Horse Tracks 4/30/09

by Douglas A. Lee on Apr 30, 2009 5:38 AM MDT in Horse Tracks

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ESPN - In case you missed Guru's link last night, Elizabeth Merrill offered up an excellent profile of Josh McDaniels.

DB - The Broncos officially announced their signing of LB Nick Greisen yesterday, which coincided with the release of FB Andrew PInnock.

DP - Former Patriots and Eagles scout (and CU Buff LB) Matt Russell is reportedly close to becoming the Broncos' new director of college scouting.

DB - Elvis Dumervil welcomes the newest Broncos, is excited for the second minicamp (coming this weekend), and harks back to his own draft experience.

DB - Jim Saccomano reminds us that plenty of Broncos stars have emerged from UFA status.

YT - In case you missed it, this video of Knowshon Moreno is a must-see.

NFP - Andrew Brandt says teams are realizing that second-round picks offer the best cost-efficiency, and are trading into the round more...any idea which team(s) he may be looking at?

LAT - Here's another profile of the late Ernie Barnes, the former Bronco-turned artist.

GJS - Randy Gradishar thinks it's important to give back.

CO - The Vance barely kept himself out of jail this time.

KCS - Scott Pioli cleared out much of the Chefs' scouting department, including VP Bill Kuharich.

SFG - The Raiders added three more UFAs, bringing their total to nine. Here are some more fan reactions from Oakland regarding their team's draft.

Y! - The Saints will reportedly extend their lease at the Superdome through the 2025 season.

NFL - New Orleans released DT Hollis Thomas.

Y! - The Colts have reportedly re-signed LB Freddy Keiaho.

Y! - Jacksonville released OT Charles Spencer and FB Anthony Cotrone.

Y! - The Patriots released LB Bo Ruud, who spent his rookie season on IR.

NFL - Atlanta signed RB Verron Haynes and released WR Troy Bergeron.

Y! - Detroit released TE Michael Gaines.

SI - CB Brandon Sumrall failed a physical after the Giants claimed him off waivers from the Colts. The G-Men released Sumrall afterward.

NFP - Mike Lombardi looks at some 2008 draftees who need to improve. He thinks Ryan Torain would be a good fit in New Orleans.

NFP - Matt Bowen is rooting for QB Jason Campbell to succeed. Can't blame him...

NFP - Oh, the horror! Bowen wonders if Brett Favre is back in the NFL QB picture, now that the Jets released him.

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NFP - Wes Bunting examines the second-round choices that stood out to him.

SI - Ross Tucker has some advice for rookies heading to their new NFL teams.

SI - Don Banks looks at the recent draftees he expects to make the biggest impacts in 2009.

FOX - Ed Thompson shares some in-depth thoughts on the recent draft.

NFP - Player agent Jack Bechta shares his handling of undrafted clients.

NFL - Vic Carucci is surprised a few situations weren't resolved over the draft weekend.

NFL - Bucky Brooks evaluates the drafts of the NFC East teams.

NFL - Steve Wyche joins the crowd; he loves the players Denver drafted, he just doesn't think they filled the right positions in his draft grades.

NFL - Pat Kirwan thinks the Broncos have set back their timetable for building a 3-4 defense.

Y! - Knowshon Moreno is going to be a fantasy-football favorite.

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Thanks NYC...wheres UB3....he is normally up before me?

Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
All I want is 53 Rod Smiths. Is that asking too much????

by boydy2669 on Apr 30, 2009 6:19 AM MDT reply actions

Running late today---Hi boydy, Mornin nyc--and 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 30, 2009 7:03 AM MDT reply actions

Thanks NYC

Why would Torain be a good fit in New Orleans? Because he is the tub all the time?

Moreno in 2009! - Check
Taylor Mays in 2010!

by Steve O' on Apr 30, 2009 7:03 AM MDT reply actions

Remember, Steve...

Kuharsky called him a big, tough back yesterday who could get the inside yards…

by Douglas A. Lee on Apr 30, 2009 7:14 AM MDT up reply actions

Loved that first article

And it’s even from ESPN, which I have no love for.

by Stuman on Apr 30, 2009 7:32 AM MDT reply actions

Re Knowshon's hurdle

I remember Peyton Hillis doing the same thing last year

Growing older is not for sissies. Jack Palance

by bradley on Apr 30, 2009 8:30 AM MDT reply actions

Yep!

It was against the fish, too. I wonder if it was one of our new DB, Hill or Goodman… I’ll have to go back and check the highlights.

by BroncosBassist on Apr 30, 2009 8:31 AM MDT up reply actions

I liked Hillis anyway

but it was that hurdle that stole my heart forever. Flawless.

Oh, and thanks NYC! These are much appreciated.

"From the get-go, we targeted a certain type of player: tough, smart, competitive, versatile, a good person that loves football and wants to win." -Coach McDaniels

by Colorado_Kitten on Apr 30, 2009 9:19 AM MDT up reply actions

Hillis is a jumper, not just at thumper

And you watch, Moreno isn’t just a jumper either!

I put up a set of Hog N’Dog pics in the fanposts.

Elevate!!

There is no army so powerful as an idea whose time has come.

by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 30, 2009 10:55 AM MDT up reply actions

Well Bradley...

I remember Peyton Hillis doing the same thing last year

I remember Peyton Hillis once killing a man, then bringing him back to life and killing him again. Just because he likes the feel. Special K and the Redneck are gonna murder some defenses this year!

"It means nothing to throw for 4500 yards, 25 touchdowns, and you dont win" -Brandon Marshall

by Joe Medina on Apr 30, 2009 11:59 AM MDT up reply actions

It must be the sexy choice to refuse to understand BPA drafting and to pile on teams that do it. Everyone knows we got great players and great people in this draft, but they still seem to think we didn’t draft well. If the value and fit wasn’t there, who exactly should we have picked for the front-seven? We took Ayers in the first round fer cryin’ out loud! Plus, we got one of the best crops of UDFA this year, in my not-so-humble opinion. I admit it, I drank the kool-aid and am stoked about our new rookies! Come on, FO, get ’em all signed!

by BroncosBassist on Apr 30, 2009 8:30 AM MDT reply actions

they panned NE when they were doing it too

but now get ahead of themselves calling everything NE does superb. Sucks to be proven wrong all the time I guess, and so the “graders” area little antsy…

“New idea…noooooooooooooo! Run Away!”

There is no army so powerful as an idea whose time has come.

by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 30, 2009 10:57 AM MDT up reply actions

one difference...

I agree with you re New England. One difference between us and them that lets the news writers sleep at night bashing us and not the Pats is that they have developed at most positions to the point that they don’t have any huge holes. So, they draft BPA and it’s a brilliant move. We do it and ignore a position that some windbag like John Clayton thinks was our biggest hole, and get lambasted. Eh, whattayagonnado? I like the position of underdog. :)

by BroncosBassist on Apr 30, 2009 11:10 AM MDT up reply actions

Funny

that Jim Saccomano left Rod Smith off his list of CFAs that became stars in the NFL.

But I guess that particular one is so obvious it just goes without saying! ; )

"They need a hero to tell them that the impossible can become possible..... WHEN... YOU'RE... AWESOMMMME!" -- Rhino the Hamster

by broncosmontana on Apr 30, 2009 8:49 AM MDT reply actions

NOOO

I feel like such a bad fan because it didn’t even dawn on me that he forgot Rod. I feel like I owe Rod something for such a terrible lapse. :)

by BroncosBassist on Apr 30, 2009 11:05 AM MDT up reply actions

MSM's funny

So do you think Brett Farve is at home thinking to himself, “well the rumor started, so why don’t I give it one more try. It sure was hell of a run last year for 7 weeks.” At least its another player now. Glad to finally have the Cutler fiasco done with and out of the media.

by diviesti on Apr 30, 2009 8:52 AM MDT reply actions

He totally left it on the table

I’m telling you guys, Bus Cook is the master of Double Speak, and his clients pick it up by osmosis. He coaches them on how to field and answer questions.

Favre could contribute nothing to the NFL at this point, so this is , again, all about a few more deneros. My money is that this all heats up quite well over the offseason, and I would say it is 50/50 whether he is done or not. I hope he gets tired of the games in the media, but I doubt it. I think he loves media whoring.

If you like a good conspiracy theory, you will probably note that if a Favre saga heats up, thena Cutler might be able to come into camp overweight and out of shape without too much fanfare….

There is no army so powerful as an idea whose time has come.

by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 30, 2009 11:01 AM MDT up reply actions