Happy Monday Broncos Country! After a 2-day respite, HT is back to give you a boost from the Monday blah's. While anytime Pat Bowlen talks is big news, being that he's the Owner and all, I thought I'd focus on a tidbit about the Broncos schedule - specifically the rumor that Denver might actually start the season at home, on Monday Night, against the Raiders. The NFL will release portions of the 2010 prime time schedule today, including Opening Weekend. Not since 2004 - when the Broncos beat the Chiefs 34-24 - have the Broncos started a season at home. It's been awhile to be sure. The Broncos have been successful, recently at least, at the Opening road games, winning 3 straight. Still, getting a jump-start on the home schedule, especially against a divisional opponent that has beaten the Broncos 2 years running at Invesco like the Raiders have, well, that can never be a bad thing. One thing to consider - there are always 2 Monday Night games during Week 1, and traditionally that late game has been played on the west coast. Time isn't a factor, obviously, and we already know the Jets will play their first game in their shiny new stadium earlier that night. We should know today what the plan is, but with the Broncos always in the headlines - along with the acquisition of Brady Quinn - I'm sure the Broncos would be a juicy story for the 'late game'.
2010 NFL Draft Preview: Defensive Line
In the weeks leading up to the 2010 NFL Draft, DenverBroncos.com will take a look at the draft prospects position by position.
Broncos owner Bowlen likes offseason changes, but withholding judgment on 2010 - The Denver Post
Closer to home, Bowlen understands there is sometimes a difference between the business of winning football games and the business of selling football.
Klis: Broncos get another idea on what to do with Marshall - The Denver Post
Through an undistinguished quarterback named Charlie Whitehurst, the Broncos may have found the answer to their Brandon Marshall dilemma.
Trades, potential OT rule change headline NFL meetings - The Denver Post
All it takes for remarkable things to happen, sometimes, is for NFL general managers and coaches to gather beneath the same opulent ceiling.
Hillis' popularity doesn't match his achievement - The Denver Post
Hillis is a nice guy, but not worthy of carrying the rock.
Broncos hope to open on Monday night at home | All Things Broncos
If the Broncos get their way, they’ll open the 2010 season with a Monday night game against the rival Oakland Raiders at Invesco Field at Mile High.
Will Martz use Greg Olsen as a weapon? | National Football Post
Before the Bears made headlines on the first weekend of free agency with some big moves — headlined by Julius Peppers — there was talk about the possibility of trading TE Greg Olsen.
Arrelious Benn makes his move | National Football Post
Honestly, I could have easily lived with the 4.56-second 40 time that Illinois wideout Arrelious Benn recorded at the NFL Combine. We knew coming in that he wasn’t an elite speed guy, although he was still able to make plays because of his combination of size, power and short-area quickness. And sure, he did put the ball on the ground during his combine workout and might have been a bit sloppy as a route runner. But on tape, the guy showcases the ability to consistently adjust to the football and has the body control to develop quickly into an NFL-caliber route runner.
Air cleared between Woody Johnson, Goodell | National Football Post
In the wake of the controversial coin flip that gave the New York Giants the first game of at their new stadium, New York Jets owner Woody Johnson criticized how the league handled the issue with neither team being present at a secret game of heads-or-tails.
Schwartz sees plenty to like in Hargrove | National Football Post
Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz didn’t say one way or the other if the team plans to sign New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Anthony Hargrove to an offer sheet.
Iowa headlines Monday's pro day workouts | National Football Post
It’s going to be a relatively slow day on the workout front.
Vikings not leading charge for new overtime rules | National Football Post
The Minnesota Vikings’ loss to the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Championship may have given proponents of a new system for overtime some ammunition moving forward, but don’t count the Vikings in that group.
Redskins stop in Gainesville on way to Orlando | National Football Post
The Washington Redskins got some business done en route to the owners meetings in Orlando, Fla., over the weekend. They did so on a stop in Gainesville where they checked out Florida quarterback Tim Tebow.
Michigan to host Notre Dame is school's first night game | National Football Post
The Michigan-Notre Dame rivalry will have a new look in 2011 when the two schools meet in the Wolverines’ first-ever home night game.
Browns not planning to draft a quarterback in first few rounds | National Football Post
The Cleveland Browns have every intention of drafting a quarterback.
Polian sold on overtime proposal | National Football Post
The statistics have swayed Indianapolis Colts team president Bill Polian.
Steelers not planning to draft a quarterback | National Football Post
The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't going to let the sexual assault investigation surrounding star quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to dictate their draft strategy.
Tomlin: 'I’m highly concerned for our franchise and for Ben'
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin expressed anxiety over the sexual-assault allegation leveled at quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, telling NFL Network's Jennifer Allen on Saturday, "I'm highly concerned for our franchise and for Ben personally."
Childress has no immediate plans to visit Favre - NFL.com
I was able to catch up with Vikings coach Brad Childress for a short time at the NFL Annual Meeting on Sunday. Childress said he has not had any recent conversations with QB Brett Favre, though they are continuing to exchange texts.
Report: Competition Committee approves OT proposal "
In order to pass, the measure needs 24 of 32 votes (75 percent success) when it’s presented to full ownership.
Dolphins QB Henne backtracks on Tebow comments - NFL.com
Sounds like that’s what went through the mind of Dolphins QB Chad Henne moments after he uttered these comments about Tim Tebow on Wednesday: "My judgment is that he’s not an NFL quarterback. I’ll leave it at that."
OT format proposal a step forward, but doesn't go far enough
Let's acknowledge that silver, Tiffany-made elephant in the room from the start: The NFL cannot, under any circumstances, have a Super Bowl decided by the flip of a coin.
Saints, Colts don't need much, but why aren't they even trying?
Although they've been limited in what they can do in free agency because they fall into the "Final Eight" category of this uncharted offseason without a salary cap, Super Bowl combatants New Orleans and Indianapolis haven't even bothered to venture much into veteran player acquisition. Of course, you don't get to the Super Bowl without having your prototypical roster, but upgrades can always be made
In safety move, NFL to reposition umpires in offensive backfield - ESPN
The NFL will permanently reposition umpires to the offensive backfield beginning with the upcoming 2010 season, in a move designed to protect its most vulnerable on-field officials, the league confirmed Sunday at the annual owners meetings.
Arizona Cardinals agree to three-year deal with Joey Porter - ESPN
Four-time Pro Bowl linebacker Joey Porter agreed to a three-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals on Friday.
UFL attempts to convince NFL to invest in league, sources say - ESPN
The United Football League has been actively trying to convince the NFL to invest in the junior league in hopes of gaining a valuable senior partner, as well as other investors, according to sources.
Jason Babin to Tennessee Titans as Philadelphia Eagles decline to match offer - ESPN
Tennessee has acquired defensive end Jason Babin after the Philadelphia Eagles declined to match the Titans' offer.
Big star to visit San Diego - AFC West Blog - ESPN
The Chargers are going to get an up, close and personal look at Mt. Cody.