Denver Broncos News: Horse Tracks - 1/31/12

by KaptainKirk on Jan 31, 2012 6:01 AM MST in Horse Tracks

Broncos Perform in Pro Bowl " DenverBroncos.com

In the second-highest scoring Pro Bowl in history, the AFC came away with a 59-41 victory Sunday in Honolulu

Broncos evaluating quarterbacks to go with Tebow | National Football Post
Denver took a long look at Senior Bowl QBs last week

The next Pro Bowlers - AFC West Blog - ESPN
Denver, Chris Kuper, guard: Kuper should have already been there. He is an elite player.

Broncos’ Tim Tebow named one of NFL’s 5 most marketable players - Denver Business Journal
Tim Tebow, the Denver Broncos' quarterback, is one of the National Football League's...

Denver Broncos News

Del Rio 'Fired Up to Be Here'
Defensive Coordinator Jack Del Rio spoke with the media for the first time Monday, and said he's eager to build on Denver's defensive success from 2011 and improve the unit in 2012.

Jack Del Rio arrives in Denver for Broncos head start - The Denver Post
Most of the Broncos coaching staff is on vacation this week, but not Jack Del Rio.The Broncos new defensive coordinator showed up at Dove Valley to "get a head start."

Del Rio Fired Up About Denver - Denver Sports News Story - KMGH Denver
The links and lakes were appealing to Jack Del Rio, just not as enticing as the green grass and white lines of the football field where he's spent most of his life.

Jack Del Rio getting down to work on Broncos' defense - The Denver Post
The 59-day period of Jack Del Rio's unemployment gave him plenty of time to consider his options, and many were quite attractive.

NFL.com news: Broncos defensive coordinator Del Rio 'rejuvenated' after time away
Fired Jacksonville Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio considered sitting out the 2012 season before becoming the Denver Broncos' defensive coordinator.

Del Rio Dives into Film Study
Denver’s coaching staff has the week off, taking a much-needed vacation after an eventful season. New defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio, on the other hand, is already at work.

Elway: Tebow is the starter, but Broncos are in the QB market | ProFootballTalk
Broncos front office boss John Elway wouldn't dare anger Denver fans by suggesting that anyone other than Tim Tebow will enter training camp as the starting quarterback. But he will go so far as to say he hopes to acquire someone who can compete with Tebow in camp.

Earthly temptations do not affect Tim Tebow - CBSSports.com
Quarterback Tim Tebow concluded a whirlwind season on January 14 when the Denver Broncos lost to the New England Patriots in the AFC Divisonal playoffs.

Tim Tebow meets Chauncey Billups at Nuggets-Clippers game | First-and-Orange
Tim Tebow met Sunday with Denver’s legendary No. 7 — sorta.

NFL.com news: Elway reiterates Tebow is starter, but competition is important
Though he said two weeks ago that Tim Tebow will begin training camp as the Denver Broncos' starting quarterback, John Elway insisted to The Denver Post on Monday that any player the team adds this offseason -- including a quarterback -- will compete for a starting job.

Kiszla: Broncos living in past with Tim Tebow - The Denver Post
If the Broncos want to travel down the road to the Super Bowl, the training wheels need to come off Tim Tebow.

Klis: Tebow's passing key in an NFL whose game has changed quickly - The Denver Post
Kurt Warner was standing alone in front of the whirling baggage belt, minding his own business, checking his text messages, when he was politely interrupted.

Broncos have 22 free agents they can try to re-sign or let go - The Denver Post
Todays questions about the Broncos come from Robert Johnson in Kilmichael, Miss.Q: Who are the Broncos restricted and unrestricted free agents?

NFL prospects need to bring more than talent into the league - The Denver Post
Success in pro football is about athleticism, work ethic and the ability to rise to the occasion.

Denver Broncos Blogs

Luke Richesson – Denver’s Other Hire - Broncos News
For 17 years, a large part of the health of the Denver Broncos could be attributed to Strength and Conditioning Coach, Rich Tuten.

Nike Slowly Unveils Denver Broncos' New Look - Predominantly Orange
Reebok’s contract with the NFL ended last season, and Nike is set to take over outfitting players beginning in 2012.

Denver Broncos Shine In Pro Bowl - Predominantly Orange
The AFC dominated the Pro Bowl with a 59-41 win over the NFC. The Denver Broncos had six players participating in Sunday night's all-star game, and

Broncos deny Raiders from talking to Smith - AFC West Blog - ESPN
The nice play is over in the AFC West. It didn’t last long.

Go a Moment in Time with Elway - AFC West Blog - ESPN
Please check out our Moment in Time piece on the John Elway helicopter play that propelled the Denver Broncos to their upset win over the Packers

Ranking The AFC West Quarterbacks - Arrowhead Pride
It's the offseason and not much is going on with the Kansas City Chiefs so we're going to be breaking out the blogger's best friend: Lists! Yes, lists. The best XXX or the top five XXX. Whatever.

NFL News

Ex Colt Hunter Smith talks about his band, life post NFL and Tim Tebow | The Indianapolis Star | indystar.com
Hunter Smith, who won a Super Bowl ring as the Indianapolis Colts punter in 2007, has retired from football and launched a music career. The Hunter Smith Band will play at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday on the Pepsi Stage in Super Bowl Village as part of the Super Bowl 2012 festivities.

Report: Redskins interested in Peyton Manning if he’s healthy | ProFootballTalk
Titans fans have already started a pitch for Peyton Manning, now comes a report that the Redskins are also interested in the quarterback who remains a member of the Colts despite the open discussion of his future with other teams.

NFL.com news: Report: Nerves in Manning's arm not healing fast enough to play
Citing two sources with knowledge of Peyton Manning’s rehabilitation from neck surgery, Yahoo! Sports reported Monday night that the Colts quarterback has hit a plateau in his recovery and might not be able to play football again.

Hold your horses: Peyton Manning won't be playing for the Broncos - The Denver Post
There is significant interest across the NFL in Peyton Mannings availability for the 2012 season.

Should Oakland trade Darren McFadden? - AFC West Blog - ESPN
There has been some speculation whether the Oakland Raiders could decide to trade standout running back Darren McFadden to get a first-round draft pick

Where should "the buck stop" in NFL Front Office Management? Part II | TheFootballEducator.com
A lot could be inferred from my last post, Where should "the buck stop" in NFL Front Office Management? Since leaving Denver in 2008 I’ve had a close, if not somewhat biased eye on the entire selection process in NFL Football Operations.

Super Bowl Week

ProFootballWeekly.com - Super Bowl XLVI game preview
The Super Bowl XLVI matchup between the Patriots and the Giants will be painted as a rematch of SBXLII, but there will be plenty of new faces, and important ones, too.

ProFootballWeekly.com - 46 reasons to watch Super Bowl XLVI
Even if you don't cheer for the Patriots or Giants, Super Bowl XLVI will be a must-see event. Why? Let us count the ways.

ProFootballWeekly.com - They said it: Super Bowl edition
The following are quotes from some of the key Giants and Patriots players and coaches leading up to Super Bowl XLVI.

Super Bowl Playbook: The Patriots' First-Down Edge - NYTimes.com
The Patriots are more effective than the Giants on first down, even though they have a strong tendency to run from the same formation.

Giants’ Defensive Line Has Brady in Its Crosshairs - NYTimes.com
The Patriots know that to beat the Giants in the Super Bowl on Sunday, they must protect quarterback Tom Brady.

N.F.L. Will Use Super Bowl Commercial to Stress Safety - NYTimes.com
To the usual lineup of beer and car commercials on Super Bowl Sunday, add this: one about player safety.

On a Day Full of Go Daddy Girls, There Will Be Beckham in His Underwear - NYTimes.com
The Super Bowl is typically the most-watched show by women as well as men, but many more commercials show sexy undressed women than hunky men. But H&M's commercial for David Beckham underwear is an exception.

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Thanks KK

Glad to see Del Rio so fired up! I think he has more talent here than most people believe with only a few holes on defense to fill.

John – curious to know when those awesome Girl Scout cookies will be in :)

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by Broncs55 on Jan 31, 2012 6:49 AM MST reply actions 1 recs

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They will be in around the 20th of February… Thanks for your support!

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by John Bena on Jan 31, 2012 7:40 AM MST up reply actions

Thanks John!

Looking forward to it!

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by Broncs55 on Jan 31, 2012 9:24 AM MST up reply actions

so the Broncos are musing

the possibility of Peyton Manning, I have admired Peyton for years but is this really wise? It would be a pyrrhic victory IMO, as in the cost would far exceed the reward. We have to cast our fortunes with Tebow, I don’t think we’ll be disappointed

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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!

by the new Bradfather on Jan 31, 2012 9:27 AM MST reply actions

We need some levity

I am watching NFL Network’s coverage of Media Day and everyone’s favorite Raider fan, Mike Silver, looks like Sam Eagle, tune in and see if this is not true

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by the new Bradfather on Jan 31, 2012 9:32 AM MST reply actions

I can see the similarities

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by Calikula on Jan 31, 2012 2:08 PM MST up reply actions

Awesome tracks today. Thank you.

I love reading about Del Rio being fired up and getting started on the film study while the other coaches are on their break. It makes me so excited for our defense this year. I think if we can address DE (opposite Doom), DT and MLB then we will see huge improvements on our D this year.

I still am down on Goody but I think an improved and more consistent pass rush will help our DBs some.

I love the potential of Carter in his second year after a strong showing in the last 4 or 5 games. I think we’ll need to add a S in FA or the draft since Dawk may be retiring. Yes a rookie won’t be able to replace him (nobody can) but at least we have the chance for some good depth and I think Carter will start in his spot next year. We really just need to make sure Rahim Moore or someone else (FA or draft pick) can step in at FS right away.

Go Broncos!

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by BroncoMath101 on Jan 31, 2012 10:44 AM MST reply actions 1 recs

I have faith as well

we will see vast improvements, GO BRONCOS!!!

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by the new Bradfather on Jan 31, 2012 11:21 AM MST up reply actions

The old saying...It all starts up front is true in terms of how successful a defense is or isn't...

When talking about ‘up front’ that’s not just talking about the bookends of DEs, but the DTs, and their roles in the middle is very vital to the DEs success. They work hand and hand together to create pressure on the quarterback that let’s the DBs do their jobs more efficient. A lot has been said of Andre’ Goodman’s play and the quality of it, not taking into account how long Goodman actually had to cover his man. It’s like a domino effect from the DTs to the DEs to the LBs down to the CBs and Safeties, and when 3 seconds elapses on a play and the receiver makes a reception, all of a sudden that CB/S is useless and no good…Pressure…pressure…pressure! We hear it all the time, but little is said about it. It’s easier to blame the DBs for being no good and WE have to upgrade that position with the highest priority…Phooey!

Show me a defensive line that collapses the OLine constantly and I’ll show you 4-5 mediocre DBs that look like ProBowlers. And, getting pressure from the edges with the DEs isn’t enough, the DTs have to play their part too. From what we have right now on the roster, they all grade out as mediocre in the pass rush. Is that good enough? Sure if you like your defense to struggle against good passing teams like the Patriots, Lions (now) and Packers. It all starts up front and in this draft I hope EFX have sense enough to make the sound decisions they did last year, picking the BPA to start it. Drafting at #25 leaves 24 team selections in front of us and all with different needs to fill. Some on offense and some on defense. There are 4-5 DTs that might go in the first round this year…Devon Still 6’4, Michael Brockers 6’5, Jerel Worthy 6’4, Fletcher Cox 6’4+, Dontari Poe 6’5+.

Refresh my memorie please, but too me this is one of the tallest group of potential first round DTs in a while. I hope we pick one with our first pick…

Win, lose or draw, we are the Denver Broncos! 13-3 Baby!!! Until we ain't!

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by bfree2bronc on Jan 31, 2012 11:56 AM MST up reply actions

Preach baby preach.

Love the height of the 1st round DTs. Getting sacks from the DT position is hard to do. Getting pressure not so hard. Problem is to many QBs in this league still get the job done under pressure. The tall DTs can bat down the pass. Almost as good as a sack IMO.
Anyway preacher, are you referring to BPA that plays the DT position?

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by Digger24 on Jan 31, 2012 2:21 PM MST up reply actions

Maybe...

Sorry I didn’t et back to you earlier, but I get sidetracked lately with the medicine I’m taking…We have Kevin Vickerson and Ty Warren who are tall, along with Ryan McBean whom I’ve seen progress in Fox’s scheme. He was able at times to penetrate the line, but still has the tendacy to commit dumb penalties. I would hope Fox/Del Rio can work with them this year and striaghten some of the wrinkles out. I was concerned with Vick’s weight lose and it showed, as he seem to lose some of his athleticism along with it. I hope with the new S&C coach they can all reach newer heights. Ty Warren’s disappointing injury and the fact he hasn’t played in a couple of years doesn’t help. Maybe that’s all for him, we don’t know yet. How EFX handle FA in March may give us the vitak clues we need to zero in on what they will target in the first…

Looking at Jack Del Rio when he took over the Jags in 2003 he inherited a couple stud DTs in Marcus Stroud and Big John Henderson, both over 6’5" with Big John at 6’7" (that’s ridiculous!). JDR really didn’t address the position riding along filling other needs and when he did draft a DT he was shorter, then short again and then Alualu who is 6’3". He drafted 2 DEs with the first two picks one year…Clinton Groves and Derrick Harvey hoping that they would create more pass pressure his defense was lacking. Both eventually failed and Harvey is a Broncos…It starts in the middle and guys like Tom Coughlin are smart enough to realize it.

Win, lose or draw, we are the Denver Broncos! 13-3 Baby!!! Until we ain't!

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by bfree2bronc on Jan 31, 2012 7:12 PM MST up reply actions

No problem sir.

What, like daydream kind of sidetracked or dozing off? I am very glad that talking, and most times teaching us, about the Broncos still keeps you going Bill. It’s a pleasure, for sure.

Believe you can and you're halfway there.
Theodore Roosevelt

by Digger24 on Jan 31, 2012 8:06 PM MST up reply actions

Thanks Kap'n!

Like BroncoMath101 said, I too, am stoked about Del Rio being ‘fired up’ and getting on it so soon! Great things are on the horizon! This tax season… I meant off-season… Okay, I mean both, can’t get over quick enough!

A pessimist sees the difficulties in every opportunity.
An optimist sees the opportunities in every difficulty.
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by PearlJamBroncoGFunk on Jan 31, 2012 4:46 PM MST reply actions