Horse Tracks 6/25/09 - Highlights from XXXII always a great start to the day!!!

by Douglas A. Lee on Jun 25, 2009 5:47 AM MDT in Horse Tracks

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DB - Broncos Awarded Jones
The Broncos received WR C.J. Jones off waivers from the Chefs, who had signed Jones earlier this spring. Jones is familiar with Josh McDaniels' offense from his time in New England.

DB - Ready for the Big Leagues
Gray Caldwell profiles DT Chris Baker, who the Broncos signed as a UFA despite mid-round projections heading into the draft. Baker appreciates the veterans' help in minicamp and OTAs, and the chance to practice against one of the NFL's top O-Lines.

DP - Iowa coach slain in school shooting
Casey Wiegmann and several other NFL players are grieving the shocking loss of their legendary high school coach, Ed Thomas.

DP - Coach gave all to small town
Kiszla eulogizes Ed Thomas as Parkersburg, Iowa faces another tragedy.

NFLN - NFL Videos: Top Ten Gutsiest Performances: Terrell Davis
Of all days to forget your migraine medication...haha. TD and Co. share their memories of Super Bowl XXXII.

NFL - Top 10 gutsiest performances of all-time
Vote for TD here; I'll admit, he probably doesn't deserve to be #1 here - but I'm voting for him anyway!

SPI - Could Jake Locker be John Elway Jr.?
SACRILEGE!!!!!!!!!!!

ETN - Sports set tone for life of Hall inductees
Former Broncos WR Brian Stablein was inducted to the Metropolitan Erie Chapter Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame.

CCP - TVCC unveils 2009 Hall of Fame class
Former Bronco Robert Jackson will be inducted to the Trinity Valley Community College HOF.

KCS - Chiefs sign safety Mike Brown, add depth to secondary - Kansas City Star

Y! - Merriman is a man on a mission - Charles Robinson

SDUT - Forged by a force
Kevin Acee profiles Dolts draft choice Larry English.

SDUT - Multimedia: Bolts healthy, hungry as camp nears

NFL - Contract extension could keep WR Jennings in Green Bay through 2012

NFP - Wednesday whys: Jennings was a priority - Andrew Brandt

NFL - Peppers most likely staying with Panthers after signing franchise tender

NFL - Panthers have no intention of trading Peppers - Steve Wyche

NFL - New Giants LB Boley likely to miss start of training camp after hip surgery

NFL - Former high school coach of four NFL players shot, killed in Iowa

NFP - Ed Thomas: More than a football coach - Matt Bowen

NFLN - NFL Videos: 32 in 32: Jacksonville Jaguars

NFL - With improved offensive line, Jaguars in position to rebound in 2009 - Bucky Brooks

NFP - Diner morning news: Building the lines
Lombardi is puzzled by the big-money extension the Stillers gave OT Max Starks.

NFP - Ripple effect of Jennings' new deal - Matt Bowen

SI - NFL players share views on Ron Jaworski, Tiki Barber, Howie Long - Ross Tucker

CBS - Top 50: Rebounding Palmer leads second-25 elites
Pete Prisco counts BMarsh among his second tier of top-25 NFL players.

FOX - Schein's Nine: Cutler should grin and bear it
Adam Schein thinks JC and the Bears' receivers are good enough to pass their way to the Super Bowl, and expects big things out of Larry Johnson this year. I think he's serious, too...

NFP - 2009 NFP scouting series: Texas A&M - Wes Bunting

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Thanks for horse tracks!

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 25, 2009 6:17 AM MDT reply actions

Thanks Nyc

Schein; What a Maroon!

"You give 100 percent in the first half of the game, and if that isn't enough, in the second half you give what's left." – Yogi Berra

by KaptainKirk on Jun 25, 2009 7:08 AM MDT reply actions

Anybody...

…stumble across a theory on the motive of the Thomas killing? My gut guesses the guy was on a meth run and out of his head. I don’t know. That’s just one of those crazy ones that’s hard to wrap your head around.

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 Jun 25, 2009 8:24 AM MDT reply actions

"You da MAN, TD"

“No, yoooou da MAN, Elmo”

<3 TD forever.

by tunga77 on Jun 25, 2009 8:53 AM MDT reply actions

Thanks for the Horse Tracks, NYC.

"Call me a cannibal!"

by Tempestuous Binary on Jun 25, 2009 9:27 AM MDT reply actions

Interesting

Scein thinks cutler can lead the Bears to the SB while Prisco thinks cutler is not even in the top 50 players.

by SlowWhiteGuy on Jun 25, 2009 10:29 AM MDT reply actions

Were I a betting man . . .

I would look at what Prisco says and bet the opposite . . .

Never argue with a fool, lest you take on his appearance. - my daddy

by AZDynamics on Jun 25, 2009 10:45 AM MDT up reply actions

You gotta factor in the 'storied franchise' factor.

The MSM overrates a handful of franchises every single year. The Bears have been a player or two away since 1985. The Dallas Cowboys WERE the new NFL Dynasty this time last year. The New York Jets have been chronically mediocre my entire NFL conscious life, yet it took a pounding at the hands of the Denver Broncos to knock them off the undisputed top of the AFC heap last year. They have apparently solved this by drafting a rookie QB who was just short of mocked when he declared for the draft (For the record, I like Sanchez…but the same guys who orgied in Pete Carroll’s reserverations about Sanchez have already annointed him the undisputed savior of the Jets). I mean, how in the world has Rex Ryan gone this long without a DC job if he is already as great as apparently he already is. (Might we say that to the MSM Ryan is the anti-MacDaniels?).

Anyway, maybe Cutler is the difference. I have my doubts, as should anybody else who takes the time to look at reality. This is more a lateral move for Cutler— at least in terms of overall strenght of the respective franchises in question— than most are willing to admit.

Anyway, Chicago could have trade for Joey Harrington and 3/4 of those guys would have them in contention for glory.

by PredominantlyOrange on Jun 25, 2009 10:58 AM MDT up reply actions

Sorry for all the typos lately....

I meant, how could Ryan go this long without a head coaching job as amazing as he apparently is?

Sorry about the slopiness of my comments lately. My youngest has emerged into full blown tottlerhood, which gives me two toddlers working in my life at the moment. It can be a little distracting….

by PredominantlyOrange on Jun 25, 2009 11:02 AM MDT up reply actions

Orton

I don’t know whether or not he belongs on the “Gutsiest” list, but Orton played the second half of last year on a high ankle sprain, which usually keeps a player off the field. If nothing else, we seem to be getting a tough QB in Orton . . .

Never argue with a fool, lest you take on his appearance. - my daddy

by AZDynamics on Jun 25, 2009 10:44 AM MDT reply actions