Horse Tracks - 3/10/10 - Size Matters!
by John Bena on Mar 10, 2010 5:59 AM MST
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Good Morning Broncos Country! What a day it was for the Broncos yesterday. They signed a couple more big bodies, likely completing an overhaul of the defensive line. By adding nearly 50 pounds combined along the defensive front, the Broncos are well prepared to attack the run, and opposing offenses next season. These acquisitions don't mean the end for guys like Ryan McBean or Marcus Thomas, either. It does create a nice rotation, however, to keep the entire group fresh. Don't forget the D-Line is coached by one of the best in the business in Wayne Nunnely. He got quite a bit out of an undersized group last year. With the talent infusion, along with his knowledge of Jamal Williams from their days in San Diego together, this should be an exciting group in 2010.
Williams Added to Line
The Broncos continued adding talent to the defensive line on Tuesday, announcing that defensive lineman Jamal Williams has agreed to terms.
Green in Orange and Blue
The Broncos on Tuesday added another piece to their defensive line.
Seattle's silence says Marshall's move unlikely - The Denver Post
As the "Silence from Seattle" continues, the message from Puget Sound reverberates all the way to the Rocky Mountains.
Broncos' hired help on the way - The Denver Post
The Broncos just completed a stunning and utterly complete overhaul of their defensive front three by signing nose tackle Jamal Williams (three years, $16 million) and right end Jarvis Green (four years, $12 million) on Tuesday — four days after acquiring left end Justin Bannan with a five-year, $22 million contract.
Paige: Denver defense back on track - The Denver Post
With the addition of Justin Bannan, Jarvis Green and Jamal Williams — 18 feet, 9 inches high and 880 pounds wide — the Broncos have a fresh starting defensive line.
Contract (5 years, $22 million) says Bannan still the top prize | All Things Broncos
Jamal Williams and Jarvis Green may have more headline appeal. But rest assured, Justin Bannan was the Broncos’ priority this offseason.
Dismissed juror would have voted guilty - The Denver Post
Dismissed juror Ray Barrientos was prepared to find Willie Clark guilty of murdering Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams and believes his former fellow jurors will do the same.
Jury gets Willie Clark murder case - The Denver Post
Prosecutors closed their first-degree-murder case against Willie D. Clark on Tuesday by telling jurors they had delivered bricks of evidence that form a "box of guilt" around the defendant.
Former Patriot lineman Jarvis Green gets 4-year deal with Denver Broncos - ESPN Boston
Former Patriots defensive lineman Jarvis Green signed a four-year contract with Denver Tuesday, the Broncos confirmed Tuesday.
Threats affected security at Darrent Williams' death trial - ESPN
Gang threats against the life of a man accused of shooting and killing Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams were specific and credible enough that authorities changed security measures and advised attorneys to be aware for their safety, a defense attorney said.
ProFootballWeekly.com - Broncos sign ex-Patriots DE Green, ex-Chargers NT Williams
Denver added a couple much-needed reinforcements to its defensive line Tuesday.
Sherry Clingman is without question a die-hard Broncos fan | GJSentinel.com
As a season-ticket holder, Clingman has driven 250 miles each way from her Grand Junction home to attend two preseason games and eight regular-season games every year for the last 18 years. She can count on her hands the number of games she’s missed.
Did the Chiefs get value with Jones? | National Football Post
Thomas Jones signed a two-year deal Tuesday worth a reported $5 million to become a Kansas City Chief — and I’m wondering why anyone would object to this deal.
In uncapped year, ‘Skins show rare restraint | National Football Post
The offseason – and the uncapped year in 2010 – is only four days old, but some have already started to notice a new mantra with the league’s highest-spending team over the past decade. As someone who grew up a diehard Redskins fan, I followed George Allen’s "The Future is Now" era, with a veteran-laden team in pre-free agency football. Now Allen’s son, Bruce, is developing the Redskins new philosophy, "The Future is not only now but later."
Is Dez Bryant's draft stock falling fast? | National Football Post
I spoke with several NFL coaches today — as well as a high-level NFL executive — who think that drafting Bryant is a major risk. One coach even brought up the idea that Bryant is not the type of receiver who would catch the ball in between the numbers, which is the same thing as talking about a receiver who will not go across the middle of the field.
Pro days can give prospects a second chance | National Football Post
Now that the NFL Combine has come and gone, the next event is the college pro day. This is where NFL teams send their scouts, GMs and/or coaches to get a final look at a prospect’s skill set. In addition, the day is usually coupled with the testing of incoming seniors by scouts. At a minimum, seniors to be are measured and weighed, and there’s a collection of basic data such as birth date, phone number and some personal background information.
Wilson: Rolle, Clark say Dolphins were unwilling to pony up the cash | National Football Post
In two instances over the past few days, the Miami Dolphins made a run at free agent safeties.
Wilson: Police request Roethlisberger's DNA | National Football Post
Georgia law enforcement officials have requested a DNA sample from Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger as they continue to investigate allegations that Roethlisberger sexually assaulted a 20-year-old female college student, according to a TMZ.com report.
Wilson: Derek Anderson takes shot at Browns' fans | National Football Post
Fired from his job on Tuesday, quarterback Derek Anderson dropped a bomb on the Cleveland Browns' fans on his way out the door.
Biggs: Packers sign WR Dillon | National Football Post
The Green Bay Packers announced that they have signed wide receiver Charles Dillon to a contract.
Biggs: Packers will unveil alternate uniform | National Football Post
The club will unveil the new look on Friday at the opening of the Packers Fan Fest at Lambeau Field. Per the report, the uniform Web site Uni Watch first broke the news.
Biggs: Bears cut Kevin Jones | National Football Post
Kevin Jones’ previous experience in Detroit with Mike Martz, where he once caught 61 passes in a season, wasn’t enough to save him a job with the Chicago Bears.
Wilson: Titans sign Will Witherspoon | National Football Post
Will Witherspoon is now a Tennessee Titan.
Wilson: Marlin Jackson leaves Ravens visit, Philly is next | National Football Post
The black stretch limousine left the Baltimore Ravens’ training complex in the middle of the afternoon today, ushering off free agent cornerback Marlin Jackson following his visit.
Wilson: T.O. touches down in Cincinnati | National Football Post
Get your Skyline chili, ready.
Mock draft 2.0: Berry's versatility has safety moving up the boards
11. Denver Broncos Rolando McClain, ILB, Alabama McClain can play outside as well as inside, according to Eagles personnel man Phil Savage, who watched him play every game for Alabama. Denver needs linebacker help in its 3-4 defense and the 6-foot-4, 254-pound McClain, with 40 tackles behind the line of scrimmage and five interceptions, fits for the Broncos.
Lombardi: Cardinals expected to bring in two QBs - NFL.com
There’s plenty of quarterback fodder to chew on right now in free agency. It starts in Arizona, where it doesn’t sound as if the Cardinals are ready to hand the starting job to Matt Leinart.
Lawyers ask for respect of Roethlisberger accuser's privacy
Attorneys for the woman who accuses Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of sexual assault said that she did the right thing by going to police and asked for privacy in a statement Tuesday.
Eight-game ban doesn't discourage Miami from re-signing Ferguson
Nose tackle Jason Ferguson has been re-signed by the Dolphins, even though he faces a suspension for the first eight games of the 2010 season.
How Cardinals, Ravens pulled off blockbuster Boldin trade
It came down to this for Anquan Boldin: Find a way to get traded, or play out the last year in Arizona with a chip on your shoulder and Matt Leinart at quarterback. The Cardinals weren't going to extend his contract, which would expire after the 2010 season. That decision was final.
Vikings Interested in L.T.?
Nearly every dateline coming out of Chicago recently is soon followed by the name Julius Peppers. That’s to be expected. But the first running back plucked off the free-agent market this offseason also belonged to the Bears in Chester Taylor, who always seems to be under the radar.
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"Get your skyline chili ready"
This.
A skyline chili three way sounds amazing, right about now. That would be a major selling point for Cincinnati, IMO. I just hope that Brandon Marshall isn’t a fan of the stuff.
If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.
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What's great...
There is one in the Cleveland area as well that I am able to hit quite often. So f’n good!
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Derek Anderson’s parting shot at the Browns fans was a classic. How could a town have such great basketball fans and such terrible football fans?
In my opinion.
Cleveland is SOOOO into the Browns..
they get a bit delusional. They are on the wrong side of passionate.
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They are on the wrong side of their players as well.
Don’t remember a player ripping his team’s fan base quite like that.
In my opinion.
He had his chain yanked so often by the franchise and the fan base that he was just completely frustrated by the time they finally cut him. Hard to blame him for emotions boiling over.
Many will hold his words against him, but I think many also understand and share his frustration. It’s just unfortunate that he chose to vent himself on the fans — people weren’t cheering because he was injured, they were cheering because they were excited to finally see what they had in their new QB. He took it completely the wrong way when it happened, and I’m surprised he still felt that way all this time later. It was a dumb thing to say and he was right to apologize.
"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 Mar 10, 2010 9:18 AM MST up reply actions
Actually,
I think that it takes a pretty insensitive fan to actually cheer for a replacement coming in WHILE a player is still face down on the field. Save it for when the replacment has been announced, or lines up for the snap. I am on Anderson’s side on this one.
Nice.
There’s one in Louisville that I hit up quite a bit. It’s definitely a good thing that skyline is branching out from Cincinnati.
I think that Derek Anderson wouldn’t have been as much of a grumpy bear if he had some skyline.
If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.
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by kentuckybronco on Mar 10, 2010 7:44 AM MST up reply actions
lol
"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 Mar 10, 2010 9:27 AM MST up reply actions
hahaha, that explains EVERYTHING!!!!
Thanks for bringing this up, DCJ. lol
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by kentuckybronco on Mar 10, 2010 11:45 AM MST up reply actions
Player's Coach?
Does the recent signings further solidify that players WANT to play for coach McDaniels? There is something being done or said behind closed doors that makes players believe in our young coach. I truly believe we have a star in the making. I feel very confident in this coach and only hope we don’t let him go too early and watch him shine on a different team.
I see it as a good sign that so many ex-Pats want to play for him.
As guys who have been around him and know what he’s about, it makes me think that other players will buy in once they are around him…
- Nick
"Know the enemy, know yourself, and victory is never in doubt, not in a hundred battles."
- Sun Tzu
More evidence that the MSM frenzy
to bury McD in criticism was over the top. Good thing he has such a thick skin for that sort of thing (or at least appears to…you never know for sure unless they blow up).
Good Morning John...Thanks
Great day yesterday…
-Stick to the fight when you are hardest hit - it's when things seem worst that you must not quit!
Was yesterday the end of Peterson’s Bronco career?
Was McBean or Peterson the bigger problem in 2009?
In my opinion.
No....
Peterson will likely rotate in behind Bannan at LE
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McBean at RE
behind Green….Fields behind Williams. Thomas and Baker will likely battle for final spot, unless both of those guys win a spot…
Fields is the wildcard, though, since he was brought in at the recommendation of Nolan….
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The Draft Will Make the Math Tougher
I’d be shocked if they didn’t grab a defensive lineman in the first three rounds of the draft. That means another body competing for the same number of slots. Maybe two. I think you’re right that Fields goes, with Peterson or maybe Thomas next on the chopping block.
I’m deferring to John on that one. All that I know is that two people from the Peterson-Fields-McBean-Thomas-McBean group are likely to go. There will be some tough choices, and that’s a good thing.
Fields
has been a class guy — I’d hate to see him go, but I have a feeling Nolan would snatch him up pretty quickly if he was suddenly available.
"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 Mar 10, 2010 9:21 AM MST up reply actions
I am as confused byt he roster amth as anyone
but I would add that Thomas is a FA next year anyway (whatever that means). I think he has made pretty good progress, but is he smart, tough, and versatile? Things that make you go hmmmm…
There's a big hard sun, beating on the big people, in the big hard world.
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by Jeremy Bolander on Mar 10, 2010 2:04 PM MST up reply actions
confused indeed
that was supposed to say “roster math…”
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by Jeremy Bolander on Mar 10, 2010 2:05 PM MST up reply actions
I am betting Fields stays.
Age and potential for injury is a factor here for Williams. A rotation saves wear and tear, keeps everybody fresh, and has a game-ready replacement in case of long-term injury to your main man..
I like Fields
to spell Williams but if the Dolphins or another team were to make a generous trade offer…?
by Broncologist on Mar 10, 2010 11:50 AM MST up reply actions
Peterson was soft against the run
Which is why all teams ran at him… McBean and Bannon manning the sides with Jamaal Williams clogging up the middle the run defense should be improved
Interesting tidbit on Xanders from the Marshall article.
I like that the agent said Xanders is grounded and very honest dealing with agents. I would expect nothing less from the organization. Also sounds like Xanders is way more involved in these deals than is public perception.
"No more my bad just make the play"-McJedi
by RockyMountainThunder on Mar 10, 2010 7:57 AM MST reply actions
Bowlen has said
that he expects Josh as HC to be the main face and spokesman for the management team. The fact that he is most often communicating about personnel issues is probably just in alignment with Pat’s philosophy and is no doubt why he gets most of the credit/blame for decisions that are made.
Good to hear that Xanders is an ethical and reasonable businessman. I’m starting to believe that “brilliant” is a term we can soon start applying nonsuperlatively as well
"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 Mar 10, 2010 12:13 PM MST up reply actions
Done.
McX is brilliant in free agency.
The Mc gives them a +5 to all CHA rolls, and the X part gives them a +4 to all INT rolls.
Thing is, imagine how badly they rolled for Dwan to leave town without a deal???? Critical failure. (though honestly I can live without him, and the injury info that surfaced was a turnoff. Saving Throw!)
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by Jeremy Bolander on Mar 10, 2010 2:08 PM MST up reply actions
Exactly
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by Jeremy Bolander on Mar 10, 2010 3:46 PM MST up reply actions
+1
That would be my guess as well. The other successes they have had lead me to think they would have gotten him if they’d still wanted him.
"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 Mar 10, 2010 8:41 PM MST up reply actions
Gotta love this:
“I can’t speak for Josh — I know he’s taken a lot of heat, but what he’s trying to bring in that locker room is a team, not a bunch of individuals,” said Albert Elias, Green’s agent. “All this stupid talk about uncapped year and nobody’s spending money — Denver’s going to be a Super Bowl contender this year. They get it.”
"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars."-- Oscar Wilde
by PredominantlyOrange on Mar 10, 2010 8:03 AM MST reply actions
wow
"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 Mar 10, 2010 9:22 AM MST up reply actions
I need new pants!
How exciting!
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by Jeremy Bolander on Mar 10, 2010 2:09 PM MST up reply actions
Disparity Between Sayre and Kirwan
Interesting that Sayre has Denver taking Lupati at 14 after Marshall trade and Kirwan does not have Lupati going anywhere in the 1st round. The truth is probably somewhere in between. I like Lupati, but Denver can get him cheaper than at 14 if they have a 14 pick. Maybe trade down a little and still pick him, but get another pick too.
Personally...
A G in the top 20 is hard to believe. That isn’t an indication on Iupati, simply an indication what the market dictates for a G.
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Every mock draft I see has Pouncy in round 1.
I’m afraid there is no way we are going to land him in round 2 at our natural pick.
In my opinion.
The difference in Iupati and Pouncey is G&C right?
I could see an elite center taken earlier than a guard even though Iupati has been an anamoly of guards which might get him taken in the top 20. If we were to get the 14th back from Seattle I wouldn’t say WTF if Josh pulled the trigger on Iupati or Pouncey, but at the #11 spot, I would question the sanity behind it.
Just saw that Williams' deal is three years
I have no problem signing players on the wrong side of 30 if the team limits its long-term cap exposure. Short deals that pay big $$ for talented, older players are ideal — they give the team an immediate shot in the arm, buy time to develop the young guys, and keep long-term salary cap options open. I really love the way this is being done.
I agree 100 percent
Those contracts are give the them less money on the backend making it easyer to cut ties with them.
Moreno 09 and beyond!!!
by BroncoKO on Mar 10, 2010 8:16 AM MST via mobile reply actions
Nice Moves
Since I am quick to point out ill-advised moves by the current Bronco brain trust, let me congratulate them on some wise pick-ups. While I don’ t think they spell Superbowl, they show that the Broncos are serious about adding meat in the middle. Getting a few extra years from guys beyond their physical prime is a smart thing to do in a good defensive line rotation.
by Baltimore Bronco on Mar 10, 2010 8:18 AM MST reply actions
Now it's time to fix the OL :)
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
Speaking of Cleveland, Adam Schefter just tweeted
Adam_Schefter
QB Derek Anderson out of Cleveland, and he might not be alone. Browns have discussed dealing QB Brady Quinn with other teams.
Hmmmm….
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants country, and damned proud of it.
He'd probably be a good fit to challenge Cassel in KC
Maybe too pricey tho — what is his contract worth, I wonder?
"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 Mar 10, 2010 12:15 PM MST up reply actions
and
are the Browns really thinking Seneca Wallace is their guy? Or are they drafting another first round QB? Yikes.
"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 Mar 10, 2010 12:16 PM MST up reply actions
Don't forget
Brett Ratliff!
Seriously, they really like him. But yeah, seems hard to believe they’d go to camp with Wallace and Ratliff.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants country, and damned proud of it.
Did anybody notice the parting shot from Boldin to the Cardinals?
Like coming back for a year and playing with a chip on your shoulder and playing in games with Matt Leinart…Does anyone think the Cards might make a move on Kyle Orton since grocery boy (Kurt Warner) has retired and Leinart is slated to take the reigns?
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