Horse Tracks - 9/5/09 - Broncos half way to 53-man roster with hours to go

by John Bena on Sep 5, 2009 7:10 AM MDT in Horse Tracks

Broncos pare 11 from roster - Lindsay Jones(DP)
A review of a 11 players the Broncos removed from their roster yesterday - 10 players were cut while one was moved to I/R. 11 more roster moves are needed today by 2PM mdt.

Cuts could signal break from past - Dave Krieger(DP)
We'll soon find out just how valuable Josh McDaniels considers Mike Shanahan's recent draft picks.

Broncos' D emerging from daze - Jeff Legwold(DP)
Step by step, the Broncos' defense has navigated through its offseason rebuilding, trying to find confidence in the huddle to go with all of the new faces.

Witness perjury charges in Bronco murder case - (DP)
A Denver grand jury has indicted a key witness in the Darrent Williams homicide case on two counts of perjury in the first degree and one count of attempting to influence a public servant.

Wilson: Vonnie Holliday expected to join Broncos | National Football Post
Wilson: Vonnie Holliday expected to join Broncos

Making Roster Moves - Zach Eisendrath - (DB.com)
Like the rest of their NFL counterparts, the Broncos must cut their roster down to that regular season limit by Saturday afternoon.

Brandstater starts and stuns in preseason finale - Chhun Sun(Turlock Journal)
Everyone expected Tom Brandstater’s first NFL start on Thursday night to be exciting, but the Turlock High graduate made people’s jaws drop.

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Here's a link on Vonnie Holliday.

It looks like he will be a Bronco.

by PredominantlyOrange on Sep 5, 2009 7:14 AM MDT reply actions

Never mind.

I guess I missed it first time I looked. Sorry for the redundency.

by PredominantlyOrange on Sep 5, 2009 7:29 AM MDT up reply actions

I was in the process of adding it...

So it probably wasn’t up there yet. Thanks for the add, and any other additions are welcome!

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by John Bena on Sep 5, 2009 7:35 AM MDT up reply actions

Thanks for the links, John, and happy vacation, NYC

“Cuts could signal break from past?”

Umm, didn’t we cut one or two guys before free agency? ; )

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by broncosmontana on Sep 5, 2009 7:31 AM MDT reply actions

Thanks for the Turlock Journal

I may be alone, but I always find the hometown perspective on a player valuable.

by phondonkey on Sep 5, 2009 7:35 AM MDT reply actions

And I take it

that the number of stories the Turlock Journal has run on Brandstarter shows that his hometown still has great interest in his career. That cannot be anything but a good sign.

by phondonkey on Sep 5, 2009 7:37 AM MDT up reply actions

Oh.

We are extremely interested in what happens.

by Poundtherock on Sep 5, 2009 1:23 PM MDT up reply actions

am I crazy?

or did that dude from the brandstater article say that kurt warner and larry fitzgerald played 3 quarters in that game…warner threw 7 passes and went to the bench.

Have a good time all the time...that's my motto. - Viv Savage

by TD4HOF on Sep 5, 2009 7:46 AM MDT reply actions

I had to read it twice

but I think it means Brandstater played three quarters, but it implies he played them against Fitzgerald and Warner the way it is written.

by phondonkey on Sep 5, 2009 7:50 AM MDT up reply actions

Don't be fooled

Its just Chunn Sun being overworked. He writes our WHOLE sports section. cover to cover. There are bound to be some mistakes.

by Poundtherock on Sep 5, 2009 1:24 PM MDT up reply actions

thanks for the heads up...

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by Jeremy Bolander on Sep 5, 2009 11:06 PM MDT up reply actions

Thanks John

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by KaptainKirk on Sep 5, 2009 8:57 AM MDT reply actions

Jordan won't be cut

…and either will Moss. Jordan because his job was never in jeopardy to begin with.. Moss because he’s a first round pick and you don’t cut those.. even to prove a point that you’re breaking from an old regime. Houston got a 5th for their bust 1st from a few years ago. You at least get that.

How old is Vonnie Holliday? 45? 50?

by ELGee on Sep 5, 2009 9:01 AM MDT reply actions

Jordan is on, and I think Walker is on, putting the team at 4 RBs. I’m not counting Hillis at RB, as he’s something…else. Probably the big reason this team can go with 3 TEs and 4 RBs. Gotta love versatility!

If Moss makes the team (and he’s definitely on the bubble, which is good!), I doubt it has anything to do with him being a 1st round pick. Unfortunately, now that the pick is made, it means nothing. Moss will make this team based on whether or not he showed enough on the field.

Holidays are ancient, man! We’re talking THOUSANDS of years old! Wait…wrong Holliday. Sorry. I think he’s playing for the Cardinals now.

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by Disco_Stu on Sep 5, 2009 9:21 AM MDT up reply actions

Holliday

is 33.

He started for revitalized Dolphin D last year, so it’s not bad depth (assuming all players rotate).

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by broncosmontana on Sep 5, 2009 9:23 AM MDT up reply actions

Moss

Moss was a first round pick drafted several years ago who has shown limited ability. He was selected by a long-departed front office with an extensive track record of poor defensive personnel selection.

I don’t think his first round status protects Moss any longer, especially not with someone as “show me the goods” as Coach McD.

by jvill on Sep 5, 2009 11:32 AM MDT up reply actions

thanks guru.....didn't expect tracks to come out.....MHR never misses a beat

by BideshiBronco on Sep 5, 2009 9:45 AM MDT reply actions

Jordan was a good addition as a player/position coach in camp...

But after watching him in the preseason, he seems to be a waste of a precious roster spot. It wasn’t just the lack of speed and burst, but the tentative approach at the point of contact that really turned me off.

Veteran depth from the waiver wire at DL (maybe Holliday?) or WR (who knows what Marshall will do/cause?) is a much better use on the roster than a slow RB that doesn’t want to get hit.

by jayrockstone on Sep 5, 2009 10:05 AM MDT reply actions

Thanks Guru

what would we do with out you and NYC? By the way have you all noticed the picture next to my post? The greatest in the Hall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by jerry251 on Sep 5, 2009 10:10 AM MDT reply actions

I'll try to help

My apologies if there is any reposts.

Broncos defense getting the hang of new scheme – Yahoo

Broncos’ Brandon Marshall writes the idiot’s guide to wide receiving – SI

Trial for suspect in Darrent Williams shooting delayed to Feb. 22 – CSG

Broncos release two picks from 2008 draft – FRANK SCHWAB – CSG

Holliday time in Denver? – Tom Curran – PFT

Chiefs release eight, including right tackle McIntosh – KCS

Bennett makes it tough on coaches during eventful Bolts win – SDUT

One guy’s (raiders) 53-man guess – SFG

Familiar faces among cuts – CCT

Bills fire offensive coordinator Turk Schonert – AP

by KaptainKirk on Sep 5, 2009 10:12 AM MDT reply actions

Thanks KK!!

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by broncosmontana on Sep 5, 2009 10:14 AM MDT up reply actions

And that SI column was a nice find.

The road to receiver valhalla is littered with the bodies of men who were never able to live up to their potential. Brandon, and only Brandon, has the power to change the course he is on.

Conversation nonstarters: hoping McDaniels fails, comparing Bears to Broncos, Cutler to Orton, apples to oranges, and casual drinkers to Raiders fans.

by broncosmontana on Sep 5, 2009 10:20 AM MDT up reply actions

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/09/05/darius-walker-dumped-in-denver/

by DC77 on Sep 5, 2009 10:38 AM MDT reply actions

Scheffler

While Krieger is trying out for the ST&NO roster contest in his article, I noted that he asserted that McD had Scheffler “on the trading block while back.” I remember rumors to that effect but I never saw anything reliable. Anyone know if that was true? I think it was another Bus Cook (Scheffler’s agent) rumor. It’s annoying that Krieger talks as if it was a fact rather than reporting more like “it was rumored that Scheffler was on the trading block awhile back.”

by Endzone on Sep 5, 2009 10:47 AM MDT reply actions