Randy Gradishar Should Be in Canton Baby - I Nominate Randy Gradishar

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Throughout the years, I have waited in vain for a LB with the talent of Randy Gradishar to enhance the ranks of the Denver Broncos, but it has never happened.  It was my pleasure to watch this amazing guy hunt the ball and make the defensive plays for many years, and so far, there has not been another LB who has even come close to his performance.

I also have been disappointed that Randy has not yet made it into the Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OHIO over the past several years.  I now ask everyone to start a campaign to get the bone heads to vote him in next time.  It is his turn, and his time really has come.  This has to happen in my opinion.

Randy Gradishar should be recognized for his tremendous contribution to the Denver Broncos during the years we called his squad   The Orange Crush.  

As time marches on, Kyle Orton is still being "Started"

Recently John Elway stated that Orton would be the named "Starter" for the Broncos.  Huh?

Everyone was blown away by this, but then a few days ago John Fox, the head coach said the same thing, and again, fans who get caught on camera keep expressing surprise at this.

So I ask you, "Why are they saying Orton is the Starter"?

Here is what I think about it.  Trades have not even started yet, and will next month.  Even though Orton is being called the "Starter", he could be traded in March or April.  Would you be surprised at that kind of action on the part of the Broncos?

Well, you should not be!  There is a labor problem right now and they have no idea how it is going to turn out.  They have to name a starter, so they name Orton.  It pleases the player's union, and it pleases Orton, and it sets him up for a trade.

In all probability, Tebow will be the QB Starter for the Broncos in September when (gasp, we hope) the season begins.  By that time, Orton will no doubt be gone to his new home as a back up QB in another franchise.

In my opinion, naming Orton keeps things smooth for the Bronco organization with the upcoming labor negotiations, and presents unity in the front office between Elway and Fox.  The real long and the short of all this naming is ....

It really doesn't mean anything, and Kyle Orton knows this.  It is a show, and he is part of that show.  Later we will see after the contract is finished, that the Broncos will trade for a new backup (number 3), and here is how it will all look:

QB - Tim Tebow
#2 QB - Brady Quinn
#3 QB - New Guy

You heard it here first dudes!

A Lockout Looms if Negotiations Break Down, and Medical Issues?

One thing many never think about is the medical aspect of a lockout.  If the deal gets stalled and the lockout happens, the medical attention received by injured players can end for the duration of the lockout.


The other aspect is health insurance for the player's families.  I believe that gets suspended during a lockout as well, making it the personal responsibility of each player.  Not that these guys are broke, I'm just sayin they need to do it.


This all pertains to rehab too.  Right now many injured players are getting rehab at the Bronco Dove Valley facility, which would also end in a lockout.


Demaryius Thomas is scheduled to have surgery on his achilles tendon in a few days, and that rehab is very serious and should be totally under the supervision of "The Greek" at Dove Valley, but if the lockout happens, that will end.


I personally hope they get the 2 sides working and can avoid the lockout, because it severely affects the good professional rehab, ongoing medical care and family medical benefits.  There will be a pretty banged up team of it were to go into the regular season.


The deadline is coming up in early March (the 4th I think), so let's all hope this gets resolved before then.

My Apologies for Not Blogging for a Long Time Bronco Fans

Can't figure out what to do exactly. I am busy now with all my other online activities, including my new outdoor gear site I have been building called GEARSELLERS.

Haven't had much time to form new opinions of the team, much less contribute to the community the way I used to.

I feel badly about this, and I apologize if anyone is still out there taking a look at it daily, weekly or whenever.

The things that have happened over the last 2 years have been very discouraging to me, and I have lost some interest, especially during the off season and before the trades.

I promise to have another look later on in March.  I may not dump it, but sure don't know if I am going to continue or not.

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Shannon Sharpe Lands in the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Great news in a time when Bronco-Related news is not so wonderful.  Shannon Sharpe is officially in the Hall of FAME.

Congratulations to Shannon who was a huge contributor and player for all the years he was a Bronco.  He set all kinds of records and made thousands of great plays.  He is a genuine great guy too, and has transitioned to working in the business on the TV side of things.

Read this about him - Better then I can say it

Collective bargain upcoming, possible lockout, repetitive jargon on QB

Yes the collective bargaining to get a new contract between the owners and the players union in the NFL is a factor in the matter of who will be the named starter for Denver.

Everyone, including Elway, is saying Orton is the starter.  This is not what the fans expected at all.  Fans have seen enough of Orton, even though at times he has done quite well.  Most Bronco fans want a sweeping change, including trading Kyle Orton and naming Tim Tebow as QB.

If fans could "vote" the QB in, it would be Tebow and a new trade for number 3, leaving Quinn at backup. Guess what?

If the collective bargaining meetings break down and a lockout happens, then the coaches will have no contact with the players and visa versa.  Under law, they will not be allowed to talk to each other, and what if this deal extends into the season in 2011?

Denver Broncos have confidence in Tebow, but not so much that they want him starting without good quality coaching happening during the preseason and the regular season.  Hence, they are all stating that Orton is the starter, and more then likely even if the new agreement is reached, he will retain that position.

Later on, as the season gets underway, and under the best of circumstances the new agreement is reached, then the starter position will be up for grabs by Tebow if he performs well in practice and proves his abilities and worthiness. After a game or two, the change could be made.

It is now all up in the air, and the only veteran they have for the position is Orton, so he is the guy. So, just like last year all you hear is "Orton is the starter".