Horse Tracks - 4/1/10 - A Salute to Jason Elam
by John Bena on Apr 1, 2010 4:04 AM MDT
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Good Morning Broncos Country! There aren't many left, now. Just how many players remain from the back-to-back Championships the Broncos won in the late 90's? One of the stat-heads that read this site will quickly answer this question in the comments, but I know it can't be more than 1 or 2 - if that - in all the NFL. As each year has gone by more and more of the Broncos mainstays from those teams - the 'glory days' as you will - have gone. Rod Smith, Tom Nalen, and now Jason Elam. Elam was about as close as it gets to a sure thing, especially in crunch time. Really, as I sit here with my coffee trying to think of it, I can't think of a big kick he missed. He wasn't perfect, but it reminds me of John Elway - I can't think of a bad pass Elway made during his career either. So Elam, with all the grace and professionalism he showed during his 17-year career came back home. It was a bitter-sweet moment. Elam retiring as a Bronco is 100% right, but watching another of the Super Bowl-era Broncos leave the game reminds us all just how special those teams were, and how long it's been.
VIDEO - 1-on-1 with Jason Elam -- DenverBroncos.com
Jason Elam talks to Broncos TV about his career and retiring as a Bronco.
VIDEO - Jason Elam Retirement Press Conference -- DenverBroncos.com
Kicker Jason Elam talks about his career and how thankful he feels to officially retire as a Bronco.
VIDEO - Jason Elam Highlights -- DenverBroncos.com
Kicker Jason Elam will retire as a Bronco, here are some highlights from his career.
'An Awesome, Awesome Journey' - DenverBroncos.com
After 263 games in 17 seasons, Jason Elam came back to where he spent 236 and 15 of them.
2010 Preseason Schedule Announced - DenverBroncos.com
Broncos fans, look to the north.
Elam’s place in team history | All Things Broncos
Jason Elam will be eligible to join the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame in 2015 — an honor he deserves after 15 stellar years as the team’s kicker.
Paige: Hall of Fame should make room for Elam - The Denver Post
Jason Elam was as dependable as a Waikiki sunset, reliable as Jeeves the butler. He was better than your mom's meatloaf. He had a stronger finishing kick than Usain Bolt. He was on target more than Wyatt Earp.
Elam back as Bronco to kick off retirement - The Denver Post
Jason Elam doesn't need a highlight video to remind him of the best times from his 17-year NFL career. All he has to do his close his eyes, and his mind is flooded with the images of dramatic game-winning field goals he made as the Broncos' kicker from 1993-2007 and of the 152 victories he was part of during that time.
Lions, Steelers Denver-bound for preseason - The Denver Post
The Broncos will host Detroit and Pittsburgh in their two home preseason games, the NFL announced Wednesday.
How McNabb’s roster bonus affects a trade | National Football Post
Although this is a major organizational decision to move on from the team’s signature player for the past decade, it appears to be more about Kevin Kolb than McNabb.
The NFP Super 30 | National Football Post
With more pro days comes more reshuffling in the NFP’s newest Super 30, as we hit the home stretch toward draft day.
Source: Kyle Wilson, Kareem Jackson, Nolan Carroll visit Steelers | National Football Post
Investigating the possibility of drafting a cornerback, the Pittsburgh Steelers hosted a trio of defensive backs at team headquarters Wednesday.
Griffen shines at USC Pro Day | National Football Post
USC junior defensive end Everson Griffen turned in an impressive workout at his campus Pro Day, running the 40-yard dash in 4.59 seconds at 268 pounds, according to Scout.com.
Colt McCoy turns in solid workout | National Football Post
University of Texas quarterback Colt McCoy completed every pass during the Longhorns' annual Pro Day workout.
Report: Javon Walker offered to refund Al Davis | National Football Post
The Oakland Raiders have made plenty of head-scratching moves since appearing in Super Bowl XXXVII. Too many to count. But it’s difficult to come up with one that bombed more than the addition of wide receiver Javon Walker, who pocketed $17 million for 15 receptions over the course of two seasons.
Dez Bryant sounds off on pro day workout | National Football Post
Dez Bryant is certainly a target—not only for quarterbacks, but critics as well.
Troy Smith hires Neil Cornrich | National Football Post
Baltimore Ravens backup quarterback Troy Smith has changed representation, hiring Neil Cornrich as his new agent, according to NFL Players Association records
Joey Porter won't face DUI, assault charges | National Football Post
Arrested on charges of DUI, resisting arrest and assaulting a peace officer over the weekend in Bakersfield, Calif., Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Joey Porter won't be charged with any crimes.
Rams to work out Colt McCoy | National Football Post
The St. Louis Rams are set to conduct a private workout with University of Texas quarterback Colt McCoy, according to ESPN.
Bengals re-sign Frostee Rucker | National Football Post
Cincinnati Bengals veteran defensive end Frostee Rucker has signed a two-year contract, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
2010 preseason schedule to feature entire 2009 playoff field
The NFL's slate of 11 nationally televised preseason games will feature the entire 2009 playoff field, one of the highlights of the 65-game 2010 NFL preseason schedule announced Wednesday.
Sanchez 100% for Training Camp? 'Absolutely' : New York Jets News
Mark Sanchez says he's well aware of how nervous Jets fans of a certain age get when the talk turns to their starting quarterback and the state of his knees.
NFL.com Blogs " Blog Archive Caldwell sees Tebow as second-round pick "
Finding opinions on Tim Tebow’s pro prospects isn’t difficult. Some, however, are closer to the source than others.
Alex Brown posts goodbye to Bears "
Alex Brown hasn’t been traded or released by the Bears, but he clearly expects to be. He’s already saying goodbye.
AFC draft needs: Team-by-team look at what holes have to be filled
Analysis: Denver fans wonder where the playmakers have gone. Jay Cutler was traded last offseason and WR Brandon Marshall could be gone by the draft. The good news, Denver went out and bought a defensive line in free agency, as the Broncos continue the conversion from a 4-3 defense to a 3-4 scheme. At this point, the Broncos need to address the other components of a 3-4, namely the inside and outside linebackers. LB Rolando McClain would be a great fit inside and next on the list would be a pass rusher to complement Elvis Dumervil. The Broncos traded a 2010 first-pick in order to draft corner Alphonso Smith a year ago, and the jury is still out on that move. Still, Denver has the 11th overall choice thanks to the Cutler trade. Whatever compensation the Broncos get for Marshall -- most likely a second-round pick -- needs to be used on a receiver. Draft choices: Nos. 11, 45, 80, 114, 183 and 220
Buffalo would be a great landing spot for Tebow
It's easy to assume that Tim Tebow won't succeed as an NFL quarterback. The slew of negative opinions from player-personnel types, coaches and media provide the easy way to form an opinion about the 2007 Heisman Trophy winner from Florida. They focus on the massive, if not impossible, task of shortening that long, looping throwing motion that presumably won't work against NFL defenses. They focus on the multiple seasons he needs to develop, time that most coaches and general managers don't have.
Source: No front-runner in Philadelphia Eagles' Donovan McNabb trade talks - ESPN
The Philadelphia Eagles are continuing trade discussions with a number of teams about trading quarterback Donovan McNabb and those discussions could continue until draft day, a senior team official told ESPN's Sal Paolantonio on Tuesday.
Chiefs checking out Russell Okung - AFC West Blog - ESPN
The Chiefs are spending time with potential top picks this week.
NFL: Once viewed as a radical voice during his playing days, Packers CEO and president Mark Murphy now offers a voice of moderation in CBA negotiations - ESPN
The sight of Mark Murphy -- former player turned president of the Green Bay Packers -- walking out of the executive session room of an NFL owners meeting truly embodies the American dream. His red hair and youthful looks have hardly changed since the 1980s, when he and other members of the NFL Players Association were considered the owners' worst nightmares and the union was being called a bunch of communists. Players wanted to partner. Owners wanted no part of that.
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GM John.
Thanks again this morning for the HTs.
I know none of the current roster has any of the players who went to the SB with the Broncos. Maybe a couple remain in the league on other teams. Pryce for instance. That’s all for me. Don’t want to overdo it this early in the morning.☺
I'm not sure how many players from 1998/1999
are still in the league at all. There’s Favre who can’t seem to know when to quit, and I imagine there are some guys who were really young then or who play other positions with great longevity that are still knocking around, but it’s gotta be getting thin now. As far as Broncos from that period, I’m with you — Trevor Pryce is the only one I know of for sure.
by BroncosBassist on Apr 1, 2010 5:33 AM MDT up reply actions
Trevor Pryce
is the only remaining member of those teams who is still active among the league, though Brian Griese (member of the 98 team) could still get picked up by someone
Why live life on the edge, when you can jump off?
My god, I miss seeing #1 when we need a field goal
Brings back too many wonderful memories of great teams gone by.
I feel like we’re lucky to have someone who could quite possibly be one of the next great NFL kickers in Matt Prater.
Dez Bryant didn't help himself any in that interview either
He comes across as someone who didn’t learn proper English in school. Hey Dez, you don’t be gettin’ no Millyun dollars from no Broncos!
Character may be manifested in the great moments but it is made in the small ones -- Philip Brooks
Is basic grammar too much to expect from someone who's (supposedly) attended college?
I hate to be that guy who complains about the “kids these days” – I’m only 32, aren’t I WAY to young to be getting pissed about grammar? but I can’t help myself from being a bit irritated, hearing people talk like that is like hearing nails on a chalkboard. And while I hesistate to judge a book by it’s cover, how one speaks DOES matter – if you’re not going to bother presenting yourself to the world in a professional, adult manner, that impacts how I perceive you.
Belief is accepting something because you’ve been convinced to do so, whether you like it or not. Faith is accepting something because you want to accept it.
by Hercules Rockefeller on Apr 1, 2010 7:16 AM MDT up reply actions
Exactly Herc
Character may be manifested in the great moments but it is made in the small ones -- Philip Brooks
best not follow many of our players on Twitter then
; )
"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 Apr 1, 2010 9:40 AM MDT up reply actions
dude Im 25
and I feel the same damn way!
Davis and Sharpe to the Hall!
"Teamwork divides the task and double the success."
- Unknown
by Jon Tollerud on Apr 1, 2010 10:02 AM MDT up reply actions
Agreed. I used better grammar when I was a sophomore in high school.
Inexcusable.
If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.
PS3 ID: broncomaniac6
by Troy Hufford on Apr 1, 2010 11:18 AM MDT up reply actions
After seeing Dez Bryant interview, I’d feel beyond crushed and depressed if we took that guy.
He can barely string together a sentence. Your average 4th grader has a better grip on speaking and verbal communication.
Do we expect this guy to learn a thick playbook? Presume versatility if we demand he learn multiple positions? Expect he’ll be able to communicate effectively with his coaches and teammates? Does he even speak English? I couldn’t tell based on the interview.
Please NO! Don’t draft Dez Bryant. I wouldn’t want him if he fell to us in round 2 or even round 3. I’m dead serious.
In my opinion.
by McGeorge on Apr 1, 2010 11:45 AM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
I live in Cincy, maybe I'll go to the preseason game
Not paying full price though, I’ll have to find a Bungles season ticket holder who doesn’t want to go.
If you find a guy with some extras, let me know.
If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.
PS3 ID: broncomaniac6
I was lucky last year
My neighbor owed me big time, so he took me to opening day. The collective stunned silence in the stadium after Stokley’s catch & TD was awesome.
Missing the preseason game is the only minor bummer I have about moving from Cincinnati to San Diego next week. BTW: I’ve a nice house for sale here :-p
by DCJ on Apr 1, 2010 12:22 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
will do
Shouldn’t be too hard considering they practically had to give away regular season tickets last year.
Interesting NFP story on Javon Walker
And then Walker drops this bombshell: He offered to repay Al Davis. Say what?
"It wasn’t my fault because obviously the Raiders gave (the contract) to me," Walker said. "Everybody knows how Al Davis is. What fans don’t realize is when I signed that contract I offered to give it back. I don’t take money just to take it. They said no."
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Walker, who was released earlier this month, said he would take a minimum contract to go out and prove he’s still got it at 31.
Interesting. If he’s right, and he really wasn’t used properly (ala Randy Moss) and if he’s physically (and mentally) healthy, it would be nice to see him rejuvenate his career. I hated the way he seemed to react to the heat B Marsh was putting on him as a competitor. But anyone who went through what he’s been through since D-Will was killed deserves a break in life. I hope he gets a chance to find himself again.
"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.
Oh
And I just noticed the National Football Post link on the right hand side of the page. way to go!
Character may be manifested in the great moments but it is made in the small ones -- Philip Brooks
The exact reason why i don't think Brandon should be traded
In the AFC needs where it first says BM will likely be traded for a second rounder. And then it says that second rounder should be used for another WR. Which WR in round two would you swap the beast for?
Great way to calibrate “draft picks for a player” trades.
"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 Apr 1, 2010 9:40 AM MDT via mobile reply actions
As I will always and continue to maintain, Marshall is more valuable to Denver than any of the other 31 teams. If we trade him, it will be for much less on the dollar in terms of value coming back to Denver in trade. Do we really need to make ourselves worse?
At some point, McX and Bowlen need to get serious about presenting a valid and fair contract to BM. A contract that puts some risk on both parties. We won’t be able to get him for minimum upfront money with tons of backloaded incentives. That is a BS deal and no player would go for it. BM will rightly want to get paid for the production he puts up. And it’s a good investment for Denver. We have gotten three consecutive years of 100+ catches 1,000+ yards out of the guy. Very few NFL WRs (during their rookie contract) put up those kind of numbers in the history of the NFL. We need him!
As the Quaker Oats guy says “It’s the right thing to do”.
In my opinion.
Yup
Totally agree.
If we want more draft picks, Brandon Marshall should not be the source. He’s already a star and I kind of equate the risk of him getting arrested again with the risk ANY player would have in getting injured.
Would I prefer less Brandon drama? Hell yeah. Do I sometimes wish he weren’t on the team? Yep. But is there any way out there that getting rid of Brandon improves the team? Only perhaps a top 6 or 7 pick or someone trading their star player for him. Neither of which will happen.
Keep Brandon Marshall.
"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 Apr 1, 2010 8:28 PM MDT up reply actions
Elam - Great Bronco
The only kick I remember that he missed was an extra point in a loss to the colts at home in our fancy orange alternate unis (first time wearing them). That game was when I started to look at the colts differently than the goober-losers they’d been up until that point…
However, a game is not lost by missing one PAT and the number of games Elam kept us in and won us far outweigh a meaningless game (in retrospect) like that one.
J
i remember that one but so damn many times he was golden!!
i remember some bad Elway days too. on the road against buffalo in the play-offs for one… but then he got a really average team there… loved it. Miss it!
We will return to the great times again one day. Though Elam’s don’t come around often!
by Whidbey Bronco on Apr 1, 2010 2:59 PM MDT up reply actions
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