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Post by HC92 on Aug 3, 2017 11:51:18 GMT -5
In support of my quest to be hired as Kalif's agent, I offer the following from various coaches, beat writers and bloggers. Note that Kalif was out until July 27 with a hand injury.
Caption to a photo on twitter showing Kalif and the WR coach celebrating a practice TD:
Tyke Tolbert @coachtyket3
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Me celebrating with Kalif Raymond after a TD in practice today! He's off to a great start at camp#BroncosCamp
Blogger Cameron Parker on Twitter:
Four players stood [out] from Broncos Training Camp:
1). Trevor Siemian
2). Isaiah McKenzie
3). DeMarcus Walker
4). Kalif Raymond.
Cameron Parker @cameronparkerpo
Kalif Raymond playing well today. He has quickness to be effective in open field.
Mike Klis from 9News Denver:
Mike Klis @mikeklis
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Jamaal Carter and Kalif Raymond mix it up. #9sports
Blogger Andrew Mason:
Andrew Mason @masedenver
Nice catch by Kalif Raymond ... diving catch in the end zone, wide open, reached out and dove for the TD grab from
Ryan Koenigsber from BSN Denver:
A few plays later, it was Kalif Raymond who got himself open caught a 40-yard touchdown of his own from Siemian.
9News Denver:
Fight! Fight!
There were three pushing and shoving incidents during practice Wednesday, two involving receiver Kalif Raymond.
“(Monday), the offensive line got into a little scuffle,’’ Sanders said. “I hear them say, ‘We’re not the old offensive line! We’re not the old offensive line!’ Meaning they are bringing that grit, that meanness, that toughness. Those are the type of guys that—my mentality as a wide receiver is to match the offensive line. I like that.”
Troy Renck from The Denver Channel:
Receiver Kalif Raymond faces an uphill battle to make the roster following the drafting of Isaiah McKenzie. However, he is demonstrating NFL speed in the return game, and running sharp routes. If he's not here, he could be with another team with the way he's performing in practice
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Post by rgs318 on Aug 3, 2017 12:10:52 GMT -5
Thanks for that collection of quotes. I hope to see Kalif playing in the coming season and these make it appear he has a real shot at doing so!
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Post by HC92 on Aug 3, 2017 21:37:19 GMT -5
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Post by HC92 on Aug 7, 2017 18:23:48 GMT -5
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Post by HC92 on Aug 8, 2017 14:08:06 GMT -5
From The Denver Channel:
On Saturday Joseph did end the drama at one spot – punt return specialist. Isaiah McKenzie was declared by the coach as the opening-day man. "You can print it," he said. So Kalif Raymond, who was the punt returner for four games, and other candidates have been pushed aside by the rookie from Georgia who returned six punts and kickoffs for touchdowns during his college career. McKenzie certainly is a keeper. However, even though Joseph was forthright, his pronouncement seemed premature – if McKenzie drops a couple of punts, or fumbles as his predecessors have.
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Post by HC92 on Aug 11, 2017 0:03:52 GMT -5
My man ain't done in Denver yet. In tonight's opener, Kalif handled the ball three times and made the most of it. He had a 24-yard reception, a 34-yard punt return and a 41-yard kick return. Twitter was quite enthusiastic about his performance.
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Post by HC92 on Aug 11, 2017 0:07:42 GMT -5
From BSN Denver:
PLAYER OF THE GAME
Kalif Raymond came into the game as a likely practice squad member. This probably hasn’t changed, but he’s certainly made a case to be selected for the 53-man roster. Raymond dominated in the return game, with attempt each at a kickoff and punt return. He brought the punt back to the Broncos’ 32 and the kick back out of the end zone to the 36.
Kalif also caught a key 24-yard bullet from Kyle Sloter on a first-and-20 with under four minutes left in the game
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Post by ncaam on Aug 11, 2017 6:13:23 GMT -5
Iirc, one KR fumbled
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Post by HC92 on Aug 11, 2017 7:07:38 GMT -5
Kalif did not fumble last night. |
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Post by ncaam on Aug 11, 2017 7:12:13 GMT -5
Didn't say he did
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Aug 11, 2017 7:12:58 GMT -5
My man ain't done in Denver yet. In tonight's opener, Kalif handled the ball three times and made the most of it. He had a 24-yard reception, a 34-yard punt return and a 41-yard kick return. Twitter was quite enthusiastic about his performance. How can he not be the starting return man with a performance like that?  ? |
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Post by bringbackcaro on Aug 11, 2017 12:42:15 GMT -5
My man ain't done in Denver yet. In tonight's opener, Kalif handled the ball three times and made the most of it. He had a 24-yard reception, a 34-yard punt return and a 41-yard kick return. Twitter was quite enthusiastic about his performance. How can he not be the starting return man with a performance like that? ? Because the coach sounds like a fool (like most guys being hired into NFL jobs these days): Isaiah McKenzie was declared by the coach as the opening-day man. "You can print it," he said. |
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Post by td128 on Aug 11, 2017 13:23:48 GMT -5
No doubt that Kalif has shown he can more than hold his own in this league. If the Broncos do put him on the practice squad, I am willing to bet that another team will look to bring him on and that this time he will go. Unlike last year when the Jets made noise about signing him and Kalif indicated he wanted to stay with Denver. Kubiak seemed to really like Kalif. Vance Joseph's preemptive decision may give Kalif more motivation than he already possessed.
I think we will be seeing plenty of Kalif this fall.
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Post by HC92 on Aug 11, 2017 13:45:01 GMT -5
Agree with td128. If Denver releases him, he will get a 53-man spot somewhere before he has to think about a practice squad offer from Denver or anyone else.
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Post by sarasota on Aug 11, 2017 16:32:57 GMT -5
Politics strikes again. McKenzie was a recent draft pick. So for the geniuses to play Kalif over McKenzie puts a question mark over the wisdom of their pick. The geniuses are trying to protect their fat *sses. Never discount politics.
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Kalif 2017
Aug 12, 2017 15:53:44 GMT -5
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Post by HC92 on Aug 12, 2017 15:53:44 GMT -5
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Post by HC92 on Aug 12, 2017 21:28:17 GMT -5
Carlos Henderson, Denver's 3rd round pick who was supposed to be a WR and kick returner this year, injured his thumb in the Bears game and is having surgery tomorrow. May open a door for Kalif per Twitter:
Broncos Reddit @broncos_Reddit
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Another #Broncos injury...opens the door for Kalif Raymond to make the team
Mike Klis @mikeklis
Broncos rookie WR Carlos Henderson will undergo procedure Sunday to repair thumb injury, per source. No timetable but out a while. #9sports
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Post by HC92 on Aug 14, 2017 8:58:23 GMT -5
From an article on All22.com about the likelihood that at least one of Kalif, Jordan Montgomery or Marlon Brown will make the Broncos roster now that Henderson is injured:
Raymond, at 5-foot-9 and 160 pounds, quietly has had a stellar training camp and made the most of his opportunities against the Bears. The former undrafted free agent from Holy Cross caught 1 pass for 24 yards; he returned 1 kickoff for 41 yards; and he returned 1 punt for 34 yards. If he keeps making plays, it will be extremely difficult for the Broncos to keep him off the 53-man roster.
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Post by HC92 on Aug 15, 2017 11:29:28 GMT -5
Cecil Lammey @cecillammey
Kalif Raymond is going all out on every snap. Making big grabs from both QBs #Broncos @1043thefan
Cecil Lammey @cecillammey
Kalif gathers in deep pass from Trevor for TD. #Broncos @1043thefan
Cecil Lammey
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Fun watching Kalif Raymond making circus catches at practice. #Broncos @1043thefan
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Post by HC92 on Aug 15, 2017 11:38:15 GMT -5
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Post by HC92 on Aug 15, 2017 12:43:43 GMT -5
Cecil Lammey @cecillammey
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Kalif Raymond gathers in rocket from Paxton. Buzz that Kalif is getting closer to making the 53. #Broncos @1043thefan
Nick Kosmider @nickkosmider
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Kalif Raymond has had a nice couple days as he battles for a WR spot.
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Post by HC92 on Aug 15, 2017 15:15:37 GMT -5
Some love from the head coach himself after today's practice. Glad he's seeing the light after naming their fifth round pick as the opening day punt returner before the first preseason game.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- With two vigorous practices with the San Francisco 49ers on the docket for Wednesday and Thursday, the Broncos throttled back the pace, working in shorts with no shoulder pads for two hours Tuesday morning before boarding a plane for the San Francisco Bay Area.
... WR Kalif Raymond continues to deliver solid work. Early in practice, he broke open for a touchdown catch from Trevor Siemian down the seam in a seven-on-seven period. Later in practice, Raymond grabbed another pass from Siemian to move the chains on a third-down play near midfield.
Raymond has caught plenty of key passes in the last three practices after accounting for the Broncos' longest kickoff return (41 yards), punt return (34 yards) and second-longest reception (24) yards in their 24-17 win over Chicago last Thursday.
"He made the three biggest plays, in my opinion, on offense [and special teams]," Head Coach Vance Joseph said. "He is an impressive person. He is always engaged. He's very fast. He's a tough-minded guy. I've been impressed with him."
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Aug 15, 2017 15:33:59 GMT -5
hey, Coach-- the positive commentary is great but what you need to say is: "Kalif, you have a job on the 53 man roster"
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Post by sarasota on Aug 15, 2017 16:19:50 GMT -5
If Kalif doesn't get what he needs from the Broncos politicians, his agent should get him with an organization who will recognize what he has to offer. The kid is busting his butt. How does he sleep at night.
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Post by HC92 on Aug 16, 2017 10:13:17 GMT -5
From the Sacramento Bee:
EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND: Kalif Raymond has followed his spectacular preseason performance — a 24-yard catch, a 34-yard punt return and a 41-yard kickoff return — with several days of equally head-turning plays at practice.
"He made the three biggest plays, in my opinion, on offense: the kick return, the punt return and the scramble play by Kyle (Sloter)," Joseph said. "He's an impressive person, he's always engaged, he's very fast, he's a tough-minded guy and I've been impressed with him."
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