Horse Tracks - 8/15/10 - Game Day Edition
by John Bena on Aug 15, 2010 4:36 AM MDT
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Fargas expects to see action against Bengals - The Denver Post
His body is sore, his mind spinning with visions of a new playbook dancing in his head, but running back Justin Fargas couldn't be happier.
Bengals' Chad, T.O. talk, play a good game - The Denver Post
Their catches can be added up, although it takes some time.
Broncos' Orton looks like real deal - The Denver Post
Through two weeks of camp, this much is clear: Orton is the starting quarterback and unquestioned leader of the Broncos' offense.
Game against Bengals brings Stokley back to 2009 opener - The Denver Post
Veteran wide receiver Brandon Stokley has a lot of NFL memorabilia, a collection that includes a special ball and pair of gloves that bring him fond memories of the Broncos' last game against the Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium.
Injury rehab one tough process for Broncos players - The Denver Post
They are the walking wounded, the procession of players that files past a Broncos practice on its way from one stop to another in the day-to-day grind that is football healing.
Klis: Don't let Bailey get away - The Denver Post
The last time a young NFL star thought he should be paid like a superstar, Clinton Portis was traded to Washington and the Broncos wound up with Champ Bailey.
Krieger: Playmakers must produce - The Denver Post
While everyone was looking at Tim Tebow's rookie haircut, Kyle Orton was mastering Josh McDaniels' offense.
Spotlight on Tebow as Broncos open preseason - The Denver Post
Kyle Orton could turn his pick three from his preseason debut last year into three scores this year. Champ Bailey could steal a Carson Palmer pass intended for Terrell Owens or Chad Ochocinco. And outside the Denver television market, chances are the newscast highlights from the Broncos' first preseason game today at Cincinnati will be little more than a clip of Tim Tebow's first professional play.
Sam Bradford fine, but he needs protection - NFC West Blog - ESPN
Rookie quarterback Sam Bradford showed he could run the St. Louis Rams' offense competently in his first NFL exhibition game. He appeared comfortable and in command. He threw accurately.
2010 NFL training camp: Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart cleared to practice - ESPN
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart participated only in position drills and watched most of the team portion of Saturday morning's workout.
2010 NFL training camps: Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger dresses for preseason opener, but doesn't play - ESPN
Roethlisberger, wearing a Steelers uniform for the first time since drawing a six-game suspension for his off-field behavior, did not play in the first half of Pittsburgh's exhibition game against Detroit on Saturday night.
Minnesota Vikings vs. St. Louis Rams - Recap - August 14, 2010 - ESPN
The No. 1 overall pick had an early case of the jitters, short-arming a pitch and bobbling a snap the first two plays, looked poised while hitting four of his first five passes, then ended with an extended rough patch in the Minnesota Vikings' 28-7 preseason-opening victory Saturday night.
Walking boot off, Dallas Cowboys rookie WR Dez Bryant eyes preseason return against Houston Texans - ESPN Dallas
The Dallas Cowboys' first-round pick is determined to play in the final two preseason games. The rookie receiver said Saturday that he plans to push to return against the Houston Texans on Aug. 28, which would be four weeks and one day after he suffered a high right ankle sprain during a training camp practice at the Alamodome.
2010 NFL training camps: Green Bay Packers' Ryan Grant leaves after taking hit to head - ESPN
Packers running back Ryan Grant took a hit to the head and needed help from trainers after being tackled in the first quarter of Green Bay's exhibition opener against the Cleveland Browns.
Tennessee Titans vs. Seattle Seahawks - Recap - August 14, 2010 - ESPN
Pete Carroll pumped his fists and hugged players, greeting nearly every one. He ran a lot on the sidelines -- on a surgically repaired left knee that was just fixed two weeks ago.
2010 NFL training camps: Baltimore Ravens' Jared Gaither out two weeks with tear in back - ESPN
Gaither flew to California recently to visit a back specialist to figure out why he's been dealing with back spasms and cramps for the majority of training camp.
Houston Texans vs. Arizona Cardinals - Recap - August 14, 2010 - ESPN
The Houston Texans had little to complain about in their preseason opener at Arizona. Except, perhaps, the final score.
Reports: Former Cincinnati Bengals fullback Ickey Woods' son dies after asthma attack - ESPN
Elbert Jovante Woods, the 16-year-old son of former Cincinnati Bengals fullback Ickey Woods, died Saturday at the hospital, three days after collapsing at his home from an asthma attack, several media outlets reported.
NFL.com news: Rams deny they are close to signing ex-Eagles RB Westbrook
A St. Louis Rams official denied the team is close to signing former Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook, despite a report the move was imminent.
NFL Game Center: Cleveland Browns at Green Bay Packers - 2010 Preseason Week 1
Delhomme led the Browns to a touchdown in his only drive, and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for a score of his own during the Browns' 27-24 victory Saturday night in a preseason opener decided on Phil Dawson's field goal as time expired.
NFL.com news: Browns rookie QB McCoy hurts throwing hand vs. Packers
Cleveland Browns third-string quarterback Colt McCoy hit his right hand on a helmet during Saturday night's 27-24 preseason-opening victory over the Green Bay Packers.
NFL.com news: Titans rookie RB Johnson dislocates right ankle vs. Seahawks
Hard-luck rookie running back Stafon Johnson dislocated his right ankle during the Tennessee Titans' 20-18 loss to the Seahawks in their preseason opener Saturday night.
NFL.com news: Hall: Hochuli sorry for call that ended CJ2K's rushing-record bid
The Tennessee Titans fullback returned to Qwest Field, the scene of what he believed was a crime when NFL official Ed Hochuli called him for holding on a fourth-quarter play in the 2009 season finale. The penalty wiped out Chris Johnson's 62-yard touchdown run, denying the Titans running back a shot at Eric Dickerson's single-season record of 2,105 yards and upsetting Hall, who insisted he didn't hold a Seahawk.
NFL.com news: Agent: Bills' Jackson could seek second opinion on hand injury
Bills running back Fred Jackson will have more tests to determine the severity of a left hand injury that will force him to miss at least the remainder of the preseason.
NFL.com news: No Jackson, no McNeill? With Rivers, no problem, say Chargers
The offensive absences have raised the greatest concern, because offense is the Chargers' greatest strength. Without Jackson, for instance, the team lacks one of its more dynamic playmakers. The Chargers have other talented receivers, including standout tight end Antonio Gates, but the question of how much they'll miss Jackson figures to linger.
Friday new$ and note$ | National Football Post
We are starting to see more players become vocal and increasingly opinionated about the ongoing – and apparently dormant – collective bargaining negotiations between their union, the NFLPA, and the NFL. This week Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees weighed in on the matter, telling the Boston Globe: "Last year, we experienced the highest revenues we've ever experienced. But now we're being told the system is broken. Until that's proven to us, all we're seeing is that revenues are as high as they've ever been."
Jared Gaither's back injury could linger for six weeks | National Football Post
Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Jared Gaither's back injury is significant enough that it could linger into the regular season.
Shawne Merriman says holdout was a waste of time | National Football Post
San Diego Chargers outside linebacker Shawne Merriman acknowledged that his holdout was a waste of time.
Jets sign Chet Teofilo, waive Marlon Davis | National Football Post
The New York Jets swapped out their offensive guards today, signing Chet Teofilo and placing Marlon Davis on waivers.
Antwan Barnes gives Jordan Gross fits | National Football Post
Antwan Barnes lined up outside Carolina Panthers left offensive tackle Jordan Gross, bolting out of his stance like a sprinter.
Lynell Hamilton waived/injured by Saints | National Football Post
The second-year performer tore the ACL in his right knee at New England on Wednesday and was lost for the season. He will revert back to the club’s injured reserve list provided he clears waivers. He had to be subjected to the waiver process in order for the Saints to get another spot on their 80-man roster.
Ravens cut Matt Katula, sign Brad Jones | National Football Post
The Baltimore Ravens have cut veteran long snapper Matt Katula on Saturday, roughly two years after signing him to a five-year contract extension.
Glen Coffee: 'I never should have entered the draft' | National Football Post
Glen Coffee says there is no way he will reconsider his decision to retire from the NFL, one that became public after he informed the San Francisco 49ers he intends to walk away from the game.
Bernie Kosar clears the air with Art Modell | National Football Post
Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar has been beset by several issues since retiring from the NFL.
Gregg Williams blisters 1st round pick Patrick Robinson | National Football Post
The New Orleans Saints’ first-round draft pick is feeling the wrath of defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. Hopefully for Robinson’s sake, it makes him a stronger player.
Marshall drops 2 but Dolphins beat Bucs 10-7 - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
The Bucs’ Williams caught a deep pass for a 30-yard gain to set up the only score by either first-team offense Saturday night, while Miami’s Marshall dropped both passes thrown his way in the Dolphins’ 10-7 victory.
Pittsburgh Steelers fans look to have forgiven Ben Roethlisberger - NFL News - FOX Sports on MSN
It took all of eight offensive snaps — eight!!! — in Pittsburgh’s preseason debut before a "We Want Ben!" chant flared at Heinz Field.
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Thanks, John.
Silly Steelers fans.
"All the world's indeed a stage, and we are merely players."
"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 Aug 15, 2010 5:03 AM MDT reply actions
FOOTBALL!
FOOTBALL
Just had to get that off my chest.
(go broncos!)
Hey Dez
don’t forget your special cleats.
Character may be manifested in the great moments but it is made in the small ones -- Philip Brooks
My ship finally came in, but it was the Kobayashi Maru.
It was raining cats and dogs, but Brandon Marshall dropped a 30 yard pass that hit him in stride in the hands with no defender in sight. It was a catch I’d expect myself to make horsing around with buddies let alone an NFL player.
I’ve never been a fan of NFL Network but I was hopeful they would use Lombardi once in a while. Like on Sunday mornings for his usual column… Nope…
And I still don’t like this network.
Denver: 32-32 until we're not.
Dolphins fans on Phinsider are blaming his drops on the fact that he's wearing Ted Ginn's number...
"All the world's indeed a stage, and we are merely players."
"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 Aug 15, 2010 9:46 AM MDT up reply actions
NFL Network
McGeorge, I completely agree! National Football Post hasn’t been the same without him, and as for NFL Network, it seems like they want personalities, not guys that actually know the game.
The network would gain so much from Lombardi, but choose to use him as a reporter getting scoops, while they have Warren Sapp and Jamie Dukes talking jibberish on NFL Total Access.
I don’t mind if they have them break down film because as ex-players, they know what to look for, but in my opinion, Sapp, Dukes, and Woodson, don’t offer anything to NFL Total Access.
Recently, didn’t a player (can’t remember who) call NFL Network, a “tabloid”?
Looking forward to the second year in McDaniels system!
by milehighinTO on Aug 15, 2010 9:55 AM MDT up reply actions
P.S.
Thanks for the tracks, John
Looking forward to the second year in McDaniels system!
by milehighinTO on Aug 15, 2010 9:55 AM MDT up reply actions
Bob Sanders of the Colts
If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.
If someone owned an ICEE truck and wanted to kidnap me, I'd let them.
by Troy Hufford on Aug 15, 2010 11:49 AM MDT up reply actions
I'm going to be there!!!
This is going to be awesome.
If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.
If someone owned an ICEE truck and wanted to kidnap me, I'd let them.
Take notes, please
We’ll expect a detailed report.
The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese in the trap.
expect lots of Willis
Always remember Goliath was a 40 point favorite over David.
-- Shug Jordan
by Orange and Blue on Aug 15, 2010 12:28 PM MDT up reply actions
Gary Miller just tweeted that Larsen won't play tonight
His wife is having their third baby today. Congrats Larsen family!
by jwkcsu on Aug 15, 2010 10:40 AM MDT reply actions 3 recs
Wow.
Congratulations, Spencer!
"All the world's indeed a stage, and we are merely players."
"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 Aug 15, 2010 3:51 PM MDT up reply actions
I don't think I'll be home tonight until after the starters have played
but thankfully we have some pretty interesting backups to watch. Can’t wait to see Cox play and I hope he gets himself a pick tonight. Oh yeah, and Tebow. Hopefully he’ll be smart enough not to take a big hit if he runs it. Slide, Tebow, Slide!
who made the trip
Does anybody know who all made the trip are DJ and Dawk going to play? What about Thomas and Decker? Also how is Clady doing? Any time frame for his return.
oldcoachB
Clayton said Clady can barely walk.
Which is one thing I believe from him.
I don’t expect Clady back for a little while and I don’t want him rushed back.
Why does Madden suck at ranking the Broncos so much?
There's been reports
that Clady’s been seen walking without a limp or cast around Dove Valley.
Or was I dreaming?
by Matt In Canada on Aug 15, 2010 1:53 PM MDT up reply actions
I read those, too...
"All the world's indeed a stage, and we are merely players."
"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 Aug 15, 2010 3:52 PM MDT up reply actions
Not sure he said that exactly
I thought he said that he “needed both hands to get up the stairs”. Not sure that’s the same thing.
But besides, it’s Clayton. Not sure he’s proved to be the best source of info.
by AllBroncsallday on Aug 15, 2010 1:58 PM MDT up reply actions
I was just thinking about starting one up...
Comparing Michael Lombardi to Bill Williamson is like comparing an In-N-Out Cheeseburger to a sh## sandwich.
Williamson would probably eat both – no questions asked.
Worst kind of fan.
"All the world's indeed a stage, and we are merely players."
"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 Aug 15, 2010 3:53 PM MDT up reply actions
I don't like it
But I’ve heard plenty of times here of people want Rivers to get hurt, so until it stops here, I can’t judge another site.
I am a bear of very little brains and big words bother me.
That's true.
"All the world's indeed a stage, and we are merely players."
"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 Aug 15, 2010 4:02 PM MDT up reply actions
anyone knows where can i watch the game, I live in Costa Rica and I dont have NFL network but really want to watch our broncos
You can watch online.
I’m in Germany, right now.
"All the world's indeed a stage, and we are merely players."
"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 Aug 15, 2010 3:53 PM MDT up reply actions
atdhe dot net
Just tune into the game thread, though, someone usually hooks everyone up.
"All the world's indeed a stage, and we are merely players."
"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.
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by Tempestuous Binary on Aug 15, 2010 4:03 PM MDT up reply actions
Statements like
the dismantling of Shanahan’s young offense by his successor will remain controversial until McDaniels’ own unit accomplishes enough to make people forget about it.
just irk me to no end. What “dismantling”? Yeah, we traded away Cutler. Check out the stats, Orton was better than Cutler last year. Throw in an attitude problem, and the fact that we raped Chicago in the draft picks department and I’d say it was easily the right decision. OK, so we traded away Brandon Marshall after using him for an entire season (oh yeah, besides the games he was suspended for insubordination, and training camp when he was acting like a three-year-old) rather than throw a huge contract at him. Sure, I agree, Marshall is a fantastic receiver, but I’m not going to say it was the wrong decision to not only let him walk, but get two second round draft picks in return for him when you don’t even know if he’s going to come and play (or be able to) every week.
So what dismantling? Scheffler? A pass catching tight-end who also had major attitude (and agent) issues? Sorry, but he wasn’t really proving himself to be that useful last year. Don’t know if it was effort or our scheme, but sadly enough it turned out to be a poor fit. To me the best part of our offense from 2008 was the line, and that was kept entirely intact last year! That is until Hamilton played himself out of a starting role. Weigs also looked past his prime so the let him go after the season was over. Shannahan didn’t even return as many offensive starters in 2008 from 2007 as McDaniels did in 2009 from 2008. What dismantling?
Jason
The Hanging Curve
I would call it dismantling
We traded the top WR, our quarterback, our TE, and a fan favorite running back. Did anyone say it was a bad move or just a controversial move? I think it was a controversial move, I think trading Cutler was a good thing, but I still think it was a controversial move. So yes, it was dismantling, get off your jaded high horse, and come back down to reality. Our offensive is completely different then how it was run two years ago, I call that dismantling, we run a different blocking scheme, we run a different type of system, we have a different type of quarterback, yes, we dismantled, I’m not saying for good or bad, but it was dismantling, rebuilding, new beginning, call it what you want.
I am a bear of very little brains and big words bother me.
I’m on a high horse for questioning why people believe that Cutler was an offensive juggernaut? We kept that WR, TE, and fan favorite fullback around for a whole season before they were traded. I’m not in reality for saying that the foundation of the offense, the offensive line, has stayed intact (at least the good parts of it?) I’m jaded for realizing that no NFL team, even a very good one (not to mention an 8-8 one), can stay the same for very long?
OK, whatever.
Jason
The Hanging Curve
by poorboywilly on Aug 15, 2010 4:42 PM MDT up reply actions
Did I say Cutler was an offensive juggernaut?
As for our offensive line, it’s hardly the same starters it was two years ago, our skill positions on offense are vastly different, as is our defense. I haven’t said anything about progression or regression, I’m talking about change, and there has been a lot of it since McD came in, I’m not passing judgement in this comment on it, I’m just saying that, by definition, if you change a large majority of a team, you are dismantling and reassembling.
I am a bear of very little brains and big words bother me.
by Topher Doll on Aug 16, 2010 12:51 AM MDT up reply actions
No you didn’t say that about Cutler, nor did I say you specifically did. Yeah if you count injuries there’s a lot of new starters. Clady, Harris and Kuper are still the core of the line, and we extended Kuper. Last year McDaniels returned the whole defensive line, and even Shannahan himself couldn’t have defended the play of Hamilton. Things have changed, yes, but the crux of the “dismatling” argument is still
until McDaniels’ own unit accomplishes enough to make people forget about it.
To be dismantled, something has to be “mantled” in the first place. What was so great about the players that aren’t here anymore? Outside of Marshall, none of the players who have moved on are impact players. Plus, Marshall had his issues…no way the Broncos wanted to let his on-field performance go. The fact that he was demanding oodles of money while being openly insubordinate and a perennial risk of doing something stupid that takes him off the field made the decision for the Broncos. Marshall dismantled himself.
I realize you aren’t trying to defend the moves themselves, but I’m just annoyed at how the whole “dismantled” argument begs the question…we can’t assume a priori that the 2008 offense was somehow deserving of remaining together. Plus it ignores one of the basic realities of NFL football: roster turnover occurs on a weekly basis, with or without regime change. Hamilton’s on-field performance forced him off the roster. Marshall’s extra-curricular activities forced him off the roster. Some moves are voluntary, and some just have to be made.
Jason
The Hanging Curve
by poorboywilly on Aug 16, 2010 11:18 AM MDT up reply actions
That's funny
You telling someone to get off their high horse, hahahahaha
Amusing, the irony one encounters here from time to time.
by AllBroncsallday on Aug 17, 2010 9:30 AM MDT up reply actions
Whatever happened to Rey Maualuga?
Is he still starting for the Bengals?
I remember he almost killed Moreno in the first game and seemed to play with an intensity that was unmatched by rookies in the early part of the season.
He seemed to disappear. Did he get hurt?
I don’t know if he was hurt or anything, but he’s there. IIRC he was one of the players getting targeted by the scout team.
Jason
The Hanging Curve
by poorboywilly on Aug 15, 2010 3:49 PM MDT up reply actions
This has been painful since about 3:00
I am ready for some football!
TAKE IT!!!!!!!
by diehardbroncofan on Aug 15, 2010 4:25 PM MDT reply actions
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