Denver Broncos News
John Elway Blind Sided by Ponzi Sheme
John Elway and his business partner sent millions to a trusted hedge fund manager in Greenwood Village, CO. The money was originally supposed to stay in safe keeping and eventually be invested (into something??) at a later date. No word on what type of mysterious investments this hedge manager claimed to be purchasing for his clients. John Elway and his business partner Mitchell Pierce wired in a combined 15 million into a trust account, according to The Denver Post and state officials. Of course, Elway wasn't the only one misled, 65 people invested $71 million with the fraudulent hedge fund manager Sean Mitchell Mueller. It is becoming more and more obvious that Bernie Madoff was one of many crooks stealing people's money, although Bernie will be known as the biggest crook in history.
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Mike Shanahan’s Curse on the Broncos
Did Mike Shanahan play a practical joke on the Broncos after his dismissal? It appears that he might have placed a curse on the Denver Broncos Running Backs? Mike probably thought it would be funny hexing his former team, not realizing that he actually wielded such powers. I mean it only makes sense considering Mike is highly favored by the football Gods, especially those Gods who love the backfield.
Let's take a look back in history and see what made Shanahan so special. Shanahan's blessing begin in 1995 with his 6th round draft pick Terrell Davis. Davis rushed for a 1,100 yards (in1995) and caught 49 passes in his rookie year. Terrell continued to tear it up with 1,500 yards in 96' (AP Offensive Player of the Year), 1,700 yards in 97' (NFL Super Bowl MVP), and then an incredible 2,000 yards in 1998 (AP & PFWA MVP, AP Offensive Player of the Year). Without Davis, the Broncos Super Bowls wins probably (or definately) would not have happened. The Terrell Davis era ended abruptly in 1999 with a serious injury.
Although, the Broncos didn't hesitate to hand off the ball to rookie running back Olandis Gary, who turned out to be another blessing from the football gods. Gary was taken in the fourth round of the NFL draft, a late round draft pick for Mike Shanahan. Olandis Gary rushed for 1,000 yards in 99', not bad considering his production came from only12 games that year.
Then another late round draft pick, named Mike Anderson, who took a disciplined approach to the game in 2000, producing over 1,400 yards that year. Like Terrell Davis, he too was drafted in the 6th round (another late round draft pick).
The following year Shanahan decided he would take Clinton Portis in the NFL draft, but this time it was in the 2nd round. Clinton Portis made a name for himself at the University of Miami as their top running back. Portis helped the Hurricanes win the National Championship in 2001, he rushed for over 1,200 yards, with 10 touchdowns and 220 carries (5.5 average yards per carry). In 2002, Clinton rushed for 1,500 yards and was named NFL offensive rookie of the year by Associated Press. The next year he nearly hit the 1,600 yard mark with 5.5 average yards per carry and attended his first Pro Bowl. Then, Shanahan traded Clinton Portis to Washington for Pro Bowler and all-star cornerback Champ Bailey.
Knowing that he could pick up talent in the draft, Mike Shanahan was never reluctant to move on to another running back. Reuben Droughns was the next RB to excel under Shanahan, rushing for 1,240 yards in 2004. Droughns had been with the Broncos since 2002, but didn't play much. Droughns was not guaranteed a starting position in 05' with the Broncos, so he requested a trade and was subsequently traded to the Cleveland Browns. Droughns wasn't the last running back under the guidance of coach Shanahan to rush for 1,000 yards.
Mike Anderson makes a comeback after his rookie debut in 2000 and rushed 1,000 yards in 2005. In 2006, Tatum Bell rushed for over 1,000 yards and was close to 1,000 yards in 2005 with 921, not to mention over 100 yards receiving.
You might be thinking enough already, 1,000 yard running backs are not that hard to come by in the NFL. This is true, although Shanahan's knack for picking running backs in the draft and his consistency year after year is notable. Peyton Hillis is the next running back to watch. The Broncos drafted Hillis in the 2008 NFL draft, 7th round, 227th overall. McDaniels traded Hillis to the Browns, concerned with how Hillis would fit into McDaniels offensive scheme. Under McDaniels the Broncos have struggled at the running back position with injuries and lack of success in general. Let's hope Shanahan's practical jokes ends soon, if it hasn't already.
Champ Bailey gives Darrell Revis Serious Props
Champ Bailey gives Darrell Revis serious props and rightfully so. Recently on 104.3 the fan, a denver radio station, Champ Bailey acknowledges that Revis is currently the more superior Cornerback in the league. Bailey also agrees, that despite Revis having 3 more years on this contract, he deserves a large pay raise. Champ admits it’s hard to acknowledge another player is better, but in this case he gives credit where credit is do. Now, who ends up with the better career still remains to be seen.
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Broncos Odds of winning SuperBowl in 2011
Broncos Odds of winning SuperBowl in 2011 at 45 to 1 according to VegasInsider.com. That’s a little worse odds than last year, when the Broncos had a 30 to 1 chance… Odds, Smodds, Last year, the Saints had a 20 to 1 odds, while their opponent (the Colts) had decent odds at 12 to 1. Injuries are always one of the major wild cards to an NFL teams success and the Broncos have been dealt too many. Fingers crossed…
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John Elway Ties for 2nd Place with Romo, Smoltz, Wagner
Last week John Elway won 2nd place in the American Century Celebrity Golf tournament, a four way tie with Tony Romo, John Smoltz and Jack Wagner (Actor). Elway almost took 2nd place solo, but double bogeyed on the last hole. Mike Shanahan finished 66th and John Lynch a couple spots ahead of Mike at 64. Joe Sakic tied with two others 22nd place. Click here to see leaderboard
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Denver Broncos Training Camp
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Training Camp to Begin August 1st
Football season is fast approaching with NFL training camps gearing up across the nation. Denver Broncos training will be open to the public from August 1st – 19th in Englewood, CO. Fans will be able to bring camera's, although no bleachers or seating will be available. Fans will be able to view from select areas designed by the Denver Broncos. After each practice, players will sign autographs for fans, which includes the morning and afternoon sessions.
