January 28th, 2011 with 3 comments

Fox and Fisher: A Comparison

DENVER – In the eyes of some who care about the Broncos, the team would have been better served waiting on ex-Titans coach Jeff Fisher to become available rather than hiring ex-Panthers coach John Fox.

Yet by tangible measurements, Fox is at least the equal of Fisher, and by some measurements has had the better career, [...]

January 27th, 2011 with 2 comments

Bailey’s Perfect 10

BAILEY: … Honolulu-bound. (PHOTO: MAXDENVER.COM)

MOBILE, Ala. – The Pro Bowl game itself may lack significance, but the addition of Champ Bailey to the AFC All-Star roster does not.

Bailey was added to the roster to replace injured Oakland Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha on Thursday afternoon, giving him his 10th career appearance, all of which have [...]

January 26th, 2011 with 1 comment

Senior Bowl Day 3: South Team Practice Notes

Texas A&M linebacker Von Miller could be the highest-drafted player in Mobile. (PHOTO: MAXDENVER.COM)

MOBILE, Ala. – Notes from the South team’s practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium here on Wednesday:

Texas A&M linebacker Von Miller will, barring unforeseen calamity, be the highest pick taken from the South team, although he appears to be strictly a 3-4 player [...]

January 26th, 2011 with 1 comment

Senior Bowl Day 3: North Team Practice Notes

Kendall Hunter (right) gave up 30 or more pounds to the linebackers he faced, but nevertheless mostly held his ground during drills Wednesday. (PHOTO: MAXDENVER.COM)

MOBILE, Ala. – Notes from the North team’s practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium here on Wednesday:

Boise State wide receiver Titus Young was the most explosive wide receiver on the [...]

January 25th, 2011 with 1 comment

Senior Bowl Day 2: South Team Practice Notes

Tennessee's Luke Stocker. (PHOTO: MAXDENVER.COM)

MOBILE, Ala. – Notes from the South team’s practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium here on Tuesday:

It isn’t that Arkansas tight end D.J. Williams had a bad day; far from it. He’s sufficiently physical on blocks — even though he came in at 15 pounds below his previously listed weight [...]