Horse Tracks 1/16/10 - 49ers to host Broncos in London 10/31/10

by Douglas A. Lee on Jan 16, 2010 8:24 AM MST in Horse Tracks

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NFL - 49ers to play Broncos in London in 2010

DPP - Broncos set to play in London - Lindsay Jones

"The rest of the Broncos' 2010 schedule will be released in late spring, but the Broncos are likely to play a home game Oct. 24 and have their bye on Nov. 7, the Sunday after the game in London, to give players time to recover from the European travel."

DPP - Analysis: Broncos take hard look at run defense, offseason conditioning and practice policies - Jeff Legwold

"But they also were in pads during the season, especially in December, more than almost every other team in the league. Some players privately said they didn't have much left, and scouts around the league said the Broncos looked tired down the stretch, especially up front on both sides of the ball."

DPP - Q&A: Floyd Little's enshrinement in Pro Football Hall of Fame is a no-brainer - Jeff Legwold

"So, his abilities overall, in the return game, as a receiver and running the ball are all more than worthy of a spot in Canton, and he will get a fair hearing from the Board of Selectors on Feb. 6."

DP - Former Bronco Walker subpoenaed for Darrent Williams murder trial - Felisa Cardona

DP - Broncos a regular on international front - Jeff Legwold

DP - Broncos players react to London game - Lindsay Jones

CSG - McDaniels on Denver’s All-Pro selections - Frank Schwab

KDVR - Broncos London-bound: A worthwhile trip? - Zubin Mehenti

NYT - The Short of It: Who Was the 2009 Money Player? - Toni Monkovic

"Elvis Dumervil – Defensive End, Denver - $535,000 - Led the league in sacks with 17."

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AFC West News

SDUT - From Pitts to peaking - Kevin Acee

SDUT - A matchup to watch: Jackson vs. Revis - Chris Jenkins

SDUT - Receiver’s attorney deserves a game ball - Brent Schrotenboer

SDUT - Cesaire keeping tabs on Haitian relatives

SFC - Team stays mum about Cable's job - David White

NFL News

NFL - NFL pledges $2.5M to aid Haiti earthquake relief efforts

FH - NFL Defends Facemasking Non-Call, Fines Bertrand Berry - Michael David Smith

NFL - McAllister re-signs to lead Saints onto field, won't play vs. Cardinals

NFL - Bengals WR Ochocinco headed to sixth Pro Bowl

NFL - Stanford RB Gerhart announces declaration for NFL Draft

Coaching Carousel

NFL - Redskins hire Haslett as defensive coordinator

NFL - Seahawks offer Redskins’ Gray secondary job

NFL - Cowboys assistant Grantham takes job as coordinator at Georgia

NFL - Pasqualoni Will Take Grantham's D-Line After Year

NFL - Tice hired as Bears offensive line coach

NFL Opinion

NFP - Diner morning news: Don’t blame McNabb - Mike Lombardi

NFP - Cutler should have say in Bears OC hire - Matt Bowen

FH - New York Times' Work Is Pulitzer-Worthy - Milton Kent

"Nominations for the new round of Pulitzers are due Feb. 1 and one of them, as well as serious consideration for the award itself should go to Alan Schwarz of The New York Times for his stories on head trauma in football." I couldn't agree more.

NFP - East-West Shrine preview: Part II - Wes Bunting

Playoffs?!?!?!

NFP - Divisional playoffs: Matchups to watch - Matt Bowen

SN - 10 Bold Predictions: Winning recipe starts with big dose of pass-rush pressure - RealScouts

SI - In NFL playoffs, it's OK for QBs to be Trent Dilfer - Kerry J. Byrne

SI - Playing in domes offer home teams three big advantages - Ross Tucker

ESPN - 10 Spot: Postseason reflects successes - Adam Schefter

SI - NFL playoff predictions; Peyton Manning under pressure - Peter King

NFL - Rookies could have profound impact on divisional playoffs - Pat Kirwan

NFL - These X-factors could be the difference in the divisional round - Bucky Brooks

FOX - Countdown: Warner needs to be wary of Saints safety Sharper - John Czarnecki

CBS - Peek at the Week: Cowboys' run faces roadblock in Minnesota - Clark Judge

FH - FanHouse Preview: Cardinals at Saints - R.J. White

FH - Dome Field: Saints Anxious To Silence Doubters, Excite Fans - Thomas George

NYT - Saints Aim for the Strong Finish They’ve Talked About - Joe LaPointe

SN - Look for Cardinals and Saints QBs to find strike zone early, often - Vinnie Iyer

Y! - Alpha dog Williams gives Saints bark - Jason Cole

FH - FanHouse Preview: Ravens at Colts - Matt Snyder

NYT - Ravens Lineman Can Create His Own Ending - Ben Shpigel

SN - Low-seeded Ravens are load to handle - Dennis Dillon

FOX - Caldwell better hope it ends well - Alex Marvez

FH - FanHouse Preview: Cowboys at Vikings - Josh Alper

Y! - Allen extending no special courtesies to Romo - Mike Silver

FH - FanHouse Preview: Jets at Chargers - Will Brinson

NYT - Jets’ Callahan Finds a Fresh Start in Football’s Details - Greg Bishop

FH - Revis' Next Test? Stopping San Diego's Vincent Jackson - Nancy Gay

CBS - Jets' likeability soars on playoff march to respectability - Gregg Doyel

Poll

What do you think about the Broncos playing in London?

Love it

60 votes

Hate it

81 votes

At least it doesn't count as a home game

118 votes

259 votes | Poll has closed

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Thanks Doug.....not much happening in Broncos land at the moment!

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.

by boydy2669 on Jan 16, 2010 8:36 AM MST reply actions

thanks doug

I need to vent real quick… Sportscenter was doing a story on Kurt Warner and on the opening sequence they said “and mediocore QB’s” someting like they get recyled or cylce from team to team. And they showed cullpepper and the ORTON. Orton may not be great but he is sure as shit not mediocore. And he is certainly a level above cullpepper. Ok now Im done

HILLIS...where are you???

by robbo650 on Jan 16, 2010 8:43 AM MST reply actions

*then ORTON

although The Orton sounds cool

HILLIS...where are you???

by robbo650 on Jan 16, 2010 8:44 AM MST up reply actions

They leave out how mediocre Warner was without the elite talent around him.

2002 – 2006 come to mind. Heck, mediocre is probably stretching it, as I distinctly remember him being regarded as a spent hanger-oner by the same people that now fawn over him like baby-jesus.

The whole MSM crew is pretty shameless when it comes to selective amnesia— especially when the arch of history interferes with collective legend making.

So this is war...misfortune at every bend in the road. Misery and murdered mules and sudden death in a ditch.-- Rick Atkinson

by PredominantlyOrange on Jan 16, 2010 8:54 AM MST up reply actions

Yeah

Sure is interesting isn’t it- now he’s a HOFer. Umm… really?

by AllBroncsallday on Jan 16, 2010 11:48 AM MST up reply actions

I saw that as well and just shook my head just typical hype by a espn hack. Considering how espn used to hype Culpepper and the fact that Orton has only been on two teams it was just stupid

Considering Warner has played for 4 teams …….

by Hoopforia on Jan 16, 2010 10:11 AM MST up reply actions

Thanks Doug

Character may be manifested in the great moments but it is made in the small ones -- Philip Brooks

by KaptainKirk on Jan 16, 2010 8:43 AM MST reply actions

Bye after the London game

I think both teams get a bye after the game – both Tampa and New England had their bye after the London game last year. It gives the players and coaches a few days to sight see with their wives or girl friends

War is behavior with its roots in the primal sea - eat whatever you touch, or it will eat you. John Fowles

by bradley on Jan 16, 2010 8:50 AM MST reply actions

Despite what LJ says in the article and quote above

The Broncos will almost certainly get a game in Jacksonville or Baltimore on the east coast the week before travelling to London so that it makes it easier for the travel – San Diego played in Buffalo the week before travelling to London. And then the bye the week after. And it probably means they won’t be asked to take part in any NFL network games or play on Thanksgiving because of the short week.

by mikebirty on Jan 16, 2010 12:32 PM MST up reply actions

Thanks Doug.

Real Power, comes with the realization that One cannot change the Moment;
only ones perception of it: Atitude! JQM

by UB3 on Jan 16, 2010 8:51 AM MST reply actions

Great news about the London game!!!

I will be in London then and it doesn’t count as a home game.

by keeperbearUK on Jan 16, 2010 10:16 AM MST reply actions

But, what caught the eye of most Bears fans today was the report from the Daily Herald that franchise QB Jay Cutler was sitting in on the meetings with Lovie and GM Jerry Angelo as Chicago searches for a new offensive coordinator.

Ridiculous — he has proven NOTHING in this game, they treat him like he is freaking Peyton Manning. Pretty soon the will be seen in the draft room

by Todd Jewell on Jan 16, 2010 10:24 AM MST reply actions

I hope Legwold is right about Floyd Little!

The Mile-High Magic must be rediscovered!

"Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence."
John Adams

by Broncotodd on Jan 16, 2010 10:29 AM MST reply actions 1 recs