Horse Tracks 8/16/09 - Knowshon reportedly out one to two weeks

Lombardi was a good read this morning

Especially for the links to highlights of some games. Cutler’s INT was classic Jay – under pressure, he threw it up for grabs. At least it was way downfield, so as good as a punt (I don’t know what the down was).
Have a nice day. So far it is sunny and nice here in Colorado, although the forecast was for rain and cold.

Thing about Cutler I noticed was that he was still locking onto one guy and trying to force it between 3 people. Even sportscenter circled a low dumpoff receiver he had wide open when he threw his pick.

He is a gunslinger and you will get the good and bad. Other than that the Chicago scheme seemed mundane. I expect they haven’t implemented anything yet. At least I hope so for Chicago. It is preseason, doesn’t mean much.

Now the Broncos can only hope their 25-year-old receiver is willing to give Josh McDaniels the same chance to acquit himself of charges he’s unqualified to be an NFL coach.

This DPO teaser panders to the average Bronco fan. Probably makes some tingle in the loins. But this is what it has come to in Bronco Nation— Brandon Marshall has become THE tragic protagonist who will save us from Josh McD…and people obviously lap this crap up like the finest indonesian goat’s cream or something. Get arrested a lot, put in a pouty trade request, stand at a Bronco podium and act like a passive-agressive teen-aged victim and take shots at the organization, and win the hearts and minds of the ‘faithful’ all at once.

Wow. What a proud era in Broncos fandome.

and thanks for the horsetracks

" The Broncos reported no injuries other than running back Knowshon Moreno (knee) following their preseason opener. . . . " (on the DP)

Glad Knowshon is gonna be okay too.

Btw, I might be in the minority here but I actually think Jabar G is going to be a fairly valuable backup WR this season. Sort of a hunch, sort of based on how he looked in practice (more than how he looked in first game) and knowing he can help off the field, too… but I think as a #4 he’ll be pretty good.

And thanks nyc as always.

I was worried about Knowshon, but I felt pretty good about his condition. I remember saying after one play, when he jumped back up I thought he was limping. He didnt come off the field that play, however, and they called a drive up the gut. He seemed like he didnt have near the same power as he went down, trying to drive backwards, pretty easily.

He came out after that play, I think the coaches noticed on that play. The fact he was able to make another play though, told me it was probably just a hamstring pull or something, not a tear in anything that would take a whole season to heal.

But still a relief as I was worried knowing he was injured.

Is Kenny McKinley making your final roster? How are you guys feeling about him? I am a HUGE south carolina fan and really, really hope he makes it with you. He looked really good the other night

…what to look for with 3-4 DL because I seem to be the only one that thought McBean was a problem on Friday. I know he got a sack, but he seemed to get dominated and driven away from the action on run plays very consistently.

What did I miss?

Top 10 pick Andre Smith has not yet signed with Cincy (our 1st opponent). Not sure if that is a good or bad thing for Denver.

Part of me wants our OLBs and DEs going against a rookie in his first pro game. Another part of me knows Clady was pretty damn good from the get go and would rather not play against a talent like Andre Smith. Maybe best case is he signs a week or two before the opener and we get to play against a rookie that missed most of camp. Either way, Andre Smith’s holdout is a good thing for Denver.

I really liked the parts in the article on NFP about the Broncos, especially Moreno. I saw it on his first play that this kid has got some speed. Boy is it going to be fun to see him break one open…..kiss him goodbye. Good to see someone looked more into the game than most MSM.

On McKinley: I agree with the other posters on that I think he will make the roster. McGeorge said it best about his late TD. He really did a good job of extending the play as Simms was rolling out.