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A few days after drafting Knowshown Moreno, the Denver Broncos made their first move to thin their crowded RB backfield. Selvin Young, the team’s starting running back heading into last season, was waived by the team today, it was announced. Young joined the Broncos in 2007 as a college free agent from the University of […]

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Published on 04/30/2009 at Thu Apr 30 15:38.   50 Comments
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Draft grades are useless. I don’t believe in grades until a few seasons have passed. However reflecting on who was picked and why is a legitimate idea. 12. Knowshon Moreno Summary: Some fans out there are calling for Josh McDaniels’ head because this wasn’t Brian Orakpo. I think I’ll stand by McDaniels choice of taking […]

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Published on 04/29/2009 at Wed Apr 29 06:20.   62 Comments
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According to Aaron Wilson of PFT, former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Nick Greisen signed a one year deal with Denver. This Wisconsin graduate measures in at 6’1 and 250 pounds. Greisen had previously had a 3 year, $4 million, with $1 million and as a signing bonus. The Ravens decided to cut Greisen to clear up […]

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Published on 04/28/2009 at Tue Apr 28 18:32.   21 Comments
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The Denver Broncos have signed 15 undrafted free agents since the 2009 drafted ended Sunday. UPDATE – The Broncos have confirmed the signings, and provided bios of each free agent.  See those after the jump! Kestahn Moore, running back, Florida David Grimes, wide receiver, Notre Dame Travis Shelton, wide receiver/safety, Temple Lucas Taylor, wide receiver, […]

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Published on 04/27/2009 at Mon Apr 27 16:51.   48 Comments
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Ladies and gentlemen, your Denver Broncos 2009 draft class… 1. Knowshon MorenoRunning Back (12) 1. Robert AyersDefensive End (18) 2. Alphonso SmithCornerback (37) 2. Darcel McBathDefensive Back (48) 2. Richard QuinnTight End (64) 4. David BrutonSafety (114) 4. Seth OlsenGuard (132) 5. Kenny McKinleyWide Receiver (141) 6. Tom BrandstaterQuarterback (174) 7. Blake SchlueterCenter (225) Kyle’s […]

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Published on 04/27/2009 at Mon Apr 27 11:54.   103 Comments
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Some fans are still wondering why the new regime of Josh McDaniels and Brian Xanders did not make much effort to go after defensive lineman. Specifically defensive tackles, McDaniels stated during his press conference yesterday, “When the board gets picked clean, you don’t start reaching for players in the first round or the second round […]

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Published on 04/26/2009 at Sun Apr 26 17:55.   44 Comments
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The Broncos have six draft choices on Sunday, all in the 4th round or later.  Here is their selection schedule (obviously, this is very susceptible to change): Round 4, Pick 14 (114) – David Bruton, S Round 4, Pick 32 (132) – Seth Olsen, G Round 5, Pick 5 (141) – Kenny McKinley, WR Round […]

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Published on 04/26/2009 at Sun Apr 26 17:00.   172 Comments
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All but one of the Denver Broncos‘ day two draft picks have been on the offensive side of the ball. That didn’t change even as the draft drew to a close, as the Broncos added TCU center Blake Schlueter with the 225th overall selection in the 2009 NFL Draft. Barring another trade, it’s the Broncos […]

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Published on 04/26/2009 at Sun Apr 26 16:31.   1 Comment
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Josh McDaniels has a quarterback project. His name is Tom Bra– Wait. Not Brady. The Denver Broncos Head Coach drafted Tom Brandstater out of Fresno State with the first pick of the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. The Broncos traded a 2010 fifth round pick to select Brandstater. Brandstater (6’5″, 220 lbs.) has […]

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Published on 04/26/2009 at Sun Apr 26 13:47.   17 Comments
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The Denver Broncos continue to show they aren’t afraid to move around the draft board to get the players they want, trading their sixth round draft pick to move up eight spots and select wide receiver Kenny McKinley in the 5th round (141st overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. McKinley (6’0″, 189 lbs.) is a […]

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Published on 04/26/2009 at Sun Apr 26 11:41.   14 Comments
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