Daily Links – No Larsen Means No Hillis

• Mike Klis covers the lack of Peyton Hillis, Brandon Marshall’s contract, and points out that McDaniels deserves credit for this defense as well in his latest mailbag.  [Denver Post]
• It’s not just the fans calling for the power back, Longmont Time’s writer Brian Howell brings it up.  [Longmont Times]
• Three is a crowd.  Dave Kreiger questions the lack of Hillis as well.  [Denver Post]
• Drew Litton questions the play calling, but says the Colts game bodes well for this team.  [DrewLitton.com]
• Brandon Marshall is rising and Elvis Dumervil is falling in the AFC West stock watch.  [ESPN NFL Nation]
• Denver is below the .500 mark against winning quarterbacks this season.  [Denver Post]
• BMarsh’s big day is still gaining a lot of attention two days later.  [CS Gazette]
• The Broncos will have to pay Brandon Marshall big money to keep him in Denver this Spring.  [Denver Post]
• A look at the late addition to the defensive line, Vonnie Holliday.  [Longmont Times]

• Chris Kuper receives some flak for his running style and Spencer Larsen has been deemed ok by Josh McDaniels in the briefs.  [Denver Post]

• A really good look at Denver’s offseason plan with a mock draft.  [NFL Draft Notebook]
• Critical moments were key in Sunday’s loss.  [Examiner.com]
• What fans are saying about these current Broncos.  [Denver Post]
• Silver and Black Pride previews the Broncos as the enemy.  [Silver & Black Pride]
• A quick overview of Sunday’s opponent: The Raiders.  [Denver Post]

Around the NFL:

Defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh more than likely boosted his draft ranking by being considered for the Heisman.  [NFL Mocks]

The writing is on the wall.  Tom Cable may avoid Russell if Gradkowski is still hurt, opting for Charlie Frye.  [Denver Post]

The most unlikely playoff participants in NFL history.  [NYT Fifth Down]