Daily Links – Challenging the Champ

• “I just tell him to throw me the ball,” Marshall joked Wednesday. “That’s all I tell him.”. [DPO]
• Our friends at Predominantly Orange know exactly how big of a blow it would be to Denver’s season if they fall short come Sunday. [Predominantly Orange]
• “Figures compiled by The Denver Post show opposing quarterbacks have thrown at Bailey 69 times this season through 11 games, compared to 28 times in nine games in 2008…” [DPO]
• Josh McDaniels also knows. [CSG]
• Pro Football Talk takes a look at Denver’s situation with Elvis Dumervil’s expiring contract. [PFT]
• Matt Cassel is set to play against his old coordinator. [AP]
• Hall of Famer Derrick Thomas will be honored at halftime this weekend. [National Football Post]

NFL News & Notes

• Another Jerry World hazardous situation. [National Football Post]
• Seahawks GM Tim Ruskell resigned today. Will Mike Holmgren make a return? [Yahoo! Sports]
• Is Shawne Merriman too injury prone? [Rotoworld]