Horse Tracks 3/30/09

by Douglas A. Lee on Mar 30, 2009 5:12 AM MDT in Horse Tracks

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DP - Former Broncos Head Coach and G.M. Lou Saban passed away Sunday at the age of 87. Saban brought Floyd "The Franchise" Little, who offers his thoughts. Saban was also the first HC for the Patriots; here's the story from Boston. Thanks for all you did for the Broncos, Coach Saban; our thoughts at MHR to his family.

BN - Saban also coached the Bills; Mark Gaughan offers his remembrance.

SI - Here is the AP's article on Coach Saban.

NYT - K.C. Joyner makes the case for Coach Saban to be inducted to the Pro Football H.O.F.

DP - Josh McDaniels had some positive comments about Matt Prater. Meanwhile, the Broncos worked out James Laurinaitis and Paul Kruger recently.

DP - Now that the news has slowed down, it seems Klis is resorting to a daily update. He reports that Cutler has left Nashville for parts unknown and has already forfeited his 90% workout bonus ($100,000).

TSN - The Sporting News reviews the Broncos' offseason.

USA - Bodoglife has set the odds at 5-to-9 that Jay Cutler will remain with the Broncos.

SDUT - OTAs are beginning for the Chargers today. Many of the players have already been working out at the team's facility for several weeks now.

SDUT - Tim Sullivan says it's time for pre-draft smokescreens, courtesy of NFL head coaches and general managers everywhere.

MH - The Herald speculates about a possible return to Miami for Jason Taylor.

USA - Larry Weisman examines the left-tackle position in the NFL.

CBS - Chad Reuter analyzes non-BCS-school prospects and their path to the NFL.

NFLN - Charlie Casserly and Rod Woodson look at offensive-line prospects for the draft.

FOX - Ed Thompson offers seven thoughts regarding the offseason and upcoming draft.

NYDN - Gary Myers writes about expanding the regular season and offers some other thoughts on the NFL.

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You know, as much as I like to wake up to Horse Tracks

I like it much better now that there’s no news. Thanks as always, NYC :)

I seem to have lost my future self.

by papigrande on Mar 30, 2009 6:07 AM MDT reply actions

lol, same here

I can actually start my work about 45 min sooner than normal.

;)

by tunga77 on Mar 30, 2009 6:19 AM MDT up reply actions

Classic lol

Now that the news has slowed down, it seems Klis is resorting to a daily update.

Funny stuff! Nice work, Big Apple.

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by broncosmontana on Mar 30, 2009 6:18 AM MDT reply actions

Not a betting man

is 5 to 9 good, bad or ugly? Or does it just represent that no one knows what’s going to happen and the bookies are just guessing ;)

And I enjoy ’Tracks with my lunch.

by mikebirty on Mar 30, 2009 6:45 AM MDT reply actions

Bet 5 get 9

slightly worse than a coin toss (bet 5 get 10). It means the people with money are generally betting that Cutler stays a Bronco. Its 7-2 Jets and 4-1 Lions.

by SlowWhiteGuy on Mar 30, 2009 7:37 AM MDT up reply actions

Wouldn't it be bet 9, get 5? (for a total of 14)

Since the Broncos are heavy favorites to retain Cutler you win less if you win. On the other hand, since the Lions are long odds you win more, 4 dollars per dollar bet, if you win. I think you have it backwards, but then, this stuff has always confused me so you could be right.

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by spock on Mar 30, 2009 10:48 AM MDT up reply actions

yes serves me right for not reading closer

by SlowWhiteGuy on Mar 30, 2009 1:19 PM MDT up reply actions

Horse Tracks in the Morning, not a better way to start your day, Thank You nyc...

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only ones perception of it: Atitude! JQM

by UB3 on Mar 30, 2009 7:09 AM MDT reply actions

I can think of at least one better way to start your day. ;-)

Nevertheless, Horse Tracks is pretty awesome. Good work nycbroncosfan!

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by PosterNutbag on Mar 30, 2009 7:42 AM MDT up reply actions

Thanks NYC

I just wanted to mention the USA Today article on Left Tackles. I know we’re Denver, but by almost any measure we had the best offensive line in football last year. Where does that get us mentioned? 80% of the column in. Ryan Clady got about 4 sentences on what would have likely been after the break had it been in newsprint. I can’t actually comment on the article since I only read the first three paragraphs before scanning for Clady’s name, but I wasn’t that impressed… And people wonder why newspapers are going out of business…

by hai17 on Mar 30, 2009 10:40 AM MDT reply actions

Were the nice things said about Prater because we can't sign New England's kicker?

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by Broncoman on Mar 30, 2009 11:59 AM MDT reply actions