DB - All Aboard: Moreno Agrees to Terms
DP - Moreno signs with Broncos, 8 days late - Mike Klis
Honestly, I'd say the Broncos did quite a job getting Knowshon signed. The four players between DHB and Moreno are still without contracts, and the percentage increase for Knowshon's guarantee is less than that of Robert Ayers.
DB - Break in Action - Zach Eisendrath
Friday saw a lighter practice, while today is a much-welcomed day off. QB coach Mike McCoy says his transition from Carolina has been easy, as his training under Dan Henning years ago was quite similar to McDaniels' under Charlie Weis. Kenny Peterson and Chris Baker fielded punts to earn a curfew-free Friday.
DB - Day 8 Blog - Gray Caldwell
Nic Clemons is apparently recovered from his injury, while Wes Woodyard left practice with a possible injury. The LBs coaches have been working daily on improving the players' interception skills. I'll have to agree; fantastic playlist today - I'd love to know who was responsible for that one...
DB - Day 8: McDaniels - Broncos TV
McDaniels says to expect lots of 3-WR formations this year, meaning more action for Brandon Stokley than we're used to seeing.
NFP - Biggs: Denver's go-to guy
Not sure why we don't learn stuff like this from the local guys (unless I missed it), but Brandon Stokley apparently played a huge role in Eddie Royal's life last year.
DB - Day 8: McCoy - Broncos TV
Mike McCoy called it a "very easy decision" to head back to Denver. He stressed that the offense will be molded to best utilize the players' skills, rather than vice versa.
DB - Day 8: Baker - Broncos TV
Chris Baker discusses his punt-fielding skills and his dreams of catching TD passes. He says he's played NT for a long time and understands it's not a "glory" position.
DB - A Few Minutes With Ryan Torain - Broncos TV
Chris Hall catches up with Ryan Torain, who answers fan questions. Everyday of his offseason was rehab, and he admits to having been a Chefs fan growing up in Kansas. But he said, "That's all over now."
DB - Day 8: Transcripts - McDaniels
IDT - Moreno’s signing gives McDaniels all the game pieces - Hunter Ansley
AP - Denver Broncos (Finally) Ink Top Draft Pick Knowshon Moreno - Arnie Stapleton
CSG - Friday's Broncos training camp at a glance - Frank Schwab
DP - Broncos' new corner the real deal - Lindsay Jones
Folks are just starting to figure out what Ted Bartlett's been writing for months...
DP - Jordan's debts new snag for Broncos RB - Jeff Legwold
DP - Briefs: Broncos sure to find a slot for Stokley - Jeff Legwold
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KCS - Chiefs agree to contract with top draft pick Jackson
SDUT - Chargers' draft move motivates Merriman
SDUT - Despite all the other stuff, 'Lights Out' doesn't take day job lightly
SI - LaDanian Tomlinson, Philip Rivers, Shawnee Merriman want to reach SB - Jim Trotter
Someone should let these guys in on a big problem; their coach is Norv Turner...
FOX - Chargers' Sproles is as tough as they come - Mark Kriegel
SFG - Raiders Silver and Black Blog : Marshall sells his plan
SFG - Raiders Silver and Black Blog : Raiders hit a wall
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PFW - Hall of Fame Class of 2009 profiles
Y! - Thomas was more than just life of party - Mike Silver
KCS - Thomas touched and inspired many people - Jason Whitlock
SI - Derrick Thomas' son Derrion keeps his legacy alive - Peter King
KCS - Thomas was a difference-maker on the field
KCS - Thomas’ death left a void on the field that still hasn’t been filled
KCS - Chiefs knew Thomas was their guy in the 1989 draft
KCS - The saddest chapters of Derrick Thomas’ life are the ones he didn’t write
Y! - Debate over Woodson and Sanders continues - Jason Cole
PFW - Woodson reflects on Hall of Fame career
NFL - Notes from Canton: Bills ready for a big weekend - Vic Carucci
NFL - With signing of T.O., Wilson remains on center stage in Buffalo - Thomas George
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NFP - Diner morning news: Pats load up on defense - Mike Lombardi
NFL - With Singletary at the helm, 49ers ready to return to glory days - Bucky Brooks
SI - First-year Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo has team on right track - Don Banks
SI - Vikings put rookie Percy Harvin to work at training camp - Peter King
ESPN - Palpable buzz surrounds '09 Vikings - John Clayton
ESPN - Camp Confidential: Can the Steelers repeat?
ESPN - Colts comfortable with change - Chris Mortensen
SI - David Garrard, Jack del Rio and Jaguars out to prove themselves - Damon Hack
CBS - Packers camp report: Packers hope defensive hero comes in Cape - Clark Judge
FOX - CAMP SIGHTS: Packers escaped the Favre circus - Alex Marvez
NFP - The misery of training camp - Matt Bowen
NFP - Behind the Eli Manning deal - Andrew Brandt
NYT - Should You Be Allowed to Gamble on the N.F.L.? - Toni Monkovic