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Published on: 7/29/2007
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The way Brandon Miree played during Saturday's opening training camp practice, that might have been wasted money anyway.Miree, the third-year veteran, cleared some significant running room during team (11-on-11) periods.During a run-heavy team period, Miree sprung running back Vernand Morency on a classic zone-blocking stretch play.
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Miree crunched linebacker A.J. Hawk, who appeared to have a direct line to the ball.
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Miree, the only fullback with any NFL game experience, will lock up the top job with more plays like that one.
Remember, it was the addition of Miree that helped jump-start the running game last season.Thompson signed Miree to the practice squad on Sept. 4 and elevated him to the 53-man roster on Sept. 25.
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Miree was a perfect fit because he had spent the previous two years in the Denver Broncos' zone-blocking running scheme, which was being implemented here last season.By Oct. 2, Miree had supplanted veteran William Henderson as the starter.
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In all, Miree played in 10 games last season, missing three with a hyperextended elbow.His production wasn't as high after the injury, but so far, he looks to be back on his game.
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This is great news about Miree ....IF he can catch as well as he blocks , this team could definately surprise some folks . .