Horse Tracks 6/5/09

by Douglas A. Lee on Jun 5, 2009 5:30 AM MDT in Horse Tracks Comment 19 comments

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DB - Constantly Improving
Vernon Fox and Jeb Putzier met with the press yesterday; Fox likes the team's offseason additions and Putzier is enjoying the way the offense practices.

DB - The Excitement of Change
Jim Saccomano says Dove Valley is buzzing with all the fresh faces around; he sees positive changes in the attitude and character of the team so far.

DB - Passing Camp: Fox - Broncos TV
Vernon Fox is impressed by the offseason attendance and the leadership of the new veterans, especially Brian Dawkins.

DB - Passing Camp: Putzier - Broncos TV
Jeb Putzier says the offense is more about reacting to the defense now than pure timing and speed. He likes the added emphasis on situational plays in practice.

DP - Clady lets considerable skill speak volumes
LJones briefly profiles Ryan Clady, who speaks so little that she needed Kyle Orton and Josh McDaniels to complete the column.

NFL - Several factors complicate potential long-term deal between Chiefs, Cassel
Pat Kirwan considers several interesting possibilities for the Chefs and QB Matt Cassel, who is still only signed to his franchise tender. One fascinating scenario would have Cassel signing with Denver next winter. So, get the picks for Cutler and McD gets his guy anyway, at the cost of a season's time? Interesting...

DP - Broncos murder case postponed until October
The judge in the D-Will murder case granted a continuance at the defense's request.

SI - NFL behavioral seminars not reaching players like Brandon Marshall
Ross Tucker wonders how the NFL can teach players to confine their aggression to football.

CT - It's no sin to reserve judgment on Jay Cutler
It's nice to read that McJayGate was not quite like Elway forcing his way out of Indy. Thanks, Rick Morrissey. To the Self-Proclaimed Ombudsmen and Horse Tracks Editors, just don't click the link!

TW - Sweeney case breaks: 23-year-old charged with murder
Charges were filed in the murder of former Broncos wideout Neal Sweeney.

DP - Putzier big backer of CU coach
Klis focuses on Putzier's comments on CU coach Dan Hawkins.

NFL - Busy offseason results in change at QB position in AFC West
Vic Carucci looks at the AFC West's turnover at QB.

SDUT - "Turner lobbies for Coryell"
Norv is pushing for Don Coryell to make the HOF. Remember, 7 HOFers and 0 Titles for San Deeahgo; 2 HOFers and 2 Titles for Denver....

KCS - Chiefs ready for mandatory minicamp — with or without Waters
Chefs G Brian Waters took his holdout to a new level by skipping a charity event for which he is an honorary co-chairman.

NFL - Veteran safety McCree returns for second stint with Jaguars
Another former Broncos ~~free-agent bust~~ safety found a new team. In Marlon McCree's case, it was actually his old team.

BG - Patriots sign Patrick Pass
The Pats brought back their old RB Patrick Pass and dumped a few players.

NFL - Cardinals sign Pro Bowl safety Wilson to five-year, $39 million contract
The Cardinals have signed safety Adrian Wilson to a new five-year deal with $18.5 million in guarantees.

NFL - Niners commit to OT Staley with six-year extension through 2017

NFL - Restricted free-agent guard Clabo signs deal to stay with Falcons
Former Bronco OG Tyson Clabo signed his RFA tender with Atlanta.

Y! - NFLPA settles lawsuit with retired players
The NFLPA reached a $26.5 million agreement to settle a lawsuit by retired players over video game royalties.

NFP - Bears Thinking Burress?
Bears players are pushing for the team to acquire Plaxico Burress. I guess Hester and Davis aren't the next Marshall and Royal...go figure.

SI - Rodney Harrison provided Brett Favre a lesson in how to retire
Don Banks likes that The Dirtiest Player Ever retired gracefully. Banks also writes about Brian Westbrook and Mike Vick, among others while showing plenty of un-MSM-like good sense and reason.

NFP - Time Catching Up To Westbrook
Matt Bowen examines the aging of Brian Westbrook.

NFP - Summertime In The NFL
Robert Boland offers his take on the potential Rams sale and the dead of summer in the land of NFL news.

NFP - Diner Morning News: Philly’s Dilemma
Mike Lombardi considers the impact of Brian Westbrook's injury. Plus, he thinks Aaron Kampman will thrive in Green Bay's new 3-4 D.

NFP - 2009 NFP Scouting Series: LSU

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Thanks NYC!

Thanks for your hard work in getting the links together. It’s a great way to start a Friday!

by NYBronco on Jun 5, 2009 5:53 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for the Horse Tracks, NYC.

"Felis silvestris cactus JB, 2009."

by Tempestuous Binary on Jun 5, 2009 6:10 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Busy morning for you NYC

Thank you

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

by KaptainKirk on Jun 5, 2009 6:11 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

That 1st aricle

is a must read.

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

by KaptainKirk on Jun 5, 2009 6:20 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Thanks NYC

Thanks for the links. The Chicago article was interesting, but not as interesting as the 87 comments. I hope Cutler can perform under his “god-like” status. LOL!

"The men who have done big things are those who are not afraid to attempt big things, who were not afraid to risk failure in order to gain success."
- B.C Forbes

by HSFBCoach on Jun 5, 2009 7:14 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Interest in Plaxico

Ya why would you want to pay for a big time receiver when we all know that the QB makes his receivers better. Hester is already projected for 16 TDs this year and 1400 yards.

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

by Kfustud on Jun 5, 2009 8:45 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

sarcastic nagging your area of expertise stud?

…oh never mind. yawn.

by Whidbey Bronco on Jun 5, 2009 8:50 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

More just an illustration of foolish thinking.

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

by Kfustud on Jun 5, 2009 8:54 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, I hear ya!

But who’s really thinking things like that?

by Whidbey Bronco on Jun 5, 2009 8:58 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

DP Posters

Chicago Fans
Occasionally a sportswriter.
Maybe Bleacher Report People

I don’t make this stuff up, I am not that creative, I just like to highlight it.

(OK I make up some stuff like the Hester stats, just to illustrate, I guess people can blame me for that)

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

by Kfustud on Jun 5, 2009 9:01 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol that last bit was the bit i was referring to!

..and of course a good QB DOES make his receivers better! And vice-versa.

by Whidbey Bronco on Jun 5, 2009 9:43 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks NYC.

Always been a fan of Westbrook, I hope for a speedy recovery for him.

by Matt In Canada on Jun 5, 2009 7:22 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Top of the mornin' to ya!!!

by bfree2bronc on Jun 5, 2009 7:59 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for the Stuff

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

by Kfustud on Jun 5, 2009 8:45 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Good mornig!

CT More of the same… slow sports news week. BTW Has Jay asked for a new contract
?

The Cassel thing is interesting… Never thought I’d be wondering about tossing off a year to get him! Considering the odds KC lets him get away, here’s to hoping they sign him to a huge contract which they’re sorry for …for years after finding out that he was merely a product of the system and players NE had in place the one year he played well!!

Just a mean little hope for the Chefs.

by Whidbey Bronco on Jun 5, 2009 8:48 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Cassel

It is funny because this is heralded is probably the second biggest trade of the offseason yet the more you look at it the uglier it gets for KC. I mean there options look to be pay big for him, pay big for him, or let him go. None of those are really ideal.

BTW Is it just me or does it seem like every time we see a Bronco picture in a paper now they use a shot of him in the orange alternate jerseys. Lets just make the switch already!

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

by Kfustud on Jun 5, 2009 8:52 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

seriously! Let's just go ORANGE already!

"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 5, 2009 1:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs