A few random thoughts after watching the Broncos press conference today:

  • The first question asked of Shanahan was about all the new additions to the team this year. I was impressed with how he was able to thoughtfully reflect on all of them. He knows his players.
  • Rod Smith is pure class. The guy didn’t talk about himself. He’s put up great numbers throughout a great career, but it is still all about the team for him. He was probably as animated talking about blocking for the running game as he was at any other time in the press conference.
  • Keith Burns would be a fun guy to hang out with.
  • He doesn’t seem to want to say it because of all the time he spent in Tampa, but John Lynch sure seems to enjoy playing more in Denver.
  • Keith Burns did say it — all the old Browns D-linemen do enjoy playing a lot more in Denver.
  • Rod Smith noted that Jake isn’t just different on the field. He’s been working hard, but he’s also loose and relaxed. He’s not feeling the pressure to carry the team.
  • I’ve been getting tired of hearing about Jake’s new look. Now, it’s making sense. I think it’s a ploy to give reporters something to ask about besides his past.
  • I’d still rather see Terrell Davis on the podium as a player than in the front row as press.
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