DB - Who’s Number One?
Mike Rice shares some thoughts on the Broncos' QBs - like everyone, he's interested to see how Orton will fare with a better supporting cast than he had in Chicago.
CSG - Broncos camp preview: a look at the offensive line
Frank Schwab examines Denver's O-Line, reminding us how far under the radar Ryan Clady flew last year.
SN - Broncos camp countdown: After tumultuous offseason, McDaniels will be scrutinized
A balanced and realistic outlook on the '09 Broncos from Teicher, Iyer and Rasizer. They see lots of talent on offense but question marks on the defense, while an unnamed opponent has higher expectations for Denver than most. Said opponent is curious to see Kyle Orton surrounded by actual talent, and calls Alphonso Smith the "best cover corner in the draft."
SN - The new guys: Broncos safety Brian Dawkins
BDawk tells Dennis Dillon how tough it is adjusting to Denver's altitude and what he loves about his new home city.
NFLN - NFL Videos: Monday's Around the League
Jason La Canfora is hearing from Denver that Josh McDaniels is taking charge and has freshened up the attitude by bringing in a nutritionist and giving the players more of a summer break.
DB - NFL Network: Royal Visits Rookie Symposium - Broncos TV
Video from the symposium; it's pretty long, so I couldn't get through it this morning. Eddie is one of the four second-year panelists.
DW - Behind the launch of the Rocky Mountain Independent
The writers formerly of the Rocky now have yet another new project, as INDenver Times didn't quite work out as planned.
SN - 10-Pack: Integration of the African-American QB
Florio examines some defining moments in the emergence of African-American QBs, starting with the Broncos' own Marlin Briscoe.
EH - Eason still basking in Super Bowl victory glow
Stillers DE Nick Eason looks back at his career, including a rough start in Denver.
SFC - Silver and Black legends have eye on young players
The guys who actually made Jokeland good have plenty of advice for the Raiders' current bunch of clowns.
KCS - Hall of Fame names new exhibit after Lamar Hunt
NFP - A look at rookie contracts
Part 1 of a series by Andrew Brandt educating us on rookie deals; first up, the signing bonus.
NYT - Giants’ Lesson From 2008: Can’t Have Enough Pass Rushers - Toni Monkovic
When's the last time the Broncos lived by this philosophy?
NFP - NFL quick hits: the holdup with Winfield - Matt Bowen
FOX - 10 teams with missing parts and how to fill them
Alex Marvez considers whether BMarsh would be a good fit for the Ravens.
CBS - Positional Rankings: Running Backs
Pete Prisco ranks his top 10 running backs.
NYT - If Only the Cowboys Had Better Blocking … - KC Joyner
NFLN - NFL Videos: 32 in 32: Carolina Panthers
NFP - 2009 NFP scouting series: West Virginia - Wes Bunting
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NFL - Police confirm woman found dead with McNair bought gun used in homicide
NFL - Details about McNair's relationship with Kazemi emerge after shooting
NFL - Fisher: Celebrate McNair's work on the field, in the community
NFLN - NFL Videos: George remembers McNair
Eddie George talks with Steve Wyche about playing with Steve McNair.
NFP - Diner morning news: 'a man among boys' - Mike Lombardi
SI - Steve McNair's murder proves athlete's image not always reality - Don Banks
ESPN - Former Tennessee Titans QB Steve McNair might be the last QB selected in the first round from a historically black school - Len Pasquarelli