Texan's picking up Broncos:

(Thanks to DenverBroncos.com for the info.)

Of course we all know about Gary Kubiak being our offensive coordinator in '95-'05, and a quarterback for the team in '83-'91. And we know about alot of the players like Niko, but did you about the following:...

Texans General Manager Rick Smith spent 10 seasons from 1996-2005 in various roles on Denver's coaching and personnel staff… Texans Defensive Coordinator Richard Smith was special teams coordinator for Denver from 1993-96 and assisted with coaching its linebackers from 1993-95… Houston Senior defensive Assistant Frank Bush was a special teams coach for the Broncos from 2001-03, coached the secondary in 2000 and instructed its linebackers from 1995-99… Texans Wide Receivers Coach Larry Kirksey was a volunteer assistant with Denver in 2004… Houston Tight Ends Coach Brian Pariani instructed the Broncos' tight ends from 1995-2004… Houston Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Ray Rhodes was the Broncos’ defensive coordinator from 2001-02… Texans Assistant Head Coach/Offense Alex Gibbs was the Broncos' assistant head coach from 1995-2003 and was Denver's offensive line coach from 1984-87… Texans Offensive Assistant Mike McDaniel was a coaching intern with the Broncos during the 2005 season... Texans National Scout Ed Lambert was a college scout for Denver from 2002-06… Houston Director of College Scouting Dale Strahm was a college scout for the Broncos from 1998-2005… Houston Operations Manager Doug West was the Broncos’ equipment manager from 1993-2003… Texans College Scout Bob Beers served in the same capacity with Denver from 1995-2002... Houston T Ephraim Salaam was a Bronco from 2002-03… Houston C Chris Myers was drafted by the Broncos in 2005 and played for Denver until he was traded to Houston during the 2008 offseason… Houston C Greg Eslinger was on the Broncos' practice squad in 2006 and the beginning of 2007… In 2007, Texans C Mark Fenton spent the season on the Broncos practice squad…Texans S Nick Ferguson spent 2003-07 with Denver… Texans RB Mike Bell played for the Broncos from 2006-07 before signing with Houston during training camp.

Colts_Skins:

Well right now the score is 30-16 and the Redskins will most likely win...don't got time to tell alot right now but here is a little what I noticed: M. Hart(sorry can't find a pix of him) is just like the collage star he was...GREAT!! Q. Gray can pass very good while scrambling, and M. Mason has really impressed me, and A. Randle El has some good hands.

With 'brick' on shoulder, Dumervil pounds QBs for Broncos

(from USATODAY.com)
By Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY
PHOTOS: Broncos training camp

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Denver Broncos defensive end Elvis Dumervil has heard it before and heard it repeated over and over.
At 5-11, not tall enough to play defensive end. At 260 pounds, not big enough to take on offensive linemen.
Turns out, player personnel staffs were measuring the wrong part of Dumervil's game.
"Everybody wants to measure him by his height," Broncos defensive line coach Bill Johnson said. "He has the qualities of what it takes to be a good pass rusher — long arms, big hands, quick feet."
"And he's strong," Broncos coach Mike Shanahan added.
Then, there are immeasurable qualities: will, desire, heart.
"I'm a guy who loves the game," Dumervil said. "I don't take anybody lightly. A lot of guys underestimate people. Not me. Any guy from a sixth, seventh rounder, a free agent, first rounder, I approach them the same way — that he's a Pro Bowler. But I think I can outwork the guy in front of me.
"I actually have a natural knack of wanting to kill quarterbacks. That's what I love to do."
If that wasn't apparent at Miami Jackson High when he compiled 60 sacks during his junior and senior seasons and if that wasn't apparent at Louisville after he had 20 sacks and an NCAA-record 10 forced fumbles in his senior season, it is apparent now after two seasons in the NFL.
Last season, Dumervil led the Broncos with 12½ sacks, tied for sixth best in the NFL. It was the highest sack total for a Bronco since 1999. In the past two seasons, just five players have accumulated more sacks than Dumervil's 21.
"I take pass rushing personally," Dumervil said. "You want to beat that guy in front of you. It's an all-out conscious effort. Sacks don't come easy. When you do get them, you really appreciate them."
Dumervil also forced four fumbles, two of which were returned for touchdowns. "There's no better feeling than getting a sack and a forced fumble," he said.
Every team passed on Dumervil in the 2006 draft, and the Broncos selected him the fourth round. He uses that as motivation. Dumervil doesn't just play with a chip on his shoulder: "I play with a brick on it," he said.
He looked to another undersized pass rusher, former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Thomas, for inspiration. Dumervil also wants to learn more about defensive end Fred Dean. Though Dean, who will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, was 6-3, he was considered small at 230 pounds.
Heading into his third season, Dumervil is poised for another strong year, Johnson and Shanahan said.
"When you look at his production, it ain't a flash in the pan," Johnson said. "He's been consistent since the day he started playing. That's tangible evidence that this guy is a quality football player."
Said Shanahan: "He'll be one of the top defensive ends this year. I'll be surprised if he's not in that 15-sack range. You can tell he enjoys playing the game. It's one of the reasons why I think he'll have a heck of a year."
Another reason the Broncos are excited for Dumervil is the 24-year-old's improvement with the mental part of the game. Pairing his physical gifts with a deeper understanding of X's and O's should increase his effectiveness.
"He doesn't start playing the play when the ball snaps. He is playing the play once the huddle breaks," Johnson said. "His professionalism has grown. He's out there leading the pack. He's practicing with a lot of energy."
Dumervil displayed that intensity during drills against the offensive line in practice Monday. Dumervil beat his man and started running his mouth. Veteran center Tom Nalen didn't like that and threw a football at Dumervil.
"He just said, 'Be quiet, Elvis,' " Dumervil said.

8 Days till Broncos play!! Yes! :)

With all the off-season stuff going on football season creaped up on me! And today I noticed: Just over a WEEK TILL THE BRONCOS PLAY! I am SO pumped! The NFL is back! So anyway here is a game preview:

Denver Broncos VS. Houston Texans Aug 9, 2008 8:00 pm - Buy Tickets

Okay first off Ryan Clady and the rest of the O-line have to give our QB's lots of time, keeping Mario Williams out of our back-field will be a big +. Speaking of back-fields our RB's have to EXPLODE and if they can do that it will open up our passing game. In defence we need to stop Andre Johnson, with Lynch possible out of the picture Foxworth, Domonique will be getting lots more playing time, Foxworth has been playing very well in Broncos camp and is expected to soon push Bly, Dre' for a starting job. Matt Prater needs to prove he can be "clutch".

This is just a pre-season game but, there is no such thing as "just a pre-season game" players still play and it gives coaches a good idea of what the season will be like.

note:
Since former Broncos offensive cortinate Gary Kubiak left Denver and became the Texans head coach he has picked up about half a dozen cut/or traded Broncos Bell, Mike, and Ferguson, Nick are among the current.