Horse Tracks 12/23/09 - No kidding - root for the Chargers, Patriots, Colts this week, hard as it may be
by Douglas A. Lee on Dec 23, 2009 5:52 AM MST
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LTC - Denver’s déjà vu December - Brian Howell
"So, who should Bronco fans root for? For starters, go with San Diego (as hard as that might be). The Chargers could hand Tennessee a devastating loss Friday. Next, go with New England. The Patriots could knock out Jacksonville this week and Houston the following week (unless Miami takes care of the Texans this week). Broncos fans ought to also root for Indianapolis to get to 15-0; if it does, that means the Jets are done. Finally, the Broncos need Pittsburgh and Miami to each lose a game along the way (they play each other in the season finale). "
LTC - Opportunity Rocks - Brian Howell
DPP - Eagles' big plays present big problems for Broncos - Jeff Legwold
DPP - Analysis: Broncos must rush to improve run defense - Jeff Legwold
DPP - Cornerback Carter surprise of Broncos' rookie class - Lindsay Jones
I've read several times over the past 24 hours from DP writers that Knowshon hasn't had a 100-yard game yet. Why in the world does that matter? They don't mention that he's topped 75 yards eight different times (and 90, twice), despite receiving 20+ carries only four times. His season-high carry total was 23 against the Colts. Like yesterday, I'm not claiming Knowshon is having a spectacular year or that he's been everything I'd hoped. But from what I've read since Sunday, you'd think the guy had 300 yards on the season. Yes, one can argue that Buck has a much higher YPA behind the same line, but he also has half the carries and it's very hard to say he'd hold up with more. You don't hand a guy who's had three major knee injuries the ball 200 times a year.
DB - From the Heart - Gray Caldwell
Chris Baker, Robert Ayers and Alphonso Smith brightened the day for a few young cancer patients. Now Ted, pay close attention to the pictures on this one. You'll see that Pho Smith has some pretty sharp style - hahaha talk about timing...
DB - Christmas Comes Early - Broncos TV
DB - Broncos Finish Strong in Fan Voting - Zach Eisendrath
DPP - Q&A: Hold off on judging Cutler trade - Jeff Legwold
CSG - Philadelphia prepares to welcome back Dawkins - Frank Schwab
KDVR - Broncos still control playoff destiny, for now - Zubin Mehenti
Eagles News
PI - Faith & fury: The contradictions of Brian Dawkins - Frank Fitzpatrick
PDN - Eagles owner Lurie on Dawkins: The most favorite of all - Rich Hofmann
PI - Lurie remains fond of Dawkins - Bob Brookover
PDN - Eagles struck it rich drafting DeSean Jackson at No. 49 - Paul Domowitch
PDN - McNabb knows the meaning of giving - Kerith Gabriel
AFC West News
SDUT - Titan on the fast track - Chris Jenkins
SDUT - Mruczkowski out; Hardwick about ready - Kevin Acee
SDUT - Chargers' next opponent: Scouting the Titans - Jay Posner
NFL - Chargers' win streak, gaudy numbers push Rivers into MVP race - Bucky Brooks
KCS - Chiefs receiving corps isn’t catching on - Kent Babb
KCS - Chiefs place TE Cottam on injured reserve - Kent Babb
ESPN - How I See It: AFC West Stock Watch - Bill Williamson
NFL News
NFL - Bengals, commissioner Goodell among mourners at Henry's funeral
NFL - Colts' Manning edges Saints' Brees for most Pro Bowl votes
NFL - Saints cut veteran Carney after Hartley retakes kicker job
NFL - Long snapper Robinson returns to Seahawks; Houser out for season
That would be old friend Jeff Robinson, the DE turned TE turned LS Jeff Robinson...
NFL - Brown out: Starting QB Quinn lost to another season-ending injury
NFL Opinion
SI - NFL Playoff Projections, Scenarios for Week 16 - Dom Bonvissuto
"Oddly enough, we project the Broncos will lose to Philly this weekend but still make the postseason."
FH - Predicting the Playoffs: the AFC Race Is All Scrambled Up - JJ Cooper
NYT - N.F.L. Kickers Are Suddenly the Gang That Can’t Shoot Straight - Judy Battista
CBS - Scrooged: League again delivers awful holiday scheduling - Clark Judge
CBS - Saturday stunner highlighted Saints weaknesses, Cowboys strenghts - Charley Casserly
NFP - Favre, Chilly drama will be fixed with win - Matt Bowen
NFL - Favre isn't to blame for Vikings' recent struggles - Vic Carucci
FOX - Dear Brett: This ain't no love letter - Jason Whitlock
NFP - Tavern talk: Fisher plays it safe - Mike Lombardi
SN - Top teams debate whether to take late-season breather - Vinnie Iyer
FOX - NFC playoff contenders also pretenders - Adam Schein
Y! - Five figure prominently in tight MVP race - Jason Cole
ESPN - Cornerbacks among top defensive player of the year candidates - Len Pasquarelli
SI - Colts still alive in NFL team of decade debate - Don Banks
PFW - All-America team - Nolan Nawrocki
The Mistake by the Lake
NFP - DMN: Browns need a fresh start - Mike Lombardi
NFP - The price of stability in Cleveland - Robert Boland
SI - Browns recruited Mike Holmgren right way; NFL mailbag - Peter King
SI - Browns should keep Eric Mangini; Raiders are on right track - Jerome Bettis
NYT - Browns, Quinn and Holmgren’s Mighty Challenge - Luis DeLoureiro
Power Rankings
Y! - Traditionally cursed Cards avoid one - Mike Silver
ESPN - NFL Power Rankings Week 16
FH - NFL Power Rankings, Week 16: Wild Races for Wild Cards - Josh Alper
CBS - Power Rankings: Fouts-like Rivers belongs in MVP talk - Pete Prisco
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Morning and Thanks Doug
-Richee
-Measure your performance against your best competitors and consider how you can use it to beat them the next time!
-Your concious mind can only hold one thought at a time, positive or negative. Which is it going to be???
Thanks Doug.
Real Power, comes with the realization that One cannot change the Moment;
only ones perception of it: Atitude! JQM
ARGHHH
He must have read ST&NO yesterday, and decided to stick it to me. (And after I pointed out that he got picked on the winning TD.) I took a shot across the bow of epaulet wearers, and they’re shooting back!
"I am not one of those who think that coming in second or third is winning." -- Robert F. Kennedy
lmao
"All we're trying to do is win the *********** game!" -- Josh MF McDaniels tearing into his offensive line after three false starts in the red zone. The tirade turned the tide of the game, and the Broncos dominated from that point on.
by broncosmontana on Dec 23, 2009 8:28 AM MST up reply actions
omg no
No no no, however logical it may seem, I just can’t root for the Dolts. Every fiber of my being wants TEN to win that game, especially with the way they won the season. But I have a feeling SD wins it anyway — the anti-Cinderella team.
"All we're trying to do is win the *********** game!" -- Josh MF McDaniels tearing into his offensive line after three false starts in the red zone. The tirade turned the tide of the game, and the Broncos dominated from that point on.
with the way they started the season
There I go, looking downfield before catching the frakkin ball again. : )
Also, thanks Doug!
"All we're trying to do is win the *********** game!" -- Josh MF McDaniels tearing into his offensive line after three false starts in the red zone. The tirade turned the tide of the game, and the Broncos dominated from that point on.
by broncosmontana on Dec 23, 2009 8:27 AM MST up reply actions
You mean they actually WERE the BEST 0-6 team?
and we, ehh, not so good 6-0 team
Thanks Doug
Don’t shoot Ted for leaving. =)
Character may be manifested in the great moments but it is made in the small ones -- Philip Brooks
HAHA Doug and I are cool
He’s shooting me for beating up on epaulets, which he likes. It’s all in the game.
"I am not one of those who think that coming in second or third is winning." -- Robert F. Kennedy
by Ted Bartlett on Dec 23, 2009 9:08 AM MST up reply actions
Sorry to intrude again, but does anybody know when the Broncos’ press conferences will be today? Also are they broadcasted live online? If so, where can I see them?
The Eagles are the first team in NFL history to have a running back and a wide receiver with 500 yards apiece in the same season before their 22nd birthdays.
You're not intruding
All are welcome to this happy place. As long as you don’t go into a profanity laced tirade you’ll be okay:) There will be a press conference today. Usually, Coach McDaniels, Kyle Orton and Brian Dawkins speak. You can usually watch them live at DenverBroncos.com but I am not sure at the time. Even if you miss the live version they archive it and you can watch it anytime under the Videos section. John also usually posts the transcript here a few hours later so you can just read what was said.
"No more my bad just make the play"-McJedi
by RockyMountainThunder on Dec 23, 2009 9:27 AM MST up reply actions
Sounds Good
Thanks a lot. I’ll be sure to check the Broncos site later today.
The Eagles are the first team in NFL history to have a running back and a wide receiver with 500 yards apiece in the same season before their 22nd birthdays.
a lot of times they are at ~1145 mountain, however they would typically have a note up on the site by now I think… we have been getting some snow so that could be affecting things
by Todd Jewell on Dec 23, 2009 10:02 AM MST up reply actions
Noooooo!
I cannot root for the Chargers ever. Plus I don’t really want to back into the playoff because other teams lost.
by NDbronco on Dec 23, 2009 9:37 AM MST via mobile reply actions
I agree
I will never root for the chargers. I just simply cannot do it. And I don’t want to back in to the playoffs either. Denver needs to get in by themselves. No help. If they win the next two, they will get in. Simple as that, so it’s all in their own hands. I like the Colts, personally. I don’t care if they win the sb this year – they might deserve it. Of course, I always want our guys to win, but I wont be disappointed if we don’t get there – we are, after all, a new team this year. The Patriots, well, if we got into the playoffs, and we had to face them, I think we could beat them. We did it once before and I think we could do it again. Go Titans!
by NxtYrNvrArrives on Dec 23, 2009 11:52 AM MST up reply actions
Let me start by saying I absolutely hate the dolts! But...
How do they do it? How do they come on so strong the last half of the season every year? Increase steroid usage?
Lindsay Jones piece was interesting but not completely fair. I am wondering when we will see a return on our investment in Smith? I had high hopes for him. On the flip side Carter could be our answer for nickel next year. What do you all think?
by ThorpeBroncosfan on Dec 23, 2009 1:04 PM MST reply actions
The Merriman family has the team over for thanksgiving dinner.
The turkey is injected with HGH.
If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.
Girl, you don't need to be a 10, as long as you have a good smile and smell like bacon.
by Troy Hufford on Dec 23, 2009 1:16 PM MST up reply actions
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