Denver Broncos News - 9/11/10 - NEVER FORGET

by John Bena on Sep 11, 2010 6:43 AM MDT in Comcast Sponsored Posts

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In modern NFL, the "franchise back" seems like a fossil - The Denver Post
Roster cuts were made and teams scurried to the waiver wire. Coaches and general managers searched for that special player or two who would upgrade their team.

Jones-Drew Main man in defense's focus - The Denver Post
One of the many games the Broncos looked at in preparation for Sunday's regular-season opener in Jacksonville was the Jaguars' season opener in 2009.

Continuity on offensive line work in progress - The Denver Post
An offensive line is like the five fingers on a hand, a five-piece orchestra, a group that operates as one.

McDaniels waters down Broncos for Jacksonville - The Denver Post
"We hydrated all week," McDaniels said today. "I think our guys have done a great job of really trying to pound fluids all week so they're not waiting to get an IV Sunday 20 minutes before kickoff."

Q&A: Broncos don't make big changes in preparation for Jacksonville trip - The Denver Post
Q: Are the Broncos planning on staying two nights in Florida to get acclimated to the weather and time difference?

Broncos' running game a major question mark vs. Jacksonville - The Denver Post
Will the Broncos run Sunday in Jacksonville? Or will they run for little other reason than to give their receivers a breather?

A-listers getting their due | National Football Post
Charles Woodson was a not golden ticket free agent when I negotiated his deal with the Packers in 2006. Saddled with a surly reputation in Oakland, he was available a month into free agency with only tepid interest from the Bucs. Still, I felt like the Green Bay Chamber of Commerce trying to convince Charles and agent Carl Poston that Green Bay was right for him. We were coming off a 4-12 season, had no commitment from Brett Favre whether he was going to play, and his visit was in the middle of a snowstorm.

How did Billy Cundiff beat out Shayne Graham? | National Football Post
Baltimore Ravens special teams coordinator Jerry Rosburg explained the reasoning behind choosing Billy Cundiff as the kicker over Shayne Graham following a competition.

Lardarius Webb improving quickly | National Football Post
Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Greg Mattison has been impressed with the progress of cornerback Lardarius Webb from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee suffered last December against the Chicago Bears.

Raiders' Michael Bush is questionable | National Football Post
Listed as questionable on the injury report, Oakland Raiders running back Michael Bush is regarded as a game-time decision due to a surgically-repaired left thumb.

Paul Kruger returns to practice on limited basis | National Football Post
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Paul Kruger was upgraded to limited participation in practice Friday.

Antwan Odom to start while appealing suspension | National Football Post
Despite a pending NFL four-game suspension for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy, Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Antwan Odom is projected to start Sunday against the New England Patriots.

Bart Scott: 'It's just part of the show' | National Football Post
One day after Baltimore Ravens All-Pro middle linebacker Ray Lewis' classic rant about all the hype surrounding the New York Jets, the boisterous AFC East club has reacted with a few words of their own.

Reggie Wayne: 'We haven't had any talks' | National Football Post
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne is essentially resigned to the fact that a contract isn't coming his way. Not at this time.

Kraft says it was a miracle Brady wasn't injured in crash | National Football Post
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said that quarterback Tom Brady was extremely lucky to not be injured during a car accident Thursday morning prior to signing his four-year, $72 million contract.

Ravens evaluating punt returners | National Football Post
The Baltimore Ravens have an interesting debate on their hands: deciding who should return punts against the New York Jets.

Cam Cameron says he studied Jets on Hard Knocks | National Football Post
Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Cam Cameron acknowledged that he watched the New York Jets’ star turn on Hard Knocks, studying the HBO program to try to glean any knowledge about their personnel and schemes.

NFL.com news: Dixon, Kolb stepping into spotlight among Week 1 storylines
1. Kolb, Dixon in the spotlight Kevin Kolb faces the Packers, offering an ironic twist considering he replaces Donovan McNabb just like Aaron Rodgers took over for Brett Favre. The Packers fans loved Favre but were extremely tolerant of Rodgers' learning curve in 2008. It will be interesting to see how the Eagles faithful handle the growth spurt Kolb has to go through.

NFL.com news: Cardinals RB Wells questionable for Rams game with sore knee
Arizona Cardinals running back Beanie Wells is questionable for Sunday's season opener against the St. Louis Rams due to a sore right knee, the team announced Friday.

NFL.com news: Cut by Dolphins, QB White signs minor league deal with Royals
After being released before starting his second full NFL season, former Dolphins quarterback Pat White will sign a minor league baseball contract with the Kansas City Royals, a source close to White confirmed.

Report: Minnesota Vikings' Percy Harvin says sleep apnea cause migraines - ESPN
According to a report by NBCSports.com, Harvin says doctors diagnosed and treated Harvin for sleep apnea after his hospital stay following a scary incident at a Minnesota Vikings practice in August.

NFLPA president and former Tennessee Titans offensive lineman Kevin Mawae retires - ESPN
The president of the NFL Players Association said he got one offer from a team this year. It came too late, and Kevin Mawae said Friday he decided being with family was more important than his passion to keep playing in the league.

Seattle Seahawks unsure how long Russell Okung will be out - ESPN
Seattle Seahawks rookie left tackle Russell Okung is already out for the season opener against San Francisco. He might not be ready for Week 2 either.

Steelers QB Dennis Dixon headlines intriguing Week 1 in the NFL - Peter King - SI.com
Seen this week's slate of 16 games? It's as competitive a group as I've seen in a while. Maybe not the best slate of games, but the kind of schedule that makes me think: Glad I'm not in a knockout pool this year.

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Bin Laden = Tool

Go Broncos!

You're either a fan or you're not.

by TheMastermind on Sep 11, 2010 8:25 AM MDT via mobile reply actions

Prayers:

Prayers for all of the innocent victims of the 9/11 attacks…may their families find peace.

Prayers for all the troops that have given the lives/limbs to protect the freedom we too often take for granted.

Prayers for all of the weak-minded kids who would sacrifice their life for the sole purpose of killing innocent people.

Prayers that anyone, who preaches/teaches hatred of freedom for no sane reason, be stricken mute or even dead.

I was ANGRY on 9/11/01…and I still am. That’s what I remember.

If I have offended someone who desires freedom from religion, I apologize in advance.

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

by Broncotodd on Sep 11, 2010 8:52 AM MDT reply actions 4 recs

Thanks, John

I am excited for the game tomorrow.

by Chibronx on Sep 11, 2010 9:14 AM MDT reply actions

+1!

"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 Sep 11, 2010 10:23 AM MDT up reply actions

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by DieselDan on Sep 11, 2010 11:24 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions

and one to that is?

Lead me not into temptation - I can find the way myself.

by Whidbey Bronco on Sep 11, 2010 11:09 PM MDT up reply actions

Never forget!

Absolutely agree. However, thank goodness we have football to give us the occasional break from the realities of life while we enjoy our sport.

by JoePlummer on Sep 11, 2010 1:46 PM MDT reply actions

Franchise backs are NOT dead

This is a tired cliche that is trotted out every year by the media at various points. The issue always is that there are very few Chris Johnson’s, MJD’s, AP’s and many of them wear out eventually so they HAVE to give carries to another player.

The reality is that teams play the hand they are dealt. If you have a stud, they get 300-350 carries. If you don’t then your best guy gets 200-300 and a 2nd guy gets the other 50-100 carries added to their total. Even back when TD was THE back for Denver we had guys coming in and giving him a rest. I am so sick of this cliche.

User name pronounced Air-Ah-Miss Originally from my days in the SCA, became a gamer and forum tag because it is odd and it is a name I like

by Arimaris on Sep 11, 2010 2:30 PM MDT reply actions

The lifespan in the NFL of a "franchise back" is so short now

That few teams even bother. I’ve been working on a piece about running backs, their value in the league, as well as other options, and the number of teams that have one back carry over 80%, or even 70% of the carries in this league has shrank tremendously over the past decade. No one expects CJ or AP to be able to put up those number for more then 2-3 more seasons, otherwise you begin to see an injury problem arise. This is beginning to happen with players like Steven Jackson. A team that splits carries 60/40 or 70/30 sees a longer RB life span, greater running success, and overall team success. Teams like Carolina and New York, or even Tennessee or Jacksonville a few seasons ago, have two very talented backs, and instead of trading one and just using a one back system, they prefer to use both, and Carolina last season was the first team ever to have two running backs rush for over 1,000 yards.

Franchise backs are dead, because good team gives all its carries to one player if they want that player to last. Tennessee has no other playmakers so they have to use Johnson, and there is a reason the Vikings are looking to use Gerhart more and Peterson less. A team, even with a great back, will do everything they can to keep him healthy, and that means he won’t get 300 carries unless the team has nothing else going for it, a la St. Louis.

I am a bear of very little brains and big words bother me.

by Topher Doll on Sep 11, 2010 8:15 PM MDT up reply actions

Does

that explain why Gerhart was inactive in the Saints’ game? There was no indication that he was injured.

Brad James

by the new Bradfather on Sep 11, 2010 11:15 PM MDT up reply actions

NFL Network

Wow, Joe Theismann just said the Broncos will be better this year because Kyle Orton will be even better. And Sterling Sharpe says Eddie Royal will have a better season, too. All three of Sterling, Joe T and Brian Billick predict the Broncos win over Jags.

Which may not bode well guys! ;-)

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Sep 11, 2010 4:30 PM MDT reply actions

Never Forget, indeed!

Thanks for the post. Football is a great game, but a game nonetheless; this is life and death. This, among other things, is what made me so sick about the “Players’ show of unity” at the Saints/Vikings game. I’m not certain such a display is ever appropriate, but this close to 9-11 it was nearly sacrilegious.-

by 42n81 on Sep 11, 2010 6:06 PM MDT reply actions

I'm

glad everyone is acknowledging the importance of 9-11. Now let’s smack the Jaguars around.

Brad James

by the new Bradfather on Sep 11, 2010 7:53 PM MDT reply actions

Game time

I can’t get the game on TV here in Las Vegas so I will go to the Four Mile Inn tomorrow right after church.They say they have multiple flat screen with everyone on my favorite teams’ game with the sound so I can get the commentary.Also if you wear Bronco gear you get a free drink (mine will be non alcoholic as I drank more than my share years ago) so I will sport my #24 jersey .I bet my team today and get +125 as the money has come in on the home team.GO BRONCOS!!!

by Broncomanic on Sep 11, 2010 9:08 PM MDT reply actions