Denver Broncos News: Horse Tracks - 9/17/11

by Tim Lynch on Sep 17, 2011 9:44 AM MDT in Horse Tracks

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Looking to Bounce Back | DenverBroncos.com
The Broncos know what they need to fix after week 1 if they want to beat the Bengals and get the season's first win.

Tebow to fans: Thanks, but I'm good - NFL - SI.com
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Save your bankroll and your breath Tim Tebow fans, the object of your desire and the target of your dislike both agree this is Kyle Orton's offense.

Broncos' reserves ready as Dumervil, Bailey, Moreno not likely to play - The Denver Post
They are the guys behind The Guys. And when Broncos coach John Fox tries to push aside his teams rather long, star-studded injury report, he does it with what is a common NFL refrain these days.

NFL.com news: Ex-Broncos CB Cox in court on assault charge after release
Former Denver Broncos cornerback Perrish Cox is scheduled to appear in court for the first time since the team released him Sept. 3.

Broncos' Orton Victim Of Tebow's Success - Predominantly Orange
The sentiment of Denver Broncos fans last Monday night at Sports Authority Field at Mile High seemed to be a common one. After a lackluster performance in the 20-23 loss to the rival Oakland Raiders, Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton heard what the fans were chanting.

Denver Broncos News

The Denver Broncos Attempt To Earn A Win Against The Bengals | isportsweb
After the ugly loss to the Oakland Raiders, the Denver Broncos try to get in the victory column against the 1 – 0 Bengals.

Denver Broncos must trade Kyle Orton or Tim Tebow " The Roar
Vocal in passion, fans of the Denver Broncos have sounded with upheaval against the decision to bench quarterback Tim Tebow. Echoing throughout Denver on Monday night, chants of "TEBOW" resounded those of a franchise in conflict with its fans.

Kiszla: Broncos running out of option in ground game - The Denver Post
They act more like Kittens than Broncos. The local NFL team plays cuddly soft. Wasnt new coach John Fox supposed to stop these guys from getting bullied?

Bengals are far from easy pickings on Broncos' schedule - The Denver Post
There was a time when some folks believed the Broncos, riding the wave of newfound enthusiasm in training camp, would be able to open with a 3-0 record before they got to the meat of their schedule.

Broncos' Mario Haggan earned right to play vs. Raiders - The Denver Post
Todays question comes from Victor: I know you get a lot of questions about (Kyle) Orton and (Tim) Tebow, but Im wondering about some of the other substitutions that were made in the game. It seemed like Mario Haggan, for one, played a lot. Thoughts?

Broncos will rely on McGahee to anchor running game - The Denver Post
To the estimated 19 million people who are playing fantasy football this weekend, this is a Willis McGahee alert.

Bengals' Benson ready for run-first strategy vs. Broncos - The Denver Post
Cedric Benson loves the way the Cincinnati Bengals new offense is unfolding.

Denver Broncos Blogs

First (Down) and Foremost | DenverBroncos.com
Offensive Coordinator Mike McCoy talks about avoiding long down-and-distance situations and addresses injuries.

Bailey: Hamstring Makes Recovery ‘Tricky’ | MaxDenver.com
Another day spent watching practice meant another day in limbo for cornerback Champ Bailey, who is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game but hasn’t taken a practice-field repetition this week since injuring his hamstring Monday night.

Broncos Get One of Their Walking Wounded Back | MaxDenver.com
The Broncos got wide receiver Brandon Lloyd back at practice Friday morning on a limited basis, but he and the other three starters injured during Monday night’s 23-20 loss to Oakland are questionable.

Report: Broncos to workout safety Sharper - BroncoTalk
The Broncos, amidst battling many injuries, will be bringing several players in for workouts next week. Per NFL Network's Jason La Canfora, veteran safety

Friday: Champ Bailey Officially Questionable, Andy Dalton Probable - SB Nation Denver
The Denver Broncos officially declared Champ Bailey, Elvis Dumervil, Brandon Lloyd and Knowshon Moreno as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Ayers, Shaughnessy fined for rough play in Broncos-Raiders game | First-and-Orange
Considering there were 25 penalties between them, the Broncos and Raiders got off easy.

NFL News

NFL says enhanced security isn't in response to stun gun incident - CNN.com
National Football League fans will have to get used to enhanced pat-down security procedures this year, something the NFL says it implemented before the start of the season, not as a result of a recent stun gun incident at a New Jersey stadium, NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said.

Covitz's NFL blitz: Vick returns to Atlanta, this time in style - KansasCity.com
The first time Michael Vick returned to the Georgia Dome, he was still a disgraced figure.

NFL Week 2 Picks: Trap Games Galore | Bostinnovation: Boston Start-ups, Innovation and News Blog
DENVER (-3.5) over Cincinnati – Call me if Tebow starts.

Sebastian Janikowski charged with battery over 2010 incident | ProFootballTalk
Just days after he tied the record for the longest field goal in NFL history, Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski is in trouble with the law, stemming from an incident last year.

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wow....

came on the site this morning and that confidence poll sure has dropped, it was one game, one loss, and now there is no confidence in our team, i don’t get it half the league lost their first game, the steelers and chiefs got blown out, its a long season its just as much about the finish as it is the start, i also think expectations in some of the fan base are too high for this season, hope for the best but expect the worse and you’ll be good,but don’t give up look for the improvements we have made, and what we still need to fix, watch the college games today, and look for the guys who you might like to see in orange and blue next year

by Den97winben on Sep 17, 2011 10:18 AM MDT reply actions

true

football season is way too short to not get excited on sundays

"Have you ever heard of the emancipation proclamation?"
- "I don't listen to hip-hop"

by BroncoJoe311 on Sep 17, 2011 10:50 AM MDT up reply actions

great job Tim

Thanks for the links. I love the many different perspectives.

I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"

by dmitchell624 on Sep 17, 2011 11:43 AM MDT via iPhone app reply actions

Shaking my head at the injuries. This franchise needs to move on from Moreno and just chalk him up to another painful draft pick that was a miss. Dude is hurt all the time and it’s usually an owwwiee with Moreno, confirming McJedi’s suspicion that Moreno is soft and a missed pick.. a feeling McJedi apparently had way back in 2009.

Orton + Red Zone = FG. It worked last time.

by McGeorge on Sep 17, 2011 2:20 PM MDT reply actions

The SI article.

Should be required for all Tebow fans. It explains how to show class even when the team makes decisions you don’t agree with.

It's possible to be a Kyle Orton fan and a Tim Tebow fan at the same time. It's called being a Broncos fan.

by azdenfan on Sep 17, 2011 3:19 PM MDT reply actions

It also should be required reading for Kyle Orton. It shows how to be classy when the fans are doing something you don't agree with.

The way Tebow acted is how an employee should act towards his employer and the people who purchase said employer’s product.. He was polite and didn’t belittle the fans or as they should be called, the CUSTOMERS.

While I understand Orton’s frustration, he needs to find a way to heal the wound his words have caused. Showing some of Tebow’s humility and class would be a start. Taking responsibility for his record in Denver would be another. (Saying he has put up his best years as a pro is not very smart when you have such a bad record.) Until he begins to do that, a large faction of Bronco fans will be calling for his replacement.

Life's too short for bad tone!

by Teleman on Sep 17, 2011 8:46 PM MDT up reply actions

Sorry, please show me

Where KO has been anything but professional despite:
-BQ signing
-Tebow signing
-Trade rumours galore
The man has benn treated like dirt by fans like you since day one, and has been the silent man throughout. And I believe a professional football player whose coaches doubt his ability to perform basic drop backs and reads (Tebow) should have been working with a QB coach instead of launching his book and underwear careers. Just my opinion.

It's possible to be a Kyle Orton fan and a Tim Tebow fan at the same time. It's called being a Broncos fan.

by azdenfan on Sep 19, 2011 4:44 PM MDT up reply actions

And of course.

I was wrong when I thought you had been here since day one. You probably never heard of Kyle Orton until Tebow was drafted. Kyle is a human being who has just been blessed with a baby girl, I’m sure he doesn’t give a crap what your opinion is.

It's possible to be a Kyle Orton fan and a Tim Tebow fan at the same time. It's called being a Broncos fan.

by azdenfan on Sep 19, 2011 5:24 PM MDT up reply actions