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Horse Tracks 9/26/09 - Stokley, Moreno questionable; Raiders try to kick Gannon out of their sandbox

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DB - Week 3 - Fri: McDaniels - Broncos TV

DB - Knowing The Opposition - Chris Gentilviso
Robert Ayers is familiar with JaMarcus Russell and Darren McFadden from their college days, while Josh McDaniels knows Richard Seymour quite well. Ben Hamilton is probable for Sunday, while Brandon Stokley and Knowshon Moreno are questionable. Several WRs wore pajama pants for yesterday's practice.

DB - Reaching for High Expectations - Zach Eisendrath
Alphonso Smith says he "lobbied" to get a locker spot in between Champ and BDawk. Smith has impressed his older teammates despite being too short to play in the NFL, not rated as a first-rounder by several draft "experts," and basically being traded for the 5th-overall pick in the 2010 Draft, which is supposed to be the Greatest Draft In History (but that means we'd only want a top-5 pick, not say the 15th or 20th pick).

DPP - Broncos wary of work-in-progress Raiders' QB Russell - Jeff Legwold

DPP - Raiders' fleet-footed rookies an impressive pair - Jeff Legwold

DPP - Announcer Gannon gets Raiders' goat
John Herrera, the same clown who went berserk on an Oakland Trib? reporter, dumps on Rich Gannon as the Raiders had tried to have him banned from production meetings. Stay classy, Jokeland.

FOX - Week 3 pregame notes for every game

NFL - Injury Reports

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DB - A Few Minutes With Eddie Royal - Broncos TV

AP - Raiders bring confidence into meeting with Broncos - Josh Dubow

LTC - Broncos’ Royal off last year’s pace - Brian Howell

CSG - Clady is Broncos' answer to foes' sack attacks - Frank Schwab

DP - Stokley’s injury could mean more work for Marshall - Jeff Legwold

FOX - Fearless Prediction: Raiders 18, Broncos 14

DPP - Q&A: Nothing cooking on Marshall contract extension - Jeff Legwold

DPP - Numbers: Offensive line sacks it to 'em

DPP - Analysis: Hall chances passing by Broncos' receiver Smith - Mike Klis

AFC West News

SFG - Raiders Silver and Black Blog : Here's (the other) Johnnie! - David White
According to Tom Cable, Jonathan Holland (who they just signed off their PS) will be Jokeland's kickoff returner Sunday.

OT - Raiders notebook: Ellis motivated, getting results - Steve Corkran

PFW - Raiders’ Huff finally playing to potential - Dan Parr

SDUT - LT out, Burnett gets hurt - Kevin Acee

KCS - Chiefs notebook: Bowe questionable to play against Eagles - Kent Babb

KCS - Dorsey says he’s a better player this season - Adam Teicher

NFL News

NFL - Patriots WRs Welker, Moss questionable to play vs. Falcons

NFL - Eagles likely to have three active QBs vs. Chiefs with McNabb ailing

NFL - Seahawks QB Hasselbeck likely out, so Wallace could start vs. Bears

NFL - Prank gone wrong leads to ice and punch throwing in Cleveland

NFL - Saints will march into Buffalo without starting RB Bell

NFL - Vikings rookie WR Harvin dealing with severe migraines

NFL - Zorn expects Redskins RB Portis to play, despite questionable status

NFL - Bucs RB Ward to start with Williams, Graham injured

NFL - Giants DE Tuck questionable, DT Canty ruled out vs. Buccaneers

NFL - Jets CBs Strickland, Sheppard won't play vs. Titans; QB Sanchez OK

NFL Opinion

SI - NFL Week 3 Viewer's Guide on Colts-Cards, Broncos-Raiders, more - Ross Tucker
Tucker calls Mike Nolan an "early favorite for asst coach of the year"

SI - Plenty to love about Week 3's best matchup, plus 10 things to watch - Peter King

NFL - Steelers' Ward should be on the lookout against Bengals - Pat Kirwan

CBS - Peek at the Week: Cards' running game could decide Peyton-Warner showdown - Clark Judge

NFP - Diner morning news: mailbag day - Mike Lombardi

NFL - Instead of folding like accordions, these four answered the bell - Vic Carucci

SI - Frank Gore, San Francisco 49ers, motivated by NFL draft snub - Jim Trotter

NFP - Do the Eagles have a plan for Vick? - Matt Bowen

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Thanks, NYC

Can’t believe the Raiders are honestly comparing Gannon to a dog. Ouch. The man only took you to the SuperBowl, losers.

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by broncosmontana on Sep 26, 2009 8:09 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Gannon knows a good time when he see's one

“He’s repeatedly said that they should just blow up the building and start all over again,” senior executive John Herrera said Friday.

"Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for to many men on the field?" - Jim Bouton

by diviesti on Sep 26, 2009 8:14 AM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

is there a sign-up sheet

i want to help!

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by broncosmontana on Sep 26, 2009 9:04 AM MDT up reply actions   1 recs

Hopefully Asomugha will make his way out of Chokeland someday

I love that guy and it just drives me crazy that he’s a Raider. Dude, you wouldn’t even fit in a police line-up, much less fit the profile of the Raiders!

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by broncosmontana on Sep 26, 2009 9:02 AM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep yep

maybe he’ll land here one day lol
Remember when we tried to get Tim Brown… Al ain’t havin it…. but then shanny’s gone…

by Whidbey Bronco on Sep 26, 2009 11:46 AM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

He could have gotten out if he wanted

But he chose to sign a new deal with Al. He’s a Raider forever.

A man does what he has to do, and sometimes it’s not what I believe he should do. There’s no reason to use up energy hating him for it. Shoot him if you have to, but don’t hate him.

Louis L’Amour

by bradley on Sep 26, 2009 12:53 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

keep in mind

he’s playing for the “home team” (Cal grad) so I think getting to stay in the bay area is part of why he re-signed. Alas.

The commenter formerly known as "Dashiell".

by underdog on Sep 26, 2009 2:41 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, I know

I thought about the Cal connection, and I love the Bay area myself. Tough choice for a nice guy. And, alas, I agree with you. Alas. Would have been nice to see him in Dnever. Or at least on the other side of the Bay.

A man does what he has to do, and sometimes it’s not what I believe he should do. There’s no reason to use up energy hating him for it. Shoot him if you have to, but don’t hate him.

Louis L’Amour

by bradley on Sep 26, 2009 3:40 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure Al woulda loved to see him in Denver

LOL probably why he showed him the money. ; )

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by broncosmontana on Sep 26, 2009 9:52 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks NYC your work here is invaluable.

Great rant on Phonse. A classic. Made me feel better on an extremely hung over Saturday morning (one of my best friends is getting married today). No better cure for this situation than a tall cup of coffee, some horse tracks, and mellow Neil Young tunes.

Oh to live on sugar mountain, with the barkers and the colored balloons…

by ButteBronco on Sep 26, 2009 9:12 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for all the links!

That piece on Phonz is a great read. That kid’s gonna be special!

by elvisalex on Sep 26, 2009 9:17 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Jonathan Holland - 4.45 40 Time

It doesn’t mean squat, but there it is. Also, To Whom It May Concern:

The NFL TV Distribution Maps are Here.

"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 26, 2009 9:30 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL, NYC

Your brief history of Alphonso Smith made my morning.

Thanks.

by PredominantlyOrange on Sep 26, 2009 9:30 AM MDT reply actions   1 recs

9/11

LOL @ Raiders brass calling Gannon’s ‘blow up the building’ comments ‘insensitive in a post-9/11 world’. It’s like when Lois Griffin ran for Mayor of Quahog.

by ELGee on Sep 26, 2009 9:47 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

I heard Gannon trained at a terrorist camp in Kansas City

and is actually Shanahan’s secret son and a conspirator in Gruden’s plan to destroy the franchise.

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by broncosmontana on Sep 26, 2009 10:10 AM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wonder if Al has hired a writer to help him invent

these conspiracy theories regarding employees and ex-employees?

We should have someone on this website keep track of the various attempts to undermine the Raider Empire. Next year’s excuse; J-Fat Bustell. Was really a spy sent from the Hut home world to destroy the Raiders through poor QB play and misallocation of funds.

"You can make mistakes, but you are not a failure until you blame others for those mistakes." -John Wooden

by Randall15 on Sep 26, 2009 11:30 AM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Huts are immune to your mind tricks

You’ll see. Jamarcus the Hut says you were good in your day but he will make you Bantha fodder!

GURGLE…BLURP…INCOMPLETE PASS…

by TheMastermind on Sep 26, 2009 12:42 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

lmao!!!

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by broncosmontana on Sep 26, 2009 9:53 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

The faiders' very existence...

Is insensitive to a post Merger world.

But really, while the faiders since 2002 have been quite tragic I think comparing themselves to 9-11 is a little over the top.

Besides, speaking of dogs Gannon WAS trying to be sensitive. When you see an animal suffering you put it down out of compassion. Jokeland’s last good QB is just suggesting putting an old three legged hound out of its misery. PETA should give him a medal.

by TheMastermind on Sep 26, 2009 12:22 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

This game is a must-win if...

Well actually, it isn’t a must-win. But we should win this to get up 3-0 so that our guys can feel confident going into the hard portion of our schedule.

"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway

by LACK on Sep 26, 2009 1:00 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

to be honest

I had fairly low expectations this year anyway, so I haven’t really felt like any game is a must win. Just totally psyched to get those Ws! McDaniels rox.

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by broncosmontana on Sep 26, 2009 9:55 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

While it won't prove the Broncos are contenders if they win...

If they lose, it will show that they’re not. I don’t see the Broncos getting to the playoffs without sweeping both Oakland and Kansas City.

by Velveeta on Sep 26, 2009 1:32 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

I think

3 out of 4 of those games would be good enough to stay in contention. Splitting with the Raiders and sweeping the Chiefs is probably enough in that division tho I agree with you that by all intents and purposes they won’t look like a legit contender unless they do that. But winning in Oak and KC is never easy even when those teams are weak.

The commenter formerly known as "Dashiell".

by underdog on Sep 26, 2009 3:57 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

no way, I agree with the cheese

I really think a game like this… winning a game like this, a game we’re ‘supposed to win’, third win in a row… could be the difference later when we lose a couple and folks in the locker room choose whether or not to stand strong behind their very young coach (who’s already been under the micro-scope). To begin with a three game winning streak when the whole world called you incompetent? Or the “these are the real Broncos” comments we’ll hear from every NFL head, if we lose!

A loss tomorrow could be a huge confidence/momentum killer. HUGE.

More pressure than ever to beat the Raiders!!
Go Broncos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Whidbey Bronco on Sep 27, 2009 12:08 AM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

This sucks

I’m not gonna see the broncos game tommorrow

by Whosbob89 on Sep 26, 2009 7:37 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

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