Horse Tracks 5/20/09
by Douglas A. Lee on May 20, 2009 5:50 AM MDT
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DB - The Broncos' rookie defensive backs are lucky to have a group of talented and experienced veterans to learn from. Gray Caldwell speaks with rookies Alphonso Smith and Darcel McBath, and veterans Renaldo Hill and Andre' Goodman.
DP - Krieger thinks the Broncos' questions along the defensive line are dragging down expectations from the national prognostidiots. That would be fair, except they were horrible last year. Anyone remember that, or still being fooled by the 8-8 record?
DP - Knowshon Moreno won a rookie touchdown-celebration contest sponsored by Upper Deck. Hopefully we'll be seeing his act about, ohhh 20 times in 2009.
NESN - Lonie Paxton made NESN's list of the top-10 characters in Boston sports history. Apparently, Pats fans were stressed out when New England let him leave. Sound familiar?
CBS4 - Broncos games will continue to be aired on CBS4 in the Denver area for at least five more years after the NFL agreed to two-year extensions with CBS and FOX.
KJ - Former Broncos LB John Huard will be presented with the Distinguished American Award by the Maine Chapter of the National Football Foundation.
NDN - Matt Prater's kid brother Mason has committed to kick for Webber International University.
DW - Broncos broadcaster Dave Logan was named to Parade magazine's top-fifty All America high school football players since 1963, along with The Greatest Ever.
TL - Travis Henry is back in jail after violating his bond by drinking alcohol.
KCS - Following the trade of Tony Gonzalez, the Chefs are hoping TE Brad Cottam steps up in a big way.
KCS - Adam Teicher came away from Chefs practice thinking KC has a lot of question marks on offense.
SFG - David White is hearing rumors of a trade that would send DE Derrick Burgess from the Raiders to the Pats for a 2nd- or 3rd-rounder.
SFC - Guess what? Jokeland is hoping their famed vertical passing attack is on its way back. Well, it hasn't worked since I've been watching football - so bring it on!!
NFL - The Super Bowl is returning to New Orleans in 2013 for number XLVII (that's 47). So, the area immediately surrounding the SuperDome will surely be looking great. The non-tourist areas? Not so much...I'm going to hijack my own post here by suggesting that everyone watch Trouble the Water.
NFL - Steve Wyche says the players' association and owners have a lot to talk about. Discussions to help avert a future lockout will begin next month.
NFL - Comcast and the NFL reached a 10-year agreement to put the NFL Network in Comcast's digital tier.
NFL - Oh, great. Brett Favre reportedly received a cortisone shot last week and began tossing the pigskin around.
Y! - Jason Cole thinks Roger Goodell has a tough decision on his hands with the fate of Michael Vick.
SI - Vick may team up with the Humane Society to discourage teens from dogfighting once he's left federal custody.
Y! - Mike Silver thinks the Redskins should change their name. I'm disappointed in myself for not thinking about it earlier, and I can't help but agree. As an Asian-American, I'd be pretty ticked off if a team were called the insert slur here. I know, I'm being all PC today. Sorry, folks...
NYT - K.C. Joyner shares some moments from the benefit for SI writer Paul Zimmerman, who is recovering from multiple strokes.
SI - Peter King says the NFL Network is not pleased with Jon Gruden. King also writes about the Dr. Z. Benefit and responds to emails.
NFL - Pat Kirwan looks at some teams with holes in the depth chart created by departed veterans and hoping to fill them with the players they already have. If that made no sense, just read the story...
FOX - John Czarnecki sees a trend in high-priced coaches being replaced by younger and cheaper ones.
NFP - Mike Lombardi shares some thoughts on Jim Johnson, Jon Gruden and Michael Vick.
ESPN - John Clayton speculates on potential landing spots for Vick.
NFP - Andrew Brandt looks to the late Wayman Tisdale's example and sees that professional athletes need to have a plan for what comes next.
NFP - Matt Bowen ranks the best of the NFL's starting quarterbacks. Bowen also wonders whether Michael Vick can still play.
TSN - Clifton Brown looks at the worst defensive teams from 2008 and how they're trying to upgrade. Apparently, Brown thinks the Broncos should have drafted Brian Orakpo.
SI - Phil Taylor thinks Monday Night Football would be better off with only two guys in the broadcast booth.
NFL - Steve Wyche actually takes the time to ponder which teams could be heading to New Orleans for the Super Bowl after the 2012 season. Seriously.
NFP - Wes Bunting looks at the senior tight end prospects for the 2010 Draft.
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Thanks, NYC
And Good Morning.
We don't devote nearly enough scientific research to finding a cure for jerks. - Calvin
Mornin nyc, Looks like many Horse Tracks, Thank You...
Real Power, comes with the realization that One cannot change the Moment;
only ones perception of it: Atitude! JQM
Thanks for your daily contribution NYC
With the 12th pick, the Broncos select Knowshon Moreno - Roger Goodell
That'll move the chains - Andy Samberg
who is going to the SB three or four years down the road?
I guess when you don’t know what you are talking about, its better to change the subject to something where no one would know what they or you are talking about.
"Now we have them where we want them"
-Kieth Bishop - On the Denver 2 yard line, Cleveland Ohio, 1987
Re: Travis Henry
He has 11 children by 10 women.
He is STILL procreating!?! What the farking hell?! Cut his damn balls off already. The good news? He appears to have impregnated the same woman twice….that might mean he has turned over a new leaf. :)
Verbose in style, dispersion of thought, procrastination in life.
Polygamist?
Football was just a way for him to find more wives, think of all the women he can find in 32 different cities.Spreading his seeds one game at a time.
"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
Yes, truly awful
No way to treat fellow Americans…
by Douglas A. Lee on May 20, 2009 8:32 AM MDT up reply actions
Did anyone read the one by Krieger about the expectations for next year?
We might have rose colored glasses, but he’s got crap colored glasses on. And the replies? Those are just inane. You’d think by reading those comments that Shanny was fired after put together a string of ten consecutive super bowl wins. After last year I’m ready for just about any change that may improve that defense and our ability to score in the red zone. If ever there was a time to roll the dice, this year was it.
I agree.
Thanks for Horse Tracks, NYC.
"Man of few words, aren't you?"
by Tempestuous Binary on May 20, 2009 10:00 AM MDT up reply actions
disagree!
We should NOT have fired Shanny with the young team we had, the injuries we had & with how close we were to the play-offs!
…and the moves we’ve made so far… Well you got your wish we’re all in and rolling the dice!
by Whidbey Bronco on May 20, 2009 7:21 PM MDT up reply actions
Interesting bit about Jon Gruden's MNF gig in Lombardi's article...
It’s in his preparation that some teams will be a little concerned. For example, if you’re a head coach of an established team in the league, are you going to allow Gruden to have the complete access that comes with being on TV, knowing that there’s a good chance he might be coaching against you twice a year the following year? Being able to watch practice, scout the players and learn intimate information about teams can benefit a coach if he wants to come back in the NFL.
"Man of few words, aren't you?"
by Tempestuous Binary on May 20, 2009 10:06 AM MDT reply actions
no kidding!
Very interesting… but then how much access do they really have, for how long?
by Whidbey Bronco on May 20, 2009 7:26 PM MDT up reply actions
Re: Silver and Changing Nicknames
Thanks for bringing up the debate from yesterday, Doug. Seems like it’s me, you and Ted Bartlett vs., um, most of the rest of MHR?
For all of you who weighed in yesterday and were upset by the potential slippery slope we’d be moving towards of the Redskins changed their name (you know, the one where the Cardinals would have to change their name because it’s offensive to Catholics, the Mariners because the name is offensive to stevedores, etc.)….
Syracuse changed its name from the Orangemen to the Orange in 2004. Hello, you still there? OK, good. Civilization survived. The Fighting Irish are still the Fighting Irish. The Redskins are still the Redskins. The only people getting exercised about changing those names are the ones who don’t want it to happen. It seems like the issue isn’t the slipperiness of the slope, it’s whether the team’s name induces shudders. Orangemen was bad. You have to blame Greg Robinson for everything that’s gone wrong at Syracuse since….
Thanks, CB
I unfortunately missed Broncoman’s excellent post until this morning. I did share my opinions there, and I clearly don’t mean to shift the conversation here (since it’s been going quite strongly on BM’s post).
It’s all about empathy, Chibronx.
by Douglas A. Lee on May 20, 2009 10:25 AM MDT up reply actions
I'm still mostly on the fence.
I say that I can’t call something offensive when I myself am not part of the potentially offended group. I do know, however, that I would never think to call a Native American/Indian a “Redskin” to his face. So… there’s that. But I do know that when I say it, I’m not being offensive, and I don’t want to see an America where the Chiefs, Braves, Indians (though the logo needs to go), Blackhawks, etc., all have to change their names because of political correctness.
WE GOT MORENO!!!!
Papi, keep in mind that none of the other names you cited in any way refer to skin color, and I’m pretty sure there is nothing derogatory about them.
I think your point about not calling a Native American a “Redskin” to his/her face is a brilliant one which gets to the crux.
by Douglas A. Lee on May 20, 2009 4:54 PM MDT up reply actions
oh brother!
I call friends who are Indians (and DO have reddish skin as a matter of fact) Redskins …but only those who I know well enough, or rather who know me well enough to know my intention. Intention is the key here. Folks who go out of there way to be offended by other folks who intend no disrespect… are looking for the drama!
by Whidbey Bronco on May 20, 2009 7:34 PM MDT up reply actions
Of course the fighting Irish are still the fighting Irish
That’s because we’re still fighting. And if you don’t agree with me, I’ll step you outside and hammer you with me shillelagh
Hillis/Moreno in '09
Aye, an I'll ding ya as well!
With the 12th pick, the Broncos select Knowshon Moreno - Roger Goodell
That'll move the chains - Andy Samberg
Bowen on Peyton Manning...
I obviously agree that Manning is a Franchise QB, but I found it funny when Bowen says Yes, he has talent around him in Reggie Wayne, but he did it with Marvin Harrison, and he will continue to do it no matter whom you align on the outside."…as if Harrison was a step down from Wayne…
Have a good time all the time...that's my motto. - Viv Savage
Wayne is better
But not much.
They are both great WR’s and complimented eachother nicely. Most importantly they were able to play and weren’t upset when the other had more targets or a better game.
it's debatable
but I’d probably take Harrison in his prime over wayne…anyway i certainly wouldn’t say something like “Manning even did good when he only had Harrison to throw to”
Have a good time all the time...that's my motto. - Viv Savage
KC update
I’m curious as heck as to what KC expects from Mike Goff. He was awful last year for SD. He’s a year older. He’s going to be Pro Bowl material now? Of course, I appreciate their doing us that favor, but it’s still odd.
Hillis/Moreno in '09
This
is what I’m sayin’. They are really high on Goff over at AP; but the Chargers kept him one year too many. I just don’t see how he is a missing piece for them.
"Football is a physical sport, sometimes you have a disagreement on what's going on, and you have a discussion about it." Kris Dielman
by Brian (DaBolts) on May 22, 2009 6:16 PM MDT up reply actions
I wanna know why we are stuck with being the team Travis Henry played for...
Every time I read something about his latest arrest/child birth it always says “former Denver Broncos running back”. It was 12 games out of his 89 game career. I know he played for us last, but shouldn’t it revert to the team he played the most with. It’s just not fair ;)
Have a good time all the time...that's my motto. - Viv Savage
OK Teicher...
So KC’s brand new franchise QB looked shaky playing out in the wind, but looks great indoors…so no worries there for KC…oh wait…
Have a good time all the time...that's my motto. - Viv Savage
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