Bronco Blatherings and Other Digressions - 5/12/11

by KaptainKirk on May 12, 2011 6:45 PM MDT in Rumor Mill

As we patiently await for the judicial system to decide whether we will have football this year, the subjects that are there to write about are dwindling. Sure the "Broncos By The Numbers" series is a pleasant diversion and a chance to learn about little known players, but we all need more meat in out diet. Protein to ponder, if you will. So I figured I would toss out some bones for us to chew on, let the Horse have the reins and see where the trail takes us.

The one thing that stands out to me this off-season is the lack of drama for our Broncos. Beyond the quarterback debate, there have been fewer Broncos in trouble this year, especially with all the idle time that the players have during this Lockout. Since Laurence Maroney's weapons charge arrest on January 18th, there hasn't been any police activity involving any Bronco players. With Maroney a Free Agent, that problem has been cured. D.J. Williams and Perrish Cox have active court cases from last year, but Thank the Barrelman for the lack of negative news, trouble or fatalities. In fact, I'd say that it is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that have the bad Juju, this off-season. Check this out:

3/4/2011: Bucs director of pro scouting Shelton Quarles was arrested for DUI.
3/30/2011: Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
4/20/2011: Bucs assistant to the head coach Jayson Kaiser was arrested for DUI.
5/9/2011: Buccaneers DE Alex Magee was arrested for possession of marijuana and driving on tags expired for more than six months.

There. That should make you feel better. If not here's more from the police blotter that may have an affect on 2011 Bronco games after this

TRIVIA BREAK

Matt Prater made 5 field goals of 50 or more yards in 2008. Can you name the only two players in Broncos' history to achieve the same feat in a single season?

Okay, how about multiple choice.

What player holds the Broncos' posteseason record with 177 yards receiving in a single game?

A. Rick Upchurch?

B. Lionel Taylor?

C. Steve Watson?

D. Brandon Marshall?

The Broncos Week 1 opponents are the Oakland Raiders. It shouldn't surprise anyone that a few of their players have been in trouble with the law.

2/12/2011: Raiders RB Michael Bush was arrested for drunk driving.
3/17/2011: Raiders OL Mario Henderson was arrested for carrying a concealed firearm.
4/3/2011: Raiders WR Louis Murphy was arrested for possession of a drug without a valid prescription, failure to obey a police officer and resisting arrest without violence.

The Raiders slammed Bush (along with TE Zach Miller) with a 1st and 3rd-round Restricted Free Agent tender, but as a 4-year veteran, he may end up Unrestricted. I am unaware of his history of past transgressions if any, but Roger Goodell doesn't have a high tolerance for poor behavior. If the Raiders retain him, there is a possibility he could miss the opener with a suspension. Mario Henderson is a Free Agent, so any action by the Commissioner will follow him and likely not have an affect in the Monday Night opener. Louis Murphy should miss the game. If you'll remember, he was the one arrested for possession of the Performance Enhancing Drug Viagra. If he doesn't get at least a one-game suspension out of the incident, Commissioner Goodell has gone soft.

There are a few other possibilities that could affect this season's games:

4/12/2011: Titans WR Kenny Britt was arrested for eluding police and obstruction.

The Broncos travel to meet the Tennessee Titans in Week 3 and Britt could certainly miss the game due to suspension.

4/4/2011: Chiefs LB Mike Vrabel was arrested for theft, a Class D felony, in Indiana.

Denver plays the Chiefs in Weeks 10 and 17, so the only way this could affect the game is if Vrabel ends up in the Hoosegow.

5/6/2011: Chargers LB Antwan Applewhite was arrested for suspicion of DUI.

He is a Restricted Free Agent with a 2nd round tender, but a local San Diego newspaper believes that the incident will cost Antwan his spot on the roster. The Chargers and Broncos meetup in Weeks 5 and 12, so it may not matter.

3/25/2011: Packers DL Johnny Jolly is arrested for possession of codeine.

This guy won't be playing football with the Packers this year. Maybe in the Wisconsin Penal League, but he will definitely be absent when the Broncos visit Lambeau in Week 4.

1/28/2011: Vikings DE Everson Griffen is arrested for public intoxication.
1/31/2011: Vikings DE Everson Griffen is arrested for felony battery.

Same guy gets in trouble 3 days apart. Obviously a 3 Day bender that got violent. Everson must not be a Happy Drunk. The Broncos visit the Mall of the America (Metrodome) Field in Week 13. The Vikings signed him to a 4-year, $2.33 million contract last July. This must be how you spend a $540,000 signing bonus in the Twin Cities. Let's just say that this wasn't on the list of high expectations the team had for Everson. It's too early to tell how this affects the late season matchup, but the court case could stretch out this far.

Things A Little Birdie Told Me (Today's Tweets)

According to Adam Schefter, Brian Dawkins has organized Broncos' workouts Tuesdays & Thursdays each week near Dove Valley.

Tweets from Josina Anderson:

Brian Dawkins tells media the Broncos will still condition & build team chemistry. Says, he is meant to lead.

Broncos doing speed dynamics drills. O-Lineman & others getting it in.

Eric Decker looks like he put on weight.

And you know who else is super jacked..LB Joe Mays.

In talking to Mays after workout, says he sees himself as middle in Fox defense w/ weakside help. Says envisions Von strong, But have to wait to see.

Joe Mays told me he'd like to drop 10 pounds. I think he can hold in the high 250's though & still keep speed. Just have to emphasize Flex training.

On the question, Where the hell is Tebow?, Josina Tweeted: Via another player, I know there's a plan in motion to hookup with at least 1 WR next week.

Tim Tebow has been spotted in Savannah, working out at D1 Sports.

ProLink Sports, LLC: Big thank you to Brothers BBQ for bringing lunch down to the Broncos players after today's workout. You were the biggest hit of the day!

Darcel McBath: "Workout was a beast and I killed it today..now it's sauna time!!"

Broncos Talk: LenDale White, Rod Smith join Broncos unofficial workouts in Englewood

Brady Quinn: "Working out...tired of waiting...just let us play."

Cassius Vaughn: Eating fried gator right now......

TRIVIA ANSWERS (courtesy of Tim Lynch)

Question 1: Jason Elam in 1999 and Fred Steinfort in 1980

Question 2: C - Steve Watson in 1984

I hope you enjoyed these Broncos Blatherings. I'm not sure this will be a continuing series, but hopefully it is a welcome diversion and grounds for discussion.

Go Broncos!

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by Automatik41 on May 12, 2011 6:48 PM MDT reply actions

Nice mix, really great read Kirk

If he doesn’t get at least a one-game suspension out of the incident, Commissioner Goodell has gone soft.

hahaha

I only got one of three on the trivia

Von. Doom. Pow!

by Rodney A on May 12, 2011 6:57 PM MDT reply actions

Let's hope it's a "stiff" sentence...

by bfree2bronc on May 12, 2011 11:42 PM MDT up reply actions

ERIK DECKER= ED MCCAFREY

i cant waint to see DECKER explode & have a great season!!!!

NO PRESSURE= NO DIAMONDS

by SH3LL on May 12, 2011 7:22 PM MDT reply actions

Nice

That picture of Decker was mix of bad light and fuzziness, I couldn’t tell if he put on weight or not. I’m on the fence about him putting on weight if that’s his goal, I’m not a fan of WR’s adding weight. Fitzgerald put on weight, but Haley amde him take it off which led to Fitz’s best year.

I agree with Mays, losing 10 pounds would be good, he really needs to move better side to side.

If you reply to a comment/post/fanshot of mine, I will more likely then not respond to it, unless you come off like a d-bag.

by DBroncs1414 on May 12, 2011 7:52 PM MDT reply actions

I didn't like the pictures either

but they were part of the Tweets so I added them

Character may be manifested in the great moments but it is made in the small ones -- Philip Brooks
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by KaptainKirk on May 12, 2011 8:04 PM MDT up reply actions

Yea I would've been mad if you didn't ; )

but honestly Josina, step your game up

If you reply to a comment/post/fanshot of mine, I will more likely then not respond to it, unless you come off like a d-bag.

by DBroncs1414 on May 13, 2011 9:59 AM MDT up reply actions

Agree on Decker and added weight

however once he gets working out consistently I am sure that he will lose any excess weight he gained in the down time due to the CBA. I can’t wait to see him play more.

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by weazel on May 12, 2011 8:05 PM MDT up reply actions

This was hilarious

If you’ll remember, he was the one arrested for possession of the Performance Enhancing Drug Viagra. If he doesn’t get at least a one-game suspension out of the incident, Commissioner Goodell has gone soft.

Well, if the Commish truly has gone soft, it sounds like Murphy is the man to see . . .

"Accept the fact that some days you're the pigeon, and some days you're the statue."

by TheMorseFile on May 12, 2011 8:34 PM MDT reply actions

Lol

glad you liked it.

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.
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by KaptainKirk on May 12, 2011 8:36 PM MDT up reply actions

Good stuff Kaptain

Was that a Brady Quinn sighting in there?

Most definitely rec’d

Opinions are like......, Well anyway, this is mine.

by Sean in Pa. on May 12, 2011 8:37 PM MDT reply actions

i dont mind

what DECKER gains or loses as long as hes on the field & not in the trainers room.. this guy is going to be a bright star when he gets to a starting role.. i wonder how bey bey is doing too, i can say the same for him also..

NO PRESSURE= NO DIAMONDS

by SH3LL on May 12, 2011 9:58 PM MDT reply actions

DeMaryius is rehabbing well

according to his Tweets.
LenDale White is running and is ready to play.
Darcel McBath sounds like he is as healthy as he has ever been.

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.
Follow me on Twitter @MHR_KaptainKirk

by KaptainKirk on May 12, 2011 10:12 PM MDT up reply actions

Hunter got stabbed....

We aren’t completely drama-free. ;)

I believe it was karma for those DP fans that were enjoying the BMarsh incident.

Remind me to arrange a lunch with Vaughn soon :)

"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 May 13, 2011 7:22 AM MDT reply actions

I had forgot about that

But I think the charges were dropped, reducing the incident to a lesser drama. =)

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.
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by KaptainKirk on May 13, 2011 9:10 AM MDT up reply actions

Shhhhhhhh...

I was thinkin that through the read but didn’t wanna bring it up for fear of re-attracting the wrath of the footballgods!!!!

A waterfall begins as one drop of water.
~Peekay
The true measure of a man is not how he sits in times of comfort but rather how he stands in times of controversy!
~MLK Jr.

by Omniscient Orange on May 13, 2011 11:20 AM MDT up reply actions

Lol

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.
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by KaptainKirk on May 13, 2011 1:53 PM MDT up reply actions

Thanks Kaptain

I am still of the mindset that this lockout is more than enough drama (in my perspective) in and of itself. It is still Broncos related, and I am with Brady Quinn (and I’m sure many others) – just let ’em _____ing get back to football!!

This was a great reprieve though. I was thinking it was Elam and Rich Karlis for the five 50 yarders (by the way, you said 5 field goals of 50 or more years, which is an entirely different than five 50 yarders ;)

A pessimist sees the difficulties in every opportunity.
An optimist sees the opportunities in every difficulty.
- Winston Churchill

First (and only, in our lifetimes) team to three consecutive SB wins!!!! ( =

by PearlJamBroncoGFunk on May 13, 2011 10:23 AM MDT reply actions

Lol

That’ll teach me to spell check.

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.
Follow me on Twitter @MHR_KaptainKirk

by KaptainKirk on May 13, 2011 10:44 AM MDT up reply actions

May the Horse be with you! :P

by Donkeylover on May 13, 2011 10:59 AM MDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs

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A waterfall begins as one drop of water.
~Peekay
The true measure of a man is not how he sits in times of comfort but rather how he stands in times of controversy!
~MLK Jr.

by Omniscient Orange on May 13, 2011 11:19 AM MDT up reply actions

LMAO...good one

This is some of the best tongue in cheek I’ve EVER seen regarding anything related to the Broncs and MHR…very funny right thar!!!

Louis Murphy should miss the game. If you’ll remember, he was the one arrested for possession of the Performance Enhancing Drug Viagra. If he doesn’t get at least a one-game suspension out of the incident, Commissioner Goodell has gone soft.

Nice one Kap’n! Bahahahaa

A waterfall begins as one drop of water.
~Peekay
The true measure of a man is not how he sits in times of comfort but rather how he stands in times of controversy!
~MLK Jr.

by Omniscient Orange on May 13, 2011 11:19 AM MDT reply actions