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May 24, 2008 4:21 PM
Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson

The ESPN.com NFL power rankings served as a nice talker during a slow time in May. At least, that was the goal.

Apparently, the power rankings also served as motivation for at least one NFL team. Denver Broncos coach Mike Shanahan read the rankings and duly noted that his Broncos were ranked No. 23. Shanahan sees it as a good sign.

I know one thing about Shanahan after covering him for the past four years. He looks for anything to motivate his team. This is a man who piped in the words of former Broncos running back Clinton Portis in the team's locker room all week leading up to a game against the Redskins. So, it's no surprise that Shanahan, coming off the second losing season in 13 years in Denver, has taken noticed of his team's low ranking, even three-plus months prior to the season. He doesn't miss any chances to rally the troops.

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Re: the rankings...

Shanny pointed out that the Broncos have a combined 45 wins in the last 4 years ESPN ranked the Broncos outside the top 10 to start the season.

"On the Plains of Hesitation bleach the bones of countless millions, who, at the Dawn of Victory, sat down to wait, and waiting--died!" - George W. Cecil

by Bronco Billy on May 26, 2008 10:50 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Good call BIlly.

The question to WIlliamson is, did Mike read the article to the players for motivation of for laughs? lol

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on May 26, 2008 1:20 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right HT...............

Probably more for the laughs. LOL Williamson doesn’t get it. I can’t figure out where this guy thinks he’s a sportswriter.

The player who thinks he can and the player who knows he can are two different players, which one are you???

by Broncofan on May 27, 2008 12:38 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

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