Horse Tracks - 2/26/10 - Broncos to pick 11th in NFL Draft
Good Morning! The Bears lost again. In a coin toss with the Jacksonville Jaguars for the 10th pick in the draft, the Bears lost, meaning the Broncos will pick 11th in April's Draft. In terms of dollars, the difference between the two picks is likely $2 million in guaranteed money, so in the end, the Broncos may be winners - at least financially. Time to go dig out from the snowstorm that is pounding my neck of the woods!
Broncos Will Pick 11 - DenverBroncos.com
Following a coin toss Friday morning in Indianapolis, the Broncos - who hold the Bears first round pick - will have the 11th pick in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. The Jacksonville Jaguars won the coin toss and will pick 10th.
VIDEO - OL Mike Iupati talks to the media
One of the top offensive line prospects, Mike Iupati, talks to the media during the 2010 NFL Draft Combine.
VIDEO - 2010 NFL Scouting Combine, Day 1
Top offensive line and tight end prospects talk to the media during the 2010 NFL Draft Combine.
Broncos' restricted free agents unlikely to get long-term deals - The Denver Post
With virtually no incentive to do otherwise, the Broncos are expected to join all other NFL teams and avoid negotiating multiyear contracts with any of their restricted free agents.
Broncos add more power to offseason workouts - The Denver Post
"We're going to work hard on power and those type of lifts," Broncos coach Josh McDaniels said Thursday. "Power and strength. The power aspect of it, we're going to work mass with some of our bigger guys. The first six games of the season, we ran the ball and stopped the run."
Bronco Dumervil recorded woman's call about "burner" after teammate's shooting - The Denver Post
Denver Broncos linebacker Elvis Dumervil played detective in the days following the death of teammate Darrent Williams when he tape-recorded a woman who said Willie Clark asked if her then-boyfriend had "a burner" on him just before Williams was killed.
Former Loveland star Byers handles NFL medical exams well - The Denver Post
With the most stringent medical exams he has ever experienced now behind him, former Fort Collins resident Jeff Byers hopes at least one question mark can be removed from his NFL resume.
Coin flip gives Broncos No. 11 draft pick - The Denver Post
The Bears and Jacksonville Jaguars, tied for the 10th overall spot in the NFL draft, held a coin flip contest this morning to determine their alternate selections in each round. The flip went Jacksonville's way which means the Jags have the No. 10 pick in the first round; No. 11 in the second; No. 10 in the third, and so on.
Pioli talks Patriots tree - Extra Points - Boston.com
You can count more than a quarter of the NFL having leadership that can be tied together by Bill Parcells and Belichick.
Witness calls sidewalk fight "demographic" - The Denver Post
Willie D. Clark, 26, is on trial in the death of Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams early New Year's Day 2007. Williams was riding in a stretch Hummer limousine near 11th Avenue and Speer Boulevard when a single bullet struck him in the neck.
Is the 2010 QB class already flawed? | National Football Post
Unlike last year, with players like Matthew Stafford, Mark Sanchez and Josh Freeman, the top prospects lack ideal size, have major injury concerns and, for some, come from offenses that don’t model anything we see on Sundays.
Combine notes: Day 1 | National Football Post
A look at some of the key points to come out of the NFL Combine’s first day:
NFL Combine drill breakdown | National Football Post
The National Football Post takes a look at some of the key drills at the NFL Combine and breaks down the top-10 performances in each over the past decade, plus players who are expected to shine in these events this year.
Report: Redskins negotiating with Rabach | National Football Post
The offensive line was unquestionably the biggest problem spot for the Washington Redskins last season, but as the new coaching staff and front office goes about rebuilding it, they’re trying to keep one man in place.
Wilson: Big decision looms for Browns on Derek Anderson | National Football Post
The Cleveland Browns have a big decision to make on quarterback Derek Anderson, who's being paid starter money as a backup.
Umenyiora, Big Blue talk future | National Football Post
2009 was a rough season for Osi Umenyiora. The two-time Pro Bowl defensive end started just 11 games last season as he was demoted from first-teamer to situational pass-rusher. Umenyiora finished the year with only seven sacks and 29 tackles (19 solo), arguably the worst statistical season since his 2003 rookie campaign.
Wilson: Steelers trying to sign Ryan Clark | National Football Post
Now that the Pittsburgh Steelers have locked up nose guard Casey Hampton and kicker Jeff Reed with a new $21.3 million contract and a $2.814 million franchise tag, respectively, they have another free agent on their negotiating agenda.
Wilson: Okung is impressive | National Football Post
Oklahoma State offensive tackle Russell Okung has emerged as the crown prize when it comes to blockers available in this year's draft.
Wilson: Combine interviews are well-rehearsed | National Football Post
One of the realities of the NFL scouting combine is how draft prospects are well-rehearsed for their interviews with coaches, executives and scouts.
Wilson: NFL to test prospects' brain activity at scouting combine | National Football Post
The NFL is literally looking to get inside draft prospects' heads this year.
Biggs: Saints busy with qualifying offers for RFAs | National Football Post
Free agency starts at home and the New Orleans Saints drove that point home today when they announced that the club has tendered qualifying offers to 13 restricted free agents.
Vikings content on waiting for Favre’s answer - NFL.com
The Minnesota Vikings are still waiting for their answer from Brett Favre, but Jay Leno isn’t.
Talent evaluators differ on prospects sitting out - NFL.com
With Tim Tebow not participating in throwing drills at the combine, it means none of the top-rated quarterbacks will be throwing this weekend in front of a league-wide audience.
Are Saints paving path for Tomlinson? - NFL.com
The Super Bowl champion Saints could be creating a vacancy for RB LaDainian Tomlinson by apparently allowing Mike Bell to become a free agent. Bell was not one of the 13 restricted free agents they tendered on Thursday. Neither was Pro Bowl guard Jahri Evans, but he will be back on the team, either through a long-term deal or by placing a restricted free agent tender on him by next Thursday’s deadline.
Tebow talks about decision not to throw at combine - NFL.com
Tim Tebow is willing to do whatever it takes to show league executives that he’s NFL-ready. But that won’t include the University of Florida quarterback throwing passes at the 2010 NFL Scouting Combine.
Cribbs’ agent, Browns will meet in Indianapolis - NFL.com
The agents for WR/return specialist Josh Cribbs will meet with the Browns in Indianapolis beginning Thursday night in hopes of hammering out a new deal by the end of the week, a league source told the Cleveland Plain Dealer late Wednesday night.
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Thanks John
I hope the snow clears in time for floyd’s enshrinement. Lol
Character may be manifested in the great moments but it is made in the small ones -- Philip Brooks
Interesting that Iupati is the only full interview featured at DB.com
I wonder if you can read anything into that? He also talked to Miami (12) and Seattle (14), so he may no longer be a realistic trade-back-to-pick guy. Unless Dan Williams shines and wows at his interview, I’m rooting for an Iupati ‘reach’ more and more.
"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars."-- Oscar Wilde
by PredominantlyOrange on Feb 26, 2010 8:33 AM MST reply actions
I don't think Iupati's a reach at all at #11.
Draft Iupati! Draft Iupati! Draft Iupati! Draft Iupati! Draft Iupati! Draft Iupati! Draft Iupati! Draft Iupati! Draft Iupati! Draft Iupati! Draft Iupati! Draft Iupati!
by Gristle McThornbody on Feb 26, 2010 9:46 AM MST up reply actions
At least the picks alternate
I didn’t realize that. Picking 10 slots into round 2 isn’t too bad.
It may ultimately not make much of a difference. If McLain is picked #10 I may cry though. ;-)
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants country, and damned proud of it.
I believe that Chicago will retain their position starting in the 2nd round...
And we will pick 45 in the 2nd and then pick 80 in the 3rd?
-Stick to the fight when you are hardest hit - it's when things seem worst that you must not quit!
by BroncoSense72 on Feb 26, 2010 9:00 AM MST up reply actions
I'll break something if that happens =)
I think they had like 11 sacks last year. Whatever it was, it was at or very close to last in the league. They need pass rushers like nobody’s business. So if they don’t take Tebow, they’ll likely go there. (Fingers crossed.)
Good luck with the Redskins Mr. Mike! I'll be watching and cheering for a non-Bronco team for the first time in my life. Well, except when they play the Broncos!
who had 11 sacks last year?
Elvis had more than that alone! I am sure we were no where near last in the league last year! I am seriously trying to figure out who you mean
Davis and Sharpe to the Hall!
"Teamwork divides the task and double the success."
- Unknown
by Jon Tollerud on Feb 26, 2010 11:15 AM MST up reply actions
talking Jags, I think
Precision in thought, concision in style, decision in life.
"That's MR.Styg..."
by Jeremy Bolander on Feb 26, 2010 11:33 AM MST up reply actions
ha ha that would make sense!
Davis and Sharpe to the Hall!
"Teamwork divides the task and double the success."
- Unknown
Heard a good point on the radio today
Losing the coin toss probably saved 2 million dollars because of the way salaries are slotted.
This is another reason 2nd round picks are highly valued. Great players to pick here but not the financial commitment of a first rounder.
"No more my bad just make the play"-McJedi
by RockyMountainThunder on Feb 26, 2010 8:38 AM MST reply actions
Oops,
Guess I should read through John’s intro before I comment, but yes, this could be a good thing
"No more my bad just make the play"-McJedi
by RockyMountainThunder on Feb 26, 2010 8:39 AM MST up reply actions
I gotta stop watching interview videos
Everytime I watch one I change who I want the Broncos to draft.
I really like Iupati’s character. Hard not to like him.
"Space is big. You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind- bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it's a long way down the road to the chemist's, but that's just peanuts to space."
"It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes" Douglas Adams
by orange&blue_aussie on Feb 26, 2010 9:07 AM MST reply actions
i read it hear
if there is a guy that you think will be a perinial pro bowler who cares where you dreaft him. take lupati at eleven if you can’t trade down. he’s a no brainer.
Yup...
If you could pick up a 3rd or 4th or even a 5th to move down to the 14 or 15 spot, would you take the gamble he’d still be there?
"Space is big. You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind- bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it's a long way down the road to the chemist's, but that's just peanuts to space."
"It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes" Douglas Adams
by orange&blue_aussie on Feb 26, 2010 9:26 AM MST up reply actions
Exactly
I still don’t know from where comes the conventional wisdom that you can’t take a guard before spot X in the draft. If you NEED a guard, and you feel the best player on the board IS a guard…and he’s a probable multiple time all-pro, HOF caliber player, where is it written that you canNOT take a guard before spot 10? I just don’t understand…
- Nick
"We got 'em right where we want 'em!" - Keith Bishop, right before John Elway orchestrated The Drive. 'Nuff said.
Actually I heard they let Cutler toss the coin...
…and it was intercepted.
"I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today" -- Wimpy J. Wellington
by Broncs Cheer on Feb 26, 2010 9:23 AM MST reply actions 12 recs
HAHAHAHAHAHA
If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.
PS3 ID: broncomaniac6
by kentuckybronco on Feb 26, 2010 9:27 AM MST up reply actions
but
it was tossed with SO MUCH FORCE
Jason
The Hanging Curve
by poorboywilly on Feb 26, 2010 10:40 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
A coin flip isn't something you can blame on your receiver, either. lol
If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.
PS3 ID: broncomaniac6
by kentuckybronco on Feb 26, 2010 12:33 PM MST up reply actions
AHHHHHH
The snow never stops falling!!!
by BroadwayBroncoFan on Feb 26, 2010 9:40 AM MST reply actions
Thanks John
For all your hard work putting this out. I read daily but seldom comment, please keep the great links coming my way. Also I can’t help but mention it is in the 70’s today here in the desert, perfect spring training weather.
"Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away."
Philip K. Dick
Ditto all of the above comments about appreciating your hard work
Thanks John
We live in an age when instant gratification isn't fast enough
The pundits are making this Tebow thing a joke...
His decision not to throw at the Combine has no bearing on how teams feel about him as a prospect. They already have hours of film on him and throwing at the Combine would make little or no difference. It’s all hype.
I actually
would rather have the 11th pick. I don’t think the Jaguars’ needs overlap too much with ours, and it’ll cost less money to sign the 11th than the 10th pick.
Jason
The Hanging Curve
Yes, the deadline was yesterday.
According to Yahoo Sports, only six players received the franchise tag. Here’s a link:
That is what I was wondering yesterday.
Floyd Little: HOF Class of 2010.
2009 NBA Champions L.A Lakers
2009 NBA Finals MVP Kobe Bryant
We didn't use ours
With the way all our free agents are restricted, it didn’t make sense. We save money by not putting the franchise tag on anyone.
"Precipitation, which side are you on?
Are you on the rise? Are you falling down?
Let me know, Come on let's go, yeah
Got some if you need it!" -EV
The nest 2 weeks will be fun to watch
Im glad we got the 11th pick the team will be saving money and we get the 10th pick in the second round( I think ).
by Cali_BroncosFan on Feb 26, 2010 3:09 PM MST reply actions
i screwed up with that thought too
our pick is still 45 (not chicago’s 2nd position – which Tampa has BTW).
by Orange and Blue on Feb 26, 2010 9:21 PM MST up reply actions
Thanks, John.
"All by their heads, he places crowns."
Matt Prater, pre-2009 season: Despised, lambasted, Josh McDaniels is derided for not replacing him.
Matt Prater, post-2009 season: Loved, praised, everone forgets the time when they called Josh McDaniels an idiot for not replacing him.
by Tempestuous Binary on Feb 26, 2010 4:00 PM MST reply actions

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