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Clarett, fifth on depth chart, is sore
DENVER -- Running back Maurice Clarett missed another practice Tuesday while he had an MRI on his sore right groin.
The rookie third-round draft pick has missed several of Denver's training camp practices with injuries. He was listed fifth on the depth chart released this week by the Broncos, the first of the season.
The team was waiting for results on the MRI at midday.
"It's the same thing. The groin's sore," coach Mike Shanahan said. "Hopefully it's not too serious, but if it is, we'll take the proper procedure to heal it."
Nobody has quite as much riding on training camp as Clarett because he signed a contract filled with incentives, but one that didn't include a signing bonus.
Cornerback Champ Bailey missed practice as he continues to tend to his sore left hamstring. Defensive lineman Gerard Warren also has a sore left hamstring, but Shanahan said it wasn't a major problem.
"He said that he could have played a game today," Shanahan said.
The Broncos left Tuesday afternoon for Houston, where they'll have three practices with the Texans before Saturday's preseason game.
The combined practices are a welcome relief for many players, who get tired of hitting their teammates in training camp.
Shanahan said there's another reason for the trip down South: The Broncos have two games in the first four weeks of the regular season in Florida, Sept. 11 at Miami and Oct. 2 at Jacksonville.
"It'll be nice to practice in that type of heat and humidity," Shanahan said.
The Broncos are 2-9 lifetime in Florida; they split games at Jacksonville and Tampa Bay last season.
"Its going to be hot, and its going to be humid," receiver Rod Smith said. "Guys are going to be tired. You are going to see some guys with IVs. Its a great deal for us. Its one of those times you test the guys, test your endurance, test your workouts and the things you've done this offseason."
The Broncos and Texans will practice together three times over Wednesday and Thursday, then practice separately Friday. Practices will be both indoors and outdoors.
Most players are looking forward to the change of pace.
"Not to be negative but I'm sick of practicing against my own guys every day," cornerback Lenny Walls said. "They've got good receivers, so let's go down there, play some `D' and see how it goes."
Clarett, fifth on depth chart, is sore
DENVER -- Running back Maurice Clarett missed another practice Tuesday while he had an MRI on his sore right groin.
The rookie third-round draft pick has missed several of Denver's training camp practices with injuries. He was listed fifth on the depth chart released this week by the Broncos, the first of the season.
The team was waiting for results on the MRI at midday.
"It's the same thing. The groin's sore," coach Mike Shanahan said. "Hopefully it's not too serious, but if it is, we'll take the proper procedure to heal it."
Nobody has quite as much riding on training camp as Clarett because he signed a contract filled with incentives, but one that didn't include a signing bonus.
Cornerback Champ Bailey missed practice as he continues to tend to his sore left hamstring. Defensive lineman Gerard Warren also has a sore left hamstring, but Shanahan said it wasn't a major problem.
"He said that he could have played a game today," Shanahan said.
The Broncos left Tuesday afternoon for Houston, where they'll have three practices with the Texans before Saturday's preseason game.
The combined practices are a welcome relief for many players, who get tired of hitting their teammates in training camp.
Shanahan said there's another reason for the trip down South: The Broncos have two games in the first four weeks of the regular season in Florida, Sept. 11 at Miami and Oct. 2 at Jacksonville.
"It'll be nice to practice in that type of heat and humidity," Shanahan said.
The Broncos are 2-9 lifetime in Florida; they split games at Jacksonville and Tampa Bay last season.
"Its going to be hot, and its going to be humid," receiver Rod Smith said. "Guys are going to be tired. You are going to see some guys with IVs. Its a great deal for us. Its one of those times you test the guys, test your endurance, test your workouts and the things you've done this offseason."
The Broncos and Texans will practice together three times over Wednesday and Thursday, then practice separately Friday. Practices will be both indoors and outdoors.
Most players are looking forward to the change of pace.
"Not to be negative but I'm sick of practicing against my own guys every day," cornerback Lenny Walls said. "They've got good receivers, so let's go down there, play some `D' and see how it goes."