Denver Broncos News - Horse Tracks - 10/1/10
by John Bena on Oct 1, 2010 5:51 AM MDT
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Pereira: Titans play through the whistle - NFL News - FOX Sports on MSN
I know that I am still a bit prejudiced, but I thought the officiating this week was the best it has been in the first three weeks. Really not that much was controversial.
Tough work nothing new for Broncos' Bannan - The Denver Post
As kids, some NFL players might have had a paper route. Others grew up mowing the lawn or taking out the trash.
Titans' blitz gives running backs new challenge - The Denver Post
The Broncos' running backs have taken some heat for the team's performance in short yardage and the run game overall.
Analysis: Broncos will see multiple looks from Titans' defense - The Denver Post
The Titans offer a slightly different look in the pass rush from what the Broncos dealt with last weekend against the Colts.
Q&A: Several reasons for poor Broncos' running game - The Denver Post
Q: I see this team as a work in progress and moving in the right direction. With the glass half full, I believe that this team will be dangerous when the running game gets going. My question is this: What do you see as the primary issues, and what will it take to get on the right track?
Broncos' offensive line nearing full health - The Denver Post
The Broncos could have their starting offensive line intact for the first time this season for Sunday's game at Tennessee.
Welcome the newest Bronco: Livia McDaniels | All Things Broncos
Now this is what I call some really good news.
NFL.com news: Giants don't seem in line with Coughlin's strict approach
It has been often stated that a team takes on the personality of its coach. But after watching recent tapes of the New York Giants, it's apparent that isn't the case with this team.
NFL.com news: Week 4 schedule highlighted by important division clashes
The bye season is upon us, and the schedule will lag some. Aside from three big-time division matchups, there are not many blockbusters on the docket. Perhaps we get a major upset or two, otherwise this could be a pretty ho-hum week in the long NFL season. Then again, any given Sunday ...
NFL.com news: Johnson ready as Niners' new offensive coordinator
Mike Johnson had been mapping out a strategy to fix the San Francisco 49ers' struggling offense long before coach Mike Singletary phoned late Sunday night and asked the quarterbacks coach for his plan.
NFL.com news: Portis insists he's still Redskins' 'feature back,' will start
Clinton Portis logged only one carry in the second half of last weekend's Washington Redskins game, and he has a history of lashing out when he believes he's receiving a raw deal.
NFL.com news: Jets foil Ravens' roster plans, sign free-agent DE Pryce
Trevor Pryce had flashbacks as soon as he reached the New York Jets' facility.
NFL.com news: Ravens' Rice says knee injury won't keep him out vs. Steelers
Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice said his bruised right knee shouldn't keep him from playing Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
NFL.com news: Texans' Johnson doesn't practice, will be a game-time decision
Andre Johnson sat out Thursday's practice to rest his sprained right ankle, and Houston Texans coach Gary Kubiak said the Pro Bowl wide receiver's status will be a "game-time decision" Sunday in Oakland.
NFL.com news: Payton: RB Thomas' status a game-time decision for Saints
Pierre Thomas was nowhere to be seen during practice the past two days. He also wasn't in the locker room at New Orleans Saints headquarters when it was open to reporters.
NFL.com news: Niners hope to turn season around after hitting 'panic button'
One coordinator has already been fired and some coaches are already on the hot seat with Week 4 upon us. We only have three undefeated teams, but five teams are still searching for their first win. A legendary player returns to his old stadium in an effort to beat his former team. Special teams, team discipline, and having more offensive balance are still hot topics around the league.
Washington Redskins tackle Albert Haynesworth hesitated before cashing bonus check - ESPN
When Albert Haynesworth signed a $100 million free agent contract with the Washington Redskins in 2009, he had one goal.
Bill Parcells not retiring, plans on doing 'something' - ESPN New York
On a conference call with New York reporters to discuss his enshrinement in the New York Giants Ring of Honor on Sunday night, Parcells was asked about his future. And Parcells, who recently turned over control of the Miami Dolphins to general manager Jeff Ireland but remains with the team as a daily consultant, said he is open to doing something new.
St. Louis Rams' Steven Jackson unsure vs. Seahawks after missing practice - ESPN
St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson missed his second straight day of practice Thursday with a groin injury and it was unclear whether he will play Sunday against Seattle.
Pittsburgh Steelers' Hines Ward says 18-game schedule will shorten careers - ESPN
Hines Ward rarely looks forward to late December and early January, when his shoulders sometimes ache so badly they hurt on every pass reception and his legs start rebelling after multiple games on unfriendly artificial turf surfaces.
Miami Dolphins' Brandon Marshall rips TV critics - ESPN
They never coached," he said Thursday. "They need to continue to do what they do best, and stop worrying about other things they don't know anything about.
Oops: Sex line listed on Chad Ochocinco's cereal box - ESPN
The phone number is supposed to connect callers to Feed the Children, which benefits from sales of "Ochocinco's." But because the box has the wrong toll-free prefix, they get a seductive-sounding woman who makes risque suggestions and then asks for a credit card number.
NFL Game Center: Denver Broncos at Tennessee Titans - 2010 Week 4
Denver Broncos at Tennessee Titans NFL Game Center
Time to open up the playbook in San Fran | National Football Post
The 49ers made a big change this week when head coach Mike Singletary shook up his offensive coaching staff. Coordinator Jimmy Raye was let go, and quarterback’s coach Mike Johnson now takes over the play calling duties on Sundays. The talent? San Fran has it at the key skill positions on offense. But, it is Johnson's job to open up the playbook and find a way to get to put his guys in a position to make plays.
Who wrote these headlines? | National Football Post
Chad Ochocinco has a new breakfast cereal called "OchocincO's." Surprised? Not as surprised as you'll be when you dial the 800 number on the box for the charity Feed the Children and are greeted by a sultry voice reviewing a menu for a different kind of "eye opener" breakfast treat.
Trevor Pryce chose the Jets because of Rex Ryan | National Football Post
Veteran defensive end Trevor Pryce chose the New York Jets over the Baltimore Ravens for one big reason: swaggering Jets coach Rex Ryan.
Dolphins sign Brooks Foster to practice squad | National Football Post
Add a Comment The Miami Dolphins have signed free agent wide reciever Brooks Foster to the practice squad.
NFLPA rep says Bill Polian is in 'renegade status' | National Football Post
With players publicly hesitant about even the idea of an 18-game regular season, one veteran took exception to Bill Polian’s remarks earlier this week that the expanded slate was a done deal for the NFL.
Robert Mathis named AFC Defensive Player of the Month | National Football Post
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Robert Mathis was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Month.
Peter King's NFL Week 4 game-by-game predictions - Peter King - SI.com
San Francisco 49ers (0-3) at Atlanta Falcons (2-1) Closer than you think, right? One reason: Alex Smith. I think he plays a heck of a game with the new freedoms of a new offensive coordinator, Mike Johnson.
Inexperienced Mike Singletary losing his sizzle in San Francisco - Ann Killion - SI.com
Mike Singletary is out of moves. Just three weeks into the NFL season, the 49ers coach has played his entire hand.
Brown discloses secret at troubled school - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
Amid hours of noise, the moment Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown(notes) made a connection with the 600 or so fidgety teenagers sitting in front of him at Deerfield Beach Middle School was defined by an almost imperceptible bit of silence.
Source: Wichard facing suspension by NFLPA - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
Embattled agent Gary Wichard could face suspension by the NFL Players Association for his involvement in the scandal surrounding the University of North Carolina football program, a union source told Yahoo! Sports on Thursday. The source said the NFLPA’s Committee on Agent Regulations and Discipline (CARD) is expected to meet in the near future to consider the cases against Wichard and other agents.
Tommie Harris wants to stay with Bears - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
Tommie Harris(notes) said he wants to stay with the Chicago Bears even though they benched him for the game against the Green Bay Packers on Monday night.
Arizona Cardinals at San Diego Chargers (Sunday, 4:15 p.m. ET, FOX) : FoxSports.com Photo Gallery
Arizona Cardinals at San Diego Chargers (Sunday, 4:15 p.m. ET, FOX) At least Derek Anderson threw Larry Fitzgerald a touchdown pass last week, but he really needs to get the ball into Fitz's hands more than twice if the birds plan on keeping pace with the Bolts in this one. The Chargers, meanwhile, continue to prove to be the type of team who can literally beat anyone or lose to anyone on a given week. A big home win seems far more likely than another loss this week.
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Chicken or the Egg
Which comes first, a Broncos identity or a name for a Broncos identity? I’m not too crazy about the recent name “Four Horsemen” for the Broncos four record breaking wide receivers, but maybe a nickname would help develop a swagger for the team. MHR should start a contest to name various aspects of the team (wrs, offense, defense at least). Its been a while since the Three Amigos and Orange Crush. And I know there’s a lot of creativity out there waiting to find a canvas to put it on.
by OrangeandBluesBros on Oct 1, 2010 7:32 AM MDT reply actions
what do you not like about 4 horsemen...
that sounds hard to beat
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Exactly
1. Not original
2. the 4 horsemen of ND were linemen
3. the broncos have at least 6 legitimate threats at wr, add in Decker and Willis
The Broncos passing offense is gonna be awesome. They need an original identity.
by OrangeandBluesBros on Oct 1, 2010 10:47 AM MDT up reply actions
How about the 4 stallions or just The Stallions
Fits with the Broncos name. Has an “Italian Stallion” kind of feel.
Victor Frankl:
What man actually needs is not a tensionless state but rather the striving and struggling for some goal worthy of him. What he needs is not the discharge of tension at any cost, but the call of a potential meaning waiting to be fulfilled by him.
Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.
The Broncos identity needs to win and win now...naming this group if they struggle throughout the season won't give them anything to hoot about...
Win and win big and the nicknames will follow…
maybe im hazy on the concept
but im not too worriesd about the blitz pickup by our backs. both maroney and buck have shown to be very adequate pass blocking guys, and orton is pretty good at picking up the blitz and getting rid of the ball.
maybe an opportunity to punish the aggressiveness of that blitz and succeed in the ground game a bit this week?
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by Jay Fin Anderson on Oct 1, 2010 7:59 AM MDT reply actions
Hope You're Right
I agree for the most part, but if the game’s close in the 4th quarter – I’ll be very worried about the blitz
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Bill Simmons picked Denver to cover the 6.5 spread. It’s not a full vote of confidence, but it’s something positive. With our current passing game, we’d have a shot in any close contest. Just need Orton to produce in the red zone (my 1st choice). Or let Tebow play inside the 5 (a good 2nd alternative).
McD calling Tebow’s possible participation in short yardage plays ridiculous… That was ridiculous.
Tennessee has the highest ranked red zone D in the NFL right now. I don’t want to see any of McD’s usual and predictable 1st half scheme that calls for all throws to be 15 yards or less. Let Orton air it out at any point in game. He has earned the full green light. Maybe even a bomb on the 1st play. That would give TN a nice wakeup call.
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Tennessee has the #1 red zone D versus...
The Charlie Batch version of the Steelers, The generous NY Giants, and the Jason Campbell version of the Raiders. Denver has by far the best passing offense they’ve played, so I’ll reserve judgement until after the game on whether or not the Titans have a great RZ defense.
To say what he said the way he said it was adbsurd. He could have just said “We didn’t draft Tim to be a shart yardage back or gimmick player”, but he basically said that poeple that have that thought go through their minds are ‘rediculous’. Which – it’s not – he did that in college and did it well.
BTW – - I’m getting worried about Orton in clutch situations. That’s just me.
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It is surprising that the word ridiculous is spelled that way. Sure sounds like rediculous. I before e except after c (English is a weird language).
Orton is the least of Denver’s worries. He is playing much better than the majority of his teammates or the coaching equivalent of McD and his staff.
Charlie Batch’s offense looked pretty good to me vs Tampa. I’ve got nothing on the NYG or Faiders. Denver would also defeat those two teams. We don’t suck, we’re just not good.
Tennessee is not an impossible game, but they are a hell of a lot better than the Jags and we didn’t win that one did we.
I’d put Denver odds at about 35% that we win this one vs the Titans. Won’t be able to lose the TO battle or kill ourselves with penalties. Our margin for error will be less than theirs.
They have a little bit more talent on their roster than we do and unlike the Jags or Seahawks, the Titans are actually well coached so McD will have his hands full with a staff that knows what they are doing.
No Moreno or Larson. Harris is back so that will be great if I don’t have to watch Daniels continue to blow it.
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doesn't daniels still start at LG?
I think Beadles will be the utility guy in case Harris can’t go for the whole game.
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I find this "ridiculous"
I’m not the coach or the GM or the owner, but you’re going to have a really tough time convincing me that Daniels is a better guard than Beadles. You do not keep your best “utility” player on the sideline simply because he’s your best utility player. If Harris can’t go the whole game, then switch Beadles to RT and insert Daniels, but otherwise, I’d like to see our best 5 on the field together for a change. I know, it’s just me – end of rant.
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It's "just" football
What is ridiculous is that we’ve only scored on 3 of 10 runs from the 1 yard line (or something like that). That was McDaniels point regarding Tebow. If you have to resort to gimmicks on goal to go at the 1, you have problems.
At Florida, it wasn’t a gimmick—it was their normal offense so I don’t think the comparison is the same. I agree with the experts that Tebow can’t be expected to run his college offense at the pro level. Doesn’t mean he won’t be successful—QBs that can run (scramble) and throw can be very successful.
And I agree with you about Orton. I’m not worried per se—I look at it more as Orton has about 29 games to show that he can lead in the 4th Q and in the Redzone. If he does, then he gets the long term contract here. If he doesn’t, we move on to plan B (Tebow).
We have huge problems. We need gimmicks. That has been my point all along.
McD can’t remain in denial about the state of our running game. Yes he probably knows it sucks, but that doesn’t stop him from continuing to slam Moreno and Maroney and whomever between the tackles on any short yardage situations. We continue to convert on about a 25% ratio. It’s disgraceful.
Give me some gimmicks until we get a real running scheme.
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To say what he said the way he said it was adbsurd. He could have just said "We didn’t draft Tim to be a shart yardage back or gimmick player", but he basically said that poeple that have that thought go through their minds are ‘rediculous’.
He has said “We didn’t draft Tim to be a shart yardage back or gimmick player.” Multiple times, in fact, since the draft. The "ridiculous’ part of his comment has less to do with whether Tebow is capable of handling the situation, and more to do with the repeated proposals despite what McDaniels has already said about the subject.
Having said that, I would not be surprised if McD DID use Tebow in goalline situations.
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by Jeremy Bolander on Oct 1, 2010 1:36 PM MDT up reply actions
So true and how "ridiculous" is the MSM for being so stupid...Huh?
It’s like, yeah I’ve said it before and you still don’t believe it…Shart down woes is a problem I am absolutely sure he is working vigilent on right now as we write,,,MSM=Absurd!
Tennessee has the #1 red zone D versus...
The Charlie Batch version of the Steelers, The generous NY Giants, and the Jason Campbell version of the Raiders. Denver has by far the best passing offense they’ve played, so I’ll reserve judgement until after the game on whether or not the Titans have a great RZ defense.
To say what he said the way he said it was adbsurd. He could have just said “We didn’t draft Tim to be a shart yardage back or gimmick player”, but he basically said that poeple that have that thought go through their minds are ‘rediculous’. Which – it’s not – he did that in college and did it well.
BTW – - I’m getting worried about Orton in clutch situations. That’s just me.
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I guess the head referee (Pereira) didn't look at the Broncos/Colts game!
My goodness on the pass interference (twice on Gaffney in the endzone) Eddie Royal got pummeled at the goal line while the ball was in the air…It’s one thing to say the refs did an outstanding job, but in reality they are just human and love to non call teams with the stars on them…And, that was just a couple of plays they turned the blind eye to…
I am noticing the MSM hate for Josh McDaniels also follows ex-Broncos. The MSM does not pass up on a chance to hate on Cutler and Marshall.
It’s weird.
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They both made themselves targets with their own behavior. Crybabies that don’t return the owners call and are known for sideline pouts will get ripped. Guys who aren’t kicker but punt the ball in practice are asking to be ripped. Those two guys are very good for the entertainment side of the NFL.
Funny
- I think Marshall will turn out to be overhyped after a year or two and is already coming back to earth. He still catches a low % of balls thrown his way and only rarely does he get past way downfiled. Genrally he seems to be sbest at the short to intermediate route and using his body to ‘box out’ smaller defenders. People originally overvalued Marshall coming out of Denver and I don’t thik he’s going to live up to the hype. I was in Miami last week and the guys on the radio spent the week talking about Jason Taylor, Mark Sanchez, and Chad Henne. There was very little excitement on the Marshall front.
- Cutler was overhyped but his play last year brought the media/fans back down to earth. Thing with JC is that he’s sloppy and makes the same mistakes over & over (which is unacceptible) BUT (big BUT) he is unquestionably a dangerous with a great arm, a gorgeous pass, great mobility, and very good toughness. He forces lots of stuff and has an offputting demeanor though too. He is fun to watch, but touch to root for. He’ll get overhyped again at some point, but inevitably, he’ll get chopped down because of his disposition paired with high turnover totals and reckless passes. Favre has many of the same traits as Cutler, only when he was with GB early in his career, his reckless passing & turnover stats wre offset by the fact that he was incredibly likeable. Unlike Cutler. Just MO
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Cutler's mobility and arm
are the secret to whatever success awaits him, methinks. He makes routine plays exciting, even though the results are often the same or worse than what a “game manager” might produce. But you’re right, bottom line is that he is fun to watch.
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by Jeremy Bolander on Oct 1, 2010 1:40 PM MDT up reply actions
