Horse Tracks 4/21/09

by Douglas A. Lee on Apr 21, 2009 5:37 AM MDT in Horse Tracks Comment 11 comments

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NFL - Josh McDaniels and Brian Xanders will be in Los Angeles today to put USC QB Mark Sanchez through a private workout (LJones and the DP were right!).

DP - McDaniels and his staff now have film from the weekend's mini-camp to evaluate their current players pre-draft, the Broncos finalized their preseason schedule, and Reid & Dumervil practiced as first-team OLBs this weekend.

DP - Klis considers the likelihood of Denver drafting a running back or wide receiver this weekend.

SFC - According to the Chronicle, Shanny is selling his estate (last item).

CBS4 - Arnie Stapleton of the AP takes a pre-draft look at the Broncos.

NFL - Pat Kirwan explains that pre-draft hype (like late private workouts) are often just smokescreens for teams' real intentions.

DFP - The Broncos called Michigan long snapper Sean Griffin yesterday.

ESPN - Page 2 has a mock draft for all times, and (of course) The Greatest Ever is the number-one overall pick. Len Pasquarelli details the choice.

NFL - Bucky Brooks describes the intricacies of an NFL team's draft war room.

SI - Here is SI's draft resource - individual player reports sorted by position.

DP - Here's the AP's pre-draft look at the Raiders.

NYT - K.C. Joyner breaks down new Raiders center Samson Satele, whom Joyner says has trouble against big nose tackles.

SFC - The Crypt Keeper tends to value speed at WR higher than other traits. Will that make him pass on Michael Crabtree?

KCS - Chefs WR Jeff Webb signed his free-agent tender.

KCS - Teicher considers the financial cost of the Chefs' #3 pick.

KCS - Kent Babb is rethinking the Chefs' first choice, whom he figured would surely be Aaron Curry.

SDUT - Kevin Acee goes over the Dolts' draft needs.

NFL - The Jaguars have signed WR Torry Holt to a three-year deal which includes $4 million in guarantees.

Y! - The Colts have re-signed S Matt Giordano.

NFL - The Lions apparently believe a new logo and jerseys will change their fortunes.

NFL - Former LSU WR Demetrius Byrd was injured in a car accident and hospitalized in Miami.

SI - Here was Peter King's Monday column - only Denver note I found was that he's certain the Broncos won't take QB Josh Freeman.

ESPN - John Clayton responds to emails and thinks the Broncos will get either DE Tyson Jackson or DT B.J. Raji at #12 and a linebacker at #18. Plus, Clayton actually responds to one of those irrelevant "when the Broncos gave up 30 points or more" questions...

NFP - Andrew Brandt examines the lack of unmatched RFA offers this offseason.

NFP - Matt Bowen breaks down the Jason Peters trade.

NFP - Bowen also looks at the hottest rumors surrounding the draft.

NFP - Wes Bunting presents his final position rankings for the upcoming draft.

FOX - Alex Marvez considers which veteran players could get traded this week.

NYT - Mike Tanier of FootballOutsiders thinks some of the pre-draft mystery can be removed from QBs and RBs via the numbers.

CBS - Pete Prisco offers his list of sleepers for the draft.

NFP - Former player agent Jack Bechta examines the psyche of draft prospects.

IN - Alex Neth foresees Denver taking DE Tyson Jackson and RB Knowshon Moreno in his mock draft.

Y! - Charles Robinson profiles former top recruit Willie Williams.

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Good Mornng 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 Apr 21, 2009 6:34 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Why are the Broncos calling a long snapper?

That situation may be even more bizarre than the Cutler debacle…but it’s a long snapper so nobody really pays attention.

"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!

by PosterNutbag on Apr 21, 2009 8:47 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Unless I'm mistaken

Paxton only has a one year deal. No player is beyond competition. Even the HC’s fav LS

by SlowWhiteGuy on Apr 21, 2009 1:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

O_o

My first thought was that it must be a joke. Apparently not.

Time to galvanize

by jack_ on Apr 21, 2009 1:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good question

Yeah, maybe McDaniels will have a LS on the practice squad so he doesn’t wear out Paxton, don’t need to stress him out too much, LOL.

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness

by Broncoman on Apr 21, 2009 3:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Read Kirwan's article on NFL.com

He comments about how teams often try to “misdirect” the competition regarding who they really want:

With the draft just days away, teams now covet a certain player or two in the first round — and they must protect their interests in any way they can. Scouts and assistant coaches are often removed from the process so as not to leak the intentions of the club. The real draft board is headed for lock and key, and only the GM and head coach will share its contents with the owner. Then again, sometimes club employees leak false information to send other teams down the wrong path. All is far in love and war. Smart teams know how to posture and create a good smoke screen.

by BShrout on Apr 21, 2009 6:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

So the Sanchez thing seems like a bad smoke screen

Why wait until now to work him out and why go public that you are flying to go work him out, does this signal they really want Stafford? Oh the insanity of the draft.

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness

by Broncoman on Apr 21, 2009 6:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks, NYC.

"A rosy-fingered, golden-armed monstrosity."

by Tempestuous Binary on Apr 21, 2009 9:32 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm pretty sure

that the house referenced in that “report” was his old house (the one that was only 20,000 sq.ft.) rather than the new one (35,000+ sq.ft.).

Additionally, I don’t think it is correct to say that Shanny is the one selling. I believe he and his wife already sold that house a year or so ago (although they kept living in it) to a private entity and that entity has now placed the house on the market. Maybe Shanny owns the entity (no idea) but I’m pretty sure that HE is not selling that house.

For whatever it is worth.

by Elway's Ghost on Apr 21, 2009 9:46 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

What I find interesting is that Mark Sanchez was on NFL Network

and said he found out from the media, but had not confirmed anything from the Broncos? I don’t get why you would schedule a flight without notifying the prospect that you were coming out. I also wonder how much interaction Jeremy Bates and Snachez have had?

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness

by Broncoman on Apr 21, 2009 3:28 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I "love" the scouting analysis that SI does

Talented ball carrier with the ability to elude defenders and create his own yardage. Plays with good balance, body control, and displays terrific open field running skills. Quick footed, makes defenders miss, or will pick his way on the inside. Strings several moves together in a single run and uses all his blocks. Possesses the speed and agility to turn the corner, very elusive and squirts through the small openings of the defense. Possesses soft hands as a pass catcher, and picks up yardage running after the reception. Keeps the play in bounds, working to pick up positive yardage until the whistle blows.

NEGATIVES: Not a strong back who picks up a lot of yardage off initial contact. Lacks great speed in the open field. May not be large enough to handle the role of featured runner at the next level.

Nothing like contradicting your own report

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
"Good, bad, I'm the one with the gun, A-hole" - Ash from Army of Darkness

by Broncoman on Apr 21, 2009 6:48 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs