Horse Tracks 3/8/09

by Douglas A. Lee on Mar 8, 2009 6:14 AM MST in Horse Tracks

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DP - John Henderson found a lot more about what kind of person Jay Cutler is, and what results is a balanced and insightful article.

DP - Krieger examines Brandon Marshall and his passion.

DP - Big-Play Shay was almost traded once by Mike Shanahan, so he can identify with Jay Cutler's situation.

DP - Woody bumbles, babbles and flings blame, mostly in the direction of Josh McDaniels.

BN - Turns out Jim Leonhard received a last-minute offer from the Broncos, and for more money, but decided to stick with his former DC, new Jets' HC Rex Ryan. Interesting, considering that Denver had already signed two safeties (Dawkins and Hill) and a kick returner (Arrington) at the time.

ESPN - In case you missed it (I did), Tim Graham and Bill Williamson compared and debated the merits of Jay Cutler and Matt Cassel.

ESPN - Yesterday, Pork Chop went on to prescribe his solution to the Cutler/McDaniels situation.

DP - Former Broncos and CSU QB Bradlee Van Pelt is trying to reinvent himself as a safety.

DP - Jake Plummer was back in Denver to play handball this weekend.

DT - Jason Elam turns 39 today (scroll down).

FOX - Eagles fans are feeling the pain of Brian Dawkins' departure. More Philly perspective comes offered by The Sunday News in PA.

DP - Kiszla responds to a few emails. Bleh.

TPC - Judy Hildner is tired of Jay Cutler and Carmelo Anthony's collective acts.

NFL - In case you missed it, T.O. did actually manage to find a new team - the Bills.

ESPN - Here's what they're saying about T.O.'s new deal across the MSM.

FOX - DT Shaun Cody is visiting the Saints tomorrow.

AZR - Matt Leinart says he'd like to remain a Cardinal despite the re-signing of Kurt Warner.

GBPG - The Packers have agreed to terms with S Anthony Smith, formerly of the Steelers.

NFL - OT Anthony Loper has followed new Lions HC Jim Schwartz from Tennessee to Detroit.

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Gees Porkchop and ESPN are a bunch of idiots!

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

by boydy2669 on Mar 8, 2009 8:01 AM MST reply actions

When are Cutler and McDaniels going to meet?

by broncoholic on Mar 8, 2009 9:16 AM MDT reply actions

Wat

I mentioned Leonhard’s offer from Denver like 5 days ago lol.

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by A.J. Haefele on Mar 8, 2009 11:38 AM MDT reply actions

The Cutler article is a great read...

On a few different levels:

1) I was shocked and almost moved to hear mentoring-type comments from Plummer. That was interesting…
2) A good reminder, as many here have said, that the Elway early years was not always a fairy tale either.
3) The reminder that what you see is what you get with Cutler, we should not be surprised if when asked about being traded, Cutler would come out and just say he’s not happy with it
4) Loyalty angle… again, I am totally in Cutler’s corner in the sense that if I also felt like I was lied to at my job, after all I’ve given these past 9 years, I would not take lightly to it at all. Whether or not he was truly lied to… who knows. =/

In any case, here’s to hoping that McD’s and Cutler can work out their differences in the coming days and Cutler will remain a Bronco for life!

by tunga77 on Mar 8, 2009 11:43 AM MDT reply actions

+1

Well said.

"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 8, 2009 1:25 PM MDT up reply actions

+2 Agreed

I see said the Blind man to the Deaf man who was near.
What is it you hear when I speak in your ear.

by UB3 on Mar 8, 2009 1:31 PM MDT up reply actions

I remember

that Sharpe trade proposal 13 years ago. The Fabulous Sports Babe had her show on ESPN2 back then, and they were talking about the draft. She reported a rumor about a trade which would send Sharpe and Mike Pritchard to Arizona for Eric Swann. Thank goodness that trade didn’t go down. Same thing with the Elway deal in 1991 or 92. Bronco history would be a whole heck of a lot worse if those trades were made.

by PABroncofan on Mar 8, 2009 12:55 PM MDT reply actions

Yup

We’d still be looking for our first SuperBowl and first HOFer.

"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 8, 2009 1:25 PM MDT up reply actions

Not that Tommy Maddox couldn't have been the guy, of course ; )

j//k

"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 8, 2009 1:26 PM MDT up reply actions