On your Mark, get set … Why don’t you give Broncos quarterback Mark Sanchez a chance before writing him off? But that’s what you sportswriters do: Create controversy instead of being positive. You haven’t seen Paxton Lynch play at the pro level and you’re already making him the starting quarterback. A more sportsmanlike approach would be to wish all three quarterbacks (including Trevor Siemian) well and see who wins the job. I doubt Broncos general manager Elway pays much attention to anything you say about football.
Nick, team player
Kiz: While we’re passing out orange slices, chew on this: Quarterbacks are measured by wins and losses. Sanchez’s record in the NFL is 37-35. He’s the definition of mediocre. There’s no reason for Elway to listen to me, but I was listening when Elway told Dave Logan and Susie Wargin, “We think (Lynch) is going to be ready quicker than a lot of people think.” At Kickin’ It Headquarters, we define being positive like this: Lynch is real good. And he’ll be ready to start before Denver’s next playoff game.
Team leader? Wow, you called the whole draft on April 9, when you suggested Elway should take Lynch in the first round. He took your advice. This kind of makes you the de facto general manager, Kiz. Now you suggest Lynch be named the starting quarterback by midseason. I guess that makes you the de facto coach, as well. Perhaps the Bowlen family should get rid of Elway and Kubiak and have you run the whole show.
Peter, Denver
Kiz: Thanks for your sincere faith in my ability. But isn’t it obvious I’ve already mastered the GM and coaching gigs? I’m thinking about a job better suited for me. This family feud for control of the team could get messy and adversely impact the on-field product. So here’s an out-of-the-box idea: Maybe the Bowlens should stop squabbling and just name me as franchise owner. It would be best for the team and the city, to say nothing of my ability to take more vacations to Fiji.
Dissin’ Cousins. The Nuggets don’t need DeMarcus Cousins. Really? Because he’s done so much in his career? Cousins is almost cancerous, if he’s not happy. If we grabbed Cousins, you’d be crying about his actions halfway through his first season.
Scott, afraid of Boogie
Kiz: Cousins averaged 26.9 points and 11.5 rebounds last season. That’s Hall of Fame ability. If you can’t coach Boogie, maybe you shouldn’t be coaching basketball any longer (see: Karl, George).
Rockies road. And today’s parting shot is from a long-suffering fan who refuses to believe pigs can fly or the Rockies could be in first place in May.
Meh. It’s like a passing storm. The regularly scheduled flight to last place will resume shortly. I’ve been beaten down by too many seasons of bad baseball to let myself enjoy the Rockies’ non-failure.
Greg, wears grumpypants
