Horse Tracks 11/15/09 - McBean, Barrett, Harris out for Broncos; Betts to start for Washington

DPP - Krieger: Snyder, woeful 'Skins on a "trail of tears"
Krieger didn't come up with that (John Riggins did), but that's a REALLY unfortunate title. Not cool. It's not about being politically correct; there's something flat-out wrong with comparing the woes of a football franchise to the historic plight of a people.

DPP - Klis: Goodell's way earns a "B"

CSG - Broncos at Redskins: Three things to watch - Frank Schwab

CSG - 50th anniversary Top 10 biggest trades - Frank Schwab

KDVR - Red(skins) Alert - Zubin Mehenti

AP - Denver Broncos Trying To Avoid Following Washington Redskins Pattern - Joseph White

NYDN - Sunday Morning QB: New York Giants file complaint with NFL about Thanksgiving week schedule - Gary Myers
The Giants are not happy about having to travel west to Denver on a short week. Thanks to BroncosNL for the link!

Redskins News

WP - Zorn upfront about team's performance, and his, too - Barry Svrluga

WP - Paulescu released; Holmes signed from practice squad - Jason Reid
Apparently Hunter Smith has recovered from his groin injury.

WP - Injuries force move to younger players - Jason Reid

AFC West News

SDUT - No question Merriman will play vs. Eagles - Chris Jenkins

SDUT - Eagles' McNabb a study in contrasts - Chris Jenkins

KCS - Gilberry a pleasant surprise for Chiefs - Adam Teicher

KCS - Chiefs-Raiders scouting report - Adam Teicher

SFC - Russell regressing from 2008 - David White

OT - It’s a must, all right - Jerry McDonald

NFL News

FH - Ocho Cinco Takes Steelers Fan On a Shopping Spree - J.J. Cooper
Gotta love this guy. I know, I know. He's a "me" guy. But he is HILARIOUS.

NFL Opinion

PFW - Better pass protection keys Chargers' turnaround - AFC Whispers
"Sources are a bit surprised Denver has yet to cut ties with Berger, but it appears head coach Josh McDaniels wants to give him an extended look before he turns the position into a revolving door."

PFW - Boldin unlikely to be Cardinal in 2010 - NFC Whispers

SN - Matchup monsters: Tight ends are tearing it up - Clifton Brown

NFP - Weekend notes: Packers must adjust - Matt Bowen

INDT - Drew Litton: The Trouble with Jay Cutler

Picks/Previews

NFP - Sunday at the Post - Mike Lombardi
"Everyone knows Mike Shanahan will be a hot commodity this offseason, but so will his son Kyle, who has done a very nice job handling the play-calling in Houston."

SN - Remote Access: A Viewer's Guide To Week 10 - Vinnie Iyer

DPP - Expect those Saints to come marchin' in - Jeff Legwold

FOX - Countdown: Previewing the Week 10 games - John Czarnecki
"The Broncos' passing game isn't very good from behind because Kyle Orton isn't an accurate deep passer and he doesn't always get time to throw." Never mind the big comebacks against Dallas and New England...in fact, forget they ever happened.

Y! - Expert Picks Week 10

FH - Brady vs. Manning: A Symphony on Turf - Jay Mariotti

SN - Stopping Mendenhall critical for Cincinnati in rematch - Vinnie Iyer

Poll

What are your expectations of today's game?

Broncos dominate in all facets (including the scoreboard)

61 votes

Broncos win but don't play a complete game

43 votes

Broncos barely come away with a victory

8 votes

Broncos lose

5 votes

117 votes | Poll has closed

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Thanks Doug!

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/2009/11/14/2009-11-14_sunday_morning_qb_giants_file_complaint.html

This article stood out to me today…. i dont think its possible to get something like that changed, but wonder what it could mean.

Bleeding Orange & Blue in The Netherlands

by BroncosNL on Nov 15, 2009 8:35 AM MST reply actions

Great find! I'll add it...

formerly known around these parts as nycbroncosfan

by Douglas A. Lee on Nov 15, 2009 8:36 AM MST up reply actions

thx for the RT and happy sunday

go Broncos !

by Jenna Talia on Nov 15, 2009 8:39 AM MST up reply actions

mmmmm road tracks !

but wait., what’s this? …road apples ?

“I don’t mind playing on Thanksgiving,” Mara said. “My complaint is sending us all the way to Denver on a short week.”

hope you step in some Mr. Mara.

by Jenna Talia on Nov 15, 2009 8:38 AM MST reply actions

I agree with him

It’s a big disadvantage for the G-Men, having to fly across 2 time zones and head to the higher altitude with only 3 days between games. I’ve mentioned so before here on Tracks, and I think the Broncos will win because of it. Yes, they’re on a short week also, but they’re hosting the Dolts and don’t have to travel at all. The Giants will be gasping for air earlier than most teams that come to Denver.

formerly known around these parts as nycbroncosfan

by Douglas A. Lee on Nov 15, 2009 8:41 AM MST up reply actions

Sure, but how about all the games we play

with out opponents coming off a bye?
There are people starving in China, eat your peas.

Character may be manifested in the great moments but it is made in the small ones -- Philip Brooks

by KaptainKirk on Nov 15, 2009 10:14 AM MST up reply actions

i just don't like some city slicker from

new yawk city crying about having to go ‘all the way to Denver’

like we’re some backwater, or Oakland or something

by Jenna Talia on Nov 15, 2009 10:20 AM MST up reply actions

New York City? Get a rope!

by bfree2bronc on Nov 15, 2009 10:32 AM MST up reply actions

He’s not making fun of Denver. He’s complaining about the time change and the altitude. That’s all.

formerly known around these parts as nycbroncosfan

by Douglas A. Lee on Nov 15, 2009 2:21 PM MST up reply actions

Today's game worries me

It shouldn’t, but it does.

Washington showed up, sorta, against the Falcons last week — and I just get the feeling that all the ’Skins bashing has finally gotten to them enough that they try for a statement win.

Incidentally, maybe we should look at Paulescu? I mean, if we don’t like Colquitt, and now that Kern is unavailable (he hasn’t lost a game yet this season, in fact!)

by JeffG on Nov 15, 2009 8:56 AM MST reply actions

I hear you, Jeff

There’s such an overwhelming amount of negativity once again, just like before the season started. It’s hard to stay positive in that setting…

You look at the Skins’ defensive numbers and the scores of their games and you start to worry. But they’ll be without two of their 3 serious offensive weapons (CP and Cooley), leaving only Santana Moss. I’m not concerned by Ladell Betts. The Broncos (I think) can just focus on shutting down Moss and they’re good on defense.

The other big thing to focus on is Washington’s poor run defense…

formerly known around these parts as nycbroncosfan

by Douglas A. Lee on Nov 15, 2009 9:09 AM MST up reply actions

Thanks Doug...

And good point Jeff on Sam P!

Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
All I want is 53 Rod Smiths. Is that asking too much????
"Peyton Hillis didn’t rip the sleeves off his jersey, they flew off out of fear."
Calijoefornia.

by boydy2669 on Nov 15, 2009 8:57 AM MST 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 Nov 15, 2009 9:04 AM MST reply actions

Steve Mariucci

just now on NFLN: “I do see the Chargers overtaking the Broncos. I see these as two teams going in the opposite directions.” Ah shaddup coach. Hope he’s proven wrong, as soon as today!

The commenter formerly known as "Dashiell".

by underdog on Nov 15, 2009 9:10 AM MST reply actions

And thanks NYC-Doug!

I’m off to play soccer this morning so will miss some of the game, will watch it online later today but if I miss y’all, just wanted to tell you good luck, we’re all counting on you.

The commenter formerly known as "Dashiell".

by underdog on Nov 15, 2009 9:14 AM MST reply actions 1 recs

Win with an incomplete game....

In hostile territory, against a very solid pass defense, we will have to work for and earn this win! I believe our D can win this game for us by themselves… :O

I’m so glad Smith got in Brandon’s ear this summer. That has been one of the most important unsung efforts that got us to 6-2.

A proud prognostication of 10-6 in 2009!!! (April 2009 prediction)

Revised to 12-4 due to reality!

"Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence."
John Adams

by Broncotodd on Nov 15, 2009 9:15 AM MST reply actions

Oh and my theory about Berger?

I think McDaniels wanted him because not only was Kern struggling but Berger was a veteran and I think McD, being a young coach, wanted at least one area where he wouldn’t have to worry or “coach” too much. Young coaches often like having some experienced players around them, like they did with the vets they brought in on defense. Now unlike Berger those defensive vets have been very productive. So whatever his experience and ability, Berger, I believe, will be a goner if he’s bad again today.

The commenter formerly known as "Dashiell".

by underdog on Nov 15, 2009 9:17 AM MST reply actions

Thanks Doug

I like the Paulescu idea Todd. He did pretty well last week in the Atlanta game. Anyone signed up for the DPP ought to bag on Krieger for that idiotic story title. That’s not right at all. Shannon Sharpe just said the Broncos need to throw the deep ball on NFL Today.
GO BRONCOS!

Character may be manifested in the great moments but it is made in the small ones -- Philip Brooks

by KaptainKirk on Nov 15, 2009 10:21 AM MST reply actions