Horse Tracks 10/30/09 - Fields (limited) returns to practice; Ravens LT Gaither held from practice Thursday

by Douglas A. Lee on Oct 30, 2009 5:58 AM MDT in Horse Tracks

NYT - N.F.L.’s Influence on Safety at Youth Levels Is Cited - Alan Schwarz

NFL Films - Week 8: Broncos vs. Ravens Preview - Video

NFLN - WK 8: Playbook: Broncos vs. Ravens - Video
Baldinger, Theismann and Sterling look at Ray Rice, BMarsh, Stokes and the Broncos' D versus play-action passes.

DB - Starting the Clock Before Sunday - Zach Eisendrath
"After sitting out practice on Wednesday, Ronald Fields (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday’s session. Brian Dawkins (hamstring) was also listed as a limited participant. Spencer Larsen (shoulder) participated in full."

DB - Some Well-Earned Time Off - Gray Caldwell

KDVR - Sources: Broncos RB Darius Walker Cut - Josina Anderson

DPP - Marshall, Orton among the surprises of the Denver Broncos season - Mike Klis

NFL - Don't sell 'em short: Diminutive pass rushers all the rage - Bucky Brooks

NYT - As Offenses Change, So Does Role of Middle Linebacker - Judy Battista

DB - Week 8 - Thu: Bailey - Broncos TV

DPP - Defense priority: keep ball out of Mason's hands - Jeff Legwold

DPP - Safe way winning way for Broncos - Jeff Legwold

DPP - A look at the Broncos remaining schedule - Jeff Legwold

DP - Lots of hitting in Broncos' indoor practice - Lindsay Jones

DP - Kiszla: Dawkins brings "it" factor to defense

DP - McDaniels memorabilia – a collector’s item? - Lindsay Jones
Hmm...where did I read about this before??

CSG - Royal providing happy returns for Broncos - Frank Schwab

CSG - Former Bronco Pryce sack machine for Ravens - Frank Schwab

AP - Brian Dawkins And Ray Lewis Have Emotion In Common - Pat Graham

ESPN - Broncos: Will they go undefeated? - Bill Williamson

ESPN Insider - Broncos-Ravens: 10 observations - Jeremy Green

FOX - What Brett can expect in Green Bay return - John Lynch

FH - Tatum Bell Thinks His UFL Team Would Handily Beat Tampa Bay - Matt Snyder

Ravens News

NFL - Texans, Ravens aren't the only teams chasing contenders - Vic Carucci

ESPN - Ravens at an early crossroads - James Walker

NFP - Wilson: Ravens preparing for Broncos' Brandon Marshall

BS - F. Washington still starting - Edward Lee

BS - Living tall: Grounded in family, Rice shows poise on and off the field - Ken Murray

BS - Ravens Insider: Pagano accepts the blame - Edward Lee

BS - 3 things that need to go right for the Ravens

BS - On the defensive - Jamison Hensley

BS - Ravens Insider

BS - Baltimore Sun staff picks

BS - Remember when: Ravens vs. Broncos, 2003

AFC West News

Y! - Johnson, others have worn out welcome - Charles Robinson

SDUT - Chargers in rush to get running game fixed - Kevin Acee

SDUT - Blitzing, pressure worked for defense against Chiefs - Kevin Acee

KCS - Chiefs, LJ working on a settlement - Kent Babb

KCS - Gay athletes don’t fit in what is perceived as a homophobic NFL - Randy Covitz

SFC - Russell buckles down in wake of Jets debacle - David White

SFC - For all of their efforts, Raiders not tackling - David White

OT - Easy to run against the Raiders - Steve Corkran

OT - Peterson: If Raiders' Russell has the fire, he needs to show it

NFL News

NFL - Young in, Collins out as Titans coach Fisher switches QBs

NFL - Fed up with losing, Browns fans organize protest at Nov. 16 game

NFL - Seahawks LB Tatupu out for season with torn pectoral muscle

NFL - Cracked bone in right foot won't keep Giants RB Bradshaw off field

NFL - Saints sign FB Eckel after losing Evans for season to knee injury

NFL - Ailing WR Johnson returns to practice with Lions

NFL - League says it doesn't have a problem with Redskins' sign ban

NFL Opinion

NFP - Diner morning news: Six NFL bottom dwellers - Mike Lombardi

NFP - Tavern talk: Titans go back to the future - Mike Lombardi

NYT - What Should Packers Fans Do With Their Memories of Favre? - Toni Monkovic

USAT - Favre's return plays like an ugly family divorce for Green Bay - Jim Corbett

NYT - Brett Favre and the Interception Myth - Larry Canale

ESPN - Green Bay Packers GM Ted Thompson forever linked with Brett Favre - Elizabeth Merrill

SN - NFC North showdown will hinge on more than 'feisty' Favre - Dennis Dillon

Y! - Peterson's compassion constantly on display - Jason Cole

FH - Between the Lines: Steelers Offensive Line Has Taken Big Steps - J.J. Cooper

FH - Studious Hakeem Nicks the Early Star of Rookie WR Class - Dan Graziano

CBS - League-leading numbers speak volumes, Schaub doesn't - Pete Prisco

PFW - Offense and defense and the Gremlins - Tom Danyluk

SI - Cedric Benson learned from mistakes in Chicago to thrive in Cincy - Paul Daugherty

SI - Alex Smith gets second chance with San Francisco 49ers - Don Banks

SN - Four slumping contenders need to find their groove — now - Clifton Brown

FH - Sign of the Times: Repressive Redskins - Kevin Blackistone

FOX - NFL Truths: Zorn should embrace bizarre role - Jason Whitlock

NFP - Fixing the mess in Washington - Robert Boland

FH - Peter King on the 12-Year Journey of Monday Morning Quarterback - Michael David Smith

NFP - The Player's Picks: Week 8 - Matt Bowen
"I am sticking with McDaniels and the Broncos until someone shows me they can take them down."

NYT - N.F.L. Week 8 Game Probabilities (Regression to the Mean) - Brian Burke

SI - The Peter King Challenge

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Wow, Walker got cut.

If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.

by Troy Hufford on Oct 30, 2009 6:15 AM MDT reply actions

Not so Wow

I was not as impressed in Walker in preseason as many here at MHR. In fact, I thought he should have been cut in the first round of cuts. He was on the practice squad so it is not a big deal. But I am interested in who they bring in to replace him. All this assuming the story is true.

by Endzone on Oct 30, 2009 9:52 AM MDT up reply actions

Josina Anderson

sourced that blurb, and it is probably going to prove true in the long run…but I still chuckle to myself that it is a report worth sourcing. We were gonna find out eventually anyways, and it wouldn’t have mattered even then. A good sign that the Broncos are running a nice tight ship, without undue drama or distractions…

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by Jeremy Bolander on Oct 30, 2009 10:14 AM MDT up reply actions

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by si_ice on Oct 30, 2009 12:35 PM MDT up reply actions

I guess she talked to the wrong janitor :)

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by Jeremy Bolander on Oct 30, 2009 5:36 PM MDT up reply actions

Perhaps

With Larsen back to block, Hillis will get more carries…so no need to even have Walker…although it’s not like he was getting the rock anyway. So…eh.

"Take what you can. Give nothing back!"

by Colorado_Kitten on Oct 30, 2009 10:13 AM MDT up reply actions

Most importantly, Walker was only on the PRACTICE SQUAD anyway.

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by Douglas A. Lee on Oct 30, 2009 10:20 AM MDT up reply actions

He wasn't cut.

It was an RSS error, DP’s Twitter page accidentally posted it.

John Clayton is the head Dean at Fail University (known as F.U. in short)

by Joe Medina on Oct 30, 2009 2:46 PM MDT up reply actions

Good. It would be wierd for him to get cut from the PS with his ability.

If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.

by Troy Hufford on Oct 30, 2009 5:02 PM MDT up reply actions

Ha!

Hmm…where did I read about this before??

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by Tim Lynch on Oct 30, 2009 7:44 AM MDT reply actions

LMAO!

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by weazel on Oct 30, 2009 9:31 AM MDT up reply actions

Tatum Bell...

…is probably right. I think the UFL Tuskers are quite a bit better than the Bucs…but then, they’re apparently using a bunch of Gruden’s old staff and a lot of his former players.

Methinks the Tampa management may have jumped the gun somewhat…

Thanks for another fantastic season...here's to Rocktober 2010!
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by Duncan1800 on Oct 30, 2009 7:45 AM MDT reply actions

No kidding.

At least Chucky had them ‘almost’ to the playoffs every year. What we have in Tampa right now is an unmitigated disaster. Morris seems a little in over his head, but that’s just my take. I hope they have a plan because I like the Bucs and Morris seems like a good guy.

Time will tell.

I’m just looking forward to Chucky’s next move. I love him on MNF (No more Kornholer!), it’s sort of like Kurt Russell calling the games. But Chucky’s destined for the sidelines again.

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by TheMastermind on Oct 30, 2009 8:50 AM MDT up reply actions

Thanks Doug.

Real Power, comes with the realization that One cannot change the Moment;
only ones perception of it: Atitude! JQM

by UB3 on Oct 30, 2009 7:49 AM MDT reply actions

Thanks Doug

I will consider the Darius Walker news as “reported” and wait til it’s fact. Perhaps they are bringing back Colquitt. I think he may be PS eligible.
I left a Comment for Lindsay – Let’s see if they post it.

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by KaptainKirk on Oct 30, 2009 8:40 AM MDT reply actions

Four slumping contenders

The story talks about the Bears….and Cutler’s comments. Ever notice how HWMNBN is always blaming the team when things go wrong (“WE were embarrassed”) and takes all the credit when things go well? It should not bother me, but it is a thorn in the flesh to hear him talk.

by Endzone on Oct 30, 2009 9:45 AM MDT reply actions