Mornin' MHR Friends! To all my fellow New Yorkers, please shoot me an email at nycbroncosfan@gmail.com if you're interested in meeting up for tomorrow's (and future) games. I know this is last minute, but I had been hoping to get NFL Sunday Ticket Online and it hasn't worked out. I watched most Broncos games last year at Sidebar on 15th and Irving; not sure if that will be the spot again this year. But please email me and hopefully we can put something together!
AP - Brandon Marshall Keeps Lips Sealed On Suspension
Shannon Sharpe got on a three-way call with Rod Smith and BMarsh and gave the young receiver a stern talking to. Big Play Shay says, "Moving forward, I don't think the Broncos are going to have any problems with Brandon Marshall." Personally, I'm thrilled these legends still care enough about the Broncos to help out, even in the absence of Mike Shanahan.
DP - Orton to start Broncos' opener - Mike Klis
DPP - Same as it ever was for Orton - Mike Klis
According to Klis, Kyle Orton hasn't seemed to have lost any velocity or sharpness from his throws during practice this week.
DPP - All quiet on B-Marsh front - Jeff Legwold
Josh Barrett and Le Kevin Smith are out for Sunday's game, while Russ Hochstein is expected to start in place of Chris Kuper.
DB - A Few Minutes With Josh McDaniels - Broncos TV
DB - Week 1: McDaniels - Broncos TV
DB - Exciting In Its Own Right - Chris Gentilviso
DB - Embodying the Exception - Zach Eisendrath
Jarvis Moss sounds refreshed and renewed by the switch in defensive scheme. Hopefully it shows through on the field...
DPP - Q&A: Rate the rookies - Jeff Legwold
DPP - Analysis: Adjustments will be made - Jeff Legwold
LTC - Defense key to Broncos’ success - Brian Howell
LTC - Moreno eager to debut - Brian Howell
CSG - Indications are Orton will start for Broncos - Frank Schwab
CSG - For McDaniels, this is not any given Sunday - Frank Schwab
DPP - Broncos' 50th season: Long way to reach glory - Jim Armstrong
Armstrong looks back at the Broncos' early days and offers his all-time team.
DP - Bates doesn't dwell on past - John Henderson
MV - The Denver Broncos' Ed McCaffrey, 9/11 and a New York Minute
Bengals News
CE - Henry set to play against Denver - Joe Reedy
CE - No blackout for Bengals - Joe Reedy
NYT - Brothers on the Bengals - The Palmers are the ‘Other’ Quarterbacks - Karen Crouse
AFC West News
ESPN - Adam Schefter: Richard Seymour expected to arrive in Oakland on Saturday, sources say
Sure, feel bad for Seymour. But Belichick being disloyal? Come on. The guy knows what he's doing. If a player is about to go over the hill (or cost too much to retain), then by all means trade him for a valuable draft pick. That's exactly what Shanny DIDN'T do with Reggie Hayward, Bert Berry and Trevor Pryce. You can't afford to keep everyone, so trade them when you can get value; don't just let them walk during free agency. I HOPE McD is willing/able to make similar choices in future. Foresight is a much better quality than sentimentality when it comes to winning.
SDUT - DA won't file charges against Merriman
NFL - Chiefs’ Cassel feels good, but will be a game-time call
KCS - Chiefs notebook | Rookie Jackson says he’s made progress - Kent Babb
KCS - Offensive line will be put to the test against Ravens - Adam Teicher
NFL News
NFL - Federal appeals court rules NFL can’t immediately suspend Williamses
NFL - Saints' Brown to miss several weeks after second surgery
NFL - Colts safety Sanders out vs. Jags; assistant Moore to return to sidelines
NFL - Cardinals WR Boldin questionable vs. 49ers
NFL - Texans’ Schaub probable, Walter questionable vs. Jets
Y! - Sources: Tomlin, Steelers working on extension - Jason Cole
NFL Opinion
NYT - Week 1 Matchups - Mike Tanier
SI - Percy Harvin, Titans-Steelers, Carson Palmer, more NFL Week 1 - Peter King
SI - NFL Week 1 viewer's guide, plus NFL mailbag - Ross Tucker
CBS - Peek at the Week: Cutler-Rodgers kicks off NFC North race - Clark Judge
ESPN - 10 Spot: '09 surprise? Watch Redskins - Adam Schefter
SI - NFL ranks last in SI.com ranking of best/worst overtimes in sports - John P. Lopez
FOX - Week 1 preview: Edwards in for a wake-up call - Kevin Hench
Hench says the Broncos defense will be "awful" and thinks all they did was sign Brian Dawkins. Click here for some thorough journalism! I mean, if you think the Broncos D will be poor due to a scheme change and roster turnover, that's fine; you're entitled. But don't say they'll be "awful" because they didn't do enough...
NFP - Now it’s ‘we’ time in the NFL - Andrew Brandt
Brandt thinks the Broncos should avoid negotiating with BMarsh.
SI - Chicago Bears-Green Bay Packers is NFL game of the week - Adam Duerson
NFL - Aging star RBs ready to turn back time as season kicks off - Pat Kirwan
NFL - In stacked NFC East, Redskins are division's true wildcard - Steve Wyche
NFL - As season opens, Favre making waves on and off the field - Jason La Canfora
PFW - Rice will be busy man for Ravens - Mike Wilkening
NFP - Minus Polamalu, Steelers defense still strong - Matt Bowen