Horse Tracks - 8/27/10
by John Bena on Aug 27, 2010 8:13 AM MDT
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Broncos' Quinn shows improvement - The Denver Post
"Learning a new offense is like learning a new language," Quinn said. "And a game is like your opportunity to go out and try to speak that language in its home country. You're trying to become fluent and understand everything around you. That's my goal right now, to improve every day and be as fluent in this playbook as I can be."
Broncos still waiting for top tailbacks - The Denver Post
"I want to be a guy my teammates can depend on," said LenDale White, who would be the Broncos' starting tailback in their preseason game Sunday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers if not for a hamstring injury. "At the same time, I don't feel like I have to press to get back in there. Even though everything hasn't been great and I haven't been 100 percent, people know what I can do in this league."
Woody's Mailbag: Jags, 49ers will be Broncos' swing games this season - The Denver Post
Woody, can you give us your prediction of the AFC West records this year? Here is mine: San Diego 12-4, Oakland 9-7, Kansas City 6-10, Denver 6-10.
Analysis: McDaniels won't rush Dumervil decision - The Denver Post
Though the NFL's first roster cutdown — to 75 players — isn't required until Tuesday, the Broncos go into Sunday night's game at Pittsburgh already there.
Q&A: Linebacker Thomas not right fit for Broncos - The Denver Post
Why don't the Broncos take a look at Adalius Thomas? Their pass rush has been subpar, and (the Broncos) don't have much depth at outside linebacker. Furthermore, then we could bring Mario Haggan back to the inside.
High altitude forces Steelers' Clark to bench - The Denver Post
teelers safety Ryan Clark will sit out Sunday's exhibition game in Denver because playing at a high altitude can trigger a red blood cell condition that caused him to lose his spleen and gall bladder after a 2007 game in the Mile High City.
Broncos starters expected to play three quarters vs. Steelers - The Denver Post
Broncos fans should expect to see the team's starters play into the third quarter in Sunday's preseason game against the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers.
Forbes magazine: Broncos No. 8 in NFL revenue, No. 10 in value | All Things Broncos
Forbes magazine must be getting a lot of revenue out of their sports valuation lists, because it seems like it puts out a new sports list every couple months or so.
Arizona Cardinals QB Derek Anderson gets starting nod Saturday - ESPN
Matt Leinart has been benched after just two preseason games, this after the Arizona Cardinals gave him the starting job following Kurt Warner's retirement.
Houston Texans owner Bob McNair want 18-game regular season - ESPN
Houston Texans owner Bob McNair wants to see the NFL expand its regular season schedule from 16 to 18 games.
St. Louis Rams' Donnie Avery hurts right knee against New England Patriots - ESPN
St. Louis Rams receiver Donnie Avery left an exhibition game against the New England Patriots with a right knee injury.
St. Louis Rams vs. New England Patriots - Recap - August 26, 2010 - ESPN
Poised and precise, Sam Bradford made an impressive debut as a starting NFL quarterback. It may have earned him the No. 1 job in the regular-season opener.
Indianapolis Colts vs. Green Bay Packers - Recap - August 26, 2010 - ESPN
Aaron Rodgers extended his sizzling start to the preseason, throwing three touchdowns before halftime.
Source: Aubrayo Franklin of San Francisco 49ers to sign franchise tender - ESPN
Defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin, who has missed all of the 49ers' training camp in a contract dispute after being franchised by the team, will fly to San Francisco on Saturday to undergo his physical and sign his $7.003 million contract, according to a league source.
Indianapolis Colts RB Joseph Addai sustains concussion against Green Bay Packers - ESPN
Indianapolis Colts starting running back Joseph Addai sustained a concussion midway through the third quarter of Thursday night's exhibition game with the Green Bay Packers.
Indianapolis Colts' Gary Brackett hurts right hand vs. Green Bay Packers - ESPN
Indianapolis Colts defensive captain Gary Brackett left with a right hand injury late in the first quarter of Thursday night's game with the Green Bay Packers.
Mike Holmgren hopeful Jim Brown will attend ceremony - ESPN
Cleveland Browns president Mike Holmgren is hoping that legendary running back Jim Brown will change his mind and attend the team's inaugural Ring of Honor ceremony.
Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher will miss Saturday's game against the Arizona Cardinals - ESPN Chicago
Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher will miss his fourth consecutive day of practice Thursday due to the strained left calf muscle he suffered in the first quarter against the Oakland Raiders, and he won't play Saturday against the Arizona Cardinals.
UFL commish Michael Huyghue: Maurice Clarett needs support system - ESPN
Maurice Clarett can't sign with the Omaha Nighthawks until the team shows it has a support system in place for the former Ohio State star, the commissioner of the United Football League said Thursday.
Post game notes: Colts-Packers | National Football Post
Let’s review some game notes from last night’s Colts-Packers matchup in Green Bay. The game plans were more advanced and the individual competition was at a much higher level than we saw over the first two weeks of the preseason. Expect this throughout the weekend.
Why the panic over 18 games? | National Football Post
If the drive to expand the regular season from 16 to 18 regular season games has a face, it is NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Since the second this subject was first brought up a few years ago there has been a loud and vocal reaction in opposition to it, crying to the Commish, "How dare you tinker with this game?"
If they named an MVP of preseason, it would be Aaron Rodgers | National Football Post
If the NFL gets its way, the four-game preseason will soon be a thing of the past. So in one of what is likely the final few summers with four meaningless exhibition games (at full price for the fans), it’s important to step back and take a good look at just what Aaron Rodgers is accomplishing in Green Bay.
Ravens' Marcus Smith on the comeback trail | National Football Post
One year removed from tearing an anterior cruciate ligament, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marcus Smith is beginning to trust his surgically repaired right knee again.
Bradford shines will Rams likely lose Avery for year | National Football Post
One of them, though, provided serious consequences for the 2010 season. Wide receiver Donnie Avery, jumping and twisting to catch a long pass along the sideline late in the first half, went down with a right knee injury and the expectation is he will miss the remainder of the year, according to Adam Caplan of FoxSports.com.
Jim Brown wants his respect | National Football Post
It sounds like Cleveland Browns legend Jim Brown still plans to skip a Ring of Honor ceremony.
Ravens need to cut down on turnovers | National Football Post
The Baltimore Ravens’ fumbling epidemic has gotten to the point where it’s trying the patience of offensive coordinator Cam Cameron.
Trevor Pryce weighs in on Shanahan-Haynesworth clash | National Football Post
Baltimore Ravens veteran defensive end Trevor Pryce knows what it’s like to be in Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth’s shoes
Shaun O'Hara likely done for remainder of preseason | National Football Post
The New York Giants figure to be without center Shaun O’Hara for the remainder of preseason as he had a cast on his lower left leg today to help him deal with tendinitis in the ankle.
Bryant upbeat amid cut speculation
The agent for wide receiver Antonio Bryant said Thursday that he is not aware of the Bengals planning to release his client.
NFL.com news: Broncos QB Tebow still sore, so status vs. Steelers uncertain
The odds of Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Tim Tebow appearing in Sunday's primetime preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers appear dim, based on Josh McDaniels' comments Thursday.
NFL.com news: Discounted Campbell, Raiders hope to find success together
For Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell, there is a difference to being displaced and replaced.
Players aren't quick to yield on 'enhanced season' - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
In this hi-def era of wretched excess, one replete with manhood-enhancement ads and real-time fantasy stats and a growing sense that the NFL never sleeps, it’s hard to imagine a world in which more football is not universally regarded as a very good thing.
Browns' Montario Hardesty (knee) back at practice - NFL - SI.com
Cleveland Browns rookie running back Montario Hardesty is practicing for the first time since injuring his right knee during a pre-training camp workout.
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Thanks for the trax John.
I’d like Brady Quinn to try learning Mandarin and then re-think that statement.
魏 多福
-:Broncos season ticket holder:-
by Gr3yStreet on Aug 27, 2010 8:23 AM MDT reply actions 1 recs
I know it's preseason but at what point should the Colts be worried?
What’s going on with them? 0 and 3 in pre season may not itself matter but their defense has looked bad and was picked apart for almost 60 points (!) by Packers tonight. Should they be worried or what? Imagine if this was Denver…
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Last night, rather.
Coffee… where’s my damned coffee?!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Also, Woody must need his medications adjusted again
12 and 4 for San Diego and 6 and 10 for Denver both give me a lot of confidence, if they’re Woody predictions.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Thanks, John
I am starting to lose my mind with anticipation for the season. The bright-and-early Horse Tracks are much appreciated.
I can't agree more with Chibronx
Without the Tracks, I would have been going nuts this week!!! As per usual, highly appreciated!
That's quite a long handle there, G Funk. - That's what she said.
First (and only, in our lifetimes) team to three consecutive SB wins!!!! ( =
by PearlJamBroncoGFunk on Aug 27, 2010 9:00 AM MDT reply actions
Wait, yes I can....
I agree more!!!
See? ( ;
That's quite a long handle there, G Funk. - That's what she said.
First (and only, in our lifetimes) team to three consecutive SB wins!!!! ( =
by PearlJamBroncoGFunk on Aug 27, 2010 10:06 AM MDT up reply actions
Too funny ! +1
Man I’m bored waiting for the show to start.
"as in football so in life"
by asinsoin on Aug 27, 2010 11:55 AM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
You're not alone
At least this one will be televised.
"All credibility, all good conscience, all evidence of truth come only from the senses." Friedrich Nietzsche
It's always good to know,
When I amuse more than just myself. ( ;
Only one more day now.
That's quite a long handle there, G Funk. - That's what she said.
First (and only, in our lifetimes) team to three consecutive SB wins!!!! ( =
by PearlJamBroncoGFunk on Aug 28, 2010 11:18 AM MDT up reply actions
I'm just wondering
Why your comment got the recs? LoL
Mine was the funny one (hey, where’d my modesty go??), and we’re ALL obviously struggling with the wait…. Hmmm?
LoL anyway, the way it works sometimes.
That's quite a long handle there, G Funk. - That's what she said.
First (and only, in our lifetimes) team to three consecutive SB wins!!!! ( =
by PearlJamBroncoGFunk on Aug 28, 2010 11:20 AM MDT up reply actions
18 games
One of the sides that I haven’t heard from is the coaches. Do coaches get any say? Do they like the 4 games to evaluate everyone? Do they not care?
And I keep reading writers who dismiss the preseason as not being entertaining, and no one watches past the first quarter, etc. The preseason isn’t for the fans. It’s to get the teams ready for game speed, game clock, and game rules. It’s for coaches to make decisions on the pieces of their roster.
But now that everything can be televised and a ticket can be sold, somehow the fans are supposed to be entertained by it. I’d rather they get the full preparation so when the season does start teams are firing as close to all cylinders as possible.
The OT: All that AND a bag of meat.
by frightened inmate #2 on Aug 27, 2010 9:11 AM MDT reply actions
all of the preparation and evaluation could easily be accomplished in a scrimmage setting (inter or intra team)
Preseason games exist for one reason. To extract more money from fans and advertisers.
i don't think so. there's nothing like a game setting for preparation
in a scrimmage, plays can be stopped. coaches can coach in between plays. they might call a penalty, but would they apply it to the drive, and would they have to play with the consequences? and you still wouldn’t know how an NFL official would view the plays.
The OT: All that AND a bag of meat.
by frightened inmate #2 on Aug 27, 2010 11:31 AM MDT up reply actions
Agreed frightened
The thing I keep reading (and I scratch my head everytime) about less off season work, shorter camps makes no sence. You have less gametime play to evaluate so the coaches are going to want more work earlier so they can make quicker decisions.
At least that is the way I see it. Though, I do seem to be the only one that has been thinking it.
Opinions are like......, Well anyway, this is mine.
Don’t worry about it. As an ignorant redneck, I’m qualified to say that.
Quite the preseason game between the Colts and Pack!
I actually watched it completely.
I’ve stated my concern with the new placement of the official in our game day threads, but this is getting really serious now. My biggest beef was that it will result in a lopsided amount of offensive holding calls, and a decline in defensive line flags.
Last night showed an even bigger reason this will cause issues. The new placement really messed with Manning’s hurry up, and even caused 2 illegal snap calls. Manning was so frustrated that he had to get approved by the linesman before snapping the ball….this is a BIG deal, and the league better start looking at going back to the way it was, or getting faster and more agile officials who don’t slow the plays down.
I don’t mind if it messes up Manning’s hurry up when we play them, but it was most definitely a factor in their loss last night. :)
Officially on record with a 10-6 prediction for 2010! (8/21/10)
"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
it caused 2 illegal snap calls because Manning was going out of his way to try to prove a point and acting like a baby about it
by Todd Jewell on Aug 27, 2010 9:53 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
I hope the whole division is improved
so we can stop getting the “weakest division” label. That being said, I’d take a Chiefs and Raiders combined 0-32 record if it mean we make the playoffs
Listened to a short interview with McD on KOA this morning. I need to give him credit. When asked something about whether he’s softened in his second season, he said something to the effect that he hopes he is now wiser as a head coach. Although some of the moves he’s made may seem somewhat arrogant, he doesn’t come across that way in an interview at all.
Your 2010-2011 Colorado Avalanche: Reaching Up to the Cap Floor
Didn't hear that since I'm on the other side of the planet.
Thanks Bob !
"as in football so in life"
Thanks John
Loved the Post article about Elvis. McD said something that has been on my mind. Why rush Elvis back this year, when we hopefully have 10 + years of production left in him? I would rather he get all the way healthy, rather than rush him back and risk turning it into a chronic problem.
McD is very classy with his stated reasoning for letting players go early, and for showing concern for Elvis’s long-term health, rather than just focusing on getting Elvis back this year. Liking the Coach more and more….
- Nick
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i would like Doom
And our aged secondary to play at a high level together for as long as possible. When bailey and dawkins retire, doom’s job gets more difficult.
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by HarvJNep2n on Aug 27, 2010 5:45 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Thanks, John.
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by Tempestuous Binary on Aug 27, 2010 1:36 PM MDT reply actions
thanks john
my AFC WEST pick SD 1 have to be the fav because they won 4 in a row afc west but 12-4 is too sunshinny because no v-jac and mcneil i know this is crazy but we need to root for KC week 1 i think SD is a 10 win team 10-6 2 oak their D is good/great and campbell will not throw away games like Russell OAK will beat SD once this year 9-7 3 DEN call me crazy again but denver couild win the AFC WEST but a 3-3 4-2 is a must start and we need SD to have about 8-9 wins in our last game i can see a serio where DEN and SD are 9-6 going to w 17 Orton needs to build on his start better run game i will say 8-8 for now 4 KC when some on AP want to get rid of T Jones u know they might be troble idk how they can score 17 points a game they will between 3-7 games 5-11
okay i have cerebral palsy arthris and chronic fatigue as well i have a great life and loveing folks some days are better than other days i got a make-a-wish in 2001 and saw my favorite team the broncos it was the trip of a lifetime i wish everyone couild have gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that okay but i bleed organ and bule for my mnr fans but i bleed orange and blue denver will rise again resident broncos fan for every blog resident broncos for stampede bule thanks shvd98z24 real name jeremy woodard nettleton high class of 02 yes i am a raider
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I don’t know that I have it in me to root for KC. How about we root harder against SD than KC instead?
they already kiss their sisters
every morning when they go to work.
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by broncosmontana on Aug 27, 2010 11:52 PM MDT up reply actions
Thanks for the tracks!
Always love me some Tracks in the morning…
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