Horse Tracks 5/31/09

by Douglas A. Lee on May 31, 2009 7:56 AM MDT in Horse Tracks Comment 21 comments

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DP - Klis interviews Josh McDaniels and several players about installing the new head coach's playbook, the work involved and what we can expect to see on Sundays.

DB - Mike Rice shares transcript from his interview with Alphonso Smith, who says he played in a similar defensive system at Wake Forest to the one Mike Nolan will run in Denver.

IS - Here's an excellent profile of Ryan Clady, who was back in Idaho for a charity hoops game and to offer some football instruction at a youth camp.

ESPN - Brandon Marshall just finished telling his side of the story on Outside The Lines. The show will be replayed on ESPN at 3pm EST each weekday.

DP - I don't know if this guy is an MHR member; but any of us who think we are the biggest Broncos fan around need to consider James Owen's story.

NFL - DeMaurice Smith and the NFLPA are hoping for the support of retired players in the upcoming CBA talks with owners.

ESPN - The Rams franchise reportedly may go up for sale soon.

Y! - Will the Vikings run the Wildcat with Percy Harvin?

NYT - Eric Mangini has had something of a rough arrival in Cleveland.

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Thanks Nyc

This is encouraging

“We have so many weapons, and you don’t know where anyone is going to line up,” tight end Tony Scheffler said. “I think it’s going to be like someone who owns a lot of classic cars. You get to go out to your garage and pick one out each day. As a skill-position guy, you have to look at it that you don’t know when you’re next chance is going to be so you’ve got to make a play when the ball comes to you.”

I agree, someone should send an invite to Mr. Owens, he would like it here

With the 12th pick, the Broncos select Knowshon Moreno - Roger Goodell
That'll move the chains - Andy Samberg

by KaptainKirk on May 31, 2009 8:10 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Good mornin!

Wow, you are dedicated! Do u do this every day? TY!

Reading the article by Klis, I SO wish Josh AND Jay would’ve pulled their heads out! But I believe if Josh can get the team taught and behind him100% (2 big ifs) that an average QB will still do well here…

That with the semi-promising defensive changes (any change is an improvement!)…

Pass the Kool-Aid!

BTW Anybody not living in Paradise… Just watched the sun come up over the Ocean & snow covered Mt Baker… takin the kids to the beach today… Thanks God!

by Whidbey Bronco on May 31, 2009 8:17 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Is it just me?

I don’t know if its my imagination or not, but does Mike Klis seem to be changing his attitude a little? I was inititially struck between what I saw as very strident reporting during the former QB stuff and during the draft. Then he shared this very reasonable draft analysis with Mr. Friend, which seemed to be a stunning shift in tone to me. Now, during this passing camp, his stories seem to be far more positive and far more inclusive of the idea that McDaniels does have a vision that is based in a solid and proven philosophy.

I don’t know…his tone just seems completely different…which I think is a good thing.

I am an idiot walking a tightrope of fortune and fame
I am an acrobat swinging trapezes through circles of flame
If you've never stared off in the distance, then your life is a shame
and though I'll never forget your face,
sometimes i can't remember my name.
--Counting Crows, "Mrs. Potter's Lullaby"

by PredominantlyOrange on May 31, 2009 8:25 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Thought the exact same thing.

Thanks NYC.

by Matt In Canada on May 31, 2009 8:36 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes

Mr. Klis gained 2 points in my book. Let’s hope he gets more. I will at least read another article of his.

With the 12th pick, the Broncos select Knowshon Moreno - Roger Goodell
That'll move the chains - Andy Samberg

by KaptainKirk on May 31, 2009 9:03 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

uh oh

Now we’re back to only liking positive comments about the team eh?

by Whidbey Bronco on May 31, 2009 9:24 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not seeing a lot of Rainbows and Lollipops in the OTL Piece

by PredominantlyOrange on May 31, 2009 9:34 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's not about liking positive comments

it’s about striking a balance in criticism. I don’t think he’s saying anywhere that the new approach is a Superbowl guarantee, or even that it’s bound to produce a winning season.

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

by broncosmontana on May 31, 2009 12:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

besides

The article in question seems a little dispassionate to me. Just informative. That’s how I like my sports journalism.

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

by broncosmontana on May 31, 2009 12:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I've noticed it, too

from other writers on the DP staff, only more subtly. It’s as if they recognize that taking pot shots at a new coach is like shooting fish in a barrel, and now they’re actually having an opportunity to watch the practices first hand and form actual informed opinions.

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

by broncosmontana on May 31, 2009 12:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mangini

lol!

by Whidbey Bronco on May 31, 2009 9:36 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

thanks, nyc

liked klis’ piece, though I was a bit disappointed that he felt the need to insert the word “slow” into his title, makes it sound like he was going to be negative when he wasn’t.

Pray for the best, prepare for the worst, and know you will come down somewhere between the two.

by BShrout on May 31, 2009 12:09 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

tentative I believe is the point...

Our leadership has some proving to do…

by Whidbey Bronco on May 31, 2009 12:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I dunno

Marshall wasn’t at all convincing to me on his OTL appearance. I like that he had the stones to get up there and face Bob Levy and his firing squad of questions, but his answers felt very scripted and and forced, not like a man willing to tell the whole story at all. Personally, I was disappointed.

If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding! HOW can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?!

by SlamDunkTheFunk on May 31, 2009 1:11 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

They should be scripted though.

I’m sure his attorney made a point of advising him about what to say before he did the show. Unless he has a good acting background, it should probably sound forced.

It is a tough spot to be in. Don’t present your side, and you look bad. Follow the best script for tactical legal reasons, and sound kind of stiff.

The bet way to avoid this kind of mess is to not get tied up in these situations (so much of the time). : )

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on May 31, 2009 1:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

True

Don’t go into a press interview with the assumption that they are there to listen to you or give you a fair shake to explain your side. The minute you do that you are dead.
That smiling journalist is not your friend.

Tis better not to throw it to the deep receiver but the open receiver.

by Kfustud on May 31, 2009 2:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

especially

when it comes to OTL.

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

by broncosmontana on May 31, 2009 2:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I get it

But scripted shouldn’t necessarily come off sounding completely insincere. I just didn’t buy what he was selling.

If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding! HOW can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?!

by SlamDunkTheFunk on May 31, 2009 5:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks nyc

Great look at Clady in the off season.

Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.

by Mike Clark on May 31, 2009 3:30 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

FAIL

“I abandoned my wife, who was in labor for about 24 hours, to go home and watch a Broncos game. It has been eight years, and I still haven’t lived it down.”

Oh man, I love the Broncos but I would never go that far, lol. Tivo, man, Tivo!

by underdog on May 31, 2009 4:18 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs