Horse Tracks - 2/5/10 - Gearing up for Super Bowl XLIV
by John Bena on Feb 5, 2010 5:17 AM MST
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Good Morning Broncos Country! Horse Tracks returns, though with a heavy heart. I always move forward, however, so we will try and do the same here. Plenty to go over, including some not-so-good-news about pending labor strife in the NFL. Oh well, we do have the Super Bowl to look forward to, right?
2010 Denver Broncos Cheerleader Try-Outs - DB.com
Yes, it is that time of year again! Auditions are right around the corner and I wanted to fill everyone in on a few changes we have for 2010 as well as dates, times, workshops and everything you will need to know to prepare you to have the best audition possible.
Orton puts in the most preparation of any Broncos player - The Denver Post
Kyle Orton needed to move 1,000 miles, find a bed to sleep in, hook up the TV, get something to eat.
Parker: Chef hauls 80 pounds of ribs to Miami for Bowl gala - The Denver Post
When I spoke to delightful Denver chef Troy Guard on Thursday, he was pacing the floor at Miami International Airport's baggage claim waiting for three crucial coolers. "I hope they made it on," said Guard, who will represent the Denver Broncos during the 19th annual Taste of the NFL, a fundraiser Saturday night in Miamithis year's Super Bowl country.
Players expect a lockout, told to save their money - The Denver Post
"On the scale of 1 to 10, it's a 14," NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith said, answering a question posed by Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco, "working" as a "journalist" at the media center.
Broncos players hearing the NFLPA message - Denver Post
Broncos defensive end Vonnie Holliday slipped in the back of the NFL Player’s Association press conference Thursday afternoon here at the media center, leaning against a wall while union leadership spoke and answered questions about the current labor dispute between players and team owners.
The Marshall plan: Bring in unselfish players
Clearly, Pat Bowlen and Joe Ellis, his right-hand man, had an agenda when they hired Josh McDaniels to replace Mike Shanahan. It wasn’t just a matter of Bowlen having grown tired of the Broncos’ wretched defense or his concern that the franchise needed a fresh face and a new voice.
Raiders Blog and Q&A: Asomugha a serious jokester
So no matter how much the cornerback tries to play off his seemingly innocuous comments to ESPN at last weekend's Pro Bowl in South Florida, where he told the network he wanted to play with New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis, there was indeed a method to his madness. And depending upon your loyalties, either ESPN or Asomugha himself created the stir.
The Sports Network - National Football League
Baltimore Ravens quarterbacks coach Hue Jackson has been named offensive coordinator for the Oakland Raiders.
Richard Justice: Brees finds his calling with Saints | Houston Texans Football | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
"I believe wholeheartedly the fact that everything happens for a reason," Drew Brees said. "At times, God is going to put you in a position to wonder why this is happening to me or to us, and yet you know it’s happening for a reason. It’s there to make you stronger and to give the opportunity to accomplish something later on — and here we are."
NFL: Lawsuit filed against Brunell, 2 others | StAugustine.com
First Coast News reported the trail of loan defaults has led to a trio of former Jaguars all-stars. And that list includes one of Jacksonville's biggest names. Mark Brunell and his wife Stacy are being sued along with former Jaguars linemen Joel Smeenge and Todd Fordham. The lawsuit centers on a $2.24 million loan to a company called Champion LLC. This civil case has generated a long list of accusations and counter-claims. Brunell and his fellow defendants wanted to build condos in Jacksonville Beach through Champion LLC. So they got a loan to buy property, but never got a second loan to build the condos, says a lawyer involved with the case. Now, they're embroiled in a civil lawsuit, which accuses the Jaguars all-stars of defaulting on a loan.
Bisciotti: Many NFL teams struggling financially
Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti said Wednesday that several NFL owners are facing a financial shortfall that could create "long-term problems for the league" and ultimately result in a lockout.
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The art of mentorship should never go underestimated in any way, shape or form across any type of business. As football teams win, or companies produce shareholder value, competitors want their piece as well. Often times that piece means luring away key cogs from the successful operation to the offices of the hopeful, up-and-comer.
Right path leads Saints coach to title game - KansasCity.com
Maybe there is hope for Todd Haley and the Chiefs. Just look what Sean Payton has done for the New Orleans Saints.
Raiders still mulling coaching decision - AFC West Blog - ESPN
I checked in with the Raiders on Thursday and a team spokesman said that a final decision on coach Tom Cable’s status still has not been made.
Vikings WR Percy Harvin wins Pepsi Rookie of the Year Award - ESPN
Percy Harvin won Pepsi's NFL rookie of the year award on Thursday. Travel complications kept the Vikings receiver and returner from arriving in South Florida to get the trophy.
Don Shula: Miami Dolphins LB Joey Porter's public campaign is 'outrageous' - ESPN
Don Shula is astounded by Joey Porter's demands that the Miami Dolphins either trade him or play him and thinks the linebacker should never have publicized his dispute.
Nothing out of the norm happening with CBA negotiations
Amid the news conferences and conference calls, the dueling statistics and differing numbers being uttered by NFL and NFL Players Association officials Thursday, one thing became abundantly clear: The hastily called negotiating session scheduled for Saturday morning will not be a panacea to all that ails this situation.
Brees vs. Manning headlines five crucial Super Bowl matchups
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Colts' defense has opportunity to step out of the shadows
Playing defense for the Indianapolis Colts means accepting your place in the shadows.
Cutler eager to work with Mike Martz
Quarterback Jay Cutler enjoyed meeting with Mike Martz last Saturday in Nashville and is eager to begin working with the new Bears offensive coordinator.
So long, San Diego: Tomlinson believes Chargers will release him
LaDainian Tomlinson told The San Diego Union-Tribune on Thursday what most people have speculated for months: He will not be a San Diego Charger next season.
Saints cut practice time as precaution; Hamilton only player to sit
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton shortened practice by about 20 minutes Thursday in Coral Gables, Fla., trying to ensure that his players will be fresh for Super Bowl XLIV.
Freeney hopes sore right ankle is OK to test in Friday's practice
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney is hoping to test his sore right ankle for the first time during Friday's Super Bowl practice.
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Any way you cut it, it was an eventful day on Radio Row at Super Bowl XLIV.
Wilson: Adalius Thomas had frustrating season - NFP
During a radio interview with Boston station 98.5 FM, Thomas outlined the rift between himself and coach Bill Belichick. He described a meeting following the season-opener against the Buffalo Bills.
Wilson: Michael Irvin facing rape allegation - NFP
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Wilson: Troy Smith's agent said he made trade request to Ravens - NFP
Baltimore Ravens backup quarterback Troy Smith's agent is adamant that he did request a trade for the former Heisman Trophy winner following the team's December loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Let the dysfunction continue
Here’s hoping Al waits until the middle of training camp, then fires Cable.
Thanks John.
These lockout talks really bugs me.. I have given up hope on a new CBA already, but keep wondering: if the NFL owners are really losing money, why not just open the books and prove it to the NFLPA. The only financial reports that are available are from the Packers and they still make money, so if your main argument as owner is a loss of money, then show it!
Bleeding Orange & Blue in The Netherlands
by BroncosNL on Feb 5, 2010 7:33 AM MST via mobile reply actions
I tend to agree with showing them most of the books, but....
The NFLPA really hurt themselves when they elected a community organizing lawyer as ED. As one would expect from that background, he is attempting to create a crisis where there is none yet, (see the comments about being a 14 on a scale of 1-10) hoping to take advantage of the high profile week that is the Superbowl…
I’m sure we will hear similar spin from the opposite side later today from the league….
Boy, this has the potential to get REALLY ugly…. I hope for everyone’s sake they can ditch the war of mediabytes, and just meet in the middle…..
Sounds eerily like our government right now LOL…
"Brandon Marshall will be a happy BRONCO WR in 2010"
Broncotodd - 2009
"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
I agree with you about both sides contributing to this mess
but is there any way I can gently request we keep the political thoughts off this board? ;-) “Community organizing” doesn’t need to be a buzz phrase for evil, despite how a certain news network has painted it, okay? Separately from that though, this does NOT mean that I don’t have a lot of problems with how some unions are handled these days. Well meaning or not some unions contribute to more economic strife, not less. Anyway, just my two cents. I agree with you, this has the potential to get really ugly, with both sides to blame. Meeting in the middle would be best for everyone.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants country, and damned proud of it.
Noted and agreed. :)
I had reservations about that even as I hit the post button…. It certainly wasn’t meant as a synonym of evil LOL
Unfortunately, the tactics used by both “sides” of the negotiations are more divisive than inclusive….I just wish they could all leave the media wars out of it and get something done..
"Brandon Marshall will be a happy BRONCO WR in 2010"
Broncotodd - 2009
"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
hah hah understood!
no worries. Totally agree with you about tactics, too. Man, this is going to get depressing. Guess we better appreciate the 2010 season, could be last for awhile. :-(
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants country, and damned proud of it.
Not sure about the books.
I guess I’m trying to catch up on the CBA mess, but I’m having trouble understanding why it’s the right of an employee to see their employer’s numbers. Having had people work for me, I would immediately go elsewhere for if any of them had asked to see my books.
Like I said, I’m sure I’m missing something here, and apologies up front for ignorance…
it's a negotiation
they don’t have a right to see them but they have a right to request to see them as part of the negotiation.
I think the players are skeptical.
That’s what they say at least: If you guys are sinking, prove it. Whether its a tactic or not is unclear (i.e. Is it a convenient reason to dig in?). But the union’s stance seems to be that they’d be more than willing to talk about the health of the league if they were only sure that the league was unhealthy. Based on the GB model, the league seems to be doing fine, but the league claims that the Packers are an exception rather than the rule. Basically the players are saying that void of any evidence to the contrary, there is no reason that the players should compromise their own financial security/position.
The NFL views it the way you view it.
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 Feb 5, 2010 10:49 AM MST up reply actions
i'm not sure
that nfl and i are exactly on the same page… we’re quite a bit different in many ways, starting with cash value. :-0
i do think that it’s a joke that the owners are claiming hardship. i mean, come on. no one’s buying that one.
i guess if i were an owner i wouldn’t state one way or another how i was doing (especially if i have to lie about it), but i’d also say no thanks to showing my books.
If I were an owner, I’d lie to claim hardship. Wouldn’t think twice about it.. There would be no real way to call my bluff, and the extra money I’d make from a new CBA > some marginal loss in goodwill because people like Chibronx and Predominantly Orange think I’m probably lying and scummy. Who cares what they think? They’re nuts about their team, and will keep helping to make me money.
What I meant...
…is the owners don’t feel like their books are anybody’s business but theirs.
What’s funny is that the problem seems to be all these teams leveraging themselves to build new stadiums knowing full well that it would cause financial strain. Now they expect to pass that on to the players. Its a subtle version of using somebody to cosign on a loan without their consent. Now the player’s can either assume the liability or default their incomes. Its sort of sleazy— but, of course, the league plays it off as in-the-best-interest-of-everybody nobility. They were just looking out for the players, after all. But whats really ironic is that none of the suffering small market teams have new stadiums, so its poor poor Jerry Jones types that have fallen on the sword for everybody blah blah blah….
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 Feb 5, 2010 4:15 PM MST up reply actions
Do they need any volunteer judges for the cheerleader tryouts?
;-p
We live in an age when instant gratification isn't fast enough
I'd try out
But then I’d have to shave my legs. Thanks John
... if you have a belief, you will tend to find things that support it. But if you have a prejudice, you’ll move heaven and earth to maintain it. BroncoBear
by 3nS on Feb 5, 2010 9:24 AM MST up reply actions
Thanks John, Coffee without Horse Tracks, leaves a bad taste all day,,,
If my fingers didn’t get caught in the keyboard…ahh what am I saying, I couldn’t
find MHR if it wasn’t on Favorites…anyway Thanks for Horse Tracks John.
Real Power, comes with the realization that One cannot change the Moment;
only ones perception of it: Atitude! JQM
Thanks for the Tracks, John.
It’s been so long since anyone else did Horse Tracks. It is different, but different isn’t always bad. It’s just different.
80 lbs of ribs…… wow. I can’t wait for Sunday.
I find it very interesting that the OCNN is taking off so quickly. He’s already got the scoop on the labor negotiations, getting the “on a scale of 1 to 10 it’s a 14” quote.
If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.
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I, for one, enjoy the little comments under the links. My 2 cents…..
by Gristle McThornbody on Feb 5, 2010 8:18 AM MST up reply actions
I'm with Gristle M.
I really like the comments, too. Having a nice little preview to the article is really helpful.
If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.
"I think we’re past that. I love the city of Denver. I started there and I’d like to finish there." - Brandon Marshall at the 2010 Pro Bowl
by kentuckybronco on Feb 5, 2010 8:21 AM MST up reply actions
I agree, I enjoy the comments also, but then I'm just happy to have the Tracks... =)
Real Power, comes with the realization that One cannot change the Moment;
only ones perception of it: Atitude! JQM
by UB3 on Feb 5, 2010 8:23 AM MST up reply actions
Thanks John!
I enjoy the comments. I just have to train my eyes to the new format.
I'm glad we had this talk.
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by BroncoInExile on Feb 5, 2010 8:28 AM MST up reply actions
I judge which articles i want to read mostly by the quotes provided so please keep them :)
Bleeding Orange & Blue in The Netherlands
by BroncosNL on Feb 5, 2010 8:44 AM MST via mobile up reply actions
Please, Please, Please
keep the comments.
They’re often more enjoyable and informative than the actual articles. :)
We live in an age when instant gratification isn't fast enough
"Stumbling in the dark". That sounds like a pretty accurate description of the DP. Well played, gr3y.
If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.
"I think we’re past that. I love the city of Denver. I started there and I’d like to finish there." - Brandon Marshall at the 2010 Pro Bowl
by kentuckybronco on Feb 5, 2010 10:55 AM MST up reply actions
stumbling through the dark and the floor is scatter with tacks (aka the comments there). :)
I'm glad we had this talk.
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by BroncoInExile on Feb 5, 2010 11:41 AM MST up reply actions
Touche. Good call.
If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.
"I think we’re past that. I love the city of Denver. I started there and I’d like to finish there." - Brandon Marshall at the 2010 Pro Bowl
by kentuckybronco on Feb 5, 2010 11:55 AM MST up reply actions
Either way, we are grateful for the Tracks.
Having NYC and Em leave serves as a reminder of how lucky we are to have MHR and your dedication in the first place, Mr. Bena. As long as we have our Tracks every morning, I say do them in whatever way you like best, and is easiest for you….
- Nick
"We got 'em right where we want 'em!" - Keith Bishop, right before John Elway orchestrated The Drive. 'Nuff said.
Count me in as well
If you’re able to get in comments, I’m all for it. God knows you have enough to do with this site already, but if you can afford to spruce up Horse Tracks like this, it won’t be taken for granted.
Thanks for keeping the morning links alive, by the way.
"I'm a Michigan Wolverine, which means I'm the only one who watches 'Rudy' hoping he pulls a hamstring or pops a quad." - Rich Eisen
Thats what I was thinking
If you got the time for it great. But if it starts wheighing you down then just do what you can do.
... if you have a belief, you will tend to find things that support it. But if you have a prejudice, you’ll move heaven and earth to maintain it. BroncoBear
by 3nS on Feb 5, 2010 3:02 PM MST up reply actions
Like the comments
Keep them for sure…those who don’t like them can just read the links and bold titles.
If you lose them then the people that like them won’t have an option. :)
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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
Thanks for the tracks!!
"Brandon Marshall will be a happy BRONCO WR in 2010"
Broncotodd - 2009
"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
Thanks John
Yes, the comments or previews are good, so please keep them.
Character may be manifested in the great moments but it is made in the small ones -- Philip Brooks
Yes on the comments
I always thought it was funny when Doug would also interject his own opinion. I also understand how much time this takes so whatever is easiest for you John. Honestly I can’t believe all that you do to post this stuff.
"No more my bad just make the play"-McJedi
by RockyMountainThunder on Feb 5, 2010 9:48 AM MST reply actions
THIS
If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.
"I think we’re past that. I love the city of Denver. I started there and I’d like to finish there." - Brandon Marshall at the 2010 Pro Bowl
by kentuckybronco on Feb 5, 2010 9:51 AM MST up reply actions
Dumervil No. 2
Interesting part of the “Orton prepars the most” snippet is BMarsh saying that Elvis prepares the second hardest. Love this:
“Dawkins, when it’s football season, it’s all football,” Marshall said. “But Elvis is all about film. I’ll call Elvis and say, ‘Hey, man, let’s get a bite to eat.’ He’ll say, ‘Let me finish watching film real quick.’”
The more I learn about Doom, the more I’m convinced he stays.
Wolverine is coordinating the raiders' offense?
"In the topsy-turvy world of heavy rock, having a good solid piece of wood in your hand is often useful." -Ian Faith
Whatever is easiest for you John
I’m thankful for everything we can get.
Oh, and a Super Bowl thought
Whatever else happens, fingers crossed that Mike Bell breaks off a long run. I seem to remember him running wild against the Colts when he was wearing blue and orange….
- Nick
"We got 'em right where we want 'em!" - Keith Bishop, right before John Elway orchestrated The Drive. 'Nuff said.
they replayed the '06 game against the colts on NFLN
Mike Bell was ripping off runs of 10-15-25 yards it seemed every time he touched the ball.
I'm glad we had this talk.
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by BroncoInExile on Feb 5, 2010 12:09 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
I loved him as a Bronco
And that game was definitely the highlight, as far as I’m concerned. He was almost TDesque that game……
- Nick
"We got 'em right where we want 'em!" - Keith Bishop, right before John Elway orchestrated The Drive. 'Nuff said.
cool, thanks for the reminder
not my favorite Bronco RB, but I’ll have fun rooting for him nonetheless. :)
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by Jeremy Bolander on Feb 5, 2010 3:28 PM MST up reply actions
Orton article
Mostly just whetted my appetite for next season. All I can think about when it comes to our offense (assuming we don’t stand pat personnel wise—which we won’t) is that our 3rd down percentage is likely to improve, and that could very well be the key stat that lets our offense start to blossom…
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by Jeremy Bolander on Feb 5, 2010 3:32 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
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