I have to admit, I’m a big fan of watching the Combine. I’ve been on the treadmill the past couple of days watching the tests of agility, power, strength, quickness, and speed. It satisfies my football craving for now.
These guys have prepared their entire lives for a chance at going pro. A good performance at the Combine can get a player’s professional career off on the right foot. One missed catch, a slow jump on the 40, or just an overall bad day can make draft day a long and dreadful process for certain players.
I think I like the Combine so much because the various stations really [...]

After a week off, I’m back and ready to dive right in. I got this great interview in my inbox while I was gone. Brian Dawkins went on ESPN Radio’s The Herd to talk about Brandon Marshall and some of the toughest guys he’s faced in the NFL. Entering his 15th season, Dawkins can dish on almost anything.
He said this about some of the toughest guys he’s had to face during his career:
“First of all, on my team, messing around with Westbrook in practice, trying to cover him in 7-on-7 drills and stuff – one of the hardest dudes to [...]

Everyone knows that the off season is where the real work comes into play. Players get stronger in the weight room, build endurance by doing countless sprints, and critically watch game film of themselves with self improvement constantly on the brain. This week’s “image of the week” comes from training camp last August. After each practice, players had to run sideline to sideline at the end of practice. Here we have Andra Davis (#54) and Elvis Dumervil (#92) leading the linebackers as the offense awaits their turn.

I’ll be out of town for the next week, and won’t be able to update the site. Check [...]

Darrell Reid, an important guy on special teams and a backup linebacker, underwent surgery on his left knee this week. The Denver Post reports that

“He bypassed microfracture surgery, opting instead for a unique operating procedure that had only been performed on one other NFL player.”

Being a medical writer, I’m curious as hell to learn about the surgery he had to repair the cartilage damage in his knee. He will still miss the entire off season which makes me wonder why he opted for this unique procedure.
 
Anyway, in the off season when an NFL player in injured, he has the choice to [...]

Broncos:

Pat Bowlen advocates for change.
The season ticket holders can rest easy for at least one more year.
No, I don’t miss Jay Cutler, his attitude, or his comb over one bit.
Three potential new cities Brandon Marshall could wind up in.
Patriots are missing McDaniels’ offensive mind.
Just a reminder: The Broncos are not for sale.
Evaluating 2009 impact rookies.

AFC West:

The guys at AA think Mike Vrabel should leave the Chiefs.
Javon Walker is staying safe in Vegas this go around.
Vincent Jackson is a top draw.

Random:

Good thing these guys play professional football.
Get it right, Virginia press.
Not just basketball on ice. Globetrotters on ice.
World’s largest dodgeball game. Take [...]

Not much going on in Broncos world right now, but at DenverBroncos.com, they put out a list of some of the best available free agent offensive players. The list includes the following:
LenDale White (CBA)
Leon Washington (CBA)
Jerome Harrison (CBA)
Le’Ron McClain (R)
Kyle Orton (CBA)
Miles Austin (CBA)
Terrell Owens (U)
Vincent Jackson (CBA)
Brandon Marshall (CBA)
Owen Daniels (CBA)
Tony Scheffler (CBA)
Jahri Evans (CBA)
Chris Kuper (CBA)
Stephen Gotkowski (CBA)  
Jason Campbell (CBA)
Pierre Thomas (R)
Darren Sproles (CBA)
Chester Taylor (U)
Cadillac Williams (CBA)
Chris Chambers (U)
Musin Muhammad (U)
Bo Scaife (CBA)
And the list goes on….
Free agency begins on March 5th, so get to know who’s available.

The next blip on the NFL radar screen happens at the end of this month. From February 24th to March 2nd, the Scouting Combine is held in Indianapolis. Players are put through drills and tests so that professional scouts and coaches can evaluate talent. Our clip of the week comes in the form of Eddie Royal, and his impressive performance during the 2008 Combine.

Here it is, I’m just gonna throw it out there. The Broncos need a big time QB.
It’s obvious from the past few Super Bowls that top QBs get their teams to the big game. Look at the last 3 Super Bowls. Tom Brady vs. Eli Manning, Ben Roethlisberger vs. Kurt Warner, and Drew Brees vs. Peyton Manning.
“Mistake-free” that McD.  Sure, Jay Cutler may have not been the right puzzle piece to the jigsaw here in Denver, and I trust McD’s evaluation of that scenario. However, the Broncos need to right the ship this offseason by bringing in someone with a powerful arm. It was apparent that [...]

Broncos:

There’s a surprise. Someone from Kansas City thinks Floyd Little shouldn’t have been selected for the HOF.
Some lessons the Broncos can learn from this year’s Super Bowl.
Kyle Orton is the best prepared Bronco on the team, says teammates.
The odds for the Broncos to win the 2011 Super Bowl? 50:1. 
Pat Bowlen opens up about Brandon Marshall.   
Josh McDaniels also wants Marshall to come back next season.
Tim Tebow in a Broncos uniform? Just say no!

AFC West:

AA remembers Derrick Thomas on the 10 year anniversary of his death.
Similarities between the Raiders and the Saints? Hmmmm… 
The Chargers will see a lot of off season changes, but [...]

As football fans, we’ve been very lucky. The past few Super Bowls have been so close and competitive that it almost makes you forget that your team isn’t playing in the big game. Historically, it was the $2.6 million commercials that got most of the attention as the game was a time to grab a beer from the fridge or chat it up with friends. Before yesterday, for the 43 Super Bowls that had been played, 21 were decided by 2 or more TDs.
Unfortunately, as Broncos fans, we’ve been on the sour end of many Super Bowl blowouts. The Broncos first three Super Bowl appearances were lost by an average of 22.6 points [...]