... [quote] SHANAHAN EXPLAINS CUTTING SAUERBRUN by Michael David Smith Broncos coach Mike Shanahan said Wednesday that he cut punter Todd Sauerbrun not because of anything related to on-field performance, and not even because he was charged with hitting a cab driver, but because he was rude to the police...

Denver Police cited Broncos player Todd Sauerbrun on an ordinance violation involving an assault this weekend. Police cited the punter for simple assault early Saturday morning for an incident involving a cab driver. Police took Sauerbrun to detox before he was released. The team says it is aware of...