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By Eric W. Bolin
AP Writer
(August 2, 2007)
(AP) ENGLEWOOD, Colo. There's definitely a Floridian feel along the Broncos defensive line.
Four former-Florida Gators are vying for spots in the trenches.
One of them, defensive tackle Steven Harris, jogged around one of the fields Wednesday following the Broncos' afternoon special teams practice. Out of breath, the undrafted rookie said that Gator comraderie makes for a smoother transition to the pro game.
"It's a lot like being back there (at Florida)," Harris said. "We're used to pushing each other already, so when it comes to being on the field, we just make each other go hard."
The Broncos drafted defensive end Jarvis Moss and defensive tackle Marcus Thomas out of Florida to go along with Gerard Warren, who last played for the Gators in 2000.
Harris is doing all he can to turn heads, including covering kickoffs.
"It's a lot of running," Harris said with a laugh. "I'm 305, I've never had to run down the field on kickoffs before, but it's cool."
(source: Associated Press) |
