Horse Tracks 1/24/10 - Broncos hire Bob Ligashesky as TE coach, elevate Ben McDaniels to QB coach

by Douglas A. Lee on Jan 24, 2010 9:54 AM MST in Horse Tracks

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DPP - Broncos switching building blocks - Mike Klis

"We're going to run some power, we're going to run some inside zone," McDaniels said. "There's no way to exactly characterize our type of running scheme. It's just not going to be dedicated to the outside zone play. It will be different. But it will be more what I'm used to, and Clancy's going to do a great job with it."

"You're right: People want to say things, but no, I'm not hard to work with. The 99 percent of people I work with and get along with very well, they know what the heck is going on inside the Denver Broncos' building. People who have had an issue with me, or I've had an issue with, there's a reason. I'm not going to let things happen that shouldn't happen. If that's what people want, then maybe we disagree."

"The defensive philosophy that we use, that's ours. That's not going anywhere. It's our second year in the system, and we'll continue to do better. I have a lot of respect for Mike, and I wish him well. But I think this is going to be the best thing for the Broncos and the best thing for Mike Nolan. I think everybody wins in this."

NFP - Sunday at the Post - Mike Lombardi

"Denver’s change at defensive coordinator was not because Josh McDaniels wanted to blitz less. In fact, from what I’m hearing, the Broncos might blitz more next season, regardless of who the defensive coordinator is. Right now, linebackers coach Don Martindale seems to the favorite."

PFT - Mystery persists regarding Pees landing spot - Mike Florio

"By way of background, we're told he wasn't hired by the Broncos because he has another job lined up."

DPP - Marshall trade rumors flying - Dave Krieger

AFC West News

SDUT - A different take on U-T’s love affair with Norv Turner - D. Brent Mote

SDUT - Who’s the real Boltman? Ramona fan steps forward - Matthew T. Hall

SJMN - It appears Al Davis and Tom Cable are still stuck together - Tim Kawakami

OT - Cable's 'return' isn't shock - Cam Inman

NFL Opinion

SF - Football Thoughts In A Crazy Week - Ted Bartlett

PFW - Jaguars concerned about Mathis' durability - AFC Whispers

" In another sign of the Broncos' lack of faith in CB Alphonso Smith, 15-year veteran Ty Law recently said the team told him he would be welcomed back next season. Law, who joined the Broncos around midseason, signed a one-year deal that will expire in late February. Smith struggled in his rookie season, and Denver signed Law to unseat Smith at nickel back. Denver traded a 2010 first-round pick to move up in the second round of last year's draft to pluck Smith."

"Broncos FB Peyton Hillis was barely used in head coach Josh McDaniels' offense last season. After averaging 5.0 yards on 68 carries in 2008, the second-year veteran had just 17 touches in all of '09. Sources expect Hillis to be involved in the team's training camp prior to next season, but it appears that Hillis doesn't have much of a future as a contributor in Denver."

PFW - Westbrook unlikely to retire now - NFC Whispers

Playoffs?!?!

NFP - Championship Sunday: ten questions to answer - Matt Bowen

SN - Four key matchups to watch in NFL championship games - Dennis Dillon

ESPN - Potential Super Bowl storylines - Adam Schefter

FH - Face to Face: Jets vs. Colts - Josh Alper

NYT - In Brash Coach, Jets Knew They Had a Winner - Greg Bishop

SN - Jets 'not afraid to fail' in AFC championship - Bill Eichenberger

FH - Face to Face: Vikings vs. Saints - Bruce Ciskie

NYT - Thriving Saints Helped New Orleans Revive After Hurricane Katrina - Joe LaPointe

SN - If Brees outplays Favre, Saints will march on - Clifton Brown

FOX - Countdown: Saints hoping loud crowd can help silence Favre - John Czarnecki

FOX - Sharper's Favre familiarity could boost Saints - Marvez

Draft

NFL - Ex-Northwestern QB Kafka shows grit in East's Shrine Game win

SN - Draft Dish: Shrine Game winners, losers - Russ Lande

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Mornin' Doug

Whoa:

In fact, from what I’m hearing, the Broncos might blitz more next season, regardless of who the defensive coordinator is.

I’m smiling ear-to-ear already!

"All credibility, all good conscience, all evidence of truth come only from the senses." Friedrich Nietzsche

by Horsepower on Jan 24, 2010 10:01 AM MST 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 24, 2010 10:04 AM MST 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 24, 2010 10:08 AM MST reply actions

Da Blitzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!!!!! Yeahhhh!!

Like Break Dancin’, Horse Tracks never goes out of style.

"But I hate the way our identity has changed..Kyle Orton might not be the flashiest quarterback, but the guy is a winner, and that formula worked for us. I hate to say it, but that’s the truth." --Brian Urlacher

by TJ Johnson on Jan 24, 2010 10:12 AM MST reply actions

I'm confused.

Break Dancing is still in style? :)

It takes neither courage nor intelligence to cheer for a team only when that team wins. The true test of a fan's mettle is the same as it is for a player: Were you there when you were needed?

aka Solace

by Jason Witte on Jan 24, 2010 10:21 AM MST up reply actions

It's not? Dang, man. I guess I should stop all this lockin' and poppin'.....:-)

by TJ Johnson on Jan 24, 2010 10:32 AM MST up reply actions

I thought it was

Horse Dancing related to horse tracks

by papasteven on Jan 24, 2010 4:56 PM MST up reply actions

Thanks Doug...

Great to hear Josh clear up some of the directional concerns that we have all be wondering about.

-Richee
-Stick to the fight when you are hardest hit - it's when things seem worst that you must not quit!

by BroncoSense72 on Jan 24, 2010 10:43 AM MST reply actions

Thanks Doug.

Its nice to see that Krieger went to the Woody Paige school of journalism. I’ve seen better writing on bathroom walls.

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
Martin Luther King Jr.

by sbsbroncofan on Jan 24, 2010 11:34 AM MST reply actions

Wow, Lombardi with a Buffy Quote

Call me crazy, but I didn’t have him figured for a fan.

by Chibronx on Jan 24, 2010 12:53 PM MST reply actions

If Hillis makes camp

then you’ve got to like his odds of putting on a show and getting some more playing time. But that;s a big IF.

by mikebirty on Jan 24, 2010 2:02 PM MST reply actions

He'll make camp.

He’s good (cheap) depth. The article said he doesn’t look to be a “contributor”. I think everyone knows that already. Who knows with injuries he could get a shot.

I'm glad we had this talk.
(signature courtesy of TJ Johnson)

by BroncoInExile on Jan 24, 2010 3:36 PM MST via mobile up reply actions