Horse Tracks: Denver Broncos arrive in California for Super Bowl 50

The bye week before the Super Bowl is now over. How the Broncos conduct themselves over the next few days could determine the outcome Sunday's game.

Will there be a team curfew in place to keep players out of trouble? You bet. Although, it won't be set by the coaching staff. In an interview last week, coach Kubiak said those types of decisions would be handled by team captains. I have to admit, I genuinely respect that decision. Players play for one another and when expectations come from within, I think there's a better chance that nothing horrible could go wrong.

What could go wrong?

Barrett Robbins:

I'm sure many of you were barely walking when the Raiders last had a winning season and so you may not remember this. The Raiders center took some drugs, thought the Raiders had already won the Super Bowl that they were to play in the following day, and he went to Tijuana to party -- by himself. When he returned to the team hotel in San Diego he was incoherent and ultimately was left off the roster for the Super Bowl. The Raiders not only lost the Super Bowl, they were cursed to endure non-winning seasons every year since. Here's more on that if you're interested.

Eugene Robinson:

After losing to the Broncos as a Green Bay Packer in Super Bowl XXXII, Robinson found himself again playing in a Super Bowl against Denver as a member of the Atlanta Falcons a year later. The night before the game, Robinson felt a little lonely and sought out some professional female companionship. The police officer he propositioned wasn't amused and he was arrested for solicitation.

Wikipedia also had this to add on this story.

Earlier that day, Robinson received the Athletes in Action/Bart Starr Award, given annually to a player who best exemplifies outstanding character and leadership in the home, on the field and in the community. After the arrest Robinson agreed to return the award

Needless to say folks, championships may not be won off the field the week before the game, but they sure as heck can be lost. I'm confident the Broncos and the leadership within will keep this kind of stuff from happening. The Broncos know what's at stake and will play smart football off the field so that they can play dominant football on the field come Sunday.

It's going to be a terrific week. Take a moment, Broncos fans, and enjoy it. Super Bowl!

Horse Tracks

The Broncos have arrived for the Super Bowl! Broncos depart DIA in custom ‘ride,’ arrive in San Jose | FOX31 Denver

Tim McKernan would likely be proud of his son, Todd, for donning the iconic barrel to send the Broncos off to California. Barrel Man's son sends off the Denver Broncos | #9News #9Sports

The Broncos Director of Pro Personnel won't be making the trip so he can continue receiving treatment for an illness. Tom Heckert not traveling to Super Bowl 50 because of illness | Denver Broncos

Funny how life works. Vernon Davis now finds himself back in the city where he started the 2015 season. Vernon Davis makes surreal return to Bay Area on his birthday to begin Super Bowl trip | Denver Broncos

Super-fans are already showing up for the game. Excellent! Rocky The Broncos Leprechaun In San Francisco To Lead Cheers " CBS Denver

So how did the Broncos get to the Super Bowl? Here's a look at 25 of 50 plays that helped seal the deal. The Golden Road: 50 moments that got the Broncos to Super Bowl 50 -- 1-25 | Denver Broncos

Is this Peyton's last game? Who cares. Let's worry about that next week.

Peyton Manning wants to savor every moment of Super Bowl 50, whether it's his last NFL game or not - LA Times

Peyton Manning says he isn’t thinking about next season | ProFootballTalk

This may not be the game where Peyton's star shines brightest. Don't be surprised if Broncos LB Von Miller is Super Bowl 50's breakout star | USA TODAY

Just in case you're confused what's at stake, here's some story lines to watch for. Super Bowl 50: 5 storylines for the Carolina Panthers-Denver Broncos NFL championship game | AL.com

Have you got your gear for the game? "Commitment" stokes fever to spend big on Broncos merchandise - The Denver Post

We all want to hear it! "This one's for..." Broncos, Elway driven by desire to honor ailing owner | Centre Daily Times

What do you think about Ryan Clady coming back? Yes, no? Ryan Clady of Denver Broncos willing to restructure contract to help free team to sign free agents | ESPN

The Broncos connections this staff has are impressive. Elway truly put the band back together. Sundays with Sacco: A family affair | Denver Broncos

Oakland's mayor thinks the Raiders are dumb. Who can blame them with an owner who has a haircut like that? Oakland mayor wants to renew lease then focus on new stadium | ProFootballTalk

Is Terrell Owens a hall of famer? Mike Martz thinks there are more deserving wide receiver's ahead of him. I'd feel for him, but where was Martz when Jerome Bettis got in ahead of Terrell Davis? Former Rams coach Mike Martz upset Terrell Owens picked as Hall of Fame finalist over Isaac Bruce, Torry Holt

...and they called out a helicopter to look for Johnny Manziel on Sunday morning. Police called to investigate incident involving Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel | ESPN

...which leads us to a report that the Browns could be looking for a quarterback in the draft this year... again. Mayock: Cowboys, Browns, Chargers could strike for QB in draft - NFL.com

Who is the best trash talker on the Broncos? Hint, he'll burn you with his words and a few hip thrusts. Best trash-talker for all 32 NFL teams | ESPN

So, I thought they had video capabilities on the sideline tablets already. Seems like it should have been done by now. NFL using videos instead of just still shots on tablets at Pro Bowl

Who wants a dozen Pro Bowl recaps? Nobody. Not one damn person. For that one contrarian who says they kind of like it (liar), here's your recap.  Team Irvin rolls over Team Rice in Pro Bowl - NFL.com