Horse Tracks 11/22/09 - Vonnie Holliday says Broncos have lacked "fire and attention to detail"

DB - Matchup: Broncos vs. Chargers - Broncos TV
You think BDawk will become a motivational speaker when he hangs em up? Holy smokes...

FOX - Broncos could be headed for another big slide - Alex Marvez
"We didn't come back with that same fire and attention to detail," Holliday said. "You hate to say it, but you know the old saying, 'You drink the Kool-Aid?' We got full of it. When you look at our roster, we don't have all the Pro Bowl players. We're not the Dallas Cowboys, where they say they have all the talent. We're just a group of hard-working, blue-collar guys who work together to get it done. When we win games, that's the way it's going to be. For the past three weeks, we have not done that."

DPP - Look who's talking Hall - Mike Klis
"It's doubtful an outpouring of fan support for Shannon Sharpe today will influence Hall voters Kent Somers and John Clayton into squeezing the former Broncos tight end on their final five-man — and only five — modern-era ballot in a year when Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith are locks, Tim Brown, Cris Carter, John Randle and Aeneas Williams are deserving, and Charles Haley, Richard Dent and Russ Grimm have been waiting."

DB - A Closer Look: San Diego Chargers - Gray Caldwell

DP - Perhaps a break for Peyton Hillis - Mike Klis

DPP - Huge rematch way too early - Woody Paige

CSG - Sunday looms as de facto title game for Broncos - Frank Schwab

DP - Taking a stand on Orton ankle injury: hurt vs. hero - Mark Kiszla
"OK, riddle me this: If there's a severe ankle injury to be treated, why did Orton stand on it in his uniform and watch Denver lose to the Redskins? Was the Broncos' training staff saving the bags of ice for soft drinks on the plane ride home? It made zero sense. I'm not questioning this quarterback's courage or integrity, but Orton's judgment was iffy."

KDVR - All Charged Up? - Zubin Mehenti

GJS - Broncos won't be able to slow San Diego - Rick Jussel

Chargers News

SDUT - Chargers, Rivers ready for blitzing Broncos - Kevin Acee

SDUT - Chargers at Broncos: Five things to watch - Jay Posner

SDUT - Predictions: Chargers vs. Broncos

NCT - Bolts, Broncos face a must win - Scott Bair

AFC West News

KCS - Chiefs' Haley coaches by the book - Kent Babb

KCS - Chiefs-Steelers scouting report - Adam Teicher

KCS - Bowe a victim of the win-at-all-costs pressure - Jason Whitlock

SFC - With Russell benched, critics focus on receiver - David White

SFC - Chargers are masters of the strong finish - David White

SFC - Raiders could wind up in Santa Clara with 49ers - Phillip Matier & Andrew Ross

NFL News

NFL - Saturday Injury Reports

NFL - Retired coach Holmgren 'absolutely would love' to chat with Browns

NFL Opinion

PFW - Chiefs' Smith will see role grow soon - AFC Whispers
"Broncos RB Correll Buckhalter, a ninth-year veteran, told PFW he's been impressed with rookie Knowshon Moreno, and the two have already formed quite a bond. "I feel like I'm his big brother," Buckhalter said. "I like him because I feel like he listens and he doesn't act like he knows everything, like some rookies do coming into the league. He wants to be good.""

PFW - Will Jackson push Eagles for more money? - NFC Whispers

CST - Bears' history with QBs indicates systemic problem - Carol Slezak

NYT - Under Mangini, Cleveland Browns Are a Team in Turmoil - Judy Battista

NYT - Why Are Interim Coaches More Successful in Baseball Than In Football? - George Bretherton

Picks/Previews

NFL - Points made: Potent offenses help mask defensive deficiencies - Pat Kirwan