Brandon Marshall is finding out the harsh reality of having a bad reputation and a me first attitude on the open market. couple that with the compensation the Broncos are demanding and therein lies the stalemate he finds himself in. That said, I’m sure Al Davis would be glad to have him. I for one advocated for getting rid of him long before this. Rumor has it that was one of the reasons for Shanahan’s dismissal at Dove Valley. He wanted nothing to do with the Brandon Marshall act any longer. I wonder why it took Bowlen this long to come around.
No “Free” Agents.
Clearly the economy is making a difference in the NFL free agency markets. As owners prepare themselves for the 2011 deadline to complete the new CBA agreement with the NFLPA or choose a lockout instead, no one will admit it, but the spending is staying tight so far. I’m still of the school of thought that the Broncos are dealing with the same financial mess we all are. Maybe even more. Anyway I thought this reference to Goldman Sachs seemed appropriate.
The Makeover is Over
Yeah! I think the final results were worth it. I just hope I didn’t lose too many readers in the process. I’ll always be trying to find ways to make it as fun a site to visit and come back to as possible. Besides the new header and a swatch of gray behind the cartoons ( I think they stand out better) the thing that most excites me are the new Blogroll links. I’ve kept it almost all sports with some fun blogs to visit both regionally and nationally. If you know of a great sports blog that’s not on the list be sure to pass it along. I also made the categories more fun and easy to get to. Feel free to tip the Blog Monster if you like the changes. He’d really like that. (Needs Hot Dogs)
George Karl Card
Maybe I was too late with putting it up but I was hoping to get a few more comments from you to Coach Karl before I send the link to the Nuggets. If you’ve added your get well wishes, Thanks. If you haven’t please, please do.
George Karl has given so much to the City of Denver and to the whole Nuggets organization. Time to leave him some sentiments here on the blog. We’ll make sure he see’s them. Side by side let’s get together and LIVESTRONG with George. A big thanks to my former Rocky colleague Paul Keebler. It was his idea to put a card like this we could sign online. So start leaving those comments!
Just call me a bit crazy, but I can hardly wait for the draft. I don’t know why. Most of the picks never pan out. But there’s just something about the idea of being able to make your team better, picking a Tom Brady or Terrell Davis in later rounds that’s fun. And I love the whole free agent thing too. Anybody else look forward to draft day like I do ? Or some other event you can’t wait til it starts? Here’s the poll. You can choose more than one!
This cartoon is out now at the news stands and bookstores in the Denver Metro area. It looks so much prettier in print. So rush now and buy a copy!
I need your help!
I’m still stunned by the decision by the Denver Post to cut 21 comic strips on Monday. Newspapers are in the midst of incredible turmoil right now. But there comes a time when readers (those who still read papers ) have to stand up for the content they enjoy or lose it forever. I urge you today to call or e-mail, or write a letter to the Post. Let them know that comics are important and you love reading them and you want the strips reinstated. Or we stand to lose an American institution: the comic strip. Thanks.
Now about that header
I’m sure by now you’re growing weary of my tinkering. I know I am. I just want to get down to getting you great content everyday. But I also want this site to have some pop and sizzle and some fun branding. The start of the branding can’t take place until I settle on the title header at the top (the thing with the football field). So again I need some feedback. Do you like it, do you not like it and if so, why. it’d be a big help. Thanks.
Wow! What a finish in Vancouver! The hockey game was amazing and, I’m sure, left Joe Sakic very happy. The rest of us Americans, not so much. Valiant effort by the USA regardless. And Ryan Miller was Patrick Roy Incredible! Still personally more than disappointed that RUSH didn’t play the closing ceremonies. But, hey we all had our letdowns. I know for sure I won’t miss hearing Lindsey Vonn 24 hours a day. A big Thanks to the Chicago Tribune for making it possible to do so many Olympic cartoons. I had a blast!
Site Changes. As you can see I had a busy weekend reconfiguring the site one more time. I promise it won’t be changing on you again any time soon. Thanks for the feedback everyone! I think the look is cleaner, easier to navigate and more defined as a Sports Cartoon Blog. I’ll be adding some Video content soon, in the studio stuff of me showing you how I work and some How-To-Draw-Elway tips. I think it’s going to be a blast. There will also be a Q & A category in the header for some fun inside facts. I also hope to have a BIG announcement by weeks end. Thanks to everyone for continuing to read “win,lose & Drew” cartoons. I’m committed to bringing you great cartoon content 5 Days-a-week (and sometimes more) now more than ever. Enjoy, and as always I value your comments so much!
I think this one is my favorite cartoon of the Olympics. I thought it fit the spirit of the Women’s Canadian Hockey team.
I’m still fiddling with the site this weekend so if you see different incarnations you’ll know what’s going on. I’m going to finish it up so that Monday Morning the site is done and other than evaluating your response and seeing if Mingle is a good fit it will be the new look for the foreseeable future. Sound good?
It is so hard to believe it’s been a year since we waved goodbye to The Rocky. There’s a gathering of Rocky staff members tomorrow night. I won’t be there. It’s still just too hard. We remain like family. That’s one of the things that always endeared me to the Rocky. Everyone worked together for the greater good.
The final days of a business about to close it’s doors is a very strange journey. Some of you know what I mean. So I won’t get all maudlin here. I thought I’d just share a few highlights of my time there.
September 1982 I joined the Rocky as it’s first (and last ) sports editorial cartoonist. December 1982 Get to do a full page drawing of the Rocky sports staff. No one ever sees it as the Rocky halts for a day due to the Blizzard of 82. February 1983 I get to play broom hockey at McNichols with the San Diego Chicken. I swear. December 1984 Rich Karlis hits uprights, fork cartoon follows. January 1987 Broncos beat Browns to go to the Super Bowl. Dad attends first NFL game ever. The Super Bowl. February 1987 First anthology of cartoons is published. June 1997 Avalanche win the Stanley Cup September 1997 Second anthology of cartoons is printed January 1998 Broncos win the Super Bowl. Hell freezes over and I finally get to draw a Broncos win cartoon. January 1999 They do it again. April 1999 The worst day ever at the Rocky. Columbine. Elway retires the very next week. April 2000 The photo staff at the Rocky win the Pulitzer for it’s Columbine photos June 2004 My 3rd anthology is printed, this time an homage to John Elway. Rocktober 2008 Rocks go to the World Series!!! February 2009 We stop the presses
Now I ask you. Any great memories of your favorite paper?
Gotta admit…it’s never boring. It seems the infighting on the slopes has mad it’s way Sports Illustrated and beyond. Personally I’d like to say, Can’t we just get along.
I’ll be back later in the day for a bit of Rocky Mountain News memories. It was one year ago today that we closed the doors and stopped the presses on the greatest newspaper in Colorado. I really hope you’ll join me.
And, finally, yes, I’ll be making some more changes to the blog to make it feel more like a sports blog. Please be patient. Thanks.
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