Horse Tracks - 5/5/10
by John Bena on May 5, 2010 8:10 AM MDT
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Broncos Mailbag: McDaniels calling his own shots - The Denver Post
Denver Post sports writer Mike Klis posts his Broncos Mailbag in the first week of each month during the offseason.
Torch passing? Elway likes Tebow pick for Broncos - The Denver Post
Broncos Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway told 9NEWS this morning he thinks Tim Tebow can play quarterback in the NFL and he likes what coach Josh McDaniels did in the draft.
Sayers not real happy with the state of Bears - The Denver Post
"Cutler hasn't done the job," Sayers said. "(Linebacker Brian) Urlacher, I don't know how good he's going to be coming back. He's 33 years old. They need a couple wide receivers, a couple defensive backs. They haven't done a good job.
Niners reward production with Willis extension | National Football Post
When the 49ers rewarded Patrick Willis yesterday with a five-year extension that is reported to be valued at $50-million dollars, the club showed us that they view the 25-year old linebacker as one of the premier players in the entire league. And, we should all agree that Willis has shown the production on the field that deserves big money in the NFL.
Social media and the NFL | National Football Post
Just about every big name in pro football has an active Twitter account – Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, Commissioner Roger Goodell, Chad Ochocinco, Drew Brees, agent Drew Rosenhaus and others. I would estimate that many players also have Facebook accounts or their own personal websites. Tim Tebow has a Twitter account and website for his foundation.
Falcons safety William Moore cleared for return | National Football Post
Safety William Moore, who suffered through an injury-marred rookie season with the Atlanta Falcons, has been cleared for full participation in the team’s minicamp, which opens Friday.
Seahawks claim QB Reilly | National Football Post
The Seattle Seahawks traded for quarterback Charlie Whitehurst as they begin preparations for the post-Matt Hasselbeck era. Apparently, they want to get a good look at a local option too as the Seahawks claimed quarterback Mike Reilly off waivers from the St. Louis Rams.
Vobora sues supplement maker | National Football Post
St. Louis Rams linebacker David Vobora has filed suits against SWATS, claiming the spray the company manufactured led him to test positive for a banned steroid, leading to his four-game suspension last season.
2010 NFL Divisional odds | National Football Post
I spoke with Dave Staley of Sportsbook.com on Tuesday who informed me that his website had just released their 2010 NFL Divisional odds.
StarCaps ruling coming Thursday | National Football Post
Whether it will be the end of the road for the StarCaps legal maze or not remains to be seen, but Hennepin County (Minn.) judge Gary Larson will rule on the case Thursday, according to Brian Murrphy of the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
Umenyiora was 'off limits' | National Football Post
It looks like we can finally put the Osi Umenyiora rumors to rest.
Steven Jackson had back surgery | National Football Post
During a teleconference with reporters last season, St. Louis Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo was asked if during his reconstruction of the team, did he worry that by the time he’s able to get things turned around if running back Steven Jackson will be out of juice?
Chiefs sign David Grimes | National Football Post
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed former Notre Dame wide receiver David Grimes to a free agent deal.
Browns cut Valentin, Wagner, announce Alex Smith signing | National Football Post
The Cleveland Browns have released tight end Troy Wagner and wide receiver Aaron Valentin and announced the previously reported signing of tight end Alex Smith.
Lions claim WR Mitchell off waivers | National Football Post
Five Washington Redskins were waived on Monday and two of them have been claimed. Running back P.J. Hill was picked up by the New Orleans Saints, and the Detroit Lions have grabbed wide receiver Marko Mitchell.
Bengals, 'Pacman' working on multiyear contract; signing imminent
Cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones received a second look from the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday, and his signing with the team is imminent after an impressive workout, a league source told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora.
Team executives ask NFL draft prospects the darnedest things
Some of the queries are just weird. Occasionally, they're intrusive and in questionable taste.
NFLPA head Smith: Rookie salaries a stumbling block in labor talks
NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith said Tuesday that the union has done "the majority share of the heavy lifting" in labor negotiations and reiterated his belief there will be a lockout in 2011.
Is there a John Randle in this year's undrafted class?
I learned a long time ago that you can't go to sleep after the draft and pay little attention to the undrafted rookies still available to be signed. They represent the absolute cheapest pool of players
No easy answer to contract dispute between Johnson, Titans
As contractual disputes go, the one between Chris Johnson and the Tennessee Titans is as fascinating as any that has occurred in the NFL.
NFL.com Blogs " Blog Archive Who has the best throwback uniform for 2010 "
Packers, Eagles, and then Bears. And the Bears a distant third. That is how I would rank the upcoming throwback uniforms for the 2010 season.
NFL Power Rankings Preseason - National Football League - ESPN
Take a look at ESPN.com's Preseason Power Rankings to see which teams reigned supreme in the NFL
Bud Light replaces Coors Light as official NFL sponsor - ESPN
nheuser-Busch's flagship brand Bud Light will be the official beer sponsor of the National Football League, edging out rival MillerCoors, which said Tuesday it wouldn't renew its deal.
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There is a lot of allegedly in that article but if it is going to print for SI, I would think it shouldn’t be too far off truths.
That SI story is amazing
for all the wrong reasons. The line about the little girls pink Roethlisberger jerseys just made me cringe. Thanks for the link and thanks to john for all tracks.
"Cheering for the Lakers, Cowboys or Yankees is like going to Vegas, standing behind the dealer and cheering for the house."
sure are a lot of 'unnamed friends' too!
Have you noticed how pretty much all printed publications are steppin and fetching for readers these days? Vanity fair does a spread featuring Tiger’s flings and SI sounds like the Enquirer (next is the space-alien soccer player story) with it’s unsubstantiated quotes…
Careful what you believe folks!
There is a theory which states that if ever anybody discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which states that this has already happened. -D.A.
by Whidbey Bronco on May 5, 2010 10:34 AM MDT up reply actions
Wow, good long tracks today!
Thanks, Dr. Bena!
"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.
Who knew? Mike Klis is a believer. His mailbag is about as Team-McDaniels as I’ve ever seen it. Great to see him speaking truth to the infidels.
Eric Decker is the immediate upgrade, not Thomas. Bay Bay and The Tebow are the future. The Spread Offense is coming to the NFL, and our red-zone offense will already be unrecognizably awesome from last year. Coach McDaniels is a Rock Star and the Broncos will have a winning season. I know this all to be true because MSM says it ain't.
Thanks, John!
Always look forward to seeing the tracks…
Take my advice... I'm not using it!
"If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague."
Did anyone else notice that Mike Klis says h edoesnt watch fild on players?
This seems interesting considering he is suppose to be a sports analyst. Is this true for many sports writers? Is it all just a hunch or off the cuff opinion?
Never, Never, Never Quit - Winston Churchill
by Brandon Gilchrist on May 5, 2010 8:37 AM MDT reply actions
film not fild haha
Never, Never, Never Quit - Winston Churchill
by Brandon Gilchrist on May 5, 2010 9:07 AM MDT up reply actions
I doubt a beat writer for the DP even has access to actual film.
He was just taking a jab at all the people who say they watch “film” when they mean “youtube clips”.
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Thanks for the tracks, John.
I got my cheerleader form filled out. I hope they keep my evaluations in mind when making their final decision.
If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.
PS3 ID: broncomaniac6
I think the proper criteria for choosing our team reps perhaps may have been sacrificed by my imagination...
There is a theory which states that if ever anybody discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which states that this has already happened. -D.A.
by Whidbey Bronco on May 5, 2010 9:17 AM MDT up reply actions
Can I vote for the girl in the Acai Berry ads?
by charlesnelsonreilly on May 5, 2010 10:35 AM MDT up reply actions
no kidding!
There is a theory which states that if ever anybody discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which states that this has already happened. -D.A.
by Whidbey Bronco on May 5, 2010 11:21 AM MDT up reply actions
Thanks John for the Morning Tracks,
Most rediculous track of the day, ESPN’s Preseason Power Rankings, what a joke. They still haven’t learned that past performance does not guarantee future success. Well at least I think it’s rediculous anyway.
Liked Klis’ mailbag today, not bad stuff there.
"A great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do" Walter Gagenot
"Hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible."
Agreed. I was actually surprised
at the amount of INFORMATION in his answers. Rational and logic of the picks and why they did them, etc. If only columnists would provide more of that kind of information in their pieces on a regular basis…
Take my advice... I'm not using it!
"If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague."
Agreed on the mailbag
"Cheering for the Lakers, Cowboys or Yankees is like going to Vegas, standing behind the dealer and cheering for the house."
Love your signature quote, BillBert11!
I do have to admit that I root for the Cowboys (but Broncos FIRST and FOREVER!), however, because I grew up idolizing Roger Staubach and his amazing miracle scrambles! Staubach and Landry won over my allegiance to the Cowboys. I mean, the only other choice I had was my Lions! Of course, Billy Simms and Barry Sanders later on DID help alleviate some of the pain of being a Lions fan…
Take my advice... I'm not using it!
"If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague."
Regardless of who you route for long term
It’s hard not to route for great players like Staubach, Simms and Sanders. And Landry has to be one of the most even tempered coaches of all time, great leader of men.
"A great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do" Walter Gagenot
"Hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible."
+1,000
Take my advice... I'm not using it!
"If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague."
Haha thanks for the compliment
and agree it’s hard not to root for those guys. I guess I should give credit to Doug Stanhope for my signature. I saw it in one of his stand-up acts but I ammended it to include the Lakers and Cowboys.
"Cheering for the Lakers, Cowboys or Yankees is like going to Vegas, standing behind the dealer and cheering for the house."
That's great!
Take my advice... I'm not using it!
"If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague."
Thanks for the great links
And for the comments on Klis’ article. Normally I just follow the links I find interesting, and have found myself ignoring most DP articles. I just don’t need that kind of pessimism in my fandom…
But because of several comments I read Klis’ article… and am glad I did. It’s nice to see the home town paper print something positive about the home town team, for a change.
Ain't THAT the truth!
Take my advice... I'm not using it!
"If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague."
Did anyone else see this?
http://content.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/salaries/playersbyposition.aspx?pos=144&order=BaseSalary desc&loc=interstitialskip
I caught that on ESPN Insider when they were talking about Tom Brady’s next contract.
Cutler had the highest base salary at QB for 2009 season. Craziness. That’s like 1.7 INTs for each million in base salary he earned and damn near a 1 to 1 ratio if you include signing bonus and other bonus’. Only Phyllis Rivers earned more and most of his was signing bonus. Franchise indeed.
Meanwhile, Orton barely even earned $1 million for a superior season. Awesome.
"You can make mistakes, but you are not a failure until you blame others for those mistakes." -John Wooden
I thnk one way or another
ORton has a well deserved payday in his future. Possibly a franchise tag type of payday…
The only way he doesn’t if if he gets hurt or implodes….
Bear Claw Chris Lapp: You've come far pilgrim.
Jeremiah Johnson: Feels like far.
Bear Claw Chris Lapp: Were it worth the trouble?
Jeremiah Johnson: What trouble?
by Jeremy Bolander on May 5, 2010 12:24 PM MDT up reply actions
If Cutler can get paid like Manning for throwing INTs
then Orton deserves at least something.
Though I’m not his biggest fan I definitely feel for him. Must be hard to bust your ass day in and day out only to watch a whiny little punk get paid bouko bucks.
"You can make mistakes, but you are not a failure until you blame others for those mistakes." -John Wooden
I can throw interceptions
Someone write me a check…
=D
Can you pout?
Before you say yes, remember that you’ll be getting paid millions of dollars and can buy an infinite amount of diabeetus testing supplies.
Now, can you pout?
If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.
PS3 ID: broncomaniac6
I am not sure...
In that situation… I am not sure I could find any reason to pout.
What will be real interesting is if Cutler doesn't perform this year.
The Bears will have a dilemma on their hands of what to do with him…Pundits are already drawing up lines in the sand of do or else. It should be fun to watch.
If he doesn't I'm not sure what I'll enjoy more.
Watching him wither under the pressure of his own failure or all the pundits eating crow. Not that any will, they’ll make some excuses about the team failure, but we’ll know the truth. We’ll all know.
"You can make mistakes, but you are not a failure until you blame others for those mistakes." -John Wooden
cuz the team has nothing to do with a QB's success after all...
There is a theory which states that if ever anybody discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which states that this has already happened. -D.A.
by Whidbey Bronco on May 5, 2010 4:17 PM MDT up reply actions
Like that Tebow reached out to #7
Remember how pouty-pants wouldn’t step in the same room with #7? (I also heard second hand that they crosses paths at a golf tourney, Elway went to say hi, and before he got to him, #6 turned and walked away.) What a disrespectful punk. Instead, #15 reaches out to him before he even gets to town, recognizes the honor, and I am sure would love to sit and talk ball with Elway for hours. What a refreshing approach.
Oh noes!
Bud has replaced Coors? I won’t get to see that “cool train” commercial like 175 times every single Sunday?? Gee, I’m so disappointed.
by AllBroncsallday on May 5, 2010 10:02 AM MDT reply actions
Bring back the Frogs!!!!
Bud…. Budweis…. Budweiser!!
"Cheering for the Lakers, Cowboys or Yankees is like going to Vegas, standing behind the dealer and cheering for the house."
Yeah
I’d be down with that… anything but the damn train.
by AllBroncsallday on May 5, 2010 11:29 AM MDT up reply actions
SD ranked 4th in the power rankings?!?
Theory of inevitability I guess…Pick them to be awesome every year and eventually they’ll live up to it.
Have a good time all the time...that's my motto. - Viv Savage
And Broncos @ 20.
20. The lowest ranked of all the 8 and 8 teams from last year. Deja vu.
If this be Hell, let us make the most of it!
by Trinidad Jack on May 5, 2010 3:59 PM MDT up reply actions
Re: Sayers on the Bears
Hahahahaha.
"All by their heads, he places crowns."
"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.
Quitter's People United Member #18
by Tempestuous Binary on May 5, 2010 10:48 AM MDT reply actions
Them selling the farm for Cutler and him disappointing has them pointing fingers at each other...Classic.
I remember when the trade went down how the Bears fans come over and heehawed us for a week, haven’t heard much from that crowd lately. I wonder why…
Hehe.
That crowd, is complaining about our people going over there and heehawing. LOL.
"All by their heads, he places crowns."
"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.
Quitter's People United Member #18
by Tempestuous Binary on May 5, 2010 11:05 AM MDT up reply actions
I wouldn't do that to them...LOL
No, really, I don’t go over to other sites and rub salt in the open sore, because I don’t want them doing that to us. But, their saying we are or will be a failed organization leaves me to wonder how smart they really are.
I totally agree. :D
"All by their heads, he places crowns."
"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.
Quitter's People United Member #18
by Tempestuous Binary on May 6, 2010 2:41 AM MDT up reply actions
Probably because
they havent had a draft pick in the first two rounds in 2 years.
"Cheering for the Lakers, Cowboys or Yankees is like going to Vegas, standing behind the dealer and cheering for the house."
The funniest thing to me
is that they have their OC going around saying they have one of the best WR corps in the league.
Our WRs are certainly inexperienced and have a lot to prove, but to say that they have one of the best WR corps in the league is laughable.
Not to mention they did absolutely nothing in the draft to fix either their O-line or WR problems.
If you want to make a guy like Cutler successful, you have to get an offensive line in front of him that knows what they’re doing.
by black_knight101 on May 5, 2010 11:21 AM MDT up reply actions
Martz has a history of getting QBs crushed too! Poor Cutler. lol
Still think he’ll come out as one of the best in time…he deserves a few bad years though imo
There is a theory which states that if ever anybody discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which states that this has already happened. -D.A.
by Whidbey Bronco on May 5, 2010 11:24 AM MDT up reply actions
The corps of Bennett, Hester, Igliecias, Aroshmadu and Knox
will go to the hall of fame someday. Right after I do for my contributions to the NFL through blogging at MHR
"Cheering for the Lakers, Cowboys or Yankees is like going to Vegas, standing behind the dealer and cheering for the house."
It's like the All-Slot Corp.
Good thing Cutler makes all of WRs careers.
"You can make mistakes, but you are not a failure until you blame others for those mistakes." -John Wooden
Are signs pointing to the Bears taking last place this year?
The Lions have been upgrading and the Packers may make a run at the division title.
wouldn't that be something!
There is a theory which states that if ever anybody discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which states that this has already happened. -D.A.
by Whidbey Bronco on May 5, 2010 4:18 PM MDT up reply actions
Oh don't worry about the O-line
Flozell Adams is still out there…….::snicker::
At least when Flozell gets beat like Pace last year he has practice at tripping. :-)
"You can make mistakes, but you are not a failure until you blame others for those mistakes." -John Wooden
Speaking of heehawing...
I was on the Chiefs SBNation site today (I know, I know… I took a shower after) because I wanted to read a piece on there regarding Jamaal Charles. They had quite a few heehawing comments directed toward the Broncos and the fans regarding how everything is imploding over here at Dove Valley (not exact quote, but it was the general drift of a number of comments).
It’s funny to see what others who only get their news from the MSM think is going on over here. That kind of news wasteland is what had everybody outside of here calling Cutler a “franchise quarterback.”
Take my advice... I'm not using it!
"If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague."
Actually
Bears fans are thin-skinned ninnies. Now, I’ve been eternally blocked from WCG and I didn’t even talk junk. The administrators deducted I was a Broncos fan and as such, locked me out
Brad James
by the new Bradfather on May 5, 2010 5:26 PM MDT up reply actions
So many cheerleaders!
Is there anyway to let the Broncos know that they can send the girls who don’t make the cut over to me for some private consoling?
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Megan
Duran and Alicia Fawcett are especially impressive Broncos cheerleader aspirants. Alicia is learning Italian, so if she needs a study partner, I’m more than happy to oblige. Generally, it’s nice to see that Klis may be turning for the better toward the Broncos. Eventually, integrity and work will work when wishy-washy wishing won’t
Brad James
by the new Bradfather on May 5, 2010 2:32 PM MDT reply actions
Tebow #1 in jersey sales already
for the month of April at least.
Link to ESPN story
Tim Tebow already leads the NFL in one category: jersey sales.
His Denver Broncos No. 15 was by far the most popular on the NFL’s website for April. His celebrity clearly trumps the debate over whether he’ll ever make it as an NFL quarterback after winning the Heisman Trophy and two national championships at Florida.
Tebow is, at best, third on Denver’s depth chart at QB. But the 25th pick of the first round still had the best-selling rookie jersey since the NFL started keeping track in 2006. Thirty percent of the orders came from Florida.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
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