set & I think the Broncos are going to be very hard to defend in that formation.In short, I'm simply saying Scheffler is the better dynasty play & he'll eventually be a top FF TE.

 

[rabidfireweasel]

In short, I'm simply saying Scheffler is the better dynasty play & he'll eventually be a top FF TE.

No disagreement on the first point, and I might agree with the second, depending on how one defines top.Top 5, I would say no; Top 10 seems very reachable.

 

[Bri]

I have to say, I like the timing of this. It's late enough that it's going to be fresh enough in people's minds that Scheffler is going to drop like a stone, yet early enough that he should be fully recovered by the time the season kicks off.

FWIW, Jake Plummer broke his foot in 2004 and he was only out 4 weeks, iirc. Not all breaks are created equal, and the doctors are saying he should be fine by the start of TCs.

Well there's plenty of bones in the foot for them to not be equal.I wish we could fast forward and know if his footing will be comfy and all. As was said, Graham could probably use the extra work with Cutler.

I said a while ago that if Shanny gives Graham a genuine opportunity to be the receiving TE that I think he'll do real well in DEN, hopefully this is a nudge for Shanny to give him that chance. He's much better than just a blocking TE.

I agree with this. Graham was a very good receiver for a while in New England, they just didn't use him much in that role because they didn't need him much in that role.

I agree with this as well. Most people here view Graham as strictly a blocker and a marginal receiver. They forget that NE traded up to get him and that he was a Mackey award winner the same year that Shockey came out. He was awesome at Colorado. Part of his decision to go to Denver was that he was assured he would get the opportunity to showcase his receiving skills. The fact that he is getting 15million guaranteed indicaes that Shanny has envisioned him as an important part of that offense.

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Heimerdinger too, 55 receptions