Horse Tracks 10/2/09 - Harris, Hillis return to practice; Hamilton, Larsen, A. Smith still out
by Douglas A. Lee on Oct 2, 2009 6:10 AM MDT
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DB - Week 4 - Thu: McDaniels - Broncos TV
DB - ROAD CLOSURES TO AFFECT BRONCOS-COWBOYS GAMEDAY TRAFFIC
DB - Staying Fresh - Gray Caldwell
On the Broncos' depth, most notably at RB. I know everyone just writes about McD & Co. creating their own version of the Patriots in Denver (because it's easy to write), but does anyone else see shades of the Giants? I figure the Giants offered the model as the one team that beat McD's legendary '07 offense and he wanted to copy elements of their team as well...Ryan Harris and Peyton Hillis were limited participants yesterday, while Kenny McKinley missed practice. Ben Hamilton, Alphonso Smith and Spencer Larsen missed practice again with their injuries.
DB - Throwback Turf Adds To Atmosphere - Chris Gentilviso
Eureka! Not sure if anyone had answered Ted's query regarding the stark end-zone painting in the home opener, but here's the explanation: it's all in the name of going retro to reflect Denver's early days. This Sunday will feature diamonds rather than just lines.
NFL - Before Reaching the N.F.L., High School and College Players Face Risk of Head Injuries - Alan Schwarz
DB - Former Teammates Set to Square Off - Zach Eisendrath
Darrell Reid played for the Gophers with Marion Barber.
DPP - Dallas Cowboys, 2-1 heading to Denver, still NFL's glitziest team - Mike Klis
DPP - Q&A: With all the new players, what is the Broncos new rotation? - Jeff Legwold
DP - Learning curve for coaches, too - Lindsay Jones
DPP - Smith, Holliday adding to depth on tough D-line - Lindsay Jones
Expect Russ Hochstein to start in Ben Hamilton's place.
CSG - Broncos happy with rookie LB Ayers - Frank Schwab
CSG - Facing mammoth Dallas line, Broncos need see-food diet - Frank Schwab
LTC - Broncos: Record is legit - Brian Howell
DPP - Spotlight: Matt Prater - Jeff Legwold
SN - Cowboys vs. Broncos Preview - Frank Schwab & Jean-Jacques Taylor
ESPN - Reality Check: Broncos - Bill Williamson
Cowboys News
DMN - Dallas Cowboys' Phillips learned from Mile High lows - Bill Nichols
Regarding Shanny's two SB victories, "Does Phillips ever wonder if he could have done the same had he not been fired?" HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
DMN - Dallas Cowboys' Romo could learn from Broncos QB Orton - Kevin Sherrington
DMN - Dallas Cowboys RB Marion Barber expected to play Sunday - Brandon George
DMN - Mistakes making life harder for Dallas Cowboys' offense - Todd Archer
ST - Dallas Cowboys’ Victor Butler suffers rookie’s ups and downs - Jeff Caplan
ST - Marion Barber ready to step back into Dallas Cowboys’ lineup - Clarence Hill
ST - Owner Jones expects Barber to play against Denver - Clarence Hill
AFC West News
SDUT - Gamebreaker Jackson just doing his thing - Kevin Acee
SDUT - Nwagbuo parked at nose tackle - Kevin Acee
SFC - Season a fumble so far for McFadden - David White
SFG - Raiders Silver and Black Blog : JaMarcus cool as can be - David White
OT - Cable stands by Russell, despite screaming fans - Steve Corkran
OT - Peterson: Garcia returning to Raiders not such an outlandish idea
KCS - Chiefs' Jackson not concerned with living up to high expectations - Kent Babb
KCS - Chiefs notebook: Johnson says changes show team serious about winning - Adam Teicher
NFL News
NFL - Texans CB Reeves breaks pinky finger, will miss game vs. Raiders
NFL - Good news, bad news: Lynch back with Bills, but McKelvin on IR
NFL - Pats hurting on defense: LB Mayo, NT Wilfork still sidelined
NFL - Browns RB Lewis, K Dawson sidelined while nursing injuries
NFL - Del Rio not OK with Jags QB Garrard's radio show, has it canceled
NFL - Panthers sign veteran DT Thomas, release rookie Harris
NFL Opinion
NFL - Decision by junior quarterbacks to enter draft just got a lot tougher - Bucky Brooks
NFL - Rodgers-Favre? Sure, that might be a matchup to watch - Gil Brandt
Brandt looks forward to seeing Clady vs. Ware on Sunday
NFL - Decision by junior quarterbacks to enter draft just got a lot tougher - Bucky Brooks
NFL - Surprise, surprise: Manning has Colts in cruise control ... again - Vic Carucci
NYT - A Year Later, Shockey Is Fitting In - Greg Bishop
Who saw this coming?!?!
SI - Gregg Williams has turned around New Orleans Saints defense - Don Banks
That's what he does...
NFP - In defense of Hines Ward - Matt Bowen
Y! - Long journey to Bucs' lineup for Johnson - Jason Cole
NFP - Tavern talk: Texans need to start over - Mike Lombardi
NFP - The Daily Jolt's Week 4 picks - Ray Gustini
SI - The Peter King Challenge
Denver by a TD
ESPN - John Clayton breaks down the biggest NFL games of Week 4
SN - Week 4 picks: Jets vs. Saints a 'perfect' matchup - Vinnie Iyer
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Yeah I mentioned this is his post.
DB – Throwback Turf Adds To Atmosphere – Chris Gentilviso
Eureka! Not sure if anyone had answered Ted’s query regarding the stark end-zone painting in the home opener, but here’s the explanation: it’s all in the name of going retro to reflect Denver’s early days. This Sunday will feature diamonds rather than just lines.
I have read that throughout this year we will have end zones that we previously had int he last 50 years.
Thanks for the good reads
Thanks as always nyc.
Real Power, comes with the realization that One cannot change the Moment;
only ones perception of it: Atitude! JQM
This Ayers stuff just crystallizes my point about reporters
They need Don Martindale to tell them that Robert Ayers is playing well, before they can turn around and tell their readers. MHR readers already knew it days ago, (assuming they believe my evaluation,) because I saw it with my eyes, and wrote it days ago. Most major media outlets lack anybody who can see it and say it, without asking anybody what they think. We’ve got a few people here who can do that.
By the way, I really like Martindale’s point about fantasy football making people’s surface-level evaluation too statistical. I think that may be the primary driving force behind my desire to do Between The Lines.
Great stuff as always Doug. Thanks and rec’d
"I am not one of those who think that coming in second or third is winning." -- Robert F. Kennedy
agreed
noones paying attention to us for real
On Ayers
Ted did you see much of him in college? The reason I ask is that I remember reading some of the reports on him coming out and if I’m not mistaken, he wasn’t known for his sack total. He was known for getting pressure and for his side not being run on successfully.
Since he came out, a lot of the talk has been the expectation of sacks. But he’s never been known for that has he? I think a lot of that came from those videos of him at the Senior Bowl?
Anyway, reading that article on him was enlightening. He is being ask to hold the edge and contain the pocket which doesn’t let the QB escape when Doom is headed his way. I don’t want to draw conclusions that aren’t there but upon close inspection, MHR has highlighted how many of the picks in the Denver draft were for specific purposes. Is it fair to suggest that Ayers wasn’t drafted to necessarily get the sacks but for his ability to get the assists?
"Space is big. You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind- bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it's a long way down the road to the chemist's, but that's just peanuts to space."
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by orange&blue_aussie on Oct 2, 2009 8:58 AM MDT up reply actions
I thought the same thing, Ted
Shows your ST&NO is sticking with me. I noticed on Sunday Ayres getting around the play often. I suppose after seeing Moss completely flame out and WIlliams take time to develop in Houston, my expectations are pretty low for 1st rd DE’s.
As to the FF angle, that’s just making things worse. I don’t do fantasy, but I’ve got no problem with it. Just can’t stomach the thought of wanting some player to do well against the Broncos or other scenarios like that. Anyway, we’re already subjected to Bill (PC) WIlliamson’s tripe as it is and with the influence of FF it’s just going to get worse. (sigh) oh well, guess that just makes me more grateful for MHR.
Richard Seymour is a girl.
Ayers is doing okay. He needs to start making some impact plays, not just being a part of setting them up for Elvis. He has done a decent job pushing the pocket inwards. If he were to recieve a grade on games one thru three it would be a B-.
He has shown improvement since preseason, but he is not yet an impact player.
Love the Broncos. Mike Nolan is a genius.
Morning all
Thanks Nyc.
"You give 100 percent in the first half of the game, and if that isn't enough, in the second half you give what's left." – Yogi Berra
"We don't stop playing because we grow old; We grow old because we stop playing." -- George Bernard Shaw
Breaking jaws or the NFL in Oakland who cares? Fall on your pirate’s sword - Ponderosa
Morning! Happy Rocktober!
Thanks for tracks, NYC!
Let’s hope the Steelers play like the defending SB champs and squash SD this weekend!
"Take what you can. Give nothing back!"
by Colorado_Kitten on Oct 2, 2009 7:47 AM MDT reply actions 1 recs
+1
"I am not one of those who think that coming in second or third is winning." -- Robert F. Kennedy
I'm still waiting...
…for Golic to forget to stop at Krispy Kreme on the way to the studio and eat Greenberg in the middle of a show once the pangs hit.
Mike and Mike in the Morning
Takes Dallas, gives the points, and has it as one of their “locks” of the week.
For what it’s worth.
didn't they also take Oakland last week?
you know…for what that’s worth.
"Take what you can. Give nothing back!"
by Colorado_Kitten on Oct 2, 2009 9:19 AM MDT up reply actions
I don't know
I doubt if they did they had it as one of their locks, though.
Of course, they still think Denver has an undersized finesse defense.
I heard Flozell wasn't playing last night in the MHR radio chat.
Anybody got a link on that?
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Was he didn;t practice…
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According to reports out of Dallas. Adams and Barber are playing.
F. Jones is def OUT.
Love the Broncos. Mike Nolan is a genius.
ok, thanks mcgeorge
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by Troy Hufford on Oct 2, 2009 10:08 AM MDT up reply actions
Somebody cited Schefter last night
as saying Adams wouldn’t play.
The Firday dallas papers are reporting Adams will play.
He’s not that good anyway.
Love the Broncos. Mike Nolan is a genius.
He's a terrible player anyway...
He gets turnstiled by good pass rushers, and it wouldn’t be a Cowboys game if he didn’t take 1-2 penalties. I give you “Pro Bowler” Flozell Adams.
"I am not one of those who think that coming in second or third is winning." -- Robert F. Kennedy
by Ted Bartlett on Oct 2, 2009 10:34 AM MDT up reply actions
'Pro Bowl' isn't an unassailable badge of honor?
I am shocked by this; shocked, I tell you…
Hillis/Moreno in '09
Thanks NYC
whats going on here Bill Williamson is giving us some credit and now thinks we mite have a chance for the playoffs!!
live and die blue and orange
Bill Williamson only writes profound statements along the lines of:
“Denver might really have a shot at being really decent”.
Love the Broncos. Mike Nolan is a genius.
He really takes a stand doesn't he
"You give 100 percent in the first half of the game, and if that isn't enough, in the second half you give what's left." – Yogi Berra
"We don't stop playing because we grow old; We grow old because we stop playing." -- George Bernard Shaw
Breaking jaws or the NFL in Oakland who cares? Fall on your pirate’s sword - Ponderosa
He took a stand that Kyle Orton is terrible.
As you know, I’m not the biggest fan of McDaniels or the Cutler trade, but even I said Orton is a decent player that I’d much rather have then a Cassel or Jason Campbell (straight up).
Tubbs doesn’t know what he is doing or saying. He is a fool.
Love the Broncos. Mike Nolan is a genius.
I don't get the Zo injury
It’s supposedly an ankle, but when he caught that airmailed JR pass on the sideline last week, he caught it and mimicked running back for a pick 6. He stood there vigorously running in pace. This was after the supposed ANKLE injury. Wonder what the real deal is.
Ayers lookin' good
Guys, just imagine this for a second, knowing that we have a rough schedule up ahead. We have a first round talent that’s just looming in the wings should opportunity creep up around week 12. If he just bursts through for us with the lookings of a Steelers’ or Ravens’ linebacker, that’d be fun to watch.
by RockyMountainHigh on Oct 2, 2009 6:57 PM MDT reply actions
*With the lookings of becoming a ..." is what I meant
Our D’s gonna be scary good soon. We’re excellent now. Could be scary good.
by RockyMountainHigh on Oct 2, 2009 6:59 PM MDT up reply actions
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