Horse Tracks 9/13/09 - Are YOU ready for some DENVER BRONCOS FOOTBALL?!?!?!?!
by Douglas A. Lee on Sep 13, 2009 8:26 AM MDT
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Good MORNING, MHR Friends!! Today's the day. It's no longer about playing mistake-free football and staying healthy. I mean, those things matter. But really, it's finally here, and all that matters is getting a 'W'. That's it. Get the win; anyway, anyhow. GO BRONCOS!!!! To those in NYC, I'll hopefully see you at Sidebar (15th and Irving) at the back bar - there should be a pretty big group of Denver fans watching our boys on the big screen with sound. I'll be the token Asian guy...obviously, please introduce yourselves and I look forward to meeting you!
DB - Matchup: Broncos at Bengals - Broncos TV
Chris Hall previews today's season opener.
DB - A Closer Look: Cincinnati Bengals - Gray Caldwell
DB - Into The Great Unknown - Mike Rice
Mike Rice isn't buying the nationally-low expectations for the Broncos.
LTC - Let the games begin - Brian Howell
DPP - McDaniels era now dawns - Jim Armstrong
Dan Reeves says of trading Jay Cutler, "It's not like Josh and Pat Bowlen don't know what a franchise quarterback is. Both of them knew what they were dealing with and what kind of publicity they were going to get from it."
DPP - Moreno plans to have a ball - Lindsay Jones
LJones offers a terrific portrayal of Knowshon Moreno, from his NJ roots with his grandmother, to his hard work at Georgia.
DPP - Buckeyed Bronco: DE Kenny Peterson - Lindsay Jones
LJones shares a Q&A with the Broncos lineman.
AP - Josh McDaniels follows in the very large footsteps of Bill Belichick—and his father
SPI - Broncos, Bengals, try to strike winning note
CSG - Broncos' house of cards bound by a Bowe - Frank Schwab
The Schwab wonders what would've been had Dwayne Bowe held onto that onside kick versus the Chargers. Well, the Broncos would've gotten smoked in the playoffs a week later. That's what.
CSG - Broncos 50th season Top 10: Openers - Frank Schwab
CSG - Broncos at Bengals: 3 things to watch, and more - Frank Schwab
DPP - Paige: Odds are Broncos get fast start
Good one, Woody. So because most of the the prior Broncos head coaches won in their debuts means McD and the Broncos are likely to win today? That is as dumb as saying that McD won't succeed because Weis/Mangini/Crennel haven't so far.
DPP - Klis: Opening statements vary
John Elway has a radio gig on ESPN 1600 AM in Denver, which will begin at 8:05 Monday mornings, starting tomorrow.
DP - On eve of Game 1, Broncos fans are in a funk - Mike Klis
DDN - Rookie Bruton, former Miamisburg star, faces the Bengals today - Tom Archdeacon
CBS - Eddie expecting Royal treatment in '09 - Jamey Eisenberg
Big expectations for Eddie Royal in the world of fantasy football.
Y! - Shocker Special: Hillis, Ochocinco silencer, Tim McGraw lover - Brad Evans
Predicting a big performance out of Peyton Hillis today...
DP - Bronco-slaying figure says DA playing tricks - Felisa Cardona
Willie Clark says, "It's sad that the dude lost his life because of whatever because I don't think he done nothing. I feel bad about what happened to him, but I am fighting for my life over something I did not do."
Cincy Enquirer
CE - Scouting report: Broncos vs. Bengals - Joe Reedy
Knowshon is a "change-of-pace runner"? Really? I really don't think the Broncos used the #12 pick in the draft on the next Glyn Milburn...
CE - Isolation Booth: Whitworth vs. Dumervil
CE - Will Bengals hit reset button or replay? - Joe Reedy
AFC West News
SFC - 'Blindsided' Seymour joins team - David White
SFG - Raiders Silver and Black Blog : Update: Al Davis steals the show - David White
SFG - Raiders Silver and Black Blog : So about Javon Walker ... - David White
Javon is not playing tomorrow.
CCT - Seymour happy to be with Raiders - Steve Corkran
SDUT - Chargers have come to believe in Turner - Kevin Acee
Sure they have...
SDUT - Chargers' Jammer turns the corner - Kevin Acee
SDUT - Cesaire penciled in to play - Kevin Acee
KCS - Chiefs players hope their harder work pays off - Kent Babb
KCS - Pioli likes what he sees as Chiefs get started - Adam Teicher
KCS - Haley and Pioli talk tough; Ravens play too tough - Jason Whitlock
NFL News
NFL - Favre named one of five Vikings captains
NFL - Browns rookie RB Davis injured in minor one-car accident
NFL Opinion
NFP - Sunday at the Post - Mike Lombardi
Lombardi wonders who will be able to cover BMarsh today.
PFW - Chiefs' Vrabel, Hali will bring the heat - AFC Whispers
They're hearing the Broncos love Brandstater
DPP - Super season ahead for one of 32 teams - Jeff Legwold
FOX - Countdown: NFL's opening Sunday is finally here - John Czarnecki
Apparently the FOX games are the only ones that deserve much attention...
FOX - Mangini, Favre to meet again after parting ways - Alex Marvez
NFP - Weekend notes: attacking Packers' Rodgers - Matt Bowen
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Great job NYC....and now, one of my pet peeves....
Someone as respected as Dan Reeves floast out that nugget to Armstrong and he does not even dig into it further??? What gives with these idiot journalists.
This is finally someone saying what a lot of us here have been saying about the whole Chinese Phonebook incident…..its is not like McD, Xanders and Bowlen did not know what they had in Cutler….they are not idiots….yet this is glossed over by all these experts.
DRIVES ME NUTS!!!!
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.
Yeah....I call Cutler the Chinese Phonebook....
Because he has more Chins than Chinese Phonebook!
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.
Amen
What people forget is that for better or worse the weakest coach in the NFL still has ten times the football smarts of the average fan. And McD is no dummy. This is a guy who doesn’t brush his teeth without a chart, so I am sure that while he’d probably have preferred to coach Cutler he did what was necessary, knowing the risks. This is a team first locker room and you can’t have divas in that setting no matter the talent.
McD has already surprised the h8ters…the best is yet to come. Call me Kool Aid if you want, but while I was originally angry I am utterly convinced this thing is eventually going to work out. I’ll pour in the pixie sticks now if it makes people feel better. LOL
by TheMastermind on Sep 13, 2009 10:04 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Great post MM...always love your take....I think McD is going to turn our team around and be one of the best we have seen for a while!
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.
Thanks NYC
Im just about ready to leave to go to the game. MAN I CANT WAT!!!!!!!!!!!
live and die blue and orange
Yah Whoooooo, GAME DAY....
Oh yea, Thanks nyc for Tracks…
btw, I voted for Royal Ed….
Real Power, comes with the realization that One cannot change the Moment;
only ones perception of it: Atitude! JQM
I cannot help but
echo these exact sentiments UB3. Good Morning all, Thanks NYC, and Hallelujah it’s Football season again!
"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
"We don't stop playing because we grow old; We grow old because we stop playing." -- George Bernard Shaw
Breaking jaws or the NFL in Oakland who cares? Fall on your pirate’s sword - Ponderosa
by KaptainKirk on Sep 13, 2009 10:42 AM MDT up reply actions
Pressure
The pressure is entirely on the Bungles’ shoulders. Fan loyalty is at an all-time low (as it is here in Denver). The ‘sellout’ only happened because sponsoring partners bought up the remaining tickets.
The entire coaching staff is on the hot seat. Marvin Lewis made going undefeated at home a priority this year, and killing that goal after week 1 would be demoralizing.
Assuming Palmer’s ankle is truly 100%, the edge offensively has to go to Cincy given our best player is rusty. Chris Henry has looked great this summer. I’d almost rather Champ key on him than Ocho. McDaniels’ said Champ will move around. That is good. I’d be curious to see how Henry has favored against Andre’ Goodman in the past.
Overall defensively, I’m drooling to see our scheme in real action. With a limited amount of plays, this defense looked dominant. Edge there goes to Denver. Cincy has a decent enough front 7, but that secondary is downright embarrassing save Leon Hall who will be wasted on a not-yet-integrated Marshall. Eddie should go off.
This doesn’t seem like a game the football Gods are mean enough to let Cincinnati lose, but as long as there are no special teams blunders – I see Denver winning going away. Up big after 3 quarters and Cincy makes it look closer than it really was.
Good post EL Gee...
Remembering that Palmer aint that fast even with 2 good ankles!!!
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.
Yeah, he’s a statue regardless.. and their O-Line is kind of patchwork right now. I was thinking more in terms of people at his feet getting in his head. If that ankle is still tender, he might force some throws.
Good points for sure....
Expect Nolan to bring early pressure….if we can get some early turnovers and get a lead going to be tough sledding for Bengals!
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.
I voted other
for Clady! But I think Marshall, Royal, and Hillis will all have great games. Hopefully the Chef will catch a TD too because he is on my fantasy team.
Jason
The Hanging Curve
Yahoo's projection for Scheffler...
…skyrocketed all of a sudden the other day. Wonder what brought that on.
How much will Marsh play?
I have a decision to make wheher to start him or Percy?What do you guys think?
HILLIS
I doubt Favre is too comfortable with Harvin yet. He dropped some balls in the preseason. Not to say Marshall is going to go off.. but he has more upside today.
I don't know
but I have a feeling that he won’t be THAT limited. He probably doesn’t know every play he needs to, but on the other hand as Cutler showed it’s generally not too hard to get the ball to Marshall.
Jason
The Hanging Curve
by poorboywilly on Sep 13, 2009 8:59 AM MDT up reply actions
oh yeah
before the season starts I’m going to make it official—I believe the Broncos will be 8-8 or better this season, which is to say surprise the crap out of the pundits
Jason
The Hanging Curve
Bill Simmons...
…predicted 10-6. 8-8 is kind of a copout. Baltimore/Miami/Atlanta. All exceeded 8-8 last year with inferior coaching staffs and rosters, and in much tougher divisions than the AFC-W. Flacco and Pennington are inferior QBs to Orton. The Baltimore defense was a shell of it’s former self. Etc.
The schedule looks tough on paper, but that’s why predictions are kind of pointless. Tough teams now could be decimated by the time we play them, or the Broncs might just prove to be as tough or tougher week to week.
Agreed
Sounds like a safe pick but until I see what this team can do I say 8-8
by TheMastermind on Sep 13, 2009 9:57 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Thorough
It’s good to see what’s out there. We don’t have to agree with it, but at least we know about it and can digest it (even if it does give heartburn).
"Don't feed the trolls. Remember to be polite. And please show self-restraint in comment length!" -Me, to myself, because I need constant reminding.
I'd rather let you decide ELGee
You may mock, but I have no problem with naysayers, as long as they have actual reasoning – same for the Kool-Aid crew…
by Douglas A. Lee on Sep 13, 2009 9:48 AM MDT up reply actions
Let the games begin!
Good morning all and this is the dawn of a new era for the Denver Broncos. I believe it will be an era we will eventually be very proud of, I know I’m proud as a pert rutting buck in a herd of beautiful does already. 13-3 Baby!!! Until we ain’t. 3 and out Baby!!!
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