Horse Tracks - 2/6/09 - Will Sharpe and Little get 'The Call'?
by John Bena on Feb 6, 2010 7:13 AM MST
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Good Morning Broncos Country. This is a HUGE day for Broncos fans everywhere. Well, it could be, if all the votes fall the right way. The Broncos could double their presence in the Hall of Fame by the end of today if both Shannon Sharpe and Floyd Little get the call they both so richly deserve. Just a reminder - Little needs only to receive 80% of the vote to get in. His election has nothing to do with the other modern-day candidates or Dick LeBeau's. The announcement will come at 5:00PM et, so be sure to check back here often with the latest. Follow MHR on Twitter as well - @MileHighReport
Sharpe hopes Hall time is now - The Denver Post
Those who know Shannon Sharpe often miss the point about him. Shannon loves to talk, people say. He says the darndest, belly-laughing things. What is missed, however, is the substance behind all his words
Broncos Little, Sharpe learn their Hall of Fame fates today - The Denver Post
As the Pro Football Hall of Fame voting process whittles down today to a final decision, former Broncos Floyd Little should be a cinch and Shannon Sharpe is a definite maybe.
Josh McDaniels Interview - BroncosTV
Part 1 of a sit-down with Josh McDaniels
NFL commish downplays labor woes - The Denver Post
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he hopes the pessimism from the players' union regarding labor talks doesn't become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
DMN: Thomas’ play, not his words, hurt him | National Football Post
All the talking coming from Adalius Thomas is strange considering his play this season was far from productive on tape. I would think it would be hard for the Patriots to bring him back, not for his words but for his play.
Have we seen the last of LT? | National Football Post
The money is the upfront issue, as LT is owed a $2 million dollar roster bonus on March 2 and his salary for the 2010 season carries a value of $5 million.
Union head fires first public shot | National Football Post
The public battle for hearts and minds has begun. Starting with Thursday’s press conference by NFL Players Association head DeMaurice Smith, the gauntlet was laid down by the union that this internal debate over the splitting of over $8 billion of revenues will be public and will be uncomfortable, at least from the players’ side.
Wilson: Patriots not hiring a defensive coordinator | National Football Post
Instead of replacing Dean Pees as defensive coordinator, the New England Patriots are going to go without one in 2010.
Wilson: Irvin still on NFL Network | National Football Post
Despite facing accusations that he allegedly raped a woman three years ago with a civil lawsuit filed against him Thursday, former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin will remain in his role as an NFL Network analyst for the Supr Bowl.
Wilson: Reggie Wayne injures knee | National Football Post
Indianapolis Colts star wide receiver Reggie Wayne aggravated a right knee injury, leaving practice early today.
Wilson: Irvin sues accuser for $100 million | National Football Post
Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin filed a $100 million lawsuit against the woman who has accused him of rape in a civil lawsuit.
A Super Bowl shootout would suit Colts' Manning just fine
The Indianapolis Colts do shootouts as well as, if not better than, any team in the NFL. The New Orleans Saints are no slouches in this category, either, of course. They're just not quite at the Colts' level when it comes to winning a game that more closely resembles basketball than football.
Saints hope to turn shootout into power-running showcase
With defensive end Dwight Freeney likely limited -- at best -- for Super Bowl XLIV because of an ankle injury, the Indianapolis Colts' inability to generate a pass rush on Saints quarterback Drew Brees seems the obvious concern. Freeney or not, we could be overlooking a more significant matchup issue for the Colts defense: Limiting the New Orleans Saints' running game.
Bush's big-play ability on returns could give Saints a boost
The kicking game is often overlooked in pregame analysis, but this phase of the game could be the deciding factor in this matchup of explosive offenses.
Goodell: Suspended WR Stallworth will be reinstated
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth will be reinstated to play at some point after Sunday's Super Bowl, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday at his annual state-of-the-league address. Stallworth was suspended without pay for the 2009 season last August after reaching a plea agreement on a DUI manslaughter charge in Miami.
Rice and Smith are frontrunners for 2010 Hall of Fame
With Emmitt Smith and Jerry Rice all but shoo-ins for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, get ready for a little Canton Two-Step.
NFL.com Blogs " Blog Archive Portis looks forward to reunion with Shanahan "
Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis, who played under Mike Shanahan for two years in Denver, can’t wait to be reunited with his former head coach.
Bears promote Marinelli to defensive coordinator
Unable to find outside help, the Chicago Bears have promoted Rod Marinelli to defensive coordinator while rounding out their coaching staff.
Super Bowl forecasts call for dry, cool weather - ESPN
An unprecedented rainstorm delivered the setting for the Indianapolis Colts' Super Bowl championship three years ago in Miami in the same stadium where they'll vie for another.
Pioli says the Chiefs plan to be careful, smart in free agency | Red Zone
The staff at Chiefs headquarters is well aware of how much help the team needs entering the 2010 season. It needs players at many positions, and there weren't many groups in 2009 that appeared set.
Rich Gannon Can't Quit JaMarcus Russell | NBC Bay Area
Move over, Warren Sapp. Cable TV sports has a new go-to guy for disparaging commentary about JaMarcus Russell and the Oakland Raiders.
Coryell’s big imprint ingrained in football - SignOnSanDiego.com
I don’t know how many more of these I have left in me. This could be the last one, because there may not be another chance of this magnitude to promote Don Coryell for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. If that seems harsh, unfair and unjust, so be it. The process is an extremely difficult one.
Paige: A Little respect for Sharpe players - The Denver Post
Note: This column was e-mailed Friday to the 44 voters for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. They will meet for five hours today to elect the 2010 inductees.
Undrafted, undersized Woodyard rises to become a Broncos' team captain - The Denver Post
By no normal measure is Wesley Woodyard a small man. He stands 6 feet tall and is a lean 222 pounds, with a physique that hordes of gym-going businessmen would envy.
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Thanks for doing this, John.
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
What a huge amount of time this must take!
I hope you find someone to take this off of you soon. I’d volunteer…. but I can’t spare the time any more than you. I do wnat you to know we appreciate it.
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
Thanks John
Best of Luyck Floyd and SHannon
You probably get this a lot. This isn't the real Caesar's Palace is it?....Did Caesar live here?
You know where I wanna go? I'll tell you where. Someplace warm. A place where the beer flows like wine. Where beautiful women instinctively flock like the salmon of Capistrano. I'm talking about a little place called Aspen
I hope Woody's article does something positive.
Our committee on MHR was told that organized campaigns just annoy the judges. I’m not sure one article by Woody is considered an organized campaign, but if I were a judge, it would annoy me if every beat writer emailed me their article. I’m sure it makes the judges feel the same way it makes McDaniels feel when Woody second guesses him.
All in all, I am proud that the MHR group went about this in such a classy fashion. It’s the way the Broncos do things historically, and I applaud the HoF committee for what they have been able to do thus far. Here’s to seeing the fruits of your labors later today. Both fruits.
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
I was thinking the same thing
I hope he didn’t undo anyone else’s good work with his soapbox act. His repeated use of the idea of “shame” may hit a mark he wasn’t aiming for….
Precision in thought, concision in style, decision in life.
"That's MR.Styg..."
by Jeremy Bolander on Feb 6, 2010 3:25 PM MST up reply actions
Mornin John, and Thanks for Horse Tracks...
I’ll keep my fingers crossed for Floyd & Shannon…
Real Power, comes with the realization that One cannot change the Moment;
only ones perception of it: Atitude! JQM
Thanks for the great work, John
The links and commentary are great.
We live in an age when instant gratification isn't fast enough
GOOD LUCK, FRANCHISE and SHANNON!!
Here’s to two of the greatest Broncos of all time!
G-d do I have knots in my stomach. : s
"All we're trying to do is win the *********** game!" -- Josh MF McDaniels tearing into his offensive line after three false starts in the red zone. The tirade turned the tide of the game, and the Broncos dominated from that point on.
Also
I’m changing my position a little on LDT. For as long as they keep Norv, LDT could be an asset to us helping us dissect the Dolts’ offensive scheme and play calls. Have a feeling he would RELISH that opportunity. SD always seems to play with a chip on their shoulder, and LDT always seemed to have the largest chip.
Visions of Chuckie’s Bucs vs. the Raiders in the SB are dancing in my head!
"All we're trying to do is win the *********** game!" -- Josh MF McDaniels tearing into his offensive line after three false starts in the red zone. The tirade turned the tide of the game, and the Broncos dominated from that point on.
by broncosmontana on Feb 6, 2010 7:55 AM MST up reply actions
Thanks John...Love the new format / commentary to the Tracks
Kudos to Woody and I hope it is helpful…He even made it through a complete article without (somehow) taking a shot at McDaniels.
-Stick to the fight when you are hardest hit - it's when things seem worst that you must not quit!
Here's to the Woody Paige haters!!!
To all of those, at the MHR, that hates Woody Paige.
If you are one of those that dismisses Woody, then you have no idea who he really is, and the committment he has (and love) to Colorado and the Broncos.
Simple Woody Paige quote from his article;
“I served as a Hall of Fame selector from Denver and New York over two decades. Having covered the game for 40 years, I know a Hall of Famer. Floyd and Shannon have earned privileged places in the Hall of Fame.”
“Today, Hall of Fame selectors, finally, respect the Broncos, their legions of fans for 50 years and, most important, Floyd Little and Shannon Sharpe.”
http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_14346680
To ALL the Woody haters. Maybe you should learn a little more about Woody.
Franchise and Mouth! This is a day for you!
here’s to seeing you wear that gold jacket!
Davis and Sharpe to the Hall!
"Teamwork divides the task and double the success."
- Unknown
LaDainian In Denver Sound Good
at the right price and only because Buckhalter has health issues. Correll is the best tailback we have but i Knowshon, LaDainian and Buck can all share the backfield effectively, it’s feasible.
Brad James
by the new Bradfather on Feb 6, 2010 10:23 AM MST reply actions
The announcement is at 3 pm. Two and a half hours never seemed so long......
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
Nevermind, NFLN says the announcement is at 5:30. Another two and a half hours.....
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 6, 2010 1:03 PM MST up reply actions
you're telling me
this is probably the most pumped up i’ve ever been waiting for an annoucement
You probably get this a lot. This isn't the real Caesar's Palace is it?....Did Caesar live here?
You know where I wanna go? I'll tell you where. Someplace warm. A place where the beer flows like wine. Where beautiful women instinctively flock like the salmon of Capistrano. I'm talking about a little place called Aspen
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 6, 2010 1:46 PM MST reply actions
Thanks John
Woody actually wrote something sensible today ;)
Also, a little technical thing, could you possibly make the links pop up in a new tab/window instead of just redirecting the current page to it?
I usually read most of the articles by just hitting the links and read them from first-to-last, and now I have to (lo and behold… ;)) press back several times to check all the fine articles you find :)
/Jebbins
personally
I have found that doing the right click “open in background tab” is the quickest way to organize my surfing. And having two extra buttons on the mouse is useful as well…
Precision in thought, concision in style, decision in life.
"That's MR.Styg..."
by Jeremy Bolander on Feb 6, 2010 3:28 PM MST up reply actions
Been doing that
too, but I just found the other way to be more convenient – as said, it’s a little thing ;)
still
its amazing how frustrating those little things can be… :)
I recently went back to my old (exceptionally worn) corded mouse, after fighting a clunky new wireless one for about six months. My wife was like, “IF its going to make you swear that much, maybe you shouldn’t have a mouse at all?”
And I was like, “Whatever. YOU try paging back, when you’re…”
But she had already left the room by that point…
Precision in thought, concision in style, decision in life.
"That's MR.Styg..."
by Jeremy Bolander on Feb 6, 2010 4:58 PM MST up reply actions
Two hours to go
I’m starting to get nervous that the Broncos will be shut out again. On ESPN Ponytail Clayton (a HOF voter) thinks Cortez Kennedy has a better chance of making the HOF this year then Shannon Sharpe. He does list Little as being a 75% chance of making it.
Now I know that Clayton is not a fan favorite here, but he is a HOF voter and it worries me that he doesn’t think Shannon Sharpe will make it. I really question the coastal bias (I know, I know a broken record) toward the Broncos particularly Little.
Fingers crossed!
I'm not real good with time. . .
Actually there is only an hour to go.
Floyd is in the final seven!
http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/06/class-of-2010-finalists-trimmed-to-seven/
Four of those are guaranteed, but it is up to a secret ballot to see which of the seven make it in.
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
That means Sharpe got shafted again.
He darn sure better make it next year.
Character may be manifested in the great moments but it is made in the small ones -- Philip Brooks
Agreed. I think he will get in next year. Fingers crossed.
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 6, 2010 3:23 PM MST up reply actions
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