January 20, 2009 10:20 PM
Broncos Inbox -- Jan. 21
Welcome, the Broncos Inbox is open and leading off is a double dip about the new coaching staff . . .
A.P. Crisafi asked . . .
Q: I'm not too sure what to make of the new coaching staff. Not many have successful backgrounds. Can you give us an idea what kind of defense to expect given the new coaches and what their philosophies are? Do they all share a common philosophy?
And Blake Cohen . . .
Q: Just wondering about Dom Capers. (Would) he really come to the Broncos even though he keeps getting interviewed for a DC position at other teams?
A: Blake sent along his question just before Capers accepted the job in Green Bay to be the Packers defensive coordinator. But I kept it in because it raised an interesting point.
When Josh McDaniels was hired as the head coach several Broncos players said they had been told Mike Nolan would be the defensive coordinator - he was formally hired in McDaniels' first full day on the job - and that Capers would join the staff in some fashion.
That was also the scenario some of Capers' friends in the league said they believed would happen as well. But in reality, now looking at it in retrospect, they all probably meant if Capers didn't get an offer to be a defensive coordinator he liked he would have ended up on the Broncos staff as some kind of special assistant or assistant head coach.
Capers is one of best 3-4 strategists in the league and if the Broncos, who are likely to use plenty of the 3-4 at some point in McDaniels' tenure, end up trying it as soon as this season after they evaluate their personnel and what they can do in free agency as well as the draft, Capers would have certainly helped that cause.
But overall, as I make the rounds at Senior Bowl practices in Mobile this week, most people in the league believe Nolan was a very good hire for McDaniels. Nolan's abilities as a defensive coordinator have always been well thought of.
Most people believe he simply got de-railed by the personnel side of being a head coach who wanted and had total control over the roster. But that returning to the field as a coordinator meant he should succeed.
Mike Priefer is a long-time special teams coach and also respected by his peers. And Mike McCoy, the Broncos offensive coordinator has spent nine years with the Panthers and has waited for some time for this kind of promotion and performed well.
However, make no mistake it is McDaniels who will run the offense in terms of philosophy and calling plays on gameday. McCoy will handle plenty of the day-to-day work in the meetings that a head coach may not always have time for though McDaniels plans to attend as many of the quarterbacks meetings as possible.
McDaniels and Nolan also went for some veteran eyes on defense with Ed Donatell set to coach the secondary. Donatell is an 18-year veteran in the league and has been a defensive coordinator with the Packers and Falcons.
Most general managers I know believe Donatell is a good position coach despite having some ups and downs in his time as a coordinator.
Wayne Nunnely, who will coach the defensive line, had been in San Diego for 12 seasons having done well enough there to have worked for five different head coaches (Kevin Gilbride, June Jones - was an interim -- Mike Riley, Marty Schottenheimer and Norv Turner).
Nunnely's contract was not going to be renewed this year by Turner.
So, overall, McDaniels has fulfilled what he said he would do on the defensive staff when he interviewed with Broncos owner Pat Bowlen. Bowlen said McDaniels told him he would hire "some veteran hands'' to repair the defense.
He has done that with plenty of coaching veterans. With Nunnely's and Nolan's experience with the 3-4 it would also appear the Broncos are at least positioning themselves for that possibility fairly quickly.
In terms of philosophy the biggest issue is always how the coordinators relate the head coach. The position coaches fall in after that.
But McDaniels moved quickly to hire Nolan and had talked to Nolan before he was formally offered the Broncos job to see Nolan's availability. So, they know what they want to do and have covered that.
McDaniels is going to run the offense so he's basically cut out the middle man there and folks inside the Broncos complex say quarterback Jay Cutler liked what McDaniels had to say about how the offense is going to work - the Patriots' totals over the last couple years and three Super Bowl rings can be persuasive.
How it all plays out remains to be seen. But the first big decision they face will be what scheme they will use on defense so they can begin to draft players to play it and find what they need in free agency.
If it's a 3-4, they must find a nose tackle to build around. That is a significant choice that will be made and they will likely - whether they say it or not - know what they want to play before they go to the scouting combine next month.
Robert Johnson in Kilmichael, Miss., wondered about some early draft prospects . . .
Q: Please give me the names of three or four defensive players you think the Broncos will consider taking with the 12th pick in the first round of the NFL Draft. Also, do you think new defensive coordinator Mike Nolan will be able to salvage the careers of Jarvis Moss and Tim Crowder?
A: Robert, I know you would like names, but the draft evaluation period really gets going now. Most teams have been through the prospects, in terms of seeing them live and preparing reports, at least twice.
They now, with the all-star games, the combine and campus workouts begin to set the board.
The 46 early entries, who were just approved by the league this week, also jumble things.
But, in general, this is not at least in the preliminary stage considered to be that strong a draft in terms of defense with the strength being at linebacker and things a little spotty at the other positions. Again it's early and year after year people in the league always seem to get less cynical about things once the combine and the workouts come to pass.
It was interesting that among the early entries there were only two defensive tackles - Sen'Derrick Marks from Auburn and Ricky Jean-Francois from LSU. Teams that play the 3-4 will look at Marks (a 300-pounder at 6-foot-2), but the 12th pick would be high for him.
Junior end Aaron Maybin of Penn State leads the underclassmen in the defensive line while the best seniors at end include Texas' Brian Orakpo, LSU's Tyson Jackson and Georgia Tech's Michael Johnson. In the preseason rankings by the scouting services the NFL teams use Johnson was well ahead of any other player at the position.
At 6-7, 259 pounds, Johnson would project as more of an outside linebacker in a 3-4 - he may be too tall for some people's liking in that role, however -- so he would have to be evaluated on his ability to move downfield as well much like Mike Vrabel, a former defensive end at Ohio State who has flourished as a Patriots outside linebacker.
But all three of those ends have been picked at heavily by scouts many of them who see Orakpo as strictly a straight-line player, who see Jackson as a guy who should have made more plays and who see Johnson as a player that should have won more battles at the point of attack than he did.
The defensive tackle crop is not considered all that great, but the seniors are led by B.J. Raji of Boston College, Ziggy Hood of Missouri and Peria Jerry of Mississippi.
The best nose tackle prospect may have stayed in school. Alabama's Terrence Cody, a giant at 6-5 and roughly 365 pounds, elected to stay in school, but watch the 3-4 teams flock in the 2010 draft to get him.
The guy I've enjoyed looking at, outside the first round, is Purdue's Arcilla (Alex) Magee. He's played end at Purdue, but probably projects to be a defensive tackle in the NFL, but he looks like he would be a quality inside rusher.
At linebacker the names are well known with players like USC's Rey Maualuga and Wake Forest's Aaron Curry and the group will get pushed up the board some as a whole because after a few years of weak classes at the position this year's linebacker class is considered a good one in the early going.
Brian Cushing of USC doesn't get as much pub as some of the Trojans' other players, but some teams have him as a top 15 player if he works out well. Curry is the guy I really like because he just blasts people along the line of scrimmage, plays the run tough and shows rush skills too.
He could go before 12th, but if he was there the Broncos would certainly have to give him a look.
Florida State's Everette Brown - he had 13.5 sacks this past season - is kind of a hybrid outside guy who could move into a 3-4 as well. The 12th pick is probably high right now for Virginia's Clint Sintim - he had 11 sacks this past season - but would likely fit a 3-4 as well.
With all of the juniors coming in it has affected the standing of some seniors as well. Ohio State's James Laurinastis has been a popular pick among fans for the Broncos, but he doesn't project into the top 15 right now in the minds of personnel guys. Part of the problem for him, I think, is he followed A.J. Hawk in the Buckeyes' defense and I don't know a scout who believes after evaluating him that he played as well as Hawk did.
The best senior corners on the board at this point certainly include Ohio State's Malcolm Jenkins, who could move up into the top 10 overall if he runs better than expected. Among the juniors Illinois' Vontae Davis is likely the best corner in the early entries and could work his way to being one of the top two on the board at the position.
Some scouts don't like Jenkins' speed and see him as a cover-2 corner or possibly even a safety. He could run himself out of that evaluation with some good times in the coming weeks, but that's what some guys are thinking right now.
An interesting guy is Alabama's Rashad Johnson -- outside of the first round. He's undersized, but I love how he plays. He's rarely out of the position, competes like crazy, throws himself into the action. He'll be a good pro; he's just a little small.
As far as Crowder and Moss, the Broncos personnel people believe the two can rally. But they have now lost their benefit of the doubt.
A new staff will grade them on what they see, not where they were picked. So Moss needs to work more, and better, to the inside to create more room on the outside rush because tackles sit on his outside move and wait for him to come to them.
Crowder needs to just battle his way on the field. He's got to be better overall. If you're inactive as many times as he was healthy this past season, that means you're on the edge of the roster and that's not a good place to be.
Jimmy Moore in Windsor, Ontario - home of the Spitfires (yes, I've covered a game there back in the day) asked ...
Q: I'm totally flabbergasted by some of the fans' comments about D.J. Williams. When healthy (which he wasn't last season), D.J. is clearly one of the smarter and better linebackers in this league. He can play multiple positions and play them all at an exceptionally high level. He is the type of player that any team would want. What are your thoughts on his overall play and impact on a team's defense? Also, if a switch to the 3-4 defense happens, where do you see D.J. and the rest of the linebackers on the current roster lining up in that formation?
A: Williams is an example, in my opinion, why teams do a tremendous disservice to players by with-holding injury information.
Williams wasn't healthy last season - he missed time with a severely sprained knee and has already had a shoulder repaired this offseason. His play showed that and instead of explaining that to people the Broncos, like almost every team in the league, chose to keep it murky as if some competitive advantage is gained by not explaining why you have listed a guy on the injury report in the first place.
He's versatile and his size-speed combination is rare. He'll have a big role in the defense, much like Patrick Willis had in the 49ers' 3-4 under Nolan.
He'll play one of those inside spots, I would think, if they line up in the 3-4 as the main scheme where the 300 pounders up front keep the guards off him and he can flow to the ball.
Woodyard is a possibility at an outside spot, at least situationally, because of his speed. But he's undersized for that role in a 3-4 when you look at the body types on the players that line up at outside linebacker for 3-4 teams like the Steelers you quickly see the difference. James Harrison and LaMarr Woodley are much bigger than Woodyard out the edge of the Steelers defense.
Other than that it's wide open. It remains to be seen what Nolan thinks of players like Jamie Winborn - he and Nolan did not see eye-to-eye in San Francisco - Spencer Larsen or Boss Bailey (who's coming off knee surgery and will likely miss much of the offseason workouts) and where he would put them.
Norm Werth wondered . . .
Q: I was a little disappointed this season with the Bronco's offense rarely challenging defenses down the field or running plays occasionally that are not on the usual script -- gadget plays, I guess. Was this only due to a commitment to the short, take-what-they-give-us philosophy, lack of confidence in the long passing game, or a result of the running game constantly departing to injured reserve?
A: Jay Cutler did throw for more yards in '08 than any other quarterback had thrown for in any other season in franchise history. So there was plenty of production.
Some of what you're talking about is just how the league is now. Defenses take away the down-field stuff with plenty of deep zone looks. It's almost their second order of business right after trying to stop the run.
That means it's basically a catch-and-run league now, all about the yards after catch. Plays over the top come on mistakes for the most part now - a corner slips, a safety is late getting over - and the quarterback sees it and takes advantage.
There is the occasional play where a receiver finds himself in 1-on-1 before the snap - like Eddie Royal did in Cleveland - so the quarterback makes the audible and chucks it. I think the Broncos were committed to look downfield, but they simply didn't run the ball consistently well enough to force a safety to regularly leave coverage and have to play along the line of scrimmage.
When they run it better, the defense will have to react and McDaniels has shown previously as a playcaller he will push the ball down the field in the passing game when he has the chance.
And finally, Chris Len in Ashland, Ore., asked . . .
Q: Could you please give an exact accounting of Denver's 2009 draft picks, including where they came from?
A: Can do. Broncos currently have nine picks, seven of their own and two from trades:
No. of picks Round
1 First (12th overall)
1 Second
1 Third
1 Fourth
2 Fifth (one from Broncos, one from Seattle in Keary Colbert trade)
1 Sixth
2 Seventh (one from Broncos, one from Atlanta in Domonique Foxworth trade)
The specific picks in rounds 2 though 7 won't be determined until the league awards compensatory picks in March.
That's it and thanks . . .
--Jeff Legwold
January 21, 2009
4:47 AM
jake warman writes:
Jeff
Another defensive question if you don't mind.
From what you've said in relation to D-Line prospects in 2009 I am not hopeful of Denver fixing this thing. In my entire life of watching the NFL I have never seen a group of defensive linemen shoved around by their opposite numbers the way Denver's where at times this season. There is something seriously, seriously wrong there. Do you agree, and if so...how do you think the new staff will go about fixing it?
It strikes me that the first thing they need is a space eater...i.e an enormous and dynamic nose tackle...if they have one goal in the free agency market this off season it is surely to find the right player...again do you agree and, if so, who maybe available? Do you think maybe they should even consider trading one of their offensive stars or even champ for the right type of player?
January 21, 2009
10:04 AM
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Jeff and Lee, this was a phenomenally well done article. Usually online mailbags are written in an I'm-smarter-than-you tone, and lack any real information. Thank you for taking this seriously and for sharing your expertise.
January 21, 2009
10:39 AM
myerda00 writes:
Jeff did you make an error when you mentioned that specific picks for rounds 2-7 could not be determined until after compensatory picks. Compensatory picks are only awarded after round three right?
So we have the 12, 44, 76 picks right?
January 21, 2009
12:18 PM
broncorob writes:
Jeff, thanks for your detailed answers and opinions as always. I hope the Rocky stays in business so you can keep covering the Broncos for all of us. And you to Lee.
January 22, 2009
1:49 PM
howie writes:
Spencer Larsen will not be around long with Nolan in charge of the defense. Larsen is definitely a player who will continue to succeed in the league but watching Nolan from previous jobs--he won’t work with players with Larsen's talent. Nolan is a guy who looks at a player’s 40 yds dash time and stat sheet but tends to ignore other intangibles a player, like Larsen brings to a defense. It is a shame but a reality none the less.
January 23, 2009
3:22 AM
Chris writes:
Seems I'm the only one concerned with the fact that it appears we are going to basically abandon the running game. The Patriots have under McDaniels turned to a Charger like short screens and pass-happy offense (until last year where they were forced to run more with a very inexperienced QB.)
Now McDaniels sets up shop, demotes one of the believers in our run attack, hires a passing game coordinator (who btw never coached his QBs to a very impressive QB rating, 88.1 was the best he ever got out of Delhomme, meanwhile our prior staff got Brian Griese, Bubby Brister and Jake Plummer to all post 90+ ratings) His WR Coach is a Mike Martz disciple.
Looks like the running game as Broncos fans know it, the won that won us 2 Super Bowls, and the lack of one that cost New England a Super Bowl (76 rushes to 109 passes - an absurd 59% pass to run ratio - in the past decade the only team to win with a lopsided pass to run ratio was New England.. that's right the pass happy Rams in 99 found a way to run the ball in the playoffs.) So, Is Denver destined to be an explosive regular season team with no might in the playoffs because we can't run the ball? say it ain't so!!!
January 23, 2009
6:16 PM
tomk writes:
As we know nothing else, let's hope they do well but after 14 years you tend to lose the dressing room. There are probably up to about 6 years before any coaching team should move on to introduce fresh ideas. Good luck to the new team.
January 27, 2009
9:50 AM
Mark Colorado Spring writes:
Some of us have been discussing personel moves and I would like your opinions on the matters.
Moss moving to OLB in a 3-4 alignment
Thomas @ DE in 3-4
Moving Woody to SS just to get him on the field full time
Moving Bly to NB if we can sign a guy like Robinson
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December 13, 2011
11:22 AM
tonydicorpo.com review writes:
Between me and my husband we've owned more MP3 players over the years than I can count, including Sansas, iRivers, iPods (classic & touch), the Ibiza Rhapsody, etc. But, the last few years I've settled down to one line of players. Why? Because I was happy to discover how well-designed and fun to use the underappreciated (and widely mocked) Zunes are.
December 13, 2011
11:32 AM
technikbauanleitungendereview17 writes:
This is getting a bit more subjective, but I much prefer the Zune Marketplace. The interface is colorful, has more flair, and some cool features like 'Mixview' that let you quickly see related albums, songs, or other users related to what you're listening to. Clicking on one of those will center on that item, and another set of "neighbors" will come into view, allowing you to navigate around exploring by similar artists, songs, or users. Speaking of users, the Zune "Social" is also great fun, letting you find others with shared tastes and becoming friends with them. You then can listen to a playlist created based on an amalgamation of what all your friends are listening to, which is also enjoyable. Those concerned with privacy will be relieved to know you can prevent the public from seeing your personal listening habits if you so choose.
December 13, 2011
11:42 AM
doubleherdesire.com review writes:
This is getting a bit more subjective, but I much prefer the Zune Marketplace. The interface is colorful, has more flair, and some cool features like 'Mixview' that let you quickly see related albums, songs, or other users related to what you're listening to. Clicking on one of those will center on that item, and another set of "neighbors" will come into view, allowing you to navigate around exploring by similar artists, songs, or users. Speaking of users, the Zune "Social" is also great fun, letting you find others with shared tastes and becoming friends with them. You then can listen to a playlist created based on an amalgamation of what all your friends are listening to, which is also enjoyable. Those concerned with privacy will be relieved to know you can prevent the public from seeing your personal listening habits if you so choose.
December 13, 2011
11:52 AM
guitarspeedsecret.com review writes:
Sorry for the huge review, but I'm really loving the new Zune, and hope this, as well as the excellent reviews some other people have written, will help you decide if it's the right choice for you.
December 13, 2011
12:02 PM
fotolines.com review writes:
I'll gear this review to 2 types of people: current Zune owners who are considering an upgrade, and people trying to decide between a Zune and an iPod. (There are other players worth considering out there, like the Sony Walkman X, but I hope this gives you enough info to make an informed decision of the Zune vs players other than the iPod line as well.)
December 13, 2011
12:12 PM
keywordspypro.com review writes:
If you're still on the fence: grab your favorite earphones, head down to a Best Buy and ask to plug them into a Zune then an iPod and see which one sounds better to you, and which interface makes you smile more. Then you'll know which is right for you.
December 13, 2011
12:22 PM
affiliateinventor.com review writes:
This is getting a bit more subjective, but I much prefer the Zune Marketplace. The interface is colorful, has more flair, and some cool features like 'Mixview' that let you quickly see related albums, songs, or other users related to what you're listening to. Clicking on one of those will center on that item, and another set of "neighbors" will come into view, allowing you to navigate around exploring by similar artists, songs, or users. Speaking of users, the Zune "Social" is also great fun, letting you find others with shared tastes and becoming friends with them. You then can listen to a playlist created based on an amalgamation of what all your friends are listening to, which is also enjoyable. Those concerned with privacy will be relieved to know you can prevent the public from seeing your personal listening habits if you so choose.
December 13, 2011
12:41 PM
the7unbreakablelawssystem.com review writes:
The Zune concentrates on being a Portable Media Player. Not a web browser. Not a game machine. Maybe in the future it'll do even better in those areas, but for now it's a fantastic way to organize and listen to your music and videos, and is without peer in that regard. The iPod's strengths are its web browsing and apps. If those sound more compelling, perhaps it is your best choice.
December 13, 2011
12:52 PM
thesimplyorganizedbride.com review writes:
Between me and my husband we've owned more MP3 players over the years than I can count, including Sansas, iRivers, iPods (classic & touch), the Ibiza Rhapsody, etc. But, the last few years I've settled down to one line of players. Why? Because I was happy to discover how well-designed and fun to use the underappreciated (and widely mocked) Zunes are.
December 13, 2011
1:02 PM
profit101.com review writes:
Apple now has Rhapsody as an app, which is a great start, but it is currently hampered by the inability to store locally on your iPod, and has a dismal 64kbps bit rate. If this changes, then it will somewhat negate this advantage for the Zune, but the 10 songs per month will still be a big plus in Zune Pass' favor.
December 13, 2011
1:12 PM
teenager101.com review writes:
This is getting a bit more subjective, but I much prefer the Zune Marketplace. The interface is colorful, has more flair, and some cool features like 'Mixview' that let you quickly see related albums, songs, or other users related to what you're listening to. Clicking on one of those will center on that item, and another set of "neighbors" will come into view, allowing you to navigate around exploring by similar artists, songs, or users. Speaking of users, the Zune "Social" is also great fun, letting you find others with shared tastes and becoming friends with them. You then can listen to a playlist created based on an amalgamation of what all your friends are listening to, which is also enjoyable. Those concerned with privacy will be relieved to know you can prevent the public from seeing your personal listening habits if you so choose.
December 13, 2011
1:22 PM
rssadvantage.com review writes:
Zune and iPod: Most people compare the Zune to the Touch, but after seeing how slim and surprisingly small and light it is, I consider it to be a rather unique hybrid that combines qualities of both the Touch and the Nano. It's very colorful and lovely OLED screen is slightly smaller than the touch screen, but the player itself feels quite a bit smaller and lighter. It weighs about 2/3 as much, and is noticeably smaller in width and height, while being just a hair thicker.
December 13, 2011
1:32 PM
zzitemobi review writes:
Sorry for the huge review, but I'm really loving the new Zune, and hope this, as well as the excellent reviews some other people have written, will help you decide if it's the right choice for you.
December 13, 2011
1:52 PM
glutenfreecookbooks.com review writes:
Apple now has Rhapsody as an app, which is a great start, but it is currently hampered by the inability to store locally on your iPod, and has a dismal 64kbps bit rate. If this changes, then it will somewhat negate this advantage for the Zune, but the 10 songs per month will still be a big plus in Zune Pass' favor.
December 13, 2011
2:01 PM
videodownloadpro.com review writes:
If you're still on the fence: grab your favorite earphones, head down to a Best Buy and ask to plug them into a Zune then an iPod and see which one sounds better to you, and which interface makes you smile more. Then you'll know which is right for you.
December 13, 2011
2:11 PM
coukreview72 writes:
The Zune concentrates on being a Portable Media Player. Not a web browser. Not a game machine. Maybe in the future it'll do even better in those areas, but for now it's a fantastic way to organize and listen to your music and videos, and is without peer in that regard. The iPod's strengths are its web browsing and apps. If those sound more compelling, perhaps it is your best choice.
December 13, 2011
2:21 PM
emotionalchoice.com review writes:
This is getting a bit more subjective, but I much prefer the Zune Marketplace. The interface is colorful, has more flair, and some cool features like 'Mixview' that let you quickly see related albums, songs, or other users related to what you're listening to. Clicking on one of those will center on that item, and another set of "neighbors" will come into view, allowing you to navigate around exploring by similar artists, songs, or users. Speaking of users, the Zune "Social" is also great fun, letting you find others with shared tastes and becoming friends with them. You then can listen to a playlist created based on an amalgamation of what all your friends are listening to, which is also enjoyable. Those concerned with privacy will be relieved to know you can prevent the public from seeing your personal listening habits if you so choose.
December 13, 2011
2:31 PM
homejobprovider.com review writes:
Between me and my husband we've owned more MP3 players over the years than I can count, including Sansas, iRivers, iPods (classic & touch), the Ibiza Rhapsody, etc. But, the last few years I've settled down to one line of players. Why? Because I was happy to discover how well-designed and fun to use the underappreciated (and widely mocked) Zunes are.
December 13, 2011
2:41 PM
gofinancialadvisor.com review writes:
Sorry for the huge review, but I'm really loving the new Zune, and hope this, as well as the excellent reviews some other people have written, will help you decide if it's the right choice for you.
December 13, 2011
3:00 PM
victoryoverfibromyalgia.com review writes:
The new Zune browser is surprisingly good, but not as good as the iPod's. It works well, but isn't as fast as Safari, and has a clunkier interface. If you occasionally plan on using the web browser that's not an issue, but if you're planning to browse the web alot from your PMP then the iPod's larger screen and better browser may be important.
December 13, 2011
3:10 PM
naturallystopacidreflux.com review writes:
Between me and my husband we've owned more MP3 players over the years than I can count, including Sansas, iRivers, iPods (classic & touch), the Ibiza Rhapsody, etc. But, the last few years I've settled down to one line of players. Why? Because I was happy to discover how well-designed and fun to use the underappreciated (and widely mocked) Zunes are.
December 13, 2011
3:30 PM
easytobuild.com review writes:
The new Zune browser is surprisingly good, but not as good as the iPod's. It works well, but isn't as fast as Safari, and has a clunkier interface. If you occasionally plan on using the web browser that's not an issue, but if you're planning to browse the web alot from your PMP then the iPod's larger screen and better browser may be important.
December 13, 2011
3:40 PM
rouletteoptimizer.com review writes:
If you're still on the fence: grab your favorite earphones, head down to a Best Buy and ask to plug them into a Zune then an iPod and see which one sounds better to you, and which interface makes you smile more. Then you'll know which is right for you.
December 13, 2011
3:49 PM
gethypnosis.com review writes:
Apple now has Rhapsody as an app, which is a great start, but it is currently hampered by the inability to store locally on your iPod, and has a dismal 64kbps bit rate. If this changes, then it will somewhat negate this advantage for the Zune, but the 10 songs per month will still be a big plus in Zune Pass' favor.
December 13, 2011
3:59 PM
asktheadvocates.com review writes:
Hands down, Apple's app store wins by a mile. It's a huge selection of all sorts of apps vs a rather sad selection of a handful for Zune. Microsoft has plans, especially in the realm of games, but I'm not sure I'd want to bet on the future if this aspect is important to you. The iPod is a much better choice in that case.
December 13, 2011
4:09 PM
undergroundstrengthaffiliates.com review writes:
Sorry for the huge review, but I'm really loving the new Zune, and hope this, as well as the excellent reviews some other people have written, will help you decide if it's the right choice for you.
December 13, 2011
4:19 PM
xpressmoneybot.com review writes:
Between me and my husband we've owned more MP3 players over the years than I can count, including Sansas, iRivers, iPods (classic & touch), the Ibiza Rhapsody, etc. But, the last few years I've settled down to one line of players. Why? Because I was happy to discover how well-designed and fun to use the underappreciated (and widely mocked) Zunes are.
December 13, 2011
4:29 PM
sweetatvs.com review writes:
If you're still on the fence: grab your favorite earphones, head down to a Best Buy and ask to plug them into a Zune then an iPod and see which one sounds better to you, and which interface makes you smile more. Then you'll know which is right for you.
December 13, 2011
4:39 PM
sleepapneaexercise.com review writes:
This is getting a bit more subjective, but I much prefer the Zune Marketplace. The interface is colorful, has more flair, and some cool features like 'Mixview' that let you quickly see related albums, songs, or other users related to what you're listening to. Clicking on one of those will center on that item, and another set of "neighbors" will come into view, allowing you to navigate around exploring by similar artists, songs, or users. Speaking of users, the Zune "Social" is also great fun, letting you find others with shared tastes and becoming friends with them. You then can listen to a playlist created based on an amalgamation of what all your friends are listening to, which is also enjoyable. Those concerned with privacy will be relieved to know you can prevent the public from seeing your personal listening habits if you so choose.
December 13, 2011
4:49 PM
easyextramoneyonline.com review writes:
If you're still on the fence: grab your favorite earphones, head down to a Best Buy and ask to plug them into a Zune then an iPod and see which one sounds better to you, and which interface makes you smile more. Then you'll know which is right for you.
December 13, 2011
4:58 PM
vedicmathsebook.com review writes:
The new Zune browser is surprisingly good, but not as good as the iPod's. It works well, but isn't as fast as Safari, and has a clunkier interface. If you occasionally plan on using the web browser that's not an issue, but if you're planning to browse the web alot from your PMP then the iPod's larger screen and better browser may be important.
December 13, 2011
5:08 PM
auctionprofitmachine.com review writes:
Zune and iPod: Most people compare the Zune to the Touch, but after seeing how slim and surprisingly small and light it is, I consider it to be a rather unique hybrid that combines qualities of both the Touch and the Nano. It's very colorful and lovely OLED screen is slightly smaller than the touch screen, but the player itself feels quite a bit smaller and lighter. It weighs about 2/3 as much, and is noticeably smaller in width and height, while being just a hair thicker.
December 13, 2011
5:18 PM
raiseyourprices.com review writes:
This is getting a bit more subjective, but I much prefer the Zune Marketplace. The interface is colorful, has more flair, and some cool features like 'Mixview' that let you quickly see related albums, songs, or other users related to what you're listening to. Clicking on one of those will center on that item, and another set of "neighbors" will come into view, allowing you to navigate around exploring by similar artists, songs, or users. Speaking of users, the Zune "Social" is also great fun, letting you find others with shared tastes and becoming friends with them. You then can listen to a playlist created based on an amalgamation of what all your friends are listening to, which is also enjoyable. Those concerned with privacy will be relieved to know you can prevent the public from seeing your personal listening habits if you so choose.
December 13, 2011
5:38 PM
lottobeat.com review writes:
Apple now has Rhapsody as an app, which is a great start, but it is currently hampered by the inability to store locally on your iPod, and has a dismal 64kbps bit rate. If this changes, then it will somewhat negate this advantage for the Zune, but the 10 songs per month will still be a big plus in Zune Pass' favor.
December 13, 2011
5:48 PM
articlemasterpro.com review writes:
I'll gear this review to 2 types of people: current Zune owners who are considering an upgrade, and people trying to decide between a Zune and an iPod. (There are other players worth considering out there, like the Sony Walkman X, but I hope this gives you enough info to make an informed decision of the Zune vs players other than the iPod line as well.)
December 13, 2011
5:57 PM
gamecopymonster.com review writes:
Apple now has Rhapsody as an app, which is a great start, but it is currently hampered by the inability to store locally on your iPod, and has a dismal 64kbps bit rate. If this changes, then it will somewhat negate this advantage for the Zune, but the 10 songs per month will still be a big plus in Zune Pass' favor.
December 13, 2011
6:07 PM
extremehealthnow.com review writes:
Hands down, Apple's app store wins by a mile. It's a huge selection of all sorts of apps vs a rather sad selection of a handful for Zune. Microsoft has plans, especially in the realm of games, but I'm not sure I'd want to bet on the future if this aspect is important to you. The iPod is a much better choice in that case.
December 13, 2011
6:27 PM
nationalwillkit.com review writes:
If you're still on the fence: grab your favorite earphones, head down to a Best Buy and ask to plug them into a Zune then an iPod and see which one sounds better to you, and which interface makes you smile more. Then you'll know which is right for you.
December 13, 2011
6:38 PM
hojomotor.com review writes:
Apple now has Rhapsody as an app, which is a great start, but it is currently hampered by the inability to store locally on your iPod, and has a dismal 64kbps bit rate. If this changes, then it will somewhat negate this advantage for the Zune, but the 10 songs per month will still be a big plus in Zune Pass' favor.
December 13, 2011
6:58 PM
vitamincm.com review writes:
This is getting a bit more subjective, but I much prefer the Zune Marketplace. The interface is colorful, has more flair, and some cool features like 'Mixview' that let you quickly see related albums, songs, or other users related to what you're listening to. Clicking on one of those will center on that item, and another set of "neighbors" will come into view, allowing you to navigate around exploring by similar artists, songs, or users. Speaking of users, the Zune "Social" is also great fun, letting you find others with shared tastes and becoming friends with them. You then can listen to a playlist created based on an amalgamation of what all your friends are listening to, which is also enjoyable. Those concerned with privacy will be relieved to know you can prevent the public from seeing your personal listening habits if you so choose.
December 13, 2011
7:09 PM
jumphigherin4weeks.com review writes:
The new Zune browser is surprisingly good, but not as good as the iPod's. It works well, but isn't as fast as Safari, and has a clunkier interface. If you occasionally plan on using the web browser that's not an issue, but if you're planning to browse the web alot from your PMP then the iPod's larger screen and better browser may be important.
December 13, 2011
7:28 PM
drawingsecretsrevealed.com review writes:
This is getting a bit more subjective, but I much prefer the Zune Marketplace. The interface is colorful, has more flair, and some cool features like 'Mixview' that let you quickly see related albums, songs, or other users related to what you're listening to. Clicking on one of those will center on that item, and another set of "neighbors" will come into view, allowing you to navigate around exploring by similar artists, songs, or users. Speaking of users, the Zune "Social" is also great fun, letting you find others with shared tastes and becoming friends with them. You then can listen to a playlist created based on an amalgamation of what all your friends are listening to, which is also enjoyable. Those concerned with privacy will be relieved to know you can prevent the public from seeing your personal listening habits if you so choose.
December 13, 2011
7:38 PM
gmoneypro.com review writes:
Sorry for the huge review, but I'm really loving the new Zune, and hope this, as well as the excellent reviews some other people have written, will help you decide if it's the right choice for you.
December 13, 2011
7:49 PM
rankingloophole.com review writes:
Apple now has Rhapsody as an app, which is a great start, but it is currently hampered by the inability to store locally on your iPod, and has a dismal 64kbps bit rate. If this changes, then it will somewhat negate this advantage for the Zune, but the 10 songs per month will still be a big plus in Zune Pass' favor.
December 13, 2011
8:08 PM
fatlossforkeeps.com review writes:
Apple now has Rhapsody as an app, which is a great start, but it is currently hampered by the inability to store locally on your iPod, and has a dismal 64kbps bit rate. If this changes, then it will somewhat negate this advantage for the Zune, but the 10 songs per month will still be a big plus in Zune Pass' favor.
December 13, 2011
8:19 PM
helpyourchildbeatdepression.com review writes:
If you're still on the fence: grab your favorite earphones, head down to a Best Buy and ask to plug them into a Zune then an iPod and see which one sounds better to you, and which interface makes you smile more. Then you'll know which is right for you.
December 13, 2011
8:29 PM
homegardenblognet review writes:
Sorry for the huge review, but I'm really loving the new Zune, and hope this, as well as the excellent reviews some other people have written, will help you decide if it's the right choice for you.
December 13, 2011
8:39 PM
buygoldandsilversafely.com review writes:
The new Zune browser is surprisingly good, but not as good as the iPod's. It works well, but isn't as fast as Safari, and has a clunkier interface. If you occasionally plan on using the web browser that's not an issue, but if you're planning to browse the web alot from your PMP then the iPod's larger screen and better browser may be important.
December 13, 2011
9:00 PM
succeedinsalesnet review writes:
The new Zune browser is surprisingly good, but not as good as the iPod's. It works well, but isn't as fast as Safari, and has a clunkier interface. If you occasionally plan on using the web browser that's not an issue, but if you're planning to browse the web alot from your PMP then the iPod's larger screen and better browser may be important.
December 13, 2011
9:11 PM
imempires.com review writes:
Zune and iPod: Most people compare the Zune to the Touch, but after seeing how slim and surprisingly small and light it is, I consider it to be a rather unique hybrid that combines qualities of both the Touch and the Nano. It's very colorful and lovely OLED screen is slightly smaller than the touch screen, but the player itself feels quite a bit smaller and lighter. It weighs about 2/3 as much, and is noticeably smaller in width and height, while being just a hair thicker.
December 13, 2011
9:22 PM
jognrun.com review writes:
The Zune concentrates on being a Portable Media Player. Not a web browser. Not a game machine. Maybe in the future it'll do even better in those areas, but for now it's a fantastic way to organize and listen to your music and videos, and is without peer in that regard. The iPod's strengths are its web browsing and apps. If those sound more compelling, perhaps it is your best choice.
December 13, 2011
9:33 PM
strengthtrainingwoman.com review writes:
The new Zune browser is surprisingly good, but not as good as the iPod's. It works well, but isn't as fast as Safari, and has a clunkier interface. If you occasionally plan on using the web browser that's not an issue, but if you're planning to browse the web alot from your PMP then the iPod's larger screen and better browser may be important.
December 13, 2011
9:44 PM
automatedprofitsmachine.com review writes:
I'll gear this review to 2 types of people: current Zune owners who are considering an upgrade, and people trying to decide between a Zune and an iPod. (There are other players worth considering out there, like the Sony Walkman X, but I hope this gives you enough info to make an informed decision of the Zune vs players other than the iPod line as well.)
December 13, 2011
9:55 PM
naturalsoapmakingsecrets.com review writes:
I'll gear this review to 2 types of people: current Zune owners who are considering an upgrade, and people trying to decide between a Zune and an iPod. (There are other players worth considering out there, like the Sony Walkman X, but I hope this gives you enough info to make an informed decision of the Zune vs players other than the iPod line as well.)
December 13, 2011
10:07 PM
theauctionlifeline.com review writes:
The new Zune browser is surprisingly good, but not as good as the iPod's. It works well, but isn't as fast as Safari, and has a clunkier interface. If you occasionally plan on using the web browser that's not an issue, but if you're planning to browse the web alot from your PMP then the iPod's larger screen and better browser may be important.
December 13, 2011
10:20 PM
unbeatableappdevelopment.com review writes:
I'll gear this review to 2 types of people: current Zune owners who are considering an upgrade, and people trying to decide between a Zune and an iPod. (There are other players worth considering out there, like the Sony Walkman X, but I hope this gives you enough info to make an informed decision of the Zune vs players other than the iPod line as well.)
December 13, 2011
10:33 PM
ultimatewowguide.comreview2 writes:
This is getting a bit more subjective, but I much prefer the Zune Marketplace. The interface is colorful, has more flair, and some cool features like 'Mixview' that let you quickly see related albums, songs, or other users related to what you're listening to. Clicking on one of those will center on that item, and another set of "neighbors" will come into view, allowing you to navigate around exploring by similar artists, songs, or users. Speaking of users, the Zune "Social" is also great fun, letting you find others with shared tastes and becoming friends with them. You then can listen to a playlist created based on an amalgamation of what all your friends are listening to, which is also enjoyable. Those concerned with privacy will be relieved to know you can prevent the public from seeing your personal listening habits if you so choose.
December 13, 2011
11:14 PM
learntobecomeaprofessionalorganizer.com review writes:
Hands down, Apple's app store wins by a mile. It's a huge selection of all sorts of apps vs a rather sad selection of a handful for Zune. Microsoft has plans, especially in the realm of games, but I'm not sure I'd want to bet on the future if this aspect is important to you. The iPod is a much better choice in that case.
December 13, 2011
11:30 PM
profitablebloggingsecrets.com review writes:
The Zune concentrates on being a Portable Media Player. Not a web browser. Not a game machine. Maybe in the future it'll do even better in those areas, but for now it's a fantastic way to organize and listen to your music and videos, and is without peer in that regard. The iPod's strengths are its web browsing and apps. If those sound more compelling, perhaps it is your best choice.
December 13, 2011
11:48 PM
christianhypnosisorg review writes:
Apple now has Rhapsody as an app, which is a great start, but it is currently hampered by the inability to store locally on your iPod, and has a dismal 64kbps bit rate. If this changes, then it will somewhat negate this advantage for the Zune, but the 10 songs per month will still be a big plus in Zune Pass' favor.
December 14, 2011
12:06 AM
fortiusfitness.com review writes:
Apple now has Rhapsody as an app, which is a great start, but it is currently hampered by the inability to store locally on your iPod, and has a dismal 64kbps bit rate. If this changes, then it will somewhat negate this advantage for the Zune, but the 10 songs per month will still be a big plus in Zune Pass' favor.
December 14, 2011
12:25 AM
shawnlebrunfitness.comreview2 writes:
Hands down, Apple's app store wins by a mile. It's a huge selection of all sorts of apps vs a rather sad selection of a handful for Zune. Microsoft has plans, especially in the realm of games, but I'm not sure I'd want to bet on the future if this aspect is important to you. The iPod is a much better choice in that case.
December 14, 2011
12:47 AM
ebettafishcare.com review writes:
I'll gear this review to 2 types of people: current Zune owners who are considering an upgrade, and people trying to decide between a Zune and an iPod. (There are other players worth considering out there, like the Sony Walkman X, but I hope this gives you enough info to make an informed decision of the Zune vs players other than the iPod line as well.)
December 14, 2011
1:09 AM
themepartysecrets.com review writes:
Sorry for the huge review, but I'm really loving the new Zune, and hope this, as well as the excellent reviews some other people have written, will help you decide if it's the right choice for you.
December 14, 2011
1:32 AM
xerxesguide.com review writes:
The Zune concentrates on being a Portable Media Player. Not a web browser. Not a game machine. Maybe in the future it'll do even better in those areas, but for now it's a fantastic way to organize and listen to your music and videos, and is without peer in that regard. The iPod's strengths are its web browsing and apps. If those sound more compelling, perhaps it is your best choice.
December 14, 2011
1:58 AM
hiddencashformula.com review writes:
Between me and my husband we've owned more MP3 players over the years than I can count, including Sansas, iRivers, iPods (classic & touch), the Ibiza Rhapsody, etc. But, the last few years I've settled down to one line of players. Why? Because I was happy to discover how well-designed and fun to use the underappreciated (and widely mocked) Zunes are.