Denver Broncos News: Horse Tracks - 2/19/12

by KaptainKirk on Feb 19, 2012 6:05 AM MST in Horse Tracks

Kickin' it: Terrell Davis faces tough run for proper honor in Canton - The Denver Post
No reward for T.D. Every year that goes by without former Broncos running back Terrell Davis voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, I get a bit more upset

Jack Del Rio's playing days net players' respect - The Denver Post
Lest any of his players forget that he was once a pretty good athlete, Jack Del Rio provided a reminder for anyone who dared challenge him to a one-on-one competition.

Broncos traded Lloyd to avoid locker room issues? - CBSSports.com
Tim Tebow was officially named the Broncos' starting quarterback during the team's Week 6 bye.

Klis: Walton and Beadles reliable anchors on Broncos' O-line - The Denver Post
Just because J.D. Walton and Zane Beadles have much in common professionally doesn't mean they have to share outside interests.

Videos

Draft Lab - Final Analysis - ESPN Video - ESPN
Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay discuss the biggest upside players and the biggest risks in the upcoming NFL Draft.

Division News

Orton, Campbell forgotten men among free agent quarterbacks | ProFootballTalk
The Peyton Manning story will be a daily soap opera for most of the offseason. Matt Flynn is this year’s Kevin Kolb. Drew Brees and Alex Smith aren’t going anywhere.

Stanford Routt will be picking his next team soon | ProFootballTalk
Cut more than a week ago by the Raiders, cornerback Stanford Routt has yet to select his next team.

Contract Killers: Which pending free agents hurt their cause in 2011? – Audibles
When NFL free agency begins on March 13, the race will be on for the elite players on the market.

NFL News

No performance-based pay for 2011 season | ProFootballTalk
When the salary cap disappeared in 2010, another key component of player compensation evaporated as well.

Offseason ACL rehab is no joke in the NFL | National Football Post
For Adrian Peterson, the grind is just beginning.

Jaguars trying to expand fan base | National Football Post
Team wants to become a regional draw.

Ex-N.F.L. Players Sue League Over Concussions - NYTimes.com
Nearly a dozen former N.F.L. players living in Louisiana have sued the N.F.L., the latest players to accuse the league of failing to protect players from the risks associated with concussions.

Talks on HGH testing will continue at Scouting Combine | ProFootballTalk
The NFL and the NFLPA will get together in Indy next week to discuss a variety of issues. \One of the biggest? HGH testing.

NFL.com news: NFL will allow 250 fans to attend combine
After fans were given the chance to witness the madness of Media Day and Radio Row firsthand during Super Bowl week, this month's scouting combine will be NFL's next event to open its doors to the public.

NFLPA issues warning on unlicensed trading card companies | ProFootballTalk
The NFLPA handles a wide variety of licensing rights for players, including deals with approved trading-card companies, official jersey sales, and appearances in the Madden video game.

Free Agency and the Draft

Receiver Roulette | National Football Post
Five top level wide-outs set to hit the market

The NFL Combine - Finding the relevance | TheFootballEducator.com
This past week I had the pleasure of speaking to about two dozen would be "draft prospects" about what to expect in the upcoming NFL Combine and Pro Days.

NFL.com news: Olympic sprinter teaching NFL prospects proper technique
Other than special teamers, wide receivers and the guys who cover them, football players rarely break into a sprint. Yet every prospect coming out of college, from the slippery scatback to the behemoth linemen, is measured on his ability to cover 40 yards more quickly than his peers.

NFL Combine Sleepers | National Football Post
A look at five "under the radar" type prospects who could be capable of making a move up draft boards this coming week at the NFL Combine…

Vikings could be looking for their next Ron Yary | ProFootballTalk
The Vikings earned the third overall pick in the draft, thanks to a 3-13 record.

NFL.com news: Samuel asks fans where Eagles should trade CB
Maybe Asante Samuel knows something the rest of us don't.

Flynn looks forward to leading a team | ProFootballTalk
After Packers quarterback Matt Flynn threw for a franchise-record 480 yards on January 1 against the Lions, speculation emerged...

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From new defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio's perspective of the defense...

“There will be no major overhaul to the defense,” he said. “There will be some change, but it won’t be wholesale change.”

I’ve thought this out hard and long over the course of the season and now the offseason that the Broncos defense just needs a few tweaks here and there. I could see a player or 2 coming in in free agency, but I don’t think EFX will go all hog wild like some have suggested. When I look at the RFAs and UFAs we have (22), the first thing that comes to mind is the player’s familiarity of the team and role they play on the team. Next is age, and all of them are still in their playing years and some haven’t even reached their ceiling of progressions yet. One that comes to mind is DT Ryan McBean, the player many have screamed for his head on a platter. McBean is a RFA, which tells me he is still young and learning, plaus it hasn’t helped him any having multible DCs during his years as a player. Then, I look at his role at his position and try to see if there is any noticable progression in his play. He has shown that over the last couple of years, and seemed to keep the penalty bug at bay for most of the year, while making 4 sacks and getting some hurries on the quarterback. This last year was a vast improvement over 2010. So, JDR has all these factors and film to study to see which players they want to retain and which ones they might let go. I think we will re-sign a majority of them we have onboard moving forward.

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