Looking back on a Season: 2001
Acme Packing Company — ... The defense was really good. They were ranked fifth in scoring defense, and was quite adept at rushing the passer. I think in his first four games KGB had nine sacks, or some crazy number like that, and he only came in on third downs that year. Cletidus Hunt and Vonnie Holliday both showed alot of promise. ...

Three Up and Three Down: Talking success and failure
The Phinsider — ... 3. The defensive line takes a step back - With the release of veteran Vonnie Holliday and no safe bet at nose tackle behind the aging ...

Miami Dolphins Training Camp Primer: How will the defensive line shape up?
The Phinsider — ... ' defensive line during camp will be focused on two players.  One is second-year defensive end Phillip Merling.  Merling will be asked to replace Vonnie Holliday in the starting lineup at defensive end opposite fellow second-year end Kendall Langford.  Merling showed some flashes last year as the top backup at defensive end.  But consistency was reportedly the main issue with him.  In particular, he didn't practice as well as he played - and that explain why he disappeared at times on gameday.  Will Merling effectively take the ...

History of the Bills: 1999-2003
Buffalo Rumblings — ... following week Bledsoe threw four INTs against his old club and New England beat Buffalo 24-17 in a game that was never really that close.  At 6-7 heading into week 15 the Bills needed to win out to have any chance at the playoffs.  With Doug Flutie and the Chargers coming to town the Bills had to be ready.  After Flutie tied the score in the fourth quarter Travis Henry ran in the winning score and Buffalo at 7-7 was still on playoff life support.  That is until Vonnie Holliday sacked Bledsoe five times, forcing three fumbles in a 10-0 ...

Weekend Roundup: Talking camp competition, unsigned draft picks & much more
The Phinsider — ... is that Clemons and Hamlin were the starting safety tandem at Clemson.  What does that have to do with getting Chris signed?  Probably nothing - I don't know.  But you can't help but wonder what is taking so long to get this 5th round pick signed. QUICK HITS -David Martin's agent has told the Herald that Martin is "healthy and ready to go" after recovering from offseason sports hernia surgery.  Good news for sure. -Vonnie Holliday's agent tells the Palm Beach Post that Holliday ...

New England Patriots Links 8/11/09
Pats Pulpit — ... feels that the additions at tight end may put Ben Watson's future in New England in doubt. Andy Hart mentions that Michael Lombardi thinks the chances are high that the Patriots land Carter. Patriots Today: Burgess on the field; restocked defense.  (11.22 min. video) LOCAL SHOTS Chris Gasper and Mike Reiss Patriots Notebook: Patriots host DE Vonnie Holliday; Rookie OL Rich Ohrnberger removed from PUP list; Shawn ...

New England Patriots Links 8/13/09 - Patriots vs. Eagles
Pats Pulpit — ... teams and worst five teams in that category. Globe 10.0 Bob Ryan and Chad Finn debate whether Patriots coach Bill Belichick has worked his team too hard during training camp, given 15 full-pad practices over the first 22 sessions, three shorts-and-shells, four walkthroughs and one day off.  (2.42 min. video) Jeff Howe notes former 'Fragile Fred' helps Maroney shed similar label. Chris Gasper Patriots Notebook: Vonnie Holliday is interested in the Patriots but left without an offer; ...

AP Contest: Future Chiefs?
Arrowhead Pride — ... -DE Vonnie Holliday - I have a hard time believing we will feel totally okay with the pass rush and front seven we have in place and it wouldn't surprise me at all if a FA was signed in the next week or two off the street to play a prominent role. Enter Vonnie Holliday. He's already familiar with Kansas City and proved he had something left in the tank with his recent years with the ...

Horse Tracks - 9/5/09 - Broncos half way to 53-man roster with hours to go
The Mile High Report — ... navigated through its offseason rebuilding, trying to find confidence in the huddle to go with all of the new faces. Witness perjury charges in Bronco murder case - (DP) A Denver grand jury has indicted a key witness in the Darrent Williams homicide case on two counts of perjury in the first degree and one count of attempting to influence a public servant. Wilson: Vonnie Holliday expected to join Broncos | National Football Post Wilson: Vonnie Holliday expected to join Broncos Making Roster Moves - ...

Might the Cowboys Make a Waiver Claim or Two?
Blogging The Boys — ... Defensive Line -- I doubt a decent veteran shakes free.  The big street free agent names at the moment are greybeards like Vonnie Holliday, who may have no tread left on their tires.  Still, there are teams like Seattle, who may have a surplus and might be willing to make a deal. ...

All Ready! Your 2009 Denver Broncos 53-man Roster(Official)
The Mile High Report — ... Quarterback (3) Kyle Orton Defensive Ends (5) Vonnie Holliday   ...

Horse Tracks - 9/6/09 - Broncos trim roster to 53 with more changes to come
The Mile High Report — ... were among the players listed on the Denver Broncos' final list of cuts, while veteran end Vonnie Holliday was added to the roster as the team established its 53-man roster. ...

Horse Tracks - 9/7/09 - Brandon Marshall returns
The Mile High Report — ... poise impresses his teammates - The Denver Post When the Broncos selected Tom Brandstater in April's NFL draft, they believed they had a tough-minded quarterback who had an NFL-worthy frame with some potential. Broncos announce practice squad - Mike Klis(DP) The Broncos stayed within their locker room to form their eight-man practice squad. Denver Broncos' Vonnie Holliday reveals offseason surgery - ESPN Defensive end Vonnie Holliday, who joined the Denver Broncos on Sunday for his first workout ...

NFL Week 1 - Denver Broncos at Cincinnati Bengals Weekly Presser - Josh McDaniels
The Mile High Report — ... with Marshall now as compared to two weeks ago "We have a good relationship. He comes here. He goes to work. I coach him and try to teach him as much as I can teach him. He is working hard on the field. What level our relationship is at other than that, I don't know. I don't think there is anything wrong with our relationship. It is a player and a coach trying to get better and trying to help our team win. I think that is kind of where we're at." On signing DL Vonnie Holliday "Vonnie has got some familiarity with the system ...

Broncos Thoughts and Musings: Raider Week
The Mile High Report — ... Vonnie Holliday was a heck of a pickup. He was all over the ball consistently this week and will give the Broncos another good option at DE. The matchup I like best is Elvis Dumervil against the Oakland right tackle, ex-Bronco Cornell Green (backed up by former Bronco Erik Pears). Our other old Bronco friend ...

Shallow Thoughts & Nearsighted Observations
The Mile High Report — ... lined up all over, and got a lot of pressure.  I am really pleased with his growth.  Darrell Reid got a sack, and Vonnie Holliday and Marcus Thomas also got good pressure in spots.  The Broncos sacked Russell 3 times, and hit him 3 more.  ...

'Getting Real', Broncos adorn cover of Sports Illustrated
The Mile High Report — ... The article, written by Jim Trotter, was a great look at what the Broncos are building and how they have made it happen in such a short time.  One particular part of the story was intriguing to me.  It talks about Vonnie Holliday and what he was told after signing with the Broncos just prior to the start of the Regular Season - ...

Horse Tracks 10/13/09 - It's Chargers Week. There will be no letdown.
The Mile High Report — ... "We won’t drink the kool aid!!!!" – Text Sunday evening from Broncos defensive tackle Vonnie Holliday, resisting the hype that will intensify after Sunday’s victory over the ...

Shallow Thoughts & Nearsighted Observations
The Mile High Report — ... , I felt like the Patriots expressly didn't want to have him singled up on anybody, and they got more conservative with their protection calls.  Of course, on the key play where Vonnie Holliday sacked and stripped Brady, and Dumervil recovered, that was only a 4 man rush, and Vollmer was the victim.  The Patriots won this battle on volume, but he Broncos got the biggest play. ...

Horse Tracks 10/14/09 - Bowlen says BMarsh is on his way to payday; 5-0 Broncos 3.5-pt underdogs at San Diego
The Mile High Report — ... "A lot of attention is paid to our conditioning," Broncos defensive lineman Vonnie Holliday said. "As a veteran player, I hate it. We do a lot of running, a lot of cardio work. But it helps us. If coach implements something, and it works, you can't complain too much about it." ...

Matching up with the Chargers
The Mile High Report — ... opposing defensive coordinators. I see the tight ends as one of the Chargers' biggest strengths. On the other side of the ball is a Denver group that doesn't have a single well-known household name, but they play like unbridled fury. Ronald Fields and Marcus Thomas are splitting time at NT, and both look good. The starting ends have been surprising players - Ryan McBean (formerly of the Steelers practice squad) and Kenny Peterson, and they are rotated with Vonnie Holliday. Le Kevin Smith isn't back from his knee injury ...

Broncos Thoughts & Musings - Chargers Week
The Mile High Report — ... Right behind him was a surprise player who has been stepping up as he's needed. It's Jack Williams, with 8 solo tackles. Congratulation to the young man who is moving up in the game. Third was Brian Dawkins, with another 7. Andra Davis dropped to only 3 tackles, the same as Kenny Peterson, Vonnie Holliday, Darcel McBath and Robert Ayers. Ayers had a good game, by the way, but all of them did. After the first quarter, they were a wall. Nice going, guys. ...

Build a Defense of Former Kansas City Chiefs
Arrowhead Pride — ... can just talk about which former Chiefs defensive players you think are even slightly worthy of bringing back. Like I said, this is a conversation post on a slow news day. A good resource for you is Pro Football Reference's Chiefs page. Click on the year then click on Starters & Roster to peek at the players for each season. My picks are after the jump. Cut and paste this list into the comments to make your own. DE: Jared Allen NT: Vonnie Holliday (Not the best fit but the NT is tougher) DE: ...

Horse Tracks 10/19/09 - Broncos at San Diego tonight on MNF. Jokeland, Chefs victorious.
The Mile High Report — ... "Other teams I’ve been on, we haven’t practiced situational football like we do here," said Vonnie Holliday. ...

Shallow Thoughts & Nearsighted Observations
The Mile High Report — ... I like that the Broncos were contructed and operate with a lot of thought devoted to roles.  As a coach, when you sign a veteran like Vonnie Holliday on the eve of the season, and you tell him that he'll be a rotation player, primarily on the field in pass rush situations, there's a clarity of understanding between you and the player.  That clarity is good for business, and it comes through when you see all 53 players knowing their roles, and playing them well. ...

Broncos Thoughts & Musings, Part 3: Ravens Week
The Mile High Report — ... Vonnie Holliday, who's been a stellar pickup, was manning the RDE. At the snap, he drove into the left guard's (Pro Bowler Kris Dielman) right shoulder and bulldozed him back and then into the left tackle, Marcus McNeil, whose attention had been fixed on Robert Ayers (lined up outside on the weakside). Ayers left off and tried a stunt up the middle, but he didn't get there. While Holliday was taking out two linemen and Ayers was trying to stunt, ...

Horse Tracks 11/23/09 - Chargers dominate Broncos, take over first place; Raiders & Chiefs pull off big upsets
The Mile High Report — ... "We lost composure, and that's probably what's so disheartening about this loss," said veteran Broncos defensive lineman Vonnie Holliday. "The mental and psychological part of it, the letdown, the breakdown." ...

It's time -- already -- to think about the Broncos
Big Blue View — ... Things got so bad early in the fourth quarter of a 32-3 defeat to the Chargers that in the Broncos’ defensive huddle, veteran defensive end Vonnie Holliday  felt compelled to call out the quitters in his midst. ...

Injuries and the NFL
The Mile High Report — ... Seahawks' defensive back Roy Lewis said. Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Bobby Wade told the AP he has never tried to hide a concussion but is sure it happens frequently in the NFL. "You see guys with their eyes rolling in the back of their heads," he said. "You see guys shaking their head trying to get it together. If there was a doctor evaluating them, I'm sure they would say, 'Your brain has taken trauma.'" In addition to these quotes, Vonnie Holliday, defensive end for the Denver Broncos stated, ...