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And other tidbits from practice.
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Head coach Gary Kubiak
(on how practice went today) We practiced well. Our boys were locked in. It was pretty quiet out here today, which tells you your players are locked into whats going on. Were ready to go play, so were looking forward to it.
(on who will start at wide receiver) Im going to start Kevin (Walter) and Jacoby (Jones). So well start them two, but well play all four of them, as I told you. Were going to have a rotation system, and it will take all four of them for us to be successful without Andre (Johnson) in there. So well get them all ready to go.
(on why WR Jacoby Jones gets the start) I think hes earned the right. Hes played extremely well. He was working as our third. We came out here and wanted to see how he responded to this opportunity in practice this week, and hes been very good. Hes gotten better each day hes been out here, so the kid deserves a chance. And well go get after it.
(on the progress of WR Jerome Mathis) I think his progress as a football player has been very good. I still think he has a ways to go to be a polished receiver down in and down out in this league. Were expecting him to step up, and hes got to play. So well find out.
(on the status of RB Ron Dayne) Hell be a game-time decision. Ronnies still a little sore. He did practice today. It was a little bit limited. Ill make a game-time decision with him.
(on if RB Ron Dayne cant play) Then Samkon Gado goes. Its just one-for-one. And Ahmans (Green) fine.
(on if there are any updates on WR Andre Johnson) Actually, they are going to visit with him today. The doctor is coming over today. Theyll take the immobilizer off and see where hes at. But were just keeping our fingers crossed that theyll walk out with some good news.