Horse Tracks 6/17/09 - 500 Stories on Brandon Marshall (almost)
by Douglas A. Lee on Jun 17, 2009 5:44 AM MDT
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Mornin' MHR Friends! More fun stories on BMarsh today - unfortunately, NFP was not accessible yesterday morning as they switched over to a new format; so we'll catch up on their Monday columns too (some on BMarsh).
DB - Learning by Watching
Gray Caldwell profiles Broncos rookie QB Tom Brandstater, who is relying upon "mental reps" to learn Josh McDaniels' offense. Naturally, Kyle Orton and Chris Simms are taking most of the snaps. Brandstater appreciates studying under two different teachers (McDaniels and Mike McCoy).
BMarshall #15 " Clearing the Air…
Surely you've read the quote already, but here is BMarsh's blog entry on his website. He writes like his departure from Denver is all but assured...
DP - McDaniels: Dialogue part of Marshall plan
Mixed messages are coming out of the BMarsh situation - Marshall and his agent are saying that Pat Bowlen said the Broncos would try to trade the wide receiver, while Josh McDaniels says Denver would like to keep Marshall. Wasn't this supposed to be the quiet part of the offseason?
NFL - Marshall confirms meeting with Bowlen, alludes to trade request
Rich Eisen, Solomon Wilcots and Charles Davis consider the newest drama in Denver. Naturally, Wilcots continues to call the Broncos' 2008 offense the second-best in the league and labels Marshall as "already gone". Davis, of course, sticks with the facts and is not yet ready to pass judgment. In the upper-right corner, Eisen speaks briefly with Mike Lombardi, who says Denver has all of the leverage.
DP - Special-teamer green let go
If you hadn't heard, Denver released LB Louis Green (not Greene). At least the DP spelled his name correctly this morning - I mean, when your job is to cover the Broncos...
SI - Brandon Marshall, Plaxico Burress, Brett Favre, more NFL mailbag - Peter King
PK thinks Denver may have to put their collective foot down with BMarsh, if only to set a precedent.
Y! - Marshall goes wrong way on Cutler Highway
Mike Silver thinks BMarsh is handling his current situation poorly and expects the Broncos will end up trading him. Silver also reminds us that if Dwayne Bowe had held onto that onside kick on 12/14, maybe Shanny/Cutler/BMarsh are all still here. Of course, then we'd just still be living the lie and on our way to another .500-or-so season...with Bob Slowik running the defense.
NFP - Broncos don't need the distraction
Matt Bowen thinks a protracted holdout from BMarsh would have a negative impact in the Broncos' locker room.
NFP - Diner morning news: the Brandon Marshall saga
Mike Lombardi says BMarsh slipped to the 4th round and Denver in 2006 thanks to his off-field behavior, and he thinks this tiger will never change his stripes.
NFP - Why the Broncos chose Orton
Now that Denver has actually named Kyle Orton the starter, Matt Bowen says he knew Orton would win the job all along...so where was this column last month?
OSB - Simms is a backup again, what a shocker
I'm not sure what Chris Simms did to elicit these feelings from Florida, but Dwight Collins has never been very impressed by the QB.
CBS - Broncos' offseason of upheaval is uplifting for Chargers
Wow. Clark Judge recaps the AFC West offseason, panning the Broncos for every decision they've made thus far. I mean EVERY decision.
CBS - Stars' trek out of Denver might be caused by alienation from coach
Mike Freeman seems to think Josh McDaniels is running his players out of town...
DN - The Breakdown: Top two Broncos look more like first-rate donkeys
Bryce Evans is not pleased with the job Josh McDaniels and Brian Xanders have done so far.
BS - Marshall gets Ravens-receiver rumor mill churning again
More speculation out of Baltimore regarding Brandon Marshall and the Ravens.
KCS - Haley ends Chiefs’ offseason practice early, pleased with team’s progress - Kansas City Star
NFP - Just follow the money
Andrew Brandt thinks the only reason Brett Favre is not yet a Viking is because of the money - not his shoulder or anything else.
NFP - A blind eye
Jack Bechta shares a tremendous story about his childhood team (the Iggles) and a client (Jermane Newberry), and how they all teamed up to provide a crucial service to the local community (free vision care for children).
NFP - Sanchez signing: win-win
Robert Boland praises the Mark Sanchez signing.
NFL - AFC East smackdown: Is June too soon to light a fire?
Vic Carucci considers Rex Ryan's trash talk.
NFL - Six special players who are challenging 'Father Time'
Pat Kirwan looks at a few guys whose careers have extended farther than anyone could have expected.
NFP - The impact players: AFC South - Matt Bowen
CBS - Instant preview: Games with growing intrigue factors
Judge is looking forward to the Bears at Broncos in the preseason. Really.
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Thanks NYC!
Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
All I want is 53 Rod Smiths. Is that asking too much????
"Peyton Hillis didn’t rip the sleeves off his jersey, they flew off out of fear."
Calijoefornia.
by boydy2669 on Jun 17, 2009 6:28 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks NYC
I was impressed with the tone and tenor of the comments over at BM’s blog and was compelled to add one. I’d encourage everyone else to do the same. Here’s mine:
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I love you B Marsh, but I gotta speak from my heart on this one — I just don’t get it. Is this how you’re responding to the adversity of the offseason? Was there some problem with the medical staff that couldn’t be addressed? And did you talk to Rod? He had hip issues, too, didn’t he
I don’t blame you for feeling a little disconcerted or disspirited, if that’s how it all broke down. And I absolutely believe the Broncos should give you a fat contract, as long as you’re able to physically live up to your end of it. I know your time in Denver has been hard with psycho ex-gfs and all. But you still have the love of your fans, your team, your coaches, your owner. It feels like the only one putting strain on this right now is you, B.
I’m not anti-Jay — I defended him hard against all comers — but I was disappointed in the way he left because, to me, it felt like he was simply unable to respond to adversity like a champion would. You never struck me that way in a million years. You’re not a quitter. You’ve got a huge heart. Shake it off, man — this is just one more life’s lesson. I don’t know why God’s giving you so many, but it’s in the overcoming of adversity where true peace can be found. I hope you can find that in yourself, because you deserve it man. Life is messy, but it’s how we respond to life that makes us who we are.
Peace, 15. Love you man.
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"They need a hero to tell them that the impossible can become possible..... WHEN... YOU'RE... AWESOMMMME!" -- Rhino the Hamster
by broncosmontana on Jun 17, 2009 6:37 AM MDT reply actions 1 recs
Nice bm, If that dos'nt get his attention,
Then he has already left….
Rec’d
Real Power, comes with the realization that One cannot change the Moment;
only ones perception of it: Atitude! JQM
by UB3 on Jun 17, 2009 8:48 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and Thanx nyc for your Gift every Morning=== Horse Tracks...
Real Power, comes with the realization that One cannot change the Moment;
only ones perception of it: Atitude! JQM
by UB3 on Jun 17, 2009 8:50 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was was impressed with the comments also
I think it’s gotta be difficult for him to read all of those posts, alot of positive criticism from his true fans. I will hate to see him go if he does.
"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
by diviesti on Jun 17, 2009 9:24 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was actually concerned with the comments.
Too many people were anointing him and crying that if we had Shanny, Jay would still be here and we could have our top 2 (top 16) offense back. I’m worried that might give him a big head and cause him to want even more money.
No stairway? ...denied!
by papigrande on Jun 17, 2009 10:15 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks NYC
With the 12th pick, the Broncos select Knowshon Moreno - Roger Goodell
That'll move the chains - Andy Samberg
by KaptainKirk on Jun 17, 2009 7:39 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm surprised
Haley hasn’t made a play to bring Boldin to KC.
"They need a hero to tell them that the impossible can become possible..... WHEN... YOU'RE... AWESOMMMME!" -- Rhino the Hamster
by broncosmontana on Jun 17, 2009 9:23 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not one mention of Marshall's health
I read all of the articles about how the Broncos were “getting rid” of Marshall because of his holdout. There was not one mention about the major questions about his health. Heck, only one mentioned his off-field track record. They were all about how the Donks are getting rid of a top-5 talent…
But I guess that’s a better headline than “Broncos Get Rid Of Former Top-5 Talent Who Has Serious Questions As To Whether He Will Be Able To Continue At That Rate Of Production And Who Also Might Get Suspended In The Future For His Off-Field Behavior.”
If all other teams see is the “top-5 talent,” then it’s likely that Brandon’s greatest value to the team is in trade.
by Velveeta on Jun 17, 2009 10:05 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
So, sometimes MSM Bronco-bashing works out for the better, then?
No stairway? ...denied!
by papigrande on Jun 17, 2009 10:13 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Peter King
basically nails it in his short piece on the situation.
That is it in a nutshell. The Broncos are rightly clamming up and if they want to do the right thing they will not give in to his demands, even if it means forcing him to sit. BMarsh not only has little leverage but his free agency value will drop and drop until going over a cliff in the Fall if he’s sitting out. They hold all the cards and can’t set a bad precedent by giving in and getting rid of him right now, even if they too will get less in value for him later.
by underdog on Jun 17, 2009 10:23 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW..
I go on vacation with no internet for 6 days and look what I miss! Holy HorseTracks, Batman!
"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 Jun 17, 2009 1:45 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, NYC.
"Mouth of Ghosts."
by Tempestuous Binary on Jun 17, 2009 4:13 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
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