Denver Broncos blog, news and rumors

A new weekly segment giving you a snapshot of the fantasy landscape. Pick-up of the Week, Start of the Week, Sit of the Week, and The Broncos Beat. (Editor’s Note: I’ve wanted to incorporate fantasy football into the blog for awhile now and have tried before. The problem is, week-to-week, covering Broncos in fantasy football [...]

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Published on 09/09/2011 at Fri Sep 09 12:15.   1 Comment
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Adam Schefter reported early this morning (the man never sleeps) that the Washington Redskins have traded disgruntled defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth to the New England Patriots. In return, the Redskins will be compensated with a 2013 fifth round pick. The Patriots are expected to pick up Haynesworth’s $5 million contract without any restructuring. This move will put [...]

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Published on 07/28/2011 at Thu Jul 28 06:10.   16 Comments
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Judge Susan Richard Nelson voted in favor of the players and more importantly the fans by lifting the NFL Owner’s lockout.  It was the impact felt by the multiple economic “layers” involved in pro football along with the general fan base that led to her decision. “The public ramifications of this dispute exceed the abstract [...]

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Published on 04/25/2011 at Mon Apr 25 17:19.   12 Comments
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If anyone read my introductory article, you will notice that I disclosed the fact that I have dual loyalties when it comes to NFL fandom: the Denver Broncos as well as the Green Bay Packers.

As you likely know (and if you don’t, you live under a rock), the Green Bay Packers recently won Super Bowl XLV over the Pittsburgh Steelers by a score of 31-25. The Denver Broncos, meanwhile, finished 4-12 and hold the number two overall pick in the NFL Draft this coming April.

Since one of my teams is currently at the top of the NFL and the other is dangerously close to the cellar, I figured that now would be a good time to ask:

What can the Denver Broncos learn from the Green Bay Packers?

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Published on 02/26/2011 at Sat Feb 26 16:54.   19 Comments
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A week after being released by the Denver Broncos and clearing waivers, Outside Linebacker Jarvis Moss has found a new home — in Oakland, California. Moss broke the news himself, via twitter: @JmossVsJarvis: So it’s official! I’m an Oakland Raider! God is good thank him! Typical of the Raiders to pick up cast-offs from division [...]

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Published on 11/23/2010 at Tue Nov 23 21:20.   16 Comments
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The Denver Broncos have joined the NFL in it’s effort to stop child obesity through it’s ‘Play 60′ campaign. “The Movement for an active generation” is their slogo, encouraging kids to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. It is a movement to be commended, as is Play 60’s latest event, “Back [...]

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Published on 09/08/2010 at Wed Sep 08 08:12.   1 Comment
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On Thursday rookie wide receiver Dez Bryant signed with the Dallas Cowboys. The 24th overall pick of the 2010 NFL draft signed a five-year, $11.8 million deal that includes $8.5 million guaranteed, ESPN reports. Of the 32 1st round draft picks, Bryant is the first to sign.  Being the first, he may set off a chain reaction [...]

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Published on 07/22/2010 at Thu Jul 22 19:15.   4 Comments
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry has passed away, ESPN reports, following injuries suffered from a truck accident Wednesday night. Henry was hospitalized overnight after being found on a residential road. He succumbed to his injuries at 6:36 a.m. this morning. Henry, who was raising three children with his fiancee Loleini Tonga, was 26. The [...]

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Published on 12/17/2009 at Thu Dec 17 08:39.   10 Comments
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The San Diego Chargers have released long time NFL wideout Chris Chambers this afternoon.  Originally a member of the Miami Dolphins, the Chargers aquired the receiver in a trade for a second round pick back in 2007.  The roster move was made based off of the progress of Malcolm Floyd who has moved into the [...]

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Published on 11/02/2009 at Mon Nov 02 16:42.   16 Comments
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While all four teams in the AFC West have named a starting quarterback, the San Diego Chargers are the only group with a quarterback situation completely devoid of controversy (VOLEKTRICITY fans, argue if you will). The Broncos, of course, are waist-deep in fan and media speculation involving Kyle Orton and Chris Simms. The Raiders have [...]

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Published on 08/18/2009 at Tue Aug 18 22:10.   11 Comments
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