Although it is really a big challenge for the Seattle Seahawks to acquire wide receiver Brandon Marshall from the Denver Broncos, they still welcomed him when the receiver decided to have visit with the team on Saturday. Would Marshall like to put on Seahawks jersey or will the Seahawks be willing to spend as much as the Broncos require to obtain the talented receiver? Well, I guess things will be worked out in the next couple of days.
The Broncos slapped a first-round tender on Marshall earlier this week, thus the Seahawks would have to pay the No. 6 pick in April’s draft as the compensation to the Broncos if no trade can be agreed. It really depends on how the Seahawks value Marshall, who has caught more than 100 passes in each of the last three straight seasons. Even he was benched by Coach Josh McDaniels for several games last season, Marshall still managed to catch 101 passes and 10 touchdowns.
The first-round tender offer will guarantee the 26-year-old Marshall a 14.7 percent raise in salary to $2.521 million if he continues playing for the Broncos in 2010 season. However, the receiver has made it clear that he would like to leave Denver for a new team. Some reports said that he was angry with the team’s medical staff for misdiagnosing a hip injury that required surgery, some said he was unhappy with his current contract with the Broncos, and there were also reports saying that Marshall wants to leave because of the death of his former teammate, Darrent Williams, who was with Marshall and other teammates before being shot to death on New Year’s Day 2007.
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Saturday, March 6, 2010
Monday, November 9, 2009
Steelers did not have safety Clark play against Broncos for his health
Two years ago, safety Ryan Clark was so near to death while he was playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Denver Broncos that the team did not want to risk his life again on the same field this Monday night.
Instead, the Steelers had ten-year veteran Tyrone Carter and rookie Ryan Mundy split snaps in place of Clark. And Clark himself went onto the field without wearing Steelers jersey, about two and a half hours before kickoff. He ran several times from one sideline to the other like having warm up but would not play the game.
Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin said that he and the team did not want to risk Clark’s health or bring worries to other players and Clark’s family members.
On Oct. 21, 2007, Clark was playing against the Broncos in Invesco Field when a rare blood disorder was aggravated by playing in high altitude. His season ended after having spleen and gall bladder removed during separate operations following the game.
Instead, the Steelers had ten-year veteran Tyrone Carter and rookie Ryan Mundy split snaps in place of Clark. And Clark himself went onto the field without wearing Steelers jersey, about two and a half hours before kickoff. He ran several times from one sideline to the other like having warm up but would not play the game.
Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin said that he and the team did not want to risk Clark’s health or bring worries to other players and Clark’s family members.
On Oct. 21, 2007, Clark was playing against the Broncos in Invesco Field when a rare blood disorder was aggravated by playing in high altitude. His season ended after having spleen and gall bladder removed during separate operations following the game.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
QB Cutler and Bears agreed on two-year contract extension
Quarterback Jay Cutler and the Chicago Bears are satisfied with each other and have planned to stay together for longer-a two-year contract extension will keep Cutler with the Bears through the 2013 season.
The deal includes approximately $20 million guaranteed and roughly $30 million in new money. A good value for the Bears as the Pro Bowl quarterback has been on pace to set club single-season records. He has already completed 110 of 172 passes with 1,201 yards, 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions while leading Chicago to a 3-2 record. With a 64.0 completion rate and 240.2 yards passing per game, he has been considered to be one of the Bears’ best quarterbacks since Sid Luckman.
The now best quarterback in Bears jersey was traded from the Denver Broncos after a quarrel with the Broncos new coach Josh McDaniels. The Broncos acquired quarterback Kyle Orton along with two first-round draft picks and a third-rounder from the Bears in the trade. As the Broncos had their fifth 6-0 start in franchise history, it seemed that both teams have what they want from the trade.
The deal includes approximately $20 million guaranteed and roughly $30 million in new money. A good value for the Bears as the Pro Bowl quarterback has been on pace to set club single-season records. He has already completed 110 of 172 passes with 1,201 yards, 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions while leading Chicago to a 3-2 record. With a 64.0 completion rate and 240.2 yards passing per game, he has been considered to be one of the Bears’ best quarterbacks since Sid Luckman.
The now best quarterback in Bears jersey was traded from the Denver Broncos after a quarrel with the Broncos new coach Josh McDaniels. The Broncos acquired quarterback Kyle Orton along with two first-round draft picks and a third-rounder from the Bears in the trade. As the Broncos had their fifth 6-0 start in franchise history, it seemed that both teams have what they want from the trade.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Broncos rookie RB may start Sunday as Buckhalter missed third consecutive practice
The Denver Broncos rookie running back Knowshon Moreno may have his fist chance of starting a game this Sunday, since Correll Buckhalter has missed three consecutive practices since Wednesday with an ankle injury.
Before spraining his left ankle last Sunday, Buckhalter has managed to lead the NFL with 7.2 yards per carry and lead the team with 267 yards rushing. And Moreno is not much worse. After returning from a knee injury that kept him out of the final three weeks of the preseason, the rookie wearing No. 24 Broncos jersey has been a force in Denver’s fourth-ranked rushing attack. And Coach Josh McDaniels has said that the team’s top draft pick has been up to speed n every aspect of the playbook and prepared for whatever role he may play.
As the first running back drafted when the Broncos selected him 12th overall out of Georgia, Moreno has rushed 60 times for 249 yards, both tops among rookies. He also has produced a team-high 17 first downs: 14 on rushes and three as a receiver. He has not only shown a knack for running with power between the tackles but also pass protection ability that has played a pivotal role.
Before spraining his left ankle last Sunday, Buckhalter has managed to lead the NFL with 7.2 yards per carry and lead the team with 267 yards rushing. And Moreno is not much worse. After returning from a knee injury that kept him out of the final three weeks of the preseason, the rookie wearing No. 24 Broncos jersey has been a force in Denver’s fourth-ranked rushing attack. And Coach Josh McDaniels has said that the team’s top draft pick has been up to speed n every aspect of the playbook and prepared for whatever role he may play.
As the first running back drafted when the Broncos selected him 12th overall out of Georgia, Moreno has rushed 60 times for 249 yards, both tops among rookies. He also has produced a team-high 17 first downs: 14 on rushes and three as a receiver. He has not only shown a knack for running with power between the tackles but also pass protection ability that has played a pivotal role.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Cardinals lineman Elton Brown was ejected in Thursday game
On Thursday night while playing against the Denver Broncos, the Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Elton Brown was ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct after bumping an official on the final play of the first half.
It seemed that Brown was carrying his argument toward an opposing player but bumped into referee Mike Carey. Arizona Coach Ken Whisenhunt thought it was unintentional.
“I don’t think it was intentional,” Whisenhunt said. “From what I saw, I think Elton was more focused on the football player from the Broncos because of the play and inadvertently bumped into the official. He certainly didn’t go after the official. But in those kind of situations, you always have to worry about the official, obviously, when guys are that big. It was unfortunate.”
The Cardinals was defeated by the Broncos 19-0 on Thursday night, ending their preseason with four losses. Hope they will give better performance in real season games.
It seemed that Brown was carrying his argument toward an opposing player but bumped into referee Mike Carey. Arizona Coach Ken Whisenhunt thought it was unintentional.
“I don’t think it was intentional,” Whisenhunt said. “From what I saw, I think Elton was more focused on the football player from the Broncos because of the play and inadvertently bumped into the official. He certainly didn’t go after the official. But in those kind of situations, you always have to worry about the official, obviously, when guys are that big. It was unfortunate.”
The Cardinals was defeated by the Broncos 19-0 on Thursday night, ending their preseason with four losses. Hope they will give better performance in real season games.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Broncos WR Marshall returned to camp from injury
After skipping over a week of workouts, Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall returned to practice on Sunday. And he was also found not guilty by a jury in Atlanta of misdemeanor battery against his ex-girlfriend.
“For almost a year and a half now I’ve been swearing to my teammates and the community that I’m not that guy that they were portraying me to be,” Marshall said about the trial and the case made against him. “Finally, to stand in front of a jury where they finally see both sides and for it to be a fair stage, the truth finally came out.”
Marshall caught 206 passes, 13 for touchdowns the passed two seasons.
“For almost a year and a half now I’ve been swearing to my teammates and the community that I’m not that guy that they were portraying me to be,” Marshall said about the trial and the case made against him. “Finally, to stand in front of a jury where they finally see both sides and for it to be a fair stage, the truth finally came out.”
Marshall caught 206 passes, 13 for touchdowns the passed two seasons.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
49ers won over Broncos by 17-16
For the fans out of the field, it was just so exciting to see the preseason opener game between the 49ers and the Broncos. The 49ers won with a nearthing of 17-16.
On the Broncos side, Kyle Orton threw interceptions in his first three series during a disastrous debut. After he made the night’s third first-half pick, 49ers quarterback Alex Smith threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Brit Miller. Chris Simms nearly led Denver to victory with a big second half. He hit Kenny McKinley on a 52-yard TD pass with 2:01 left after the 49ers was put up 17-10 by Miller’s second TD on a 40-yard reception from Damon Huard. However, he did not manage to help the Broncos make the 2-point conversion.
One more special thing on that night is the return to Candlestick Park of Mike Nolan, who was former 49ers coach and works as Denver’s defensive coordinator now.
On the Broncos side, Kyle Orton threw interceptions in his first three series during a disastrous debut. After he made the night’s third first-half pick, 49ers quarterback Alex Smith threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Brit Miller. Chris Simms nearly led Denver to victory with a big second half. He hit Kenny McKinley on a 52-yard TD pass with 2:01 left after the 49ers was put up 17-10 by Miller’s second TD on a 40-yard reception from Damon Huard. However, he did not manage to help the Broncos make the 2-point conversion.
One more special thing on that night is the return to Candlestick Park of Mike Nolan, who was former 49ers coach and works as Denver’s defensive coordinator now.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Vegas casino sued Broncos RB Jordan in gambling debts
Lawyers for The Mirage hotel-casino filed a lawsuit Thursday, suing Denver Broncos running back LaMont Jordan over $20,000 in gambling debts plus interest.
The suit was filed in Clark County District court. It indicated in an attached application that Jordan applied for six gambling markers in June 2008, identifying himself as a football player for the Oakland Raiders. But the check-like markers were returned because of insufficient funds or an inability to locate the account when they were deposited.
Jordan played for Oakland from 2005 through 2007, and played for New England last year. However, by so far no comment has come from either any of the three NFL teams or the casino about the lawsuit.
The suit was filed in Clark County District court. It indicated in an attached application that Jordan applied for six gambling markers in June 2008, identifying himself as a football player for the Oakland Raiders. But the check-like markers were returned because of insufficient funds or an inability to locate the account when they were deposited.
Jordan played for Oakland from 2005 through 2007, and played for New England last year. However, by so far no comment has come from either any of the three NFL teams or the casino about the lawsuit.
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