DB - Wednesday: McDaniels - Broncos TV
YES!!!!!! Finally, Broncos TV has joined us in the 21st century. A larger video player, with full-screen capability and real volume control!! Oh, and Coach McDaniels spoke. He basically says not to pay much attention to early depth charts. Apparently, Johnny Knoxville is out getting Broncos sound bytes (green shirt) - talk about a fall from stardom...
DB - Wednesday Practice Report
DB - A Tight Bond - Zach Eisendrath
Tight ends Richard Quinn and Marquez Branson have become great friends, having met at the Combine and spending plenty of time together since. Plus, Josh McDaniels says Alphonso Smith will be playing several positions and hopefully be a boost to the return games. He's also pleased with the quarterbacks' progress.
DB - 2009 Position Previews: Offensive Line
Chris Gentilviso offers more O-line quotes than we might expect to read over several months; enjoy them while you can! I can't help but think - Chris Kuper will be up for a new contract after this year; what will the Broncos do? We're talking big bucks here...
DP - Paige: Broncos get fresh, with new faces all around
Woody makes some depth-chart predictions and points out that Coach McDaniels brought along a possible SpyGate figure with him to Denver...
DP - Schlueter's long road to NFL had slow start
Legwold details Blake Schlueter's rise from undersized high-school player to NFL draftee.
DP - Mailbag: Broncos training camp tips
Woody has some advice for what to look for at training camp and how to get autographs. He also talks about the name of the Big IF.
DP - McD: Early depth charts are "fluid"
Notes from Jones and Klis.
DP - The name is Everette Pedescleaux
Goodness, Klis. You would have known quite a bit about Everette had you been reading MHR...
PDN - Dawkins, Johnson made a formidable defensive team
BDawk looks back at Jim Johnson's significant impact on his career.
CBS4 - Smith Looking To Fill Multiple Roles With Broncos
NFL - Teams interested in Marshall should proceed with caution - Pat Kirwan
Kirwan reminds everyone that BMarsh is yet to rack up a lot of TDs despite being labeled by some as an elite WR. Oh, and apparently it's hard to tell the difference between a photo of BMarsh and Eddie Royal. Uh huh.
DP - New day for Broncos rookies
Legwold points out that today will turn what had been practice and learning into competition for the rookies.
LTC - Fresh starter
Brian Howell writes about Kyle Orton's first training camp as the starter.
CSG - Broncos quarterbacks benefit from reporting to camp early - Frank Schwab
LTC - Soreness keeps Marshall off field
Howell's notes from camp.
KDVR - The Marshall Plan? Coach McDaniels makes Brandon blink - Zubin Mehenti
Mehenti makes a good point; it's Brandon's fault he slipped to the fourth round, which was presumably a result of the same sort of issues which have been a problem for BMarsh in the NFL. Lower draft choice, smaller contract, and here we are...
DDN - McBath looking to make splash at camp
DB - Media Frenzy As Usual
Sacco talks about the complications of having so many media descending upon training camp.
ESPN - Double Coverage: Cutler and much more
Kevin Seifert and Pork Chop discuss Cuter/Orton/BMarsh on a podcast I didn't have the stomach to listen to. Enjoy!
RMI - Sports stars rely on ‘Steady’ hand to heal them
Bill Gallo profiles the docs who repaired John Elway's knee and shoulder in the 90's.
CBS11 - Fort Worth Girls Track Team Prays For Help To Reach National Competition In Iowa
D-Will's 7-year-old daughter is running on a track team in Fort Worth and is hoping to compete on a national level.
SDUT - Super Bowl buzz starting to grow again
SDUT - Ellison agrees to four-year deal
SDUT - Jackson files appeal in DUI case; suspension in 2009 unlikely
KCS - Haley expects Chiefs to be in shape when camp opens
KCS - Chiefs sign third-round pick Alex Magee, sixth-rounder Quinten Lawrence
CCT - Candid Cam: Raiders' Burgess AWOL
CCT - Inman: Cable has to be himself, and coach's style fits Raiders
SFG - Raiders Silver and Black Blog : Camp notes: Wednesday
NFL - Burress says he's 'truly remorseful' after addressing grand jury in gun case
NFL - Niners CB Harris out for season with torn anterior cruciate ligament
NFL - Steelers agree to new six-year deal with TE Miller that runs through 2014
SI - Terrell Owens attracts hordes to Buffalo Bills training camp - Peter King
NFP - Wednesday whys: A great coach is gone - Andrew Brandt
NFP - Johnson's teams played with pride - Matt Bowen
PFW - PFW's 'All-New' team
Cutler and BDawk make the list.
NYT - Q. & A. With Brian Burke of Advanced NFL Stats
Impressively, Burke points out there are limitations to breaking down JC's 2008 numbers, as his teammates and the Broncos' scheme figured heavily into his successes and failures.
Y! - Irvin comes to defense of Romo - Jason Cole
NFL - Vikings coach Childress 'more than content' with QBs Jackson, Rosenfels
NFL - Label me a Favre skeptic - Jason La Canfora
Me too.
NFP - Diner morning news: Childress must fix this mess - Mike Lombardi
FOX - Dear Brett: Thanks for finally quitting - Kevin Hench
CBS - Nix the Vick-can-play talk, backing up is his future - Pete Prisco
SI - Brett Favre's shadow will follow Minnesota Vikings this season - Steve Aschburner
NFL - With Favre out of the picture, Vikings' focus turns to Jackson, Rosenfels - Pat Kirwan
NFL - Super Bowl hero now in fight for spot on Giants' roster - Steve Wyche