Good morning!  My name is Tim Lynch.  Many of you may know me from the many years I spent at Mile High Report, but I am now part of the BroncoTalk crew.  I’ll try to bring some Broncos wholesomeness your way intermittently, but in the meantime I will be sporting the Daily Links here.  Don’t be surprised if there is a similarity to MHR’s Horse Tracks in the format as I played a big role in that things evolution over there.  I tried to change it up slightly, but I do things a certain way and being the creature of habit I am, I’ll continue doing it the way I am used to doing it.  Links are links anyway…Enjoy!

Peyton Manning-led Denver Broncos the toast of the NFL – Denver Post
Not surprisingly, the idea of pursuing Peyton Manning was hatched in John Elway’s office.

Can Denver’s defense take next step? – ESPN
Barring a setback from the neck injury that cost him the entire 2011 season, Peyton Manning has the Denver Broncos’ offense covered. That side of the ball will be fine and will be in playoff form. But what about the defense?

2012 DRAFT EXPECTATIONS BY TEAM – by Tony Villiotti
A couple of articles ago (Great (Draft) Expectations, available on the website), DRAFTMETRICS presented the “generic” expectations from a draft class. Now that the compensatory draft choices have been awarded for free agency losses, specific expectations for each NFL team can be derived. These expectations are based on historical results from the 1992 through 2005 drafts.

Wins should follow Manning – ESPN
So how many wins is Peyton Manning worth to the Denver Broncos? When the game of quarterback musical chairs settles down each year, I try to go bottom-line on the value of new quarterbacks to teams.

Denver Broncos News

Colorado Classics: Passing through Denver, former Broncos QB Jacky Lee didn’t stay long – The Denver Post
Jacky Lee’s arrival in Denver as a new Broncos quarterback almost 48 years ago didn’t have the sensationalism of what occurred last week when Peyton Manning rode into town in his chariot and soon after had fans dreaming of Super Bowl championships.

Caleb Hanie, Broncos new No. 2 QB, ready to step up behind Peyton Manning – the Denver Post
Caleb Hanie didn’t sign with the Broncos expecting to get much on-field work as Peyton Manning’s backup. But the former Colorado State star is confident playing behind Manning will make him a better quarterback.

Kiszla: Peyton Manning and Todd Helton — best buddy system ever – The Denver Post
Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning and Rockies slugger Todd Helton are best friends forever. They love each other like brothers. Their friendship runs deep, but not quite as deep as a post pattern.

Tim Tebow era with New York Jets ready for takeoff – The Denver Post
Cry not for Tim Tebow, Broncos fans. Denver’s former quarterback was formally introduced Monday by the New York Jets, his new NFL team. Tebow repeatedly said he was excited to be with the Jets and thankful for his two years with the Broncos.

TV wants Peyton Manning-led Denver Broncos to work nights this year – The Denver Post
Regardless of whether their quarterback was Peyton Manning or Tim Tebow, the Broncos were going to be a prime-time NFL draw this season.

Jaguars owner: Tim Tebow didn’t want to come to Jacksonville – The Florida-Times Union
If Tim Tebow didn’t want to come to Jacksonville, sending a third-round pick to the Denver Broncos, a move that likely would have resulted in the Broncos taking the decision out of Tebow’s hands, would have been counterproductive.

Is Tim Tebow more than a novelty? – ESPN
In some ways, I feel a little sorry about what is happening to Tim Tebow. Going to the New York Jets to be a Wildcat quarterback won’t help him develop as a quarterback. Jets owner Woody Johnson said the team traded for Tebow to acquire a winning player who could add versatility to the Jets’ offense.

Denver Broncos Blogs

2012 NFL Draft Preview: Wide Receivers – DenverBroncos.com
Take a closer look at some of the top prospects at receiver as the 2012 NFL Draft approaches.

Hanie and Dreeseen Ready for Roles in Manning’s New Band – MaxDenver.com
Caleb Hanie and Joel Dreessen only connected for part of a season during their stints at Colorado State, after Hanie became the Rams’ starting quarterback late in 2004.

Mile High Monday: Tim Tebow Is A Jet – Predominantly Orange
The roller coaster ride that was the Tim Tebow era came to a quick end last week when he was traded to the New York Jets. The Denver Broncos decided to move on after they emerged as the winner from the Peyton Manning sweepstakes.

Breaking down the history: How do the Denver Broncos draft? – MileHighReport
The draft day is coming (the 1st round is on Thursday, April 26th) and I finally got enough time to finish this research I began several weeks ago. My idea is to realize how the Denver Broncos used their draft picks since our foundation and compare it to the other NFL franchises.

Rated R For (R)ant: One Final Thanks To Tim Tebow – MileHighReport
I know for some of you here the topic of Tebow is becoming as appealing as your ex-girlfriends three day old macaroni salad. I get it. You are done.

Jake Plummer back throwing in Denver – First & Orange Blog
The draft prospects working out with Denver trainer Loren Landow had a special guest tossing them passes today.

Eric Decker Injury Update: Broncos WR Recovering Well From MCL Sprain – SB Nation
The last time the Denver Broncos saw wide receiver Eric Decker take the football field, the second-year player was injured on a hit by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison.

Denver Broncos Videos

Elway On Manning’s Next Steps – DenverBroncos.com
From the annual league meetings in Florida, John Elway talks about how Peyton Manning is getting settled in his new facility.