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Denver Broncos News: Horse Tracks - 2/23/12
by KaptainKirk on Feb 23, 2012 3:30 AM MST
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Elway, Fox, Xanders Proud of First Draft Class
Eight of nine drafted players from 2011 saw playing time in Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elway, General Manager Brian Xanders and Head Coach John Fox's first draft class together.
Nike plans to "have some fun" but "respect traditions" with NFL gear | ProFootballTalk
In 2010, a Nike executive created a stir by suggesting that, once the company inherits the NFL apparel deal from Reebok, dramatic changes will be made to team uniforms.
ProFootballWeekly.com - Running backs losing their first-round luster
Last April, Alabama's Mark Ingram was the only running back taken in the first round, at pick No. 28. What's the reason for that, and will it happen again this year?
ProFootballWeekly.com - Trial date set in lawsuit by ex-players vs. NFL Films
A Dec. 15 trial date has been set in a lawsuit filed by former players against NFL Films for using their names and images in films and promotions.
Some Clarification is in Order: What Position is Worth a 1st Rounder?
by Topher Doll on Feb 22, 2012 4:42 PM MST
in Some Clarification is in Order
The NFL Combine is upon us, the draft is near, and while I normally leave those topics up to many of the other, much smarter, draft gurus of MHR, but as I was doing my own prep for the draft and free agency I had a few questions about positional value. One aspect of the NFL that is ignored, or overlooked, is the value side in terms of a positions value in the draft. Often times teams will draft a position just because that player may be the best available in skill set or may fill a huge need. And while I'm not disputing either method of drafting, I want to take a look at what positions make the most of being a 1st rounder. By that I mean I will examine which positions are best valued in the 1st round. Take offensive tackle and running back, since 2000, of all Pro Bowl offensive tackles, they average the draft position of the early 2nd round while all Pro Bowl running backs since 2000 averaged the draft position of the late 3rd round. This means that an offensive tackles is more valuable in the 1st than a running back.
Now we'll be doing this for each position. I'll try and keep it simple, and since this is meant as a quick update rather than a full study. This is rather just something to chew on while we get ready for the draft.
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2012 Combine - Using the Production Ratio to Find Defensive Linemen for the Broncos
by KaptainKirk on Feb 22, 2012 10:01 AM MST
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We looked at the Production Ratio for the Linebackers who were invited to the NFL Combine on Monday and today we will take a look at the Defensive Linemen to narrow down the search for players that would fit with the Denver Broncos in our eternal quest to play Armchair GMs'. I split them into two categories just like I did with the Linebackers -- the Defensive Tackles (Nose Tackles too) and the Ends. To add some perspective, I charted some of the leading players from last years draft class along with their selection slot and their Production Ratio from their time in college. Because this is a stand alone post, I will restate that this premise has been taken from Pat Kirwan's book, "Take Your Eye Off the Ball."
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Denver Broncos News: Horse Tracks - 2/22/12
by KaptainKirk on Feb 22, 2012 4:46 AM MST
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Coach John Fox busy refining Broncos' offseason wish list - The Denver Post
The Broncos were 9-9 last season — good enough to win the AFC West and a first-round playoff game; not good enough to end their Super Bowl drought that has lasted 13 seasons.
Three Strength & Conditioning Assistants Hired " DenverBroncos.com
The Denver Broncos hired Jason George, Mike Eubanks and Anthony Lomando to assist Strength and Conditioning Coach Luke Richesson in implementing the club’s year-round strength and conditioning program, it was announced on Tuesday. All three coaches worked under Richesson in Jacksonville from 2009-11.
Creating competiton for Tebow is the right call | National Football Post
Broncos' QB is the No.1, but he still needs to be challenged.
Woody Paige: Brady Quinn's quotes in GQ hide how classy he is - The Denver Post
Brady Quinn should be aggravated and exasperated. He has to blame somebody, or everybody.
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The story of former Denver Broncos and first starting African American QB in the NFL - #15 Marlin Briscoe (As seen on Showtime's "Inside the NFL.")
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"I regret the comments as they appeared in the article and I apologize if the comments that were in the article upset anyone," Quinn said today. "I think they were taken in the wrong tone. Had I known at the time the direction the article was going to go I would not have participated in the interview at all. The interview took place three months ago. However, there's no one to blame but myself. I take full responsibility.
"I've reached out to Tim and he knows what I think of him as a player and a person. I hope my teammates know that I don't think this season was based upon luck. I think it was more based upon the fight each of our teammates had to continually battle and win games in the end. And Tim was very much instrumental in our success, especially coming down the stretch in the last minutes of games."
I think players are catching on to the fact that Mike Silver is only interested in doing assassination pieces on Tim Tebow. Certainly, not the kind of things players want to be involved with.
The 2012 NFL Scouting Combine Schedule
by KaptainKirk on Feb 21, 2012 10:00 AM MST
in 2012 Denver Broncos Offseason
Yep, it's finally here. The National Invitational Camp, better known as the NFL Scouting Combine, has arrived. And not a moment too soon. I imagine all of you have been on edge for your football fix and here the Super Bowl was only played two weeks ago. That's like two whole Bye weeks right?
Below the fold you will find the daily agenda for each positional group from February 22-28.
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Denver Broncos News: Horse Tracks - 2/21/12
by KaptainKirk on Feb 21, 2012 6:01 AM MST
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2011 Season Rewind " DenverBroncos.com
The 2011 season was hardly as conventional as the Broncos’ 8-8 record might indicate. It was a season of ups and downs. It was a season during which the unexpected became the routine. And it was a season that leaves fans eager for 2012.
NFL Draft the best way for the Broncos to get better at defensive tackle - The Denver Post
The Broncos plan to be aggressive in free agency when the signing period starts next month, but they want the draft to be the foundation of their building project.
Coach John Fox busy refining Broncos' offseason wish list - The Denver Post
"They got me on a tight schedule," Fox, the Denver coach who just last week celebrated his 57th birthday, said Monday.
2011 Season Review: Playoffs
In the final installment of DenverBroncos.com's five-part series looking back at the 2011 season
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