The Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall has always said that he wants to leave Denver. A lot of people have guessed that the reason could be demand of new contract or a fresh start in a new team. Few people would relate it to the death of his teammate, Darrent Williams.
Some people always consider that Marshall could not get along well with Broncos Coach Josh McDaniels, but the two seem to be able to coexist most of the time. Few people heard Marshall said: "I hate Denver. I hope I get traded. I hate this f—ing city. Why aren’t you guys out looking for Williams’ killer?" He has been feeling much more grief and even guilt because he was with Williams shortly before he was killed in a driveby shooting.
Indeed, the Jan. 1, 2007 murder could be a major impetus for the Pro Bowl wide receiver to leave Denver, where he has spent all of his four NFL seasons. He has caught 100 passes for three consecutive seasons wearing Broncos jerseys, but memory of the former teammate could keep affecting his mindset. Perhaps he could only be relieved in a new place of different scenery.
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Monday, February 22, 2010
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Broncos WR Stokley paid $25K for touching official
The Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Stokley was fined by the NFL $25,000 for making contact with an official during last weekend’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The touch also caused the receiver to be ejected from field that night.
The veteran in his 11th season of playing football in NFL jersey was upset over the lack of an interference call on a third-down play in the first quarter of the game against the Eagles when his route was disrupted by a defender. He did not see flag and continued to sprint down field and start yelling at back judge Todd Prukop, who pointed for him to go to his sideline. Then the touch came when Stokley started to run off the field, spinning and swiping his right arm in disgust but inadvertently slapping Prukop’s hand.
The fine seemed unacceptable to Stokley and he has said that he would appeal it.
The veteran in his 11th season of playing football in NFL jersey was upset over the lack of an interference call on a third-down play in the first quarter of the game against the Eagles when his route was disrupted by a defender. He did not see flag and continued to sprint down field and start yelling at back judge Todd Prukop, who pointed for him to go to his sideline. Then the touch came when Stokley started to run off the field, spinning and swiping his right arm in disgust but inadvertently slapping Prukop’s hand.
The fine seemed unacceptable to Stokley and he has said that he would appeal it.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Broncos QB Orton may not play next week with injured ankle
The Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton did not finish Sunday’s game against the Washington Redskins and had to witness his team’s 27-17 loss to Redskins on the sideline.
What is even worse, he may have to stay out of field for next week’s game and his left ankle was heavily taped. He tried to continue to play Sunday’s game but eventually could only tell Coach Josh McDaniels that he would not be able to play.
“I was hoping to come back out, and I just wasn’t able to,” said Orton, who was 11 for 18 for 193 yards and two long touchdown passes to Brandon Marshall.
He also said it was still early to say whether he would be able to wear back his Broncos jersey and play next week’s game against the San Diego Chargers.
What is even worse, he may have to stay out of field for next week’s game and his left ankle was heavily taped. He tried to continue to play Sunday’s game but eventually could only tell Coach Josh McDaniels that he would not be able to play.
“I was hoping to come back out, and I just wasn’t able to,” said Orton, who was 11 for 18 for 193 yards and two long touchdown passes to Brandon Marshall.
He also said it was still early to say whether he would be able to wear back his Broncos jersey and play next week’s game against the San Diego Chargers.
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.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
RB Moreno impressed Broncos' veterans with his good catching
On Broncos depth chart, RB Knowshon Moreno is behind LaMont Jordan and Correll Buchhalter, but his recent performance showed that he will be probably ahead of the two in near future.
Here is a comment made by the Broncos veteran Buckhalter to the Denver Post:
"I like the kid. He can catch good, he's got good foot quickness, I think he's going to be a heck of a player in this league."
Moreno was making a move for the first team last weekend. During a drill with the first team, Moreno caught a TD pass from Chris Simms, which impressed the Broncos' veterans.
Here is a comment made by the Broncos veteran Buckhalter to the Denver Post:
"I like the kid. He can catch good, he's got good foot quickness, I think he's going to be a heck of a player in this league."
Moreno was making a move for the first team last weekend. During a drill with the first team, Moreno caught a TD pass from Chris Simms, which impressed the Broncos' veterans.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Moreno is getting used to life in Broncos
Knowshon Moreno is currently running third behind LaMont Jordan and Correll Buckhalter in the Broncos. He seems to need some more time to absorbs coach McDaniels' complicated offensive scheme.
But anyway the 12th pick in the NFL draft six weeks ago has a feeling that he is making progress.
"I'm catching it, starting to get the hang of it," said Moreno, who captured Upper Deck's rookie touchdown celebration crown in Los Angeles last month by hauling out his hilarious stunt. "But at times I'm spinning a little bit."
But fellow first-round pick Robert Ayers obviously learn faster than him. There is still long way for him to go.
But anyway the 12th pick in the NFL draft six weeks ago has a feeling that he is making progress.
"I'm catching it, starting to get the hang of it," said Moreno, who captured Upper Deck's rookie touchdown celebration crown in Los Angeles last month by hauling out his hilarious stunt. "But at times I'm spinning a little bit."
But fellow first-round pick Robert Ayers obviously learn faster than him. There is still long way for him to go.
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