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07-08-2005, 12:01 PM
http://www.lovelandfyi.com/sports-story.asp?ID=1216
Publish Date: 7/8/2005
Broncos’ Kanell ready for competition
Quarterback believes system knowledge might help land backup job
By Pat Graham
For the Reporter-Herald
ENGLEWOOD — Cherry Hills Country Club ate up the greatest receiver of all time.
Denver Broncos wideout Jerry Rice, who carries a three handicap, fired a 15-over par 86 on Wednesday at the site of this year’s U.S. Women’s Open.
Not that Rice was admitting to the score. In fact, he didn’t even bring up the match.
But Denver quarterback Danny Kanell couldn’t resist.
“Ask him what he shot,” Kanell said with a mischievous smile.
Kanell let everyone know that he beat both Rice and safety John Lynch in their friendly golf match following practice. He shot the same score as Annika Sorenstam, a 6-over 77, playing from the back tees.
“I missed four easy putts, but I played well,” Kanell said.
If Kanell’s performance behind center can match his golf game, Kanell should have no trouble nailing down the backup role.
However, with youngsters like Matt Mauck and Bradlee Van Pelt around, the backup spot won’t automatically be handed to him.
“The battle’s going pretty good,” Kanell said. “I’m trying to take care of my own business. I never look over my shoulder. I let my performance speak for itself.”
Being quarterback Jake Plummer’s understudy can be rather boring. Plummer took every snap last season. Kanell, a former starter for the New York Giants, hasn’t thrown a completed pass in a regular season game since a 30-26 loss to New England on Nov. 3, 2003.
With so much free time on his hands, Kanell has had ample opportunity to master the Broncos’ complicated system. That’s his primary advantage over his rivals.
“I’ve got a good grasp of the offense,” Kanell said. “I’m working on the little ins and outs that coach Mike Shanahan stresses. I’m learning the intricacies.”
That’s not the only learning Kanell has done this offseason. Kanell was selected by the NFL to attend a three-day business education workshop at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. The classroom/field-based seminar focused on personal investment as well as offered entrepreneurial opportunities for players transitioning from their football careers. Not that Kanell thinks he’s transitioning quite yet.
Still, it was a unique opportunity for the former Florida State quarterback.
“When I sat through accounting in college, I don’t remember anything I learned,” said Kanell, who will travel to San Francisco this Sunday for another seminar. “I learned more in a 90-minute session in accounting there just because of the effectiveness of the teachers.”
How does it feel to be a Wharton graduate?
“I’d like to claim that, but I think some of the Wharton graduates might be upset with me,” Kanell said.
Publish Date: 7/8/2005
Broncos’ Kanell ready for competition
Quarterback believes system knowledge might help land backup job
By Pat Graham
For the Reporter-Herald
ENGLEWOOD — Cherry Hills Country Club ate up the greatest receiver of all time.
Denver Broncos wideout Jerry Rice, who carries a three handicap, fired a 15-over par 86 on Wednesday at the site of this year’s U.S. Women’s Open.
Not that Rice was admitting to the score. In fact, he didn’t even bring up the match.
But Denver quarterback Danny Kanell couldn’t resist.
“Ask him what he shot,” Kanell said with a mischievous smile.
Kanell let everyone know that he beat both Rice and safety John Lynch in their friendly golf match following practice. He shot the same score as Annika Sorenstam, a 6-over 77, playing from the back tees.
“I missed four easy putts, but I played well,” Kanell said.
If Kanell’s performance behind center can match his golf game, Kanell should have no trouble nailing down the backup role.
However, with youngsters like Matt Mauck and Bradlee Van Pelt around, the backup spot won’t automatically be handed to him.
“The battle’s going pretty good,” Kanell said. “I’m trying to take care of my own business. I never look over my shoulder. I let my performance speak for itself.”
Being quarterback Jake Plummer’s understudy can be rather boring. Plummer took every snap last season. Kanell, a former starter for the New York Giants, hasn’t thrown a completed pass in a regular season game since a 30-26 loss to New England on Nov. 3, 2003.
With so much free time on his hands, Kanell has had ample opportunity to master the Broncos’ complicated system. That’s his primary advantage over his rivals.
“I’ve got a good grasp of the offense,” Kanell said. “I’m working on the little ins and outs that coach Mike Shanahan stresses. I’m learning the intricacies.”
That’s not the only learning Kanell has done this offseason. Kanell was selected by the NFL to attend a three-day business education workshop at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. The classroom/field-based seminar focused on personal investment as well as offered entrepreneurial opportunities for players transitioning from their football careers. Not that Kanell thinks he’s transitioning quite yet.
Still, it was a unique opportunity for the former Florida State quarterback.
“When I sat through accounting in college, I don’t remember anything I learned,” said Kanell, who will travel to San Francisco this Sunday for another seminar. “I learned more in a 90-minute session in accounting there just because of the effectiveness of the teachers.”
How does it feel to be a Wharton graduate?
“I’d like to claim that, but I think some of the Wharton graduates might be upset with me,” Kanell said.