Horse Tracks - 9/6/10 - Happy Labor Day!
by John Bena on Sep 6, 2010 3:36 AM MDT
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Broncos cut LB Atkins, RB Hall, add two players - The Denver Post
Linebacker Baraka Atkins and running back Bruce Hall received the cruelest of cuts Sunday. They were part of the Broncos' 53-man roster set Saturday but were waived Sunday after the team claimed New York Giants running back Andre Brown and Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Chris Clark off waivers.
Analysis: Broncos gambled and lost on cornerback Smith - The Denver Post
Of all the adjustments the Broncos made to their roster in recent days, none was discussed more by folks in the NFL than the decision to send cornerback Alphonso Smith on his way.
Q&A: Broncos' Decker shows signs of being productive immediately - The Denver Post
Q: I'm frustrated. It seems to me that Eric Decker gets no respect compared to Matt Willis. And the Denver Post keeps talking up Demaryius Thomas, who has yet to make a catch. What's the deal?
Broncos claim Giants RB Andre Brown - The Denver Post
Given the injuries to Knowshon Moreno, Correll Buckhalter and LenDale White at their running back position, it's no surprise the Broncos went to the waiver wire loaded with talent Saturday night in search of a tailback.
Broncos start practice squad | All Things Broncos
There will be more added, but for now the Broncos have placed five players to their practice squad after they cleared waivers Sunday.
Ex-Broncos coach Shanahan has passion for Redskins now - The Denver Post
It is Mike Shanahan's picture, the official one his employer, the Washington Redskins, is using these days. In it, Shanahan is nattily attired in a well-cut suit and a tailored shirt, with a Redskins tie to accent the ensemble.
In his own words: Redskins coach Mike Shanahan - The Denver Post
Mike Shanahan sat down with the Post's Jeff Legwold in the hours before his team's preseason finale in Arizona. Here's is some of what he had to say:
Dusty Saunders: NFL Network's "Top 100" should stir arguments - The Denver Post
Joe Namath ranks 100th on a new list of the NFL's greatest players.
Favre on a Saints beatdown: 'It's football' - NFC North Blog - ESPN
We won't have the X-Files scandal to keep our attention over the next week, so we're moving on to Plan B: The aggressiveness with which the New Orleans Saints will come after Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre in Thursday night's regular season opener.
Darrelle Revis reaches agreement with New York Jets - ESPN New York
After a seven-month stalemate often marked by acrimony, the New York Jets and holdout cornerback Darrelle Revis agreed in principle Sunday night on a new contract, the team announced early Monday morning.
Sources: Houston Texans among leaders to sign Matt Leinart - ESPN
The Houston Texans have emerged as a leading candidate to sign former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Source: San Diego Chargers at impasse on Vincent Jackson trade - ESPN
Trade talks over Vincent Jackson are dead between the San Diego Chargers and an unnamed team after agents for the holdout wide receiver agreed on terms for a new contract with the unnamed team, a league source told ESPN.com.
Report: Albert Haynesworth unlikely to start opener - ESPN
The Albert Haynesworth drama with the Washington Redskins reportedly isn't over yet.
New York Jets release 15-year veteran FB Tony Richardson - ESPN New York
Continuing the purge of veteran leaders that began six months ago, the New York Jets released well-respected fullback Tony Richardson Sunday -- an immediately unpopular move in the locker room.
Miami Dolphins CB Will Allen placed on injured reserve - ESPN
- Miami Dolphins cornerback Will Allen was placed on injured reserve Sunday, ending any hope the 10th-year player had of returning from mid-August knee surgery.
Report: NFL players' union still probing curious rookie cuts - ESPN
Under collective bargaining agreement rules for an uncapped year, if a drafted rookie is cut by the team that drafted him, that team is required to pay 85 percent of that player's salary into a rookie pool. The money from that pool will be distributed to rookies early next year based on the number of downs played in the 2010 season.
Cleveland Browns GM confident injured Montario Hardesty best pick - ESPN
Browns general manager Tom Heckert said he understood the risks in drafting rookie running back Montario Hardesty, who is out for the season with a knee injury after joining the NFL with a history of knee problems.
Minnesota Vikings' Brad Childress defends keeping Tarvaris Jackson as backup - ESPN
Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress is staunchly defending his decision to keep Tarvaris Jackson as Brett Favre's backup over Sage Rosenfels.
Ravens to add Hunter Cantwell to practice squad | National Football Post
The Baltimore Ravens plan to sign former Carolina Panthers quarterback Hunter Cantwell.
Source: Kraig Urbik was in demand | National Football Post
Cut by the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend, offensive guard Kraig Urbik was a popular man today.
Eagles bring back Jean-Gilles, start practice squad | National Football Post
The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed guard Max Jean-Gilles today to a one-year contract a day after being forced to release him because of a technicality.
Jets claim Dixon, Brown, Turner, cut Clowney, Washington, Richardson | National Football Post
The New York Jets claimed three players off waivers: offensive tackle Patrick Brown from the Minnesota Vikings, defensive tackle Marcus Dixon from the Dallas Cowboys and wide receiver Patrick Turner from the Miami Dolphins.
Cowboys finalize practice squad | National Football Post
With only two tight ends – Jason Witten and Martellus Bennett – on their 53-man roster the Dallas Cowboys went with two more on their practice squad.
Rams close to topping off practice squad | National Football Post
The St. Louis Rams are nearly done assembling their practice squad after they plucked a pair of linebackers from other cities.
Bucs get started on practice squad | National Football Post
Perhaps the Tampa Bay Buccaneers plan to do some scavenging elsewhere when it comes to cobbling together their practice squad.
49ers form practice squad | National Football Post
he San Francisco 49ers went with the familiar route today in forming their eight-man practice squad, signing all players who had been with them during training camp.
NFL.com news: Shanahan confident McNabb will start in Redskins' opener
Redskins coach Mike Shanahan is confident that quarterback Donovan McNabb, sidelined with a sprained left ankle, will start in the Sept. 12 season opener against the Dallas Cowboys, according to The Washington Post.
NFL.com news: Childress denies Vikings targeting T.J., defends Rosenfels deal
Cross the Minnesota Vikings off the list of potential destinations for free-agent wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh -- for now
NFL.com news: Vikings QB Favre ready for Week 1 rematch with Saints
The outcry from Minnesota Vikings players, coaches and fans was significant in the wake of the overtime loss to the New Orleans Saints in the NFC title game.
NFL.com news: Packers, Chargers fit profile of Super Bowl champions
Today, Sept. 3, marks the 40th anniversary of Vince Lombardi's death. Much has happened in the NFL since the legendary Packers coach passed, but his legacy lives on, growing stronger each day.
NFL.com news: Off the fringe: Titans release rookie RB Blount
The Titans made a flurry of moves Sunday, releasing rookie running back LeGarrette Blount and adding safety Myron Rolle, their sixth-round draft pick, to the practice squad.
NFL.com news: Veterans Richardson, Clowney surprisingly cut loose by Jets
The New York Jets are running out of locker-room leaders on offense.
In his own words: Redskins coach Mike Shanahan - The Denver Post
Mike Shanahan sat down with the Post's Jeff Legwold in the hours before his team's preseason finale in Arizona. Here's is some of what he had to say:
Ex-Broncos coach Shanahan has passion for Redskins now - The Denver Post
It is Mike Shanahan's picture, the official one his employer, the Washington Redskins, is using these days. In it, Shanahan is nattily attired in a well-cut suit and a tailored shirt, with a Redskins tie to accent the ensemble.
Trade compensation, exemption stall Jackson deal - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
Wide receiver Vincent Jackson(notes) reached an agreement on a one-year deal with an undisclosed NFL team Saturday night, according to one of his agents Sunday, but the San Diego Chargers were unable to agree to trade compensation with the franchise. That nixed a possible deal that now becomes more complicated because of a roster exemption placed on Jackson by the Chargers last month.
Chargers sign veteran tackle Terry - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
The San Diego Chargers have signed veteran offensive tackle Adam Terry(notes) to a one-year contract and released tackle Ryan Otterson(notes).
Revis agrees to 7-year deal with Jets - NFL News - FOX Sports on MSN
fter months of acrimonious negotiations, multiple stalements and a threat to sit out the entire 2010 season, the All-Pro cornerback finally reached a contract agreement with the New York Jets late Sunday.
Scout.com: Rookie overload
The Steelers were able to keep all of their picks except seventh-rounder Doug Worthington, a defensive end who could be called back to the practice squad by the start of next week.
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Thanks, John,
"All the world's indeed a stage, and we are merely players."
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by Tempestuous Binary on Sep 6, 2010 4:18 AM MDT reply actions
Does anyone know how rusty Revis will be in week 1?
I assume he’s been staying in shape, just not practicing on the field.
Also, I’m very intrigued by the prospect of watching Miami vs. the Jets, particularly Marshall vs. Revis. I remember Marshall having some trouble against good corners, now he’ll be going against one of the best twice a year.
"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 6, 2010 4:49 AM MDT reply actions
He could be rusty
What a lot of people don’t understand though is that there is a difference between being in shape and being in football shape, and the only way to get in football shape is to play and practice football. But for a CB that won’t be as hard as say a DL or OL.
Plus, he’s one of those few special players in this league that could pull this off. I’m not really all in on the Revis hype, but still this shouldn’t pose a problem for a player of his caliber.
And on BMarsh, fully agreed. I think actually his biggest weakness is physical corners. I remember the Philly game Sheldon Brown smacked him on one screen and BMarsh wasn’t a factor in the game afterwards
I think Marshall may have some problems
But you need to remember that Marshall is 6’4" and 230 pounds versus Revis who is 5’11" 198 pounds. Marshall will be able to out muscle and get over Revis, but Revis is good at jumping routes, and that is where he will disrupt a bigger guy like Marshall.
I am a bear of very little brains and big words bother me.
I know that's what he'slisted at
But I’m pretty sure he is taller than 5’11. I have heard in the past he is 6’2 and although that still gives the advantage to Marshall it helps.
And I don’t think Revis is as physical as Brown, I was just saying from my observations that physical CB’s can negate Marshall. Revis v. Marshall should be some good battles
I don't think that players list themselves as smaller
I hear about listing bigger, but not smaller, and 5’11" and 6’2" is a big difference. It’s true though, a bigger corner can compete with Marshall, but imagine what Marshall would do to a guy like Squid, who I am a big fan of.
I am a bear of very little brains and big words bother me.
Revis can also try to disrupt Marshall mentally.
Brandon is one of those guys that can be taken out of a game if his head isn’t in it. (I think I remember this happening against the Dolphins, not sure.)
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by Tempestuous Binary on Sep 6, 2010 5:43 PM MDT up reply actions
I wasn't aware of Marshall having trouble with physical corners, but if it's true, it's quite odd.
Considering how physical Marshall himself is.
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by Tempestuous Binary on Sep 6, 2010 5:44 PM MDT up reply actions
Unfortunatly we don't face him till week 6
He should be back in form by then.
I am a bear of very little brains and big words bother me.
Yeah. :(
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by Tempestuous Binary on Sep 6, 2010 5:39 PM MDT up reply actions
Lost in W&D
With all the wheeling and dealing, what happened to Jarron Gilbert? He was claimed, then unclaimed, then someone said the Broncos should have claimed him instead of Clark. Is he better than Clark? Are there any better (healthier) rbs out there than Andre Brown? It seems a turf toe issue may not be much immediate help. Is Geer better than Branson, who once was mentioned as an H-Back and could have been used in short yardage? An article on who the Broncos ended up with and who they could have gotten would be interesting.
Jarron Gilbert is a DT and Clark is an OT so I don’t get your question.
If we took Andre Brown with a turf toe, it’s pretty clear that is not a short term move. That is one the FO believes will have a long term impact if Brown becomes a regular. I would suspect Moreno is more healthy that Ryan Harris based on the two roster moves.
Denver: 32-32 until we're not.
Agreed
But I wonder whom else we tried to claim. Urbik would have been a huge get. Not sure about this lineman they picked up; my guess is that it’s either short term insurance, or that they think he was out of his element in a zone scheme and will flourish in a power scheme.
Still, he couldn’t really pass protect. Maybe his future is at guard.
I see logic in your observation, but I’m hoping it’s wrong (about the O-line)
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by Orange and Blue on Sep 6, 2010 9:47 AM MDT up reply actions
It has nothing to do with offense v. defense
It has to do with who is the better plug in for the team at this juncture (end of preseason) that can help the team going into the season. Clark just doesn’t seem like much help of any kind.
Just had that holy-sh*t moment
All preseason, I assumed we’d deal with the Clady outage by lining up Graham or Quinn over his replacement. I’m just realizing what a mammoth injury issue we’re looking at.
The potential starting OL would be Beadles-Daniels-Walton-Hochstein-Baptiste, with Gronkowski for blocking help, and Ball in the backfield. Yikes!
Alfred Williams was saying he'd spoken to Graham
And the he should be ready to go in week 1.
For what it’s worth.
The season seems to hinge on the health of the O-line.
Always remember Goliath was a 40 point favorite over David.
-- Shug Jordan
just like last season ; )
Except this time last season I assumed that Knowshon + Bobby Turner + B Marsh + Josh McDaniels would equal offensive domination. : /
Good thing we got a little bigger up front. Let’s hope those rookie nasty streaks pay some dividends this year.
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by broncosmontana on Sep 6, 2010 11:11 AM MDT up reply actions
but hey
what could possibly happen?
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by broncosmontana on Sep 6, 2010 11:19 AM MDT up reply actions
lol That might explain the orange and blue mob at my doorstep.
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by broncosmontana on Sep 6, 2010 9:00 PM MDT up reply actions
For all the publicity given the Chargers situation with Vincent Jackson, I think McNeil's absence is just as much an issue
Not having their big LT to start the year is huge. They are having to shuffle guys around, Dombrowski will play LT instead of RT, they just signed Adam Terry to give depth, and none of that adds up to McNeil.
I know why we focus on our own concerns about the health of our own OL, but the Chargers have some real worries here.
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Sounds to me like TE Gronkowski could be a key factor in the short yardage runs.
The dude can squat 635 LBS if that means anything. I like the fact that we are acquiring tough, physical and smart players…BTW he holds a master degree I believe in marketing, so there we have it. The take on Dan is he only caught one pass in 2 games he played, well, that doesn’t tell the whole story on him and reporting of this type is the genuine BS we get from DP even if it is Legwold in whom I have the most repect over there. How was his blocking abilities? That’s what I want to know and hear…
All of his draft reports the year he came out had pass blocking as a strength in college
But all the recent articles I read from Detroit emphasized his pass catching there.
Seem though a guy who is a record setting type of strong weightlifter would have the strength to be a great blocker if he was coached well.
I like the emphasis on smart fast and position flexible players as well
Eventually that adds things in your favor and helps the odds.
One common thing I see about the prominent releases last year with Jay Cutler, Brandon Marshall and Tony Scheffler, is that they all seemed hugely physically talented, but not the most intellectual and disciplined of players and not the brightest football players around and prone to emotional and sloppy play.
I think McDaniels values smart and disciplined play more and feels that allows the system to work the odds, and not just have free lance physical play be the thing you count on to save the day, as thats more random.
Gronkowski
won’t be worth dog poop. He is just a way for coach to keep from cutting Smith—happens all the time.
If you say so.
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by Tempestuous Binary on Sep 6, 2010 5:47 PM MDT up reply actions
PS additions today
The Broncos have added OL Jeff Byers, DL Lionel Dotson and RB Bruce Hall to the practice squad
as per Denver Broncos official site
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