Horse Tracks - 12/16/08

by John Bena on Dec 16, 2008 5:01 AM MST in Horse Tracks

DENVER POST

"They don't understand how much older guys like myself put into this game, because we don't know how long we're going to be here. Young guys seem to think they're going to last forever. They don't understand how tough it is just to get to the playoffs," said Broncos receiver Brandon Stokley, a 10-year NFL veteran

Of all the multitudes of statistics that told the tale of Denver's 30-10 loss at Carolina on Sunday, here's one Denver's secondary would like to forget.

Go ahead, San Diego Chargers. Beat Tampa Bay. Or don't beat Tampa Bay, for all the Broncos care. Either way, the Broncos won't pay attention to the early game Sunday between the Chargers, who trail Denver by two games in the AFC West, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

For the first time, the Broncos have an injury issue within their vaunted offensive line. Right guard Chris Kuper was wearing a large cast on his broken left hand Monday. The cast covered the index and middle fingers while leaving his ring finger and pinky free

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In the pursuit of a playoff spot, most teams have found, throughout the years, that you need a three-pack on offense to really get things done.

Even though a Chargers loss would put Denver into the playoffs, as would a Denver victory later in the day, Broncos coach Mike Shanahan and some players believed there might have been an element of distraction at play Sunday in Carolina

On the surface, the 121 yards on the ground the Broncos finished with in the 30-10 loss to the Carolina Panthers won't look all that bad, nor will the 5.3 yards per carry. But the Broncos had only 63 rushing yards until they piled up 58 on their last possession in the game's waning minutes

Mike Shanahan deflected attention from his young team Monday by taking the blame for its lackluster performance in Carolina. It was a protective but transparent move.

Kansas City Chiefs president and general manager Carl Peterson has resigned, effective at the end of the season.

CBS4

"Maybe I should ask next time if we go out for a 48, 'Do you mind if we back it up three yards?"' Prater cracked Monday, a day after missing a 47-yarder in a loss at Carolina

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Prater needs to stop crackin' and start practicin'

Kick the ball 1000 times from each hash mark between 40-49 yards before next off season.

This is my GAP, there are many like it but this one is mine. Without my GAP I am useless, without me, they will run through my GAP. I will protect my GAP and have my brothers back on his. I will not be moved from my GAP, I am a crazed dog that patrols this area and will defeat all who entire it. I own this GAP, it is mine. I bought it with blood and sweat. I will not be pushed. I will not be moved. This Sunday I will make a stand and a statement.

by Tim Lynch on Dec 16, 2008 7:42 AM MST reply actions

Real funny.

I am glad he is enjoying humor in his failures. Perhaps some zen techniques could help his mental lack of performance.

Field goals count. Attitude counts. Focus counts. Call Elam, Bironas, or your mom. Get your mind right. Now.

All Ready. That includes you too, Matt.

by precisiontint on Dec 16, 2008 9:29 AM MST reply actions

Dang Peterson to resign

Now I am scared the Chiefs will get some competent personnel running the team. I am sure everyone in KC is jumping for joy today.

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum

by Broncoman on Dec 16, 2008 9:52 AM MST reply actions

They're literally dancing in the streets.

Which is odd, considering it’s 9 degrees with a -3 wind chill. They must really be happy.

"During MHR Radio we laugh, sing, listen, shed a few tears, and learn all of Papi's dirty secrets." -TSG 12/7/08

by papigrande on Dec 16, 2008 10:36 AM MST up reply actions

Odd to me is that

I thought he was doing a hell of a job building for the future. The draft was solid, they just need a franchise QB and a RB to replace the cancer LJ. This team scares me…or at least they will scare me in about 2-3 years.

by Tim Lynch on Dec 16, 2008 10:41 AM MST up reply actions

We're doing a great job building for the future...and our worst year was a 7 win season.

We pretty much completely rebuilt our team.

Chiefs did the same thing a probably won’t get more than 3 wins this year. I would guess you have a model there of how not to rebuild a team (and we have to see if their efforts pay off).

by PosterNutbag on Dec 16, 2008 1:07 PM MST up reply actions

Quick question:

Who goes in if Kuper can’t go Sunday? Lichtensteiger? That would be fun. Or it it Pears? That wouldn’t be fun. Or could it be Pat Murray, who I didn’t know was even on the roster until I clicked the “roster” tab at the top of the screen? Or Tyler Polumbus, who was the Buffaloes’ most offensive player? Seriously, he offended everyone. I love Cartman.

Who went in after Kupe got hurt? That was after they switched to a more competitive game, right? Did that person play well?

"During MHR Radio we laugh, sing, listen, shed a few tears, and learn all of Papi's dirty secrets." -TSG 12/7/08

by papigrande on Dec 16, 2008 10:40 AM MST reply actions

Kory Licks Ten Tigers replaced Kuper

and on his first play was bounced off the DE by Tater (who was go out on a pass route) resulting in Cutler getting sacked.

After that, I didn’t really notice him (which is good for a OL).

"It's all over Fat Man" - Tom Jackson to John Madden 1977 AFC Championship Game

"Superman wears Peyton Hillis pajamas" - FlaBronco

by DesertBroncoFan on Dec 16, 2008 10:59 AM MST up reply actions

Tater ran into him?

Nice. Cory Boyd must really have brought a new level of suckage if we’re still relying on the Tater.

"During MHR Radio we laugh, sing, listen, shed a few tears, and learn all of Papi's dirty secrets." -TSG 12/7/08

by papigrande on Dec 16, 2008 11:20 AM MST up reply actions

Pears...

….is on IR.

When the Gods are angry with someone, they give him what he asks for.

Greek Proverb

by bradley on Dec 16, 2008 12:22 PM MST up reply actions

This is another of my favorite regular features...

…here at MHR. Where else can you get all the relavant stuff delivered to your finger tips? All you need to do is point and click. Thanks Guru. Recommended.

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by Trinidad Jack on Dec 16, 2008 10:52 AM MST reply actions