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Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham said he’s still preparing as if he’s the starter and his routine hasn’t changed.
“Honestly, it hasn’t really changed much,’’ he said, via 9News. “Really going back to my rookie year when I was behind Tom (Brady) in New England, my mindset has always been I’m a starter. I always prepare that way. Obviously I’ve been a backup most of my career, which has been great and everything, but at the same time, I’ve always viewed myself as, ‘Hey, you’ve got to prepare like you’re a starter, what would you do each and every days if you were the starter?’ That’s what I do.”
Stidham is taking ownership of the backup role and isn’t just simply waiting for his number to be called in order to provide value to the team.
Chargers RB Najee Harris remains sidelined at practice because of an eye injury sustained in a fireworks accident on July 4th, an injury his agent at the time characterized as “superficial.” Details on the injury since then have been scarce, including the potential timeline for Harris to return. Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh was asked whether Harris might miss Week 1 and whether Harris could open his injured eye. He said Harris could open his eye and there’s a “chance” he’s ready to start the season.
Beyond that, Harbaugh didn’t want to add much.
“I don’t comment because I’m not a doctor. I’m not Mr Harris’ agent either. I’m talking about what I know, and ‘can he open his eye?’ ‘Yeah.’ I’ve looked into his eye. I can tell you stuff like that,” Harbaugh said via ESPN’s Kris Rhim. “Past that I don’t want to characterize something or put words on something or a diagnosis. Just not qualified to do that.”
Chiefs HC Andy Reid was asked about the performance of LT Josh Simmons in his preseason debut.
“I wasn’t screaming at him, so I figured he did okay. He looked like he had a solid day, especially for his first game; he’s been working his tail off. That kid never complains about anything; he just goes,” Reid said, via ChiefsWire.com. “He and (OL) Kingsley (Suamataia) are trying to develop something over there, and they haven’t missed any snaps. We’ll see how it all works out and sorts out, but I thought for the first time out they did a nice job.”
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