Horse Tracks 3/27/09

by Douglas A. Lee on Mar 27, 2009 5:27 AM MDT in Horse Tracks

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No Broncos news from the Post today - I suppose the snow knocked out everyone's internet connections? Well, here's hoping all of you in CO are warm and safe. I guess we'll make today's Horse Tracks a special Raiders edition since Grandpa Al was in the MSM's focus yesterday...

NYDN - Jets safety Kerry Rhodes wasn't impressed with Jay Cutler's attitude when they faced off in November and wouldn't be too excited for Jay to join him in NY.

SFG - The Raiders have added two more assistant coaches and are expected to add a third shortly.

SFG - Raiders ~~#1 bust~~ quarterback JaMarcus Russell showed up for workouts.

FOX - Who knew? Al Davis is still living in the past. He's also not ready to share power in Oakland.

SFC - Ray Ratto wishes (like every Oakland fan) that it actually was the past right now for the Raiders.

FOX - FOX Sports breaks down the Raiders' draft needs with Steve Corkran from the Contra Costa Times.

NFL - A Dallas cop pulled over Texans RB Ryan Moats and his family as they were rushing to visit Moats' mother-in-law on her deathbed. The officer reportedly drew his gun and threatened to take Moats to jail for driving through a red light. The officer has been place on paid leave.

NFL - Safety Pierson Prioleau has followed DC Gregg Williams to New Orleans, where Prioleau will join Williams for the fourth time.

JS - The Packers have signed former Bills guard/center Duke Preston.

JAX - The Jaguars hosted recently-cut WR Torry Holt.

SI - Troy Aikman has become a part-owner of the San Diego Padres.

Y! - Jason Cole says the NFL will miss Dan Rooney and Jerry Richardson's leadership during labor negotiations.

NFL - Steve Wyche tries to match up some veteran free-agents with new teams.

ESPN - Now that there's no QB-drama news emanating from Denver, let's dig up a different one! How about Donovan and Andy?

NFP - Here are some thoughts by Matt Bowen from around the league. Also, Bowen's take on his colleague Mike Lombardi's mock draft.

NFL - Mike Mayock updated his list of the top-20 prospects.

NFP - Wes Bunting points out that 1st-round QBs with sub-60% completion rates in college don't do well in the pros (although he doesn't tell us how QBs with better percentages fare).

CBS - Although they're not at the level of the 2008 Class, Frank Cooney expects several OTs to go early in the '09 Draft.

NFL - NFLN looks at potential sleepers for the draft.

FOX - Peter Schrager looks at WR prospects for the draft. Schrager also breaks down the draft outlooks for the NFL's worst teams.

SI - Kerry Byrne from ColdHardFootballFacts.com is tired of the miconception that AFL teams featured more wide-open, more aggressive and more successful passing offenses than their NFL counterparts.

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In regards to the FOX posting about Davis...

I’ve never read more transparent propaganda in my life. So the guy was around with the original AFL. That’s fantastic for him and his willpower but I think the entire world would remember that even if he wasn’t the owner of the Raiders. If I can be fair for a second, I know his franchise is one of the most profitable as far as merchandising goes. That’s fair enough, and a large part of that is thanks to Mr. Davis. However, all the jersey sales in the world don’t mean anything if your team can’t even have stability in the locker room. I’m just grateful that Mr. Davis has made the Raiders a joke of a franchise, and I’m grateful they are in our division because it’s not hard to beat out a team that regularly goes 4-12 in a season. So I guess, what I’m saying in the end is thanks Al, I appreciate your dictatorship over the worst team in NFL history (I know the Lions are bad, but they aren’t this pathetic year in and year out).

Peyton Hillis in '09.

Name him---Mr. Balls....or Thunderpussy.

by Joe Medina on Mar 27, 2009 6:44 AM MDT reply actions

Also...

we may not have had Shanny all those years if Al hadn’t fired him…

by Douglas A. Lee on Mar 27, 2009 7:15 AM MDT up reply actions

Or if Shanny had listen to Al, about getting the rest of his money and going somewhere else----Oh

and Mornin nyc, thanks for Horse Tracks

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

by UB3 on Mar 27, 2009 7:26 AM MDT up reply actions

Mornin' UB3

You know, I thought you had been typing “Horse Tracts” as some joke that was way over my head.

by Douglas A. Lee on Mar 27, 2009 9:59 AM MDT up reply actions

Nah, just one of them older bronco fans, or better put a technilogically challanged individual who

grew up in the 60’s, that did’nt care much for high school english——who thought that a run on sentence, was a
long winded story.

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

by UB3 on Mar 27, 2009 11:31 AM MDT up reply actions

Al not well loved

I do not agree with the statement that the Raiders are the worst team in history, but like our Broncos have been functionaly defunk for the past 10 years.
What if Mr. Davis owned the Broncos?
1st he would get rid of the orange and blue colors.
2nd he would move the team to a city other than Denver.. How about North Plat, NB?
3rd Al is the only one in the news, our current HC and QB would be gone by now.

Scarrrry Eh?

by Halfmile on Mar 27, 2009 7:38 AM MDT up reply actions

Thanks for the Horse Tracks as usual brutha!

Wow…..no rumors of trades, Jedi and Jay arent being idiots……….we need more snow storms in Denver.
On a serious note, people in Denver stay safe….hope all is good!

Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.

by boydy2669 on Mar 27, 2009 7:34 AM MDT reply actions

YW Boydy

You’re right, it’s nice to have at least one drama-free morning in Broncosland. Let’s hope it lasts…

by Douglas A. Lee on Mar 27, 2009 10:00 AM MDT up reply actions

Funny story about the snow storm yesterday...

I currently live in Western Colorado near Grand Junction, and yesterday at about 10:30 AM or so, I decided to lay down and take a nap, well it was exceptionally hot in my house so I opened up my window (doesn’t have a screen). Anyways, about 2 hours rolls by and I wake up about about 12:30 or so with my right calf hanging off the bed, and I thought to myself “man, my leg is COLD” and I looked over, my entire right calf was covered in about 2 inches of the fresh powdery stuff….pretty stupid and pointless story, but a little bit humorous nonetheless. Have a great day Broncos fans.

Peyton Hillis in '09.

Name him---Mr. Balls....or Thunderpussy.

by Joe Medina on Mar 27, 2009 7:55 AM MDT reply actions

Damn!!!......yep near Vail we got like 5 inches in just under 2 hours....feeling your pain Joe!

Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.

by boydy2669 on Mar 27, 2009 8:04 AM MDT up reply actions

I'm up near Rifle for now....actually until tonight

then I move to Massachusetts (not happy about the Patriot garbage on people’s front lawns).

Good thing I’m stopping off at Invesco’s shop before I go to get some nicely sized flags (I’m thinking a 10 foot by 25 foot will work).

Peyton Hillis in '09.

Name him---Mr. Balls....or Thunderpussy.

by Joe Medina on Mar 27, 2009 9:18 AM MDT up reply actions

The snow storm has just hit Kansas City, MO.

We’re supposed to expect 6-8 inches.

I seem to have lost my future self.

by papigrande on Mar 27, 2009 8:25 PM MDT up reply actions

woodyard

“He’s very humble and he works hard, so he’s got what it takes.”

These are the types of players I want representing my football team. We need more Wesley Woodyards and Eddie Royals.

love it

by lolcopter on Mar 27, 2009 9:41 AM MDT reply actions

dangit

wrong thread

by lolcopter on Mar 27, 2009 9:42 AM MDT up reply actions

As always a joy to read NYC

http://www.davusx.net/assets/db/la_la_land.gif

"We should have kept Seattle and dumped San Diego from the Division"

Davis and Sharpe to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on Mar 27, 2009 9:45 AM MDT reply actions

Thanks, JT!

by Douglas A. Lee on Mar 27, 2009 9:58 AM MDT up reply actions

Wow, Raider heavy tracks, is that good or bad?

On one hand we aren’t talking too much about you know what, but on the other hand, it is the Raiders, I am conflicted?

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"McDaniels must go!" - Broncoman

by Broncoman on Mar 27, 2009 11:52 AM MDT reply actions

How do you think I feel?!

by Douglas A. Lee on Mar 27, 2009 12:17 PM MDT up reply actions

Mind if I nitpick

first-time poster — LOVE the blog! But the reporter for the Contra Costa Times that’s referenced above in Horsetracks is Steve Corkran, not Steve Corcoran. He’s a friend of mine, and despite being a Raiders reporter, is one hell of a nice guy.

by GlassOnion on Mar 27, 2009 1:32 PM MDT reply actions

Wow, thanks

I’ll change it. I took the name down from the video, so there was no spelling aid…

by Douglas A. Lee on Mar 27, 2009 1:52 PM MDT up reply actions

I can see how you'd make that assumption.

My freshman dorm was Corcoran Hall, and it was pronounced the same way as “Corkran” would be.

~Uffdah

by Disco_Stu on Mar 27, 2009 3:08 PM MDT up reply actions

Bill Raftery loves your name.

by A.J. Haefele on Mar 28, 2009 6:59 PM MDT up reply actions

Wow.....Just Read the Comment by Rhodes

Okay….so let me get this straight. Jay punked Rhodes and made him look like some Pop Warner reject? And Rhodes is using Mcjaygate as some pathetic attempt to salve his wounds?

    LOLOLOL!!! Okaaaaay…….

   Whatever Rhodes says….whatever he says. I mean, after all, Jay shredded him like a pre-schooler. So media heads care what this loser has to say? ROFL!!!

     Let’s just try to hate Jay a little more, eh?

    How freaking transparent. No wonder NY newspapers are bankrupt. Look what they report.

    Hey guys, I hear there is a genius from New England who doesn’t care for Jay either.

    Good Lord…..we live in Hell.

by Tyger on Mar 28, 2009 12:23 AM MDT reply actions

I dunno...

I hear what you’re saying, Tyger… but Denver kind of reacted a similar way with SD and rivers a couple of years ago. Jay and the team got punked that day and i believe the feelings amongst the Denver locker room towards Rivers and SD is possibly similar to how NYJ feel about Jay.

In no way am i saying it’s necessarily the same situation, but these things tend to be looked at the through a certain lens of belief and i think from a NY point of view it’s perfectly reasonable. And i might add that I’ve not heard of that reaction before within the NYJ locker room. They’ve possibly been classy enough to keep their feelings under wraps until a time when they’re relevant, like now.

"Space is big. You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind- bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it's a long way down the road to the chemist's, but that's just peanuts to space."

"It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes" Douglas Adams

by orange&blue_aussie on Mar 28, 2009 12:30 AM MDT reply actions

Wait a second….if you’re right about NY, then why can’t NY newspapers can’t sell the damn crap to fish vendors anymore?

    My local newspaper just turned a healthy profit and handed out promotions, unlike the NY Slimes….it seems my local news jocks know what to write that people read.

   Gotta be rocket science……gotta be…..

   On the other hand the Seattle “Intelligencer” just closed doors for lack of sales…..turned out that screaming about Al Gore’s global warming in the middle of blizzards didn’t resonate so well with the locals.

    Funny that…..oh well, there’s always laborers that are needed to unload fish at the pier.

    Opportunity abounds for the enlightened.

by Tyger on Mar 28, 2009 12:35 AM MDT up reply actions

Well that's a little simplistic, isn't it?

I mean all I was doing was taking issue with this being an example of why the newspapers are failing. Or indeed as an example of a poor news story. I actually think it’s interesting. A team that allegedly is interested in Jay has a locker room that dislikes him to some magnitude. It’s not Pulitzer but it’s a story I don’t mind. It’s relevant.

I would point to the fact that, with the advent of the online newspaper, news media has been under more pressure to survive than most other industries. As I understand it, the papers that focussed on content and good journalism still have an audience and while perhaps not robust, they survive. Those that pointed their strategy in the direction of lifestyle sections and fluff pieces are quickly being overwhelmed by the plethora of similar content available all over the net without constraints such as time, page or word limits.

So I would say that, as an interview with a player about a topical sports item that hasn’t been widely discussed, this is perhaps an example of the content and journalism side of the newspaper business and not the best example for why NY papers are failing.

Just saying…

"Space is big. You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind- bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it's a long way down the road to the chemist's, but that's just peanuts to space."

"It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes" Douglas Adams

by orange&blue_aussie on Mar 28, 2009 1:09 AM MDT up reply actions

Tyger, I don’t want to get into a debate about it here, but understand that global warming does not mean that it’s warmer everywhere all of the time. It means there are more weather events to go around, and more severe ones, at that. So blizzards would be considered a result of global warming, not evidence that it doesn’t exist. Global warming isn’t just some wacky theory. You can read about it some, here.

As for the NY media…this article on Rhodes is from the Daily News. The Daily News and NY Post are right-leaning papers, while the Times is left-leaning. I’m not sure why you’re taking the Rhodes story and trying to make it about politics, because those NY papers cover both ends of the spectrum.

by Douglas A. Lee on Mar 28, 2009 7:22 AM MDT up reply actions

no we werent about the game

we were about rivers rubbin it in the face. Cutler’s D was horrible and Cutler looked ok (can’t say great) but was also dealing with an un known illness and rivers comes up and says “thats how you play QB in the NFL” little pumpkin head i want to take a baseball bat to him I mean look at him how could you NOT want to punch the guy!

http://www.davusx.net/assets/db/la_la_land.gif

"We should have kept Seattle and dumped San Diego from the Division"

Davis and Sharpe to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on Mar 28, 2009 11:16 AM MDT up reply actions

Yeah i know JT... me too...

It’s not the same but it’s in the same ballpark though? I guess that was the point of the comparison…

But i see what you’re saying. I saw the game too…

"Space is big. You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind- bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it's a long way down the road to the chemist's, but that's just peanuts to space."

"It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes" Douglas Adams

by orange&blue_aussie on Mar 28, 2009 7:27 PM MDT reply actions