Gisele was not happy with her husband’s wide receivers. [The Big Lead] Belichick admits that he let Ahmad Bradshaw run in that last touchdown. [Yahoo! Sports] What Super Bowl records were set? [New York Times] Jay Cutler and Brandon Marshall tweet about reuniting in the NFL. [Chicago Sun-Times] It’s official: Josh McDaniels is the Patriots [...]

Breaking down the Denver Broncos‘ second playoff opponent in six years from the Football Outsiders‘ perspective: the New England Patriots. Recall that lower (negative) percentages are good on defense, bad on offense and special teams. DVOA Primer Overall DVOA: 22.5% (4th) Again the Denver Broncos are facing a juggernaut of statistical efficiency, this time against [...]

Lookin’ good, Mr. Ravenstahl. [Lauren Daley, Twitter] The Denver Post is debating whether Josh McDaniels‘ return to New England during the playoffs is an affront to the unwritten rules of sportsmanship (y’know, since McDaniels and Belichick have no experience in the matter). See commentary from Jones, Klis, Paige. [Denver Post] Demaryius Thomas has stiff-armed his [...]

We linked to the quote yesterday, but its significance may have been missed: John Elway gave Tim Tebow as high an endorsement as he could yesterday, a move that may seem surprising giving his tepid praise of the quarterback in the past. “Tim Tebow’s not going anywhere,” Elway said. “I mean, he’s going to be a Bronco [...]

Thirty-three years ago, before Bill Belichick was a head coach — or even a defensive coordinator — he was roaming the sidelines in Denver as a defensive assistant coach. Belichick spent one year of his coaching career with the Broncos in 1978, before climbing the coaching ranks for twenty-two years.  Ultimately becoming New England‘s head [...]

The Broncos have selected linebacker Wesley Woodyard as their Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award recipient for the second consecutive season.  Way to go, Woody!  [Team's Official Blog] Broncos safety Kyle McCarthy has cleared waivers and was signed back to the team’s practice squad on Thursday.  [BT] Meanwhile, fellow secondary defenders Andre’ Goodman [...]

The Denver Broncos on Tuesday signed cornerback Tony Carter to their active roster and waived safety Kyle McCarthy, it was announced.  Also on Tuesday, the Broncos waived/injured linebacker Derek Domino, who was previously on Denver’s injured reserve list.  [Teams Official Blog] USA Football has selected Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker to its third annual USA [...]

Amongst what may have been foresight of my own Josh McDaniels has come under siege this week. And by under siege I mean there may be a full on mutiny going on in Denver. Fox Sport’s Jay Glazer went live with a report this morning indicating that McDaniels had in fact discussed the importance of [...]

Since hiring Josh McDaniels as head coach last season, the Broncos have oft been referred to as “Patriots West”. It is a nickname that stems from a heavy belief in the system, strong team-oriented mindset, multiple player and personnel transplants, and the idea that everyone is expendable. Especially with the potential of stockpiling draft picks. [...]

Coach of the Week Gary Kubiak – The student becomes the master. Kubiak pulled a Shanny on Mike Shanahan when he called a last minute timeout before Graham Gano’s would-have-been 56 yard field goal. Rookie of the Week Jahvid Best – Best rushed for 78 yards and two touchdowns against the Eagles. That alone would [...]