Horse Tracks 3/3/09

by Douglas A. Lee on Mar 3, 2009 5:15 AM MST in Horse Tracks

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DP - Days of our Lives, Part 1 - Although the charges against Brandon Marshall were dismissed in court, he still has to pass judgment with Commissioner Goodell.

DP - Days of our Lives, Part 2 - Just what we need...more quotes from Broncos quarterback Bus Cook. Oh, wait - he's just the ageent? Huh, strange...

DP - Days of our Lives, Part 3 - Woody Paige chimes in on the Jay and Josh episode.

DP - Lindsay Jones speculates on whether Denver now needs another WR.

DP - Derrick Ward signed in Tampa for relative peanuts, while J.J. Arrington and the Broncos couldn't agree either. DT Ronald Fields signed a 2-year, $5 million deal to be reunited with Mike Nolan in Denver. Marshall's latest drama could mean Brandon Stokley is sticking around, while Niko signed in Tampa Bay with Jim Bates & Co.

NFL - It should be noted, however that much of Ward's contract is guaranteed - Ward will receive $13 million over the first three years, according to Adam Schefter.

DP - Rev. Kelly is sticking with Brandon Marshall.

ESPN - In case you missed it, Gene Wojciechowski has some harsh words for Jay Cutler.

SDUT - The Chargers may look to trade Antonio Cromartie if they can bring Drayton Florence back to San Diego. Meanwhile, Tim Sullivan offers his take on the Cutler situation.

Y! - The search continues off the Florida Gulf Coast for three missing boaters.

Y! - T.J. Houshmandzadeh has reportedly agreed with Seattle, getting $15 million in guarantees as part of a $40 million deal.

NFL - Washington parted ways with Jason Taylor after he would not agree to workout minimums.

ESPN - Miami released DE Vonnie Holliday.

SI - Tennessee agreed to terms with WR Nate Washington and DT Jovan Haye.

SI - WR Bryant Johnson agreed to a deal with Detroit.

SI - LB Daryl Blackstock re-signed with Cincinnati.

ESPN - Kurt Warner met with the 49ers yesterday and took a physical.

Y! - The ex-wife and murderer of RB Fred Lane is to be released from prison today. No joke.

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So, after swearing that he “knew for a fact” that the Bronco’s were actively shopping Cutler, Bus Cook now says it depends on what you read. He is either an idiot who needs to get thrown in your favorite closet for a beating, or … well no, actually I can’t think of another viable option. Cutler needs a new agent in the worst way. I think the sun is setting on Cook’s other major headliner, so he is doing what he has to to maintain his news-worthiness, to our detriment.
Granted, this has completely exposed some unsavory personal traits of Cutler’s I suppose we need to be aware of, but all in all I just want it to go away.

I'm tired of hearing about money, money, money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, wear Reebok.
Shaquille O'Neal

by tannji on Mar 3, 2009 5:36 AM MST reply actions

Humour (UK spelling) :o)

There is a semi humorous article on profootballtalk where an anonymous source (thank you espn i will take that job) talks about “ManKok” wanting to trade brady quinn and shaun rodgers for cutler and a 3rd rounder.

My take is obviously it is bunk and mischief making but if the call actually came (with the way things are) would anyone pull the trigger?

by AlleyCat. on Mar 3, 2009 7:07 AM MST reply actions

I'd love to play bridge with the clowns who write these stories

Their grasp of details and numbers is just so minimal. Yes, Woody, if McD considered Cutler for Cassel straight-up, that would be nuts. But that wasn’t the deal: It was Cutler for Casell and draft picks. See how that works? If it were just Cutler for Cassel, the Broncs would have received JUST Cassell, and not OTHER PICKS in addition. Player + draft picks > player. Call me crazy, but that’s how I read it.

by Chibronx on Mar 3, 2009 7:25 AM MST reply actions

details.. we don't need no stinkin details

what we need is things that make people go OMFG.. the world is ending.. over react “flap flap flap”

details are for not what these hacks (and they are mostly hacks) are interested in.

Facts don’t sell papers..

by AlleyCat. on Mar 3, 2009 7:33 AM MST up reply actions

3 draft picks from what I read...

Would the Broncos be better off with Cassel for Cutler – probably not.
Would the Broncos be better off with Cassel AND 3 more draft picks? That’s hard to say. Apparently the Broncos brass believe that Cutler is worth more than Cassel plus 3 picks and Cutler is feeling slighted. Go figure. I would have taken the deal in a heart beat.

by SlowWhiteGuy on Mar 3, 2009 8:39 AM MST up reply actions

Gene Wojciechowski

The Gene Wojciechowski article is a must read .. he’s right on the money about winer boy.

by broncos on Mar 3, 2009 7:49 AM MST reply actions

Paige's article

is extremely well reasoned, IMHO.

Although I question his assertion that McD lied. I shot him an email requesting clarification on that point . I’ll be sure to share if I hear back from him.

"You can't make the club if you're in the tub." -- Rod Smith

by broncosmontana on Mar 3, 2009 8:59 AM MST reply actions

I agree...

I’ve yet to see anyone in the MSM suggest that Denver was “shopping” Cutler. There seems to be universal agreement that Denver answered the phone, listened to an offer, thought about it and said no. That agree’s with what McD said. At this point it seems like the front office has been straight-forward. The only one’s who have lied are the MSM (or at least stretched the truth), Bus Cook (first saying thye know, then later saying it depends on who you read) and Cutler.

by SlowWhiteGuy on Mar 3, 2009 9:09 AM MST up reply actions

I had to send Woody an email in response to it.

He isn’t a very pleasant personality, but he may be one of the better Broncos beat writers out there in the mainstream. The one line that struck a chord with me was “Where is Pat Bowlen?” I asked myself that very question yesterday when I first heard of all this drama(I was offline and not watching tv all weekend. lol).

Verbose in style, dispersion of thought, procrastination in life.

by Tim Lynch on Mar 3, 2009 9:22 AM MST up reply actions

Good question.

Bowlen has established himself as the head of this team with McDaniels and Xanders reporting directly to himself. If he wasn’t involved in this from the beginning (which I am afraid he was) then he needs to get involved now and get this settled.

It all starts in the trenches - HT 11/11/08
the behind in your avatar is not a male behind - Zappa 02/18/09

by firstfan on Mar 3, 2009 9:52 AM MST up reply actions

I commented on this very point yesterday and said

I believe Bowlen is letting his guys handle the “mess”. He pays them a whole lot of money to run the shop. Granted, Bowlen is part of that shop, but IMO if he steps in super quick is undermines his confidence in the guys he just hired to run things. I imagine we’ll hear Bowlen’s take on the matter later this offseason after things have blown over or blown up….

I personally live by the mantra, “if I have to do your job, why am I paying you.” I think that might explain his silence… Then again, I could be way off base… Wouldn’t be the first time… :)

Beware the wrath of a patient adversary.

John C. Calhoun --

by bcfunk on Mar 3, 2009 10:18 AM MST up reply actions

I'll bet Mr. B is actually a little annoyed with the way Jay took the news.

And I think bc is dead on when he speculates Mr. B is letting his new hires handle it. If he didn’t think they could put out fires and relate to players, he wouldn’t have hired them.

"You can't make the club if you're in the tub." -- Rod Smith

by broncosmontana on Mar 3, 2009 11:27 AM MST up reply actions

Agree on Paige's article

I am anxious to hear if he replys.

It all starts in the trenches - HT 11/11/08
the behind in your avatar is not a male behind - Zappa 02/18/09

by firstfan on Mar 3, 2009 9:50 AM MST up reply actions

I'll let you know

I’ve had replies from him before on other topics, so he seems to be fairly responsive to fans.

"You can't make the club if you're in the tub." -- Rod Smith

by broncosmontana on Mar 3, 2009 11:24 AM MST up reply actions

Heard back from Woody

McDaniels was not the recipient. Thank you. Woody Paige

That’s all he said. If that’s true, it definitely colors my perception of McD. But again, it’s a rookie mistake. Let’s hope they both learn from it and move on.

"Hey guy worm has turn...We need all kind of crazy fool on defence. Like ten new guy...Just solid guy not souper star break you bank. I turn guy." - Horvil Tiki

by broncosmontana on Mar 4, 2009 12:51 PM MST up reply actions

Do they call him Bus

because that’s where he throws his players under? What an idiot.

Have a good time all the time...that's my motto. - Viv Savage

by TD4HOF on Mar 3, 2009 10:17 AM MST reply actions

+1 Great observation!

Verbose in style, dispersion of thought, procrastination in life.

by Tim Lynch on Mar 3, 2009 10:47 AM MST up reply actions

Maybe he is the bus

that he throws his players in front of, if he’s advising Jay that this is more personal than business.

"You can't make the club if you're in the tub." -- Rod Smith

by broncosmontana on Mar 3, 2009 11:29 AM MST up reply actions

Who the F is Gene Wojciechowski, and why do I give a damn about his opinion

A two bit hack, great, your insight made me want to personnelly take a plane to the east coast and get medevil on your and the the rest of the ESPN staff.

"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 3, 2009 11:08 AM MST reply actions