Horse Tracks 4/11/09

by Douglas A. Lee on Apr 11, 2009 7:20 AM MDT in Horse Tracks

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DB - Elvis Dumervil checks in with a blog entry - he calls Andra Davis a "natural leader" and that the Cutler situation "wasn't as much of a distraction" for the team as it was for us.

NFP - Wes Bunting ranks the best players suited for a 3-4 defense in the upcoming draft.

ESPN - Not that I think they deserve it (Elway doesn't count), but the 1983 Broncos draft class, led by the Snow Goose Karl Mecklenburg, needs your votes over the 1985 Bills!!!!!

NFL - The Stillers are close to re-signing NFL Defensive Player of the Year, linebacker James Harrison.

NFL - Pittsburgh has also reportedly offered QB Byron Leftwich a 2-year deal to return.

NFL - Bucs left tackle Donald Penn has decided to return, signing his one-year tender.

NFL - Meanwhile, DT Kedric Golson of the Redskins did the same.

NFL - So did WR Demetrius Williams and TE Quinn Sypniewski of the Ravens.

CT - Jerry Angelo doesn't think it's such a big deal that he's got no number one picks. Well, what else is he supposed to say? Besides, the Bears haven't done such a hot job with the #1's anyway.

ESPN - Jeffrey Chadiha counts the Broncos trading Cutler as one of his five dumbest moves of the offseason.

FOX - Alex Marvez goes over his list of injured players from 2008 who he expects will have an impact in 2009.

SI - Ross Tucker thinks the Vikings were mistaken in both the decision to let C Matt Birk walk and the way they addressed it publicly.

NFL - Vic Carucci examines the immaturity of junior QBs and the draft risk it brings.

NFL - Steve Wyche takes a look at the top-5 centers entering the draft. Here is Wyche's look at the top-5 guards.

CBS - Pete Prisco checks out the Browns' draft needs.

FOX - The Iggles are "On the Clock" at Fox.

CBS - Here is a collection of all the CBS analysts' mock drafts.

NFL - Here's Part 2 of the "Experts" mock draft - "Expert" Dave Krieger selected DE Tyson Jackson at #12.

SDUT - Kevin Acee has Denver choosing Brian Cushing at #12 in his latest mock draft.

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Good Mornin nyc, Thanx for Horse Tracks... Nice to hear Elvis...

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

by UB3 on Apr 11, 2009 7:33 AM MDT reply actions

Andra Davis a leader? haha. I wouldnt get my hopes up with him if i were you all.

by BradyQuinnisBeast on Apr 11, 2009 9:23 AM MDT reply actions

Guess you dont have to worry...

Hes our “problem”…….hope we have more problems like him!

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

by boydy2669 on Apr 11, 2009 9:25 AM MDT up reply actions

Whatever you want to say...

Andra Davis>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Nate Webster/Niko Koutouvides.

I seem to have lost my future self.

by papigrande on Apr 11, 2009 11:17 AM MDT up reply actions

Sorry but he looked bad when he played with the browns last year.

by BradyQuinnisBeast on Apr 11, 2009 3:02 PM MDT up reply actions

Actually.

Everyone that played with the Browns last year looked bad. It’s why you fired your coach and are working on sheding your best young players in an effort to rebuild…

"The mystic chords of fandom, stretching from every trade and signing to every active account and guest all over this broadband, will yet swell the chorus of union, when again touched, as surely they will be, by the better angels of our nature". ~ Abraham Lincoln-ish

"The tree of victory must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of quarterbacks and coaches". ~ Thomas Jefferson-ish

by ejruiz on Apr 11, 2009 4:07 PM MDT up reply actions

No the only good player that is gone from our team is Sean Jones. We have upgraded most of the other positions.

by BradyQuinnisBeast on Apr 11, 2009 6:58 PM MDT up reply actions

So far Davis has come in and done just fine. The team seems to be accepting him and his talent is a definite upgrade in an area of need.

[b]"Now we have them where we want them"[/b]
-Kieth Bishop - On the Denver 1 yard line, Cleveland Ohio, 1987

by AlanC on Apr 11, 2009 9:26 AM MDT reply actions

In Wes Buntings article

I think he left out Laurenitis

Basesball is just a game-RIP Nick Adenhart

by robbo650 on Apr 11, 2009 9:38 AM MDT reply actions

I am with Bunting....

Hes not a fit in a 3-4….I just dont see it.

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

by boydy2669 on Apr 11, 2009 9:40 AM MDT up reply actions

o he didnt think he would fit in a 34

did he say that in the article?

Basesball is just a game-RIP Nick Adenhart

by robbo650 on Apr 11, 2009 9:54 AM MDT up reply actions

he did not say that...

But JL is a proto typical MLB in a 4-3 but lacks the size and shedding ability to play ILB in a 3-4 and does not have the rush ability to play OLB in a 3-4. Thats probably why Bunting did not mention him….juts my opinion though and I am connecting the dots!

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

by boydy2669 on Apr 11, 2009 9:58 AM MDT up reply actions

Hey Robbo

Someone asked the same question in the comments… the response from Wes:

I see Laurinitis as a best fit in a 4-3 scheme, I don’t think he has the power or girth to consistently deal with offensive lineman inside.

Hope that helps

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

by orange&blue_aussie on Apr 11, 2009 10:48 AM MDT up reply actions

Pat yourself on the back, Boydy

Looks like you connected the dots just fine.

"In the empty spaces - lacunae, vacuums, pauses, voids, black holes - new things begin. We are born anew from the unexplored space, the badlands, the outlaw territory." - Sam Keen

by spock on Apr 11, 2009 11:11 AM MDT up reply actions

1983 Broncos Draft class down by 10 points!!!

VOTE! Damned if we lose to the Bills AGAIN.

VOTE VOTE VOTE. :)

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

by Tim Lynch on Apr 11, 2009 9:53 AM MDT reply actions

done :-)

"I'm not looking for the best players; I'm looking for the right ones." ~Coach Herb Brooks in "Miracle"

by Colorado_Kitten on Apr 11, 2009 1:38 PM MDT up reply actions

done

by cuseindahuse on Apr 11, 2009 2:51 PM MDT up reply actions

My favoite line from DOOMs blog

It’s been a while since I’ve last updated, and plenty has happened since then. Most importantly, we’re back in the locker room for offseason conditioning and I couldn’t be happier.

Not the JC trade

Basesball is just a game-RIP Nick Adenhart

by robbo650 on Apr 11, 2009 9:57 AM MDT reply actions