Horse Tracks 5/15/09
by Douglas A. Lee on May 15, 2009 5:46 AM MDT
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DB - Gray Caldwell interviews several players about the new defensive scheme. Jarvis Moss says many looked at him as a 3-4 player coming into the league, and he's excited to be a part of one now; Marcus Thomas has actually put on some weight in order to play nose tackle (didn't see that one coming); and Ronald Fields likes Mike Nolan's attacking-style of defense from their time together in San Fran. Who's ready for football?!?!?!
DMR - Kyle Orton gave an interview to his hometown paper. He's excited about playing with some actual offensive talent and answers the obligatory John Elway question.
DB - As promised, Broncos TV has an interview with Knowshon Moreno from the day of his introductory press conference.
DP - John Elway got some new perspective on his son Jack's decision to quit football from Brian Griese. Elway says he's happy with Jack's decision, as the choice has lifted quite a bit of pressure from his son's shoulders.
DP - Reggie Rivers has been laid off by CBS4, although he will still do preseason commentary work for them.
WFP - Here's another article from up north on Jake Plummer's handball career.
SWX - The Snake also talks about becoming a high-school assistant football coach.
SI - Jim Trotter examines the laziness of JaMarcus The Hutt and the effect of a new quarterbacks coach's arrival (Paul Hackett) on his progression.
SFG - David White interviews Raiders UFA linebacker Frantz Joseph.
Y! - Cowboys scouting assistant Rich Behm, who was paralyzed from the waist down when the team's practice bubble collapsed, is planning on returning to work.
ESPN - Brett Favre reportedly consulted with Dr. James Andrews about his injured shoulder, in consideration of his comeback possibilities.
IS - As expected, Colts OC Tom Moore and offensive line coach Howard Mudd have retired due to a change in retirement benefits. Apparently, they may return as consultants.
NFP - Robert Boland explains how the change in benefits affects older coaches, among some other thoughts.
NFL - Steve Wyche looks at some NFL stars who are returning from injury and considers their expected impact in 2009.
NFLN - The Network has an excellent interview with new Lions coach Jim Schwartz. Unless you're an NFC North fan, how could you not pull for this guy and his team?
NFL - This is classic...Chad Johnson wrote "Ochocinco" on his name-change form last year, rather than "Ocho Cinco." So, the NFL has decided to acknowledge his name as "Ochocinco" and his jerseys will reflect as such.
NFL - And it gets better...the Bungles will be featured this year on HBO Sports' Hard Knocks documentary. What team could be more fitting than that bunch of misfits?
FOX - Among other thoughts, Peter Schrager piles on Josh McDaniels with the now-classic MSM criticisms. At least he admits the outcomes of Denver's offseason changes are unknown.
Y! - Jason Cole examines the Bucs' offseason of change.
NFP - Matt Bowen goes over the Cowboys' offseason.
NFP - Bowen thinks Terrell Owens will be a difference-maker in Buffalo.
NFP - Mike Lombardi considers the potential impact of defensive line coach Rod Marinelli in Chicago and offensive coordinator Turk Schonert in Buffalo.
NFP - Wes Bunting evaluates the top college senior quarterbacks.
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Long time Reader, First time Poster.......
Just wanted to say thanks for all the work you put into this, first site I start off every morning with!!
Thanks, Krug!
Happy to hear from you, and thanks for reading!
by Douglas A. Lee on May 15, 2009 8:53 AM MDT up reply actions
Welcome k27, Mornin nyc Thanks for Horse Tracks...
Real Power, comes with the realization that One cannot change the Moment;
only ones perception of it: Atitude! JQM
Welcome 27, thanks NYC. What up UB3...nice horse tracks.
The article on the 3-4 is great.
I hope that Jarvis Moss sticks….I like that kid!
Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
All I want is 53 Rod Smiths. Is that asking too much????
Good Morning Everyone
Thanks NYC, looks like some good stuff today
"Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for to many men on the field?" - Jim Bouton
Morning, Thanks NYC
My Dad told me about the 4 seasons:
Pre-season
Regular-season
Post-season
Off-season
Best website in the world!!
Great job NYC!! before I joined the MHR family I would wake up every morning and check as many sites as I can, and all I can say is the girlfriend never liked it ( I need the computer)! Thanks to you guys, now I have all the links and its quick and easy (girlfriends happy too, ever think of do relationship counselling NYC? lol) Also, the site as a whole is great because there are alot of knowledgeable readers on MHR so I don’t have to deal with the negativity of other sites, we can have a difference of opinion and be civil…Once again NYC, great job and keep up the great work!
Wow
I certainly didn’t think I was easing relationship tension, but I’m happy to help!
by Douglas A. Lee on May 15, 2009 8:55 AM MDT up reply actions
I was doing research on the Redskins
For the Team Report that I’m doing. I’ve been monitoring their SB Nation site “Hogs Haven.” Their “Daily Slop” has a couple of articles today that may be of interest.
Andy Reid answers questions on BDawk, Anquan Boldin and LeSeann McCoy:
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/sports/20090513_Reid_says_Eagles_checked_into_Boldin.html
and Matt Pitzer of USA Today claims Jay Cutler will be a Fantasy disappointment:
hyyp://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/fantasy/2009-05-14-cutler-disappoint_N.htm
My Dad told me about the 4 seasons:
Pre-season
Regular-season
Post-season
Off-season
That second one is
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/fantasy/2009-05-14-cutler-disappoint_N.htm
Sorry bout that.
My Dad told me about the 4 seasons:
Pre-season
Regular-season
Post-season
Off-season
Sooo...
Now we know for sure that the DE/LB hybrids are Dumervil, Ayers, Moss, Reid and Crowder. We also know that Fields and Thomas are potentially battling for NT. So, who are the pure 3-4 DE and where do the rest of the LB fall?
"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
MINI CAMPS
Obviously we will not know for sure until Training Camp, but hopefully the MSM will get it in gear and give us some news from the upcoming mini camps.
May 26-29, June 2-5, June 8-10, June 12-14 (mandatory minicamp)
To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also DREAM; not only plan, but also BELIEVE.
ESPN piece last night
featured Knowshon as one of 5 top draft choices together, each answering a question from ESPN. Knowshon’s was “why do you think you were the first RB chosen?” I don’t know if it’s available online.
Was fun. He basically said, "because of my versatility, not just my running, but ability to catch, block,.. " etc etc. Nothing too exciting. The others were DHB, Jeremy Maclin, Jason Smith (Rams), and … I missed who the 5th one was.
The punchline was: “Last question, who’s buying dinner for the group?” They all look around at each other and then say, “Stafford.” (Who wasn’t there.)
Players should never have to say this
Moss said the players respect the fact that their head coach is willing to see what they do best and find ways to utilize those skills on the football field.
“I think that’s awesome to coach like that,” he said. "It lets your players be more comfortable with what they’re doing as opposed to making a guy do something that he’s not so comfortable with or used to doing, or can’t get his job done as well. I think it’s awesome to coach this defense the way that they coach it.
I am so dissappointed in the last few years of defensive coaching. Let’s hope that we see the cultvation of a new tradition around Dove Valley, where the players get the benefits that go hand in ahdn with bein totally accountable for what goes on on the field, instead of just the garbage….
There is no army so powerful as an idea whose time has come.
by Jeremy Bolander on May 15, 2009 12:52 PM MDT reply actions
true
but sometimes a player needs to be willing to sacrifice and fill a position he’s not as comfortable with, due to injuries or schemes or lack of depth etc.
But ultimately I agree, I hope Nolan can turn the D around. I really like his hiring (better than McD’s actually) I think he’ll be able to help our D grow.
Carlton Powell
I heard that he might be putting on weight and be in the running for NT, does anyone know if this is true?
Go Broncos!
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