Here’s a great quote and no cheating before you get the answer. You have to read to the bottom to get the answer. Guess the man and the sport … you’ll be pleasantly surprised, then see if you guessed correctly.
QUOTE:
“The game always gave me far more than I ever gave it . The game was here long before I was, and will be here long after I’m gone. The only thing I hope I did was never put in question my love for the game, or my passion to be counted on when it mattered most. I did everything I could to win every time I was handed the ball.”
Mondono, on your hypothetically question, the right tackle being the backside guy and moving a left tackle to right tackle spot if needed. Typically very tough to do. Very few guys can make the transition because of the footwork and handwork. Good question though. Clady, as talented as he is, probably could do it if needed — he’s a Hall of Fame type player.
It’s also tough for the pass rusher to make the change because of the lean they are use to on the outside but easier for a defender to make the change versus the O-lineman. I like our guys the way they stack up and wouldn’t change unless I had to.
I saw a few guys change rush sides a few times like Howie, Doleman, Bruce Smith and Reggie White and really only thought Reggie and Bruce were as effective from both sides.
I was able to play every spot on the line during my career but that takes some brains due to blocking schemes and defenses and ability which I had but was an average player that could always get the job done but nowhere near Clady’s level. In Houston one year I started at right guard, then played every spot on the line except center for various reasons during the game and got a game ball for it. Fun stuff but mentally draining as the footwork/handwork is so different and doing it in the heat of the battle was a challenge, especially when you hadn’t been at one of the other spots in while.
O.K., we’re leaving the Cutler thing alone and let’s see if it works itself out, which it very well could and no sense worring about something that may take care of itself.
I’m not going to read all the what if and the articles that the MEDIA is trying to dig up on what happen when/where/who and how. I don’t care for now until we have something concrete to work with.
Tune in to AM1510 on Thursday at 12-noon-1:00 and Gil Whiteley and I will have some fun. You can also listen to it on the internet at www.milehighsports.com.
ANSWER: Curt Schilling
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Well, I never would’ve guessed who’s quote that was but… my guess would be Curt Schilling. Oh looky… I got it right, haha!!! :p
So just to say I don’t pay any attention to the speculation going on about the Cutler issue or any issue for that matter. Which explains how agonizing its been for me to avoid going on to nfl.com for almost a month now just b/c I know if I go on there, that story and whatever they’ve come up with will be splattered all over that website. I won’t go on there til this whole thing is resolved the way it should be.
So looks like I just defeated the purpose of this new blog… oops! Anyway, Clady could probably get away with playing multiple positions on the O-line and do it effectively, he’s got that much talent and potential. Can’t wait to see him again this next season and beyond. He was incredible for Cutler last year!!
With faith…
GO BRONCOS in ‘09!!!!
I was thinking it was Mondono - but Curt Schilling was my 2nd choice!
Coop I love what you are saying!! I am seriously so sick of all the name games with the whole ordeal, I am sick of the annonymous sources! I think a lot of that is paid by teams to raise havock because they want a shot at the player, or like someone said on Rice’s blog, They want to tear down a team they see as competition!
Either way we look at it, it will work out! The question as to who it works out for is based on which side you are on and the outcome you want!
Curt Schilling eh? I knew it was something with baseball, but was thinking Johnson! Really the great players for each sport all have great sayings, but it seems baseball is normally a more heartfelt quote for the sport!
i.e.
Gretsky said: You’ll miss 100% of the shots you don’t take!
Jordan said: I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.
Theismann said: Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein.
Gallagher said: There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit.
Just to name one from each sport. I’m not saying the love for the game isn’t there in every sport, just think that the greats in baseball center their quotes more around love of the game. Maybe it’s cuz they have the least success rate in their sport, or maybe cuz most of them are old and think more deeply?
I kinda messed up the purpose of the blog too, sorry Coop, I really do love the idea of it though. Promise to keep it from he on!
Cooper said: Clady, as talented as he is, probably could do it if needed — he’s a Hall of Fame type player.
I will go with what you said Sir! I know on madden 09 at first he was like a 78, now with the updates he is 91 over all! Hope he gets a pro bowl bid the next two seasons! Go to florida and hawaii baby!
Wanna go to the islands with me football babe?
here on is what i meant, not he on! gotta fix it before my english teacher does! lol
Those are some really good quotes, my stud. Good reading baby!!
Seems like you might know me too well, you knew I’d catch that little typo of yours. I cracked up when I scrolled down too early and read your second comment then I read where the mistake was and I still can’t stop laughing. So now I’m your english teacher eh? Don’t know about that but I could certainly dress up like one for ya! (Kisses)
Do I want to go to the islands with you? Gee I don’t know. I’ve only wanted to go to Hawaii all my life… but with you, ABSOLUTELY!!! But I warned you once before, if I ever make it to see Hawaii I might never come back! Already been to Florida but I’ll go again especially with you.
With faith…
GO BRONCOS in ‘09!!!!
Yes, Coop. You know Ryan Clady can play either tackle position based on his overall excellence. Thanks for having some brains and telling everyone not to worry about the “Cutler saga.” The jackass Charger, Raider and Chief fans have had a field day with our “predicament.” Well, they should get their laughs in while they can because we’ll crush them all! GO BRONCOS!!!
I got the question right. I guess watching a lot of ESPN does have its advantages from time to time.
I’m still ticked at you for fueling the fire at the roast, Coop. But I was out of line slighting your career. You were a great player and were a big part of the franchise and it’s success. However, if you came up to Alaska, I’d outfish you all day long (no doubt). Here’s to a great season with Josh AND Jay. I’ll follow your example and back off, letting things run their course since I certainly can’t change them. Outta here. Go Broncos.
“Catch and release is NOT a preferred football technique.”
Oh man babe you totally read my mind and beat me to the punch! Love it when you get kinky! As for the islands, you know when I was there last I learned of the Awa plant, native to the islands. Basically a natural tranquilizer, I think I could get you back off the island with me! If I go with you, I’m not coming home without ya!
Sorry to distract from the subject not at hand Coop, you know how it is when you get a glimpse of a beatuful one biting in clear water! You gotta stay on top of it or else it steals your bait and leaves you wondering what lure to use for another shot!
Well maybe you don’t, you have the whole NFL thing going for ya, bet its like shooting fish in a barrell huh?
Either way new subject……. What is the latest with B Marsh? I hope the commish understands what happened fully and makes a fair judgement, not just an example of fool me once fool me twice! Looking forward to the ROYALMARSHALL treatment we will inflict next year with a defense as well!
Coop,
Not to be off the football topic but we are entering baseball season. Now the Curt Schilling retired. Do you think he will make it to the hall of fame? I think he will but not first ballot. I think there are some pitchers ahead of him - ie Burt Blyleven.
Go Rockies (and Twins, I live in the Twin Cities area)
Heh Coop, what is your take on the new rules for next year. I can understand why they are changing the ruling for the Qb’s but it seems like they might be going a little to far. The Tom Brady and Carson Palmer injuries, seem to be the driving force for these restrictions. If I am correctly remembering the Palmer hit it seemed to be more of an illegal hit. While the Brady hit seemed to be a **** happens! Everyone else gets a lot less protection than the QB, but I am not sure they need to put skirts on just yet? It seems to me the more you try to narrow the window of the Rule the more you open it up to interpretation by the individual official. It is impossible to make everyone see the call only one way, the factor of the human element will always be there.
One of my favourite quotes is this:-
“Some people believe football is a matter of life and death. I’m very disappointed with that attitude. I can assure you it is much, much more important than that.”
love the story but you were wrong about one thing. I dont think your viewed as just a normal lineman, from what i remember you were a tough, versitle, hardworking, and very devoted player. you should give youself more credit you were a key piece of then line and a great player.
Yeah Coop, gotta agree with 15themarshall 15.
I think Elway owes you at least a six-pack!
Thanks COOP for the post and answering my hypothetical question.
I really just asked it to shed some light on the job I think Ryan Harris did last year. He kinda got lost in the bigger story of what a great job Ryan Clady and Casey Weigman did last year. By the way does anyone know if Casey got the raise He deserved? I know they were supposed to talk about it at The Pro Bowl but I never heard a conclusion. I also would like to give props to Big Ben Hamilton and Chris Kuper for a job well done last year, and I hope they ALL have another great year in 09!
Tell Curt Schilling to stop copying me! HeHe!
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COOP!
scout.com sent me an updated mock draft today I thought I would share it with The Family. Chris Steuber, Scout.com has The Broncos picking
LB Rey Maualuga, USC barring any trades between now and then. Check it out.
http://den.scout.com/a.z?s=101&p=2&c=850115&refid=9033
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thats cool
COOP!
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but here is a link to the investigation of the missing NFL players. So Sad!http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9364828/Missing-NFL-players-investigation-pinpoints-cause?MSNHPHMA
And to light things up I give you this.
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9381676/Written-off-by-many,-Davis-remains-an-icon
I read that article today monodono. Has to be one of the most tragic stories I’ve ever read, for their lives to end like that… God have mercy. I’m truly at a loss of words about it all. Just sad. God bless their families.
With faith..
GO BRONCOS in ‘09!!!!
has any 1 heard anything about B Marshall and his suspension?? If he is going to or not?
COOP!
I got round two’s mock Draft from Chris Steuber, at Scout.com He has The Broncos picking CB D.J. Moore, from Vanderbilt who can also return kick’s with the 48th pick barring any trades.
http://profootball.scout.com/2/850896.html
I think He would be a good pick but with out a True NT I’m not sold on The Broncos being a good 3-4 TEAM. The D would be improved but I wonder how much. What’s your thoughts on this?
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COOP!
This article is a couple of days old but a good read on the NT position.
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_11991317
Personaly I like Ron Brace and Terrance Taylor in the Draft for a NT.
If you scroll down in this artical to the Blogs there are some realy good comments.
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bronco-blaze, I pulled this just for you and read some very interesting things like “Change to running game.” Not sure I liked it but I played pulling guard in HS. COOP what do you think? I bet Big Ben Hamilton and Chris Kuper are excited, I for one loved to pull and block out. Sometimes we would load one side with two guards and I would pull, I loved full speed blocking. Nothing gave me more pleasure in Football. I also played FB in Jr. H.
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_11991316
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Monodono, Thanks for grabbing that article. I hope nothing happens to B, but i guess time can only tell.
GO BRONCOS!
07elway good guess…………..cheater… :o) had to mess with you!
Broncs55, You were right Curt stole it from Mondono.
2champ4pickSIX, yep we all needed a break and you two love birds (07elway) are pretty funny. Set the hook!!!!
BradJamesBroncoFan, were you been? Clady reminds me of Paul Gruber and Zim…he just covers guys up.
#80fan, really…good job. I’m a big fan of quotes, because they really relate outside sports when you think about some of them.
Thornyissue, if you knew me better, you’d have laughed with me. I don’t take myself or anyone else very seriously. I work hard, play hard and try to laugh a lot because life’s to short and I’ve learned a lot in my young, 49 years. Life’s tough enough to get to caught up in things you have no control over and football is a sport. Not life. Life can be much tougher. That’s one of the reasons I give back where I can to charities.
I had a good career and I’m very proud of it BUT I like to have fun with it because there were a lot of great athletes out there and I was blessed. BUT 2, I’d be glad to go down trying to outfish you on your home waters :o) Where are you in Alaska? I watch Larry Csonka’s program almost every weekend when I’m around.
bronco-blaze, on Brandon? last I heard it was in the hands of the league so you know they’ll wait until right before the season…..hopefully not.
Mondono, good stuff as always and I’ll tell Curt to stop that……he’s a certain HOF’er and the first ballot thing drives me crazy, that’s another weird topic. Casey got the money he was after and rightly so and I’m glad he’s back.
On the guys lost at sea. Somethings still not right about that for me. I’ve read a couple reports in different magazines and online and I just have a wierd feeling about the whole thing…just tooo many bad decisions. God bless them and their families…how’s our girl (grand daughter) doing…need a little update and so does the crew….right crew?
Funny you talk about pulling, because that was my favorite part of the game. We ran the Green Bay sweep here with Dan and both guards pulled and we had a few G-leads (which means the gurad kicked out on the corner and the full back takes the last man on the line of scrimmage. We even pulled both guard and tackle called OT or some folks heard it as Counter-Tray. It also eats up the clock and wears down the d-line because we’d cut everybody we could cut to get them on the ground. FUN STUFF!!! Your quote: “Time of Possession”
Funny how the line play has changed because we had a great inside trapping game we picked up from Pittsburgh and we got ole Sammy Winder 1000 yards one year and the majority of it was between the tackles. His longest run from scrimmage was about 34 yards….that’s doing it the hard way. He was tough as nails.
Oh my word, I totally forgot those comments were on here… wow, that did make for some good laughs. Glad we could make you smile Coop. Definitely a distraction from all the other drama going on in Broncoland. And I had to cheat on that question… like I said, I never would’ve guessed the answer. Knew I could make you laugh with that one too… haha, I’m good.
Also wanted say it turned out to a sad day Sunday… Lou Saban passed away. God bless his family in this sad time.
All I can say is I have never seen such a rollercoaster of an offseason EVER in my life. We got this that and the other thing… and then some that we’ve had to deal with.
And I hope your grandaughter is doing better monodono. Still in my prayers. God bless that little girl.
With faith…
GO BRONCOS in ‘09!!!!
COOP!
Thanks for the response, it’s funny you talk about The Csonk He was my Idol as a kid what a Bull Dozer!
For all concerned The Grand Daughter is doing just fine they’ve upped her feedings and has gained almost two pounds, still doesn’t think anything is up. Happiest Kid on the planet Thanks for your prayers.
COOP! I’m working another Charity event tonght if anyone wants to come by check out the link.
http://www.nba.com/nuggets/community/mile_high_dreams_gala.html
07elway I saw a good article on Lou Saban and thought I’d share.
http://profootball.scout.com/2/851776.html
Scout.com also had this indept look at a couple of players The Broncos had intrviews with recently I thought I would share with every body, enjoy.
http://profootball.scout.com/2/851656.html
http://profootball.scout.com/2/851795.html
http://profootball.scout.com/2/851822.html
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COOP!
Thanks for the response, It’s funny you mentoined “The Csonk” He was my idol as a kid What a Bull Dozer!
For all who are interested The Grand Daughter is doing just fine. Gaining weight and as happy as can be. Thanks for the prayers.
I’m working another Charity event tonight if any one wants to stop by check out the link.
http://www.nba.com/nuggets/community/mile_high_dreams_gala.html
I also read an interesting article on Lou Saban, and thouhgt I’d share it, cheack it out.
http://profootball.scout.com/2/851776.html
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COOP!
I also found a couple of good articles on some of the prospects The Broncos have interviewed and thought I’d share them. Fili Moala is a Beast. I also think Nic Harris is that big Hitter at Safety The Broncos Have missed for so long, could you just see Dawkins mentoring him?
http://profootball.scout.com/2/851656.html
http://profootball.scout.com/2/851795.html
http://profootball.scout.com/2/851822.html
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cheack it out. HEHEHE!
I guess I should proof read these a little better.
COOP!
Heres a link to an article on the Oline, LT in particular.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2009-03-29-sw-tackles-cover_N.htm
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Thanks monodono for the article on Saban. Is there anything you can’t find!?
And I’m glad to hear your grandaughter is doing better. Hope she continues to get better.
With faith…
GO BRONCOS in ‘09!!!!
GOOD LORD, who is glad we signed Andra Davis instead of Jonathan Vilma?
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9400392/Two-men-slain-at-condo-owned-by-Saints-LB-Vilma?MSNHPHMA
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So I’m sure everyone has heard the news that Cutler will officially be traded. Bummer.
So who do we get under center now? Chris Simms wasn’t all that before his injury. Draft Pick from Detroit? PLEASE DO NOT CONSIDER MICHAEL VICK!!!!!!
Man this is a rough off-season!
coop you need to tell these fans that jay ‘was not all that’. he had a lot of neg. things as well as poss. things. but they are going to make a marter out of him. then 10 tears from now my great grandchildren will have little bobble heads of him in there room. saying how great he is.
this team was not going anywhere last year, thats why we are picking #12 for the second year in a row. you could also tell of his real locker room habits. and give some positives about McDaniel. i saw a brief when he tried to go to jay after a game and JAY turned his back on him then also.
the broncos need your help!
never mind coop. you are to late.
It’s done now….can we please stop talkin about the crybaby…we easily, came out on top in that deal…So BYE BYE crybaby…..o’yeah coop..i thought you were a great player…a true team player…I remember a game when u pancake Jim Burt…i was like 7 but still remember….Only because the Giants was my uncles team..and Big Jim was his fav. player…but anyways….”Nothing is easy and Nothing is free, you Gain things By working hard and having faith”…..my Grandpa wasn’t a sports Hero..But he was a Great man…I”ll Bet anyone Kyle Orton has a better season then CryBaby..lol…be blessed
Y’all are crazy, JC is a way more talented quarterback than Orton can even imagine being. Anyone who sees it differently is obviously not being objectionable. This entire ordeal makes the new coach the owner and the organization look bush league. Crybaby or not, you don’t trade away a high quality quarterback in the prime of his career. Good quarterbacks are extremely rare and very difficult to find, when you do acquire such talent you check your ego at the door and make the player happy in order to keep him on the team. Why do you (wanagi) say crybaby anyways b/c his feelings were hurt by the trade talks, so were Elway’s back in the day, glad you nay sayers weren’t around saying trade him? However, I don’t condone such childish behavior it honestly makes me sick, but I am able to realize that all these pampered professional athletes are really the same - filled with a sense of entitlement, with a bit of a god complex. The draft picks we got are nice, but draft picks are gambles b/c ultimately they equate to unproven players. So to say we came out on top suggest that you don’t have a clue. In order to make such statements we will have to see how those draft picks contribute to the Broncos in the future. Right now I feel that we did not come out on top: lose a pro bowl quarterback for Orton (who truly has the talent of a solid back up) and a couple of college kids who have yet to prove they can even play in the NFL. Admittedly, as a JC fan I am having a difficult time be objectionable, but time will tell who comes out on top, my money is on the proven talent.
Here’s Kyle Ortons 2008 stats for ya,
15Games started 272Comp. 465Att. 58.5Persentage 2,972Yrds. 6.4Avg. 18TD’s 12Int. 27SACKED 79.6Passer rate.
He was sacked 27 times!
I think He’s a good fit and will Lead This TEAM.
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COOP! THIS IS A MUT READ!
Stefan Fatsis on the Broncos and Jay Cutler.
http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/04/03/stefan-fatsis-on-jay-cutler/
Stefan Fatsis is the author of A Few Seconds of Panic, about his summer as a placekicker for the Denver Broncos and life in the modern NFL. He is a sports commentator for National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered” and a contributor to the New York Times and other publications.
He says
“I met Cutler when he was the first-round draft choice in 2006 who was expected to ride the bench for a couple of years behind Jake Plummer and then lead Denver for a decade or more. The new Elway! Finally! But Cutler is virtually absent from my book. That’s because he was uncompelling journalistically and off-putting personally. I sought out players who thought deeply and were interested in explaining the physical and emotional realities of playing in the NFL. That wasn’t Cutler. His demeanor often was that of a bored, eye-rolling teenage girl, with a dash of smugness for good measure. Since then, I’ve received unflattering reports about his behavior and indifferent-to-negative ones about his relationship with his teammates.”
You’ve got to read this whole article. Maybe thats why He was a poor Leader and couldn’t finish.
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HA! MUST READ
If it makes you feel better then you can slag off Jay but I think the dye was cast as soon as Bowlen signed McDaniels. Once he missed out on Cassels everbody knew, particularly Cutler, that McD wanted a different kind of QB. The rest has been damage limitation saying that Jay was their QB when all along finding out what other deals were available.
Bowlen and McDaniels cast the first stones so blaming Jay is neither logical or correct.
Now it is all in the past, and we still do not know what Coop thinks.
CARPE DEUM
I was invited to the Bahamas and have been there since last Thursday bonefishing (WOW!! by the way) and the news broke and I had to laugh. Boy is the organization moving fast. Good!! I love it.
Sorry I was out of pocket but in Marsh Harbor, Abaco, Verizon doesn’t work and the internet was pretty slow and I was fishing a CF tournament and thought it could wait. I didn’t get back until 5:30AM this morning with a tough/tough delay out of Miami, so I’m catching up at the office and on files as you can imagine. I had a few properties go under contract while away.
Stay tuned and I’ll post after reading a few articles you all sent and one I read today from a Chicago reporter that wasn’t very flattering for our prior QB.
Sorry, but I’m glad he’s gone and we can move on. I know some of you don’t like that, but you’d be surprised at the concensus on the street about him. All weekend at the tournament, I was asked about the trade and the majority had their own apionions of Jay and they weren’t nice.
I’ll post tomorrow, so we can chat about it and move on. I’m still catching up.
COOP!
I just hope Tony Scheffler doesn’t follow suit, You know His agent is none other than bus cook. Food for thought.
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bus lost this battle, he won’t ‘try’ Mac or should i say Bowlen again. I wonder if Mac will stay away from the draft picks that have bus as an agent?
i know i said i was going to stay off this bloging thing. i only started to defend the defense when everyone was ragging on them. we got burned all the time but the way some acted it just made me mad. do they not know that the O of the other team knows what the play is and the D can only react. OK, no more.
what i see in the draft is one of each. we have 2 wks to judge what we have, as to what we need. and then mac will pick what we need worst, d-line, l/b or d/b. right now he reallydoesn’t know how all the new players will work out (he hopes good). the reason i say this is b/c of the 3-4 or 4-3. if we are a player or two short to complete the change he will go hard and heavy on that spot.
just looking at the roster the way it stands we really have no pressing need for anything. oh, ya it would be good to get RAJI but he will be gone. so i think Mac will take the best on the board.
why are ppl asking for a CENTER and R/Bs? we have lighenstine (or something like that) and our r/b are as good as they come.
we have 10 picks. i figure we take 2 of each D/T, D/E, L/B, C/B, and S. and only if some great person falls way down should we alter. BUT it will be hard for a rookie to make the roster, i really do like our 1 amd 2 year men we have, even tho they need to be tested more.
then next year go after what ever Q/B mac thinks likes. I happen to like McCoy, but i live in Texas
monodono, still praying for her and am glad to hear she is gaining weight.