CBS4 Denver posted a handful of quotes from broncos head coach Mike Shanahan. He seems pleased with the overall play of the offensive line in the Houston game and answers questions regarding the status of some player injuries, here is an excerpt:

On LB Louis Green’s injury status (concussion/neck)

“Louis Green is much better. He will not play this week. Hopefully he gets cleared at the end of this week and the numbness goes away and the tingling sensation that he has in his fingers goes away. If it does then he will be ready to go.”

On whether C Tom Nalen (knee) is improving

“Yes, he is. He is feeling better. He was still not good enough to go today, but according to ‘Greek’ (Head Athletic Trainer Steve Antonopulos) there was improvement, so that’s a good sign.”

Guard Montrae Holland is now practicing with the team. He comments on the hard work he was put through to slim down and whether he will win back his position as a starter:

“I’ll tell you what, I’d rather practice any day than push them sleds all day,” Holland said, looking back out onto the field that became his personal exile island, where he sweated off more than 25 pounds.

Holland worked with the second team offensive line but fully anticipates he’ll regain his starting job by the time the season starts.

“Oh yes. Man, I don’t care. I’m a starter in my heart and I’m going to do everything I can to get there,” said Holland, who started all 16 games at right guard a year ago.

Source NFL.com via AP