Daily Links – If I Had to Put Money On It…

• …I’d say Brandstater is the starter Week One.  Watching this video on McDaniels, it doesn’t appear he’s too confident that either Orton or Simms will be ready.  I know a lot of people are thinking Simms, but it’s a high ankle sprain, emphasis on high. Those can be brutal. But hey, that’s just a ridiculously preliminary shot in the dark.  [DenverBroncos.com]
• Meanwhile, quarterback Ingle Martin is a play away from being the starter.  I just threw up in my mouth a little bit. [The Latest Word]
• New York Jets seriously interested in Brandon Marshall?  [BroncoTalk]

• Brandstater looked terrible at Seattle but had some nice throws against Chicago.  A closer look at the rookie.  [Denver Post]
• The Broncos‘ struggles in the running game this preseason are partially explained by the switch from zone blocking to a power running scheme.  [Fantasy Sports Portal]
• McD says versatility will go a long way to finalizing the roster.  [DPO]
• Jerry Rice gives his opinion on Brandon Marshall.  Good read.  [FOX Sports]
• A fan’s non kool aid objective look at the team.  [Denver Sports Blog]

NFL/Other

• The Kansas City Chiefs released WR Amani Toomer and DE Alfonso Boone, who was a starter for them last year.  [AP]
• A Chargers blackout?  No way.  [Y! Sports]
• Eleven other teams may meet similar fates in 2009.  [Sports Business Journal]
• This was on ESPN’s SportsNation last week.  Where do I buy tickets in advance?  [Youtube]