Archives for December 19, 2008

‘"No progress," Peters blurted when asked earlier this week if there was anything new on the contract front. "They just gave me an assurance that they were going to get it done. I haven’t heard anything since Week 1, since I reported."’

‘"He was a first-round pick, but he wasn’t able to perform in this league," former NFL personnel executive Michael Lombardi said. "He’s not going to be in a bonanza situation. If he signs somewhere it will be based on experience and not on his production. He’s at a crossroads. He’s going to have to go somewhere and rehabilitate his career rather than accelerate his career. If you’re his agent, you need to put him in a situation where he’s a backup with good coaching in an offense that fits his style of movement and running around."’

‘It was anticipated that Trent Edwards, Marshawn Lynch and Jason Peters would all be questionable for Sunday’s game as all three were limited during parts of practice this week. The one unexpected addition came on Friday as Roscoe Parrish was added to the group.’

‘Broncos 28, Bills 23.’

‘Broncos 27, Bills 17.’

‘”It comes down to your team’s record,” said Parrish. “I’ve come to realize that even though I’ve been on the top on punt return it all comes down to wins and losses."’

‘Three of the pair’s four total sacks in the Schobel-less contests came against the San Francisco 49ers, a team that is tied with the Cincinnati Bengals for most conceded this season with 50. When it comes to their primary task, the two defenders have done almost nothing, and did most of that on one afternoon against an assemblage of laughably feckless pass blockers.’

‘”They rate at the top,” Bills cornerback Terrence McGee said. “All you have to do is look at their numbers to see how good they are.”‘

‘But that doesn’t change the fact that the Buffalo Bills find themselves right back where they started. If Peters unsuccessfully held out for more money after one Pro Bowl appearance, then he’ll surely hold out again. If he can skip training camp, perform at a less than optimal level and still get a plane ticket to Hawaii, well, why wouldn’t he take that same tack if the Bills dig in their heels?’

‘”Washington returning punts and kickoffs gives him a big advantage,” McKelvin said. “That doesn’t mean he is not one of the best because he is. He’s a game changer, so I’m happy for him. I wouldn’t have minded if my name was called, but they picked a good guy who is very explosive.”‘

‘”We didn’t have a football program in high school, so I didn’t know much about it. Basketball was all I knew. I dreamed of playing in the NBA, but I’m in the NFL so it’s all good. Basketball did help me do what I’m doing now because I have good, quick feet.”‘

‘”I would say that Bobby and I have been impressed with him all year,” said Jauron. “We both felt strongly that he would score a number of times.”‘

Broncos’ Cutler is always on the clock (Denver Rocky Mountain News)

Bills at the point of known returns (Denver Rocky Mountain News)

Bailey ‘better,’ wants to play (Denver Rocky Mountain News)

Broncos vs. Bills: Matchups (Denver Rocky Mountain News)

Broncos vs. Bills: Five keys (Denver Rocky Mountain News)

Youth isn’t always served with Broncos (Denver Rocky Mountain News)

Banged-up Broncos aim for Sundays (Denver Post)

Cutler’s hometown Santaland diaries (Denver Post)

Young linemen ready for action (Denver Post)

Broncos in for a big chill (Colorado Springs Gazette)

Shouldering the load (Longmont Times Call)

Thursday Transcripts: Marshall (DenverBroncos.com)

Broncos fan appreciation day set for Sunday’s home finale vs. Buffalo (DenverBroncos.com)

Bills return 300 tickets for Sunday’s game (DenverBroncos.com)

‘"There’s no magic to it. They play hard, real hard, not to mention the returners they have back there," said Broncos linebacker Louis Green, a regular on the team’s coverage units. "Anytime the ball touches their hands, they can take it all the way. But they play their assignment, play them hard and we have to match that. We’ve got a lot riding on this game."’

‘Despite the Bills’ offensive troubles at times this season, they still have found a way to get the ball to receiver Lee Evans down the field. Evans leads the team in catches, receiving yards, yards per catch and receiving touchdowns. He has four games this year with at least two receptions and better than a 20-yard receiving average.’