Horse Tracks 3/21/09
by Douglas A. Lee on Mar 21, 2009 7:23 AM MDT
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PC - The Pueblo Chieftain caught up with John Elway at a charity event, where he gave his thoughts on the Cutler situation.
DP - Bowlen, McDaniels and Xanders are headed to the owners' meetings. Meanwhile, Patrick Ramsey is reportedly deciding between New England and Tennessee.
BA - More on the Correll Buckhalter story back in Pennsylvania.
SI - Ross Tucker thinks Josh McDaniels went after Matt Cassel because he feels the pressure to "win now".
FOX - Ed Thompson thinks the Broncos worked out Pat White with the idea of him playing quarterback, although it has been reported that Denver had White perform wide-receiver drills.
PFT - Ebenzer Ekuban reportedly visited with the Raiders.
SDUT - Arrogant blowhard Chargers GM A.J. Smith admits he's been trying to trade special teamer/wide receiver Kassim Osgood.
NFP - The Chefs are expected to work out Everette Brown of FSU.
NFL - The Patriots and Panthers can't officially talk trade for Julius Peppers until he signs his franchise tender. If Bill Belichick is willing to discuss something like this on the radio, he must be scared of losing a draft pick to tampering charges...
NFP - Meanwhile, Belichick has decided not to attend the Owner's Meetings.
NFL - CB Cedric Griffin has decided to remain in Minnesota.
NFL - The Iggles have agreed to terms with former Seahawks FB Leonard Weaver on a one-year deal.
PPG - The Steelers have re-signed CB Anthony Madison to a one-year tender.
NFL - Here's what Mike Pereira and the Competition Committee have been looking at. Rule changes will be voted upon next week at the Owner's Meetings.
NFP - Wes Bunting gives his evaluation of the latest pro days. Meanwhile, Matt Bowen says there's a lot less pressure on players at pro days than at the Combine.
NFL - Pat Kirwan offers his latest thoughts on the upcoming draft.
NFL - Ramses Barden apparently does more than just look like Keyshawn Johnson.
NFL - Steve Wyche thinks the Lions should choose Matthew Stafford at #1.
FOX - Peter Schrager lays out a plan for the NFL's cellar dwellers to make the playoffs.
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this should keep me busy for awhile...
morning NYC!
Amnesty, the idea that you can forgive transgressions against you, gives as much to one side, as it does the other. It has the noble quality of bestowing mercy to both parties.
by Jeremy Bolander on Mar 21, 2009 7:24 AM MDT reply actions
Mornin nyc, thanx for Horse Tracts
Real Power, comes with the realization that One cannot change the Moment;
only ones perception of it: Atitude! JQM
It would be a shame
to see Ekuban wind up in the hated charcoal and gray colors. Would be nice to see him go to a better franchise but, I guess you gotta feed the family somehow. Poor guy!
~Davus.X~
Est. 1967
Bleeding Orange and Blue for 42 years
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13-3 BABY!
+1
EE would join Gerard Warren, so they’d have two former Broncos with chips on their shoulder dreaming about tearing into the Broncos backfield.
But happlly they’ll need more than those guys to get past Mssrs. Clady and Harris. ; )
"Hey guy worm has turn...We need all kind of crazy fool on defence. Like ten new guy." - Horvil Tiki
"Enter Bus Cook, and his Methods of Madness." - Styg50
by broncosmontana on Mar 21, 2009 2:25 PM MDT up reply actions
Howdy NYC!
Kudos, once again, for a job well done. You have turned MHR into a one stop shop for all NFL news. Awesome!!
~Davus.X~
Est. 1967
Bleeding Orange and Blue for 42 years
Newest Resident of La-La-Land! Mike Clark for President!
13-3 BABY!
Excellent NYC
though I am worried Ramses may slip out of the 5th-6th slot he was originally porjected in and that I wanted him to stay in for us to grab him
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"We should have kept Seattle and dumped San Diego from the Division"
Davis and Sharpe to the Hall!
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Thanks, nyc. On the Kirwan article – Denver has the second most rookie starts inthe leauge, which I think is great. But it it? This is an example of bassing a conclusion on assumptions, rather than facts.
4. How teams did with rookies last year
Fans are starting to get excited about who their favorite team will select in the draft — and with good reason. The draft can have an immediate impact on a team’s roster. Last year, the Kansas City Chiefs were in a full-blown youth movement and got a total of 70 starts from their rookies. That’s money in the bank for new GM Scott Pioli. The Denver Broncos, under Mike Shanahan, were second in the league with 44 rookie starts, which is terrific for their new regime.
What it misses is whether the rookies performed well or not. Kirwan talks about a high numbre of rookie starts as a god thing, but often it only shows that a team is paper-thin at a certain position, not that the starts helped the team. I hope that the rookies continue to play well as sophomres, but my preference is that the best players toake th fields and that whoever starts gives a solid performance. The rank of the teams with high rookie starts doesn’t thrill me.
Hillis in '09
However...
Of Denver’s 44 rookie starts, 32 were Ryan Clady and Eddie Royal neither of whom played like rookies. Clady wasn’t just the best rookie OT, he was probably one of the top 5 OTs period. And Eddie Royal was extremely effective despite making several mistakes. Denver has to feel really good about those two.
Other rookies who started: Josh Bell – due to injuries; he probably adds depths, but I honestly hope he doesn’t start any games in 2009.
Spencer Larsen – again due to injuries, although he shows a lot of promise as an ILB; he could crack the starting lineup again.
Josh Barret – due to injuries and ineptitude; like Bell, let’s hope he get’s some experience but doesn’t have to start.
Wesley Woodyard – started due to injuries but you had to ask why; if he doesn’t start I would still expect him to see a lot of playing time.
Peyton Hillis – started due to injury but proved to be an impact player (pun intended); let’s hope he sees lot’s of action in 2009.
Torrain – pressed into action when previous drummers, I mean RBs, spontaneously combusted. Should see situational action in 2009.
I think our 2008 draft may be one of the best drafts of all time, not just for the Broncos. We should be excited about 2009.
by SlowWhiteGuy on Mar 21, 2009 1:55 PM MDT up reply actions
You are a TRUE Bronco fan, NYC
No weekends off for you! Thanks again for sharing these links. This has become the best feature on MHR!
"Hey guy worm has turn...We need all kind of crazy fool on defence. Like ten new guy." - Horvil Tiki
"Enter Bus Cook, and his Methods of Madness." - Styg50
Thanks, Everyone!
I truly appreciate the kind words and am glad you’re getting so much out of Horse Tracks.
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