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Injury Report for the Week 4 NFL game between the Denver Broncos and Green Bay Packers on Sunday, October 2, 2011. DENVER BRONCOS Player Injury Wed Thu Fri Status WR Eddie Royal Groin DNP DNP DNP Out WR Demaryius Thomas Finger DNP DNP DNP Out TE Julius Thomas Ankle DNP DNP DNP Out CB Champ […]

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Published on 09/30/2011 at Fri Sep 30 13:56.   1 Comment
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Two words can be used to describe Denver Broncos defensive end Jason Hunter: play maker. During his four-year collegiate career at Appalachian State, Hunter recorded 186 tackles (110 solo), 38.5 tackles for loss, 24 sacks, nine passes defened, five forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries and one interception, scoring three times. After running a relatively slow […]

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Published on 09/30/2011 at Fri Sep 30 08:00.   1 Comment
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Could NFL teams — the Denver Broncos even? –  really tank the season for Andrew Luck? [ESPN] If you haven’t heard, Aaron Rodgers is pretty good. [Denver Post] Former teammate Jason Hunter can certainly attest to that. [Max Denver] The Broncos plan to mix up their defensive looks to try and slow down Rodgers’ air […]

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Published on 09/30/2011 at Fri Sep 30 06:00.   1 Comment
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Rod Smith is among five former Denver Broncos players or coaches on the nominees list for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. [DenverBroncos.com] PFF’s O-line grades have both LG Zane Beadles and C J.D. Walton as the lowest-ranked players at their respective positions this season. [Pro Football Focus] John Elway says he won’t interfere with […]

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Published on 09/29/2011 at Thu Sep 29 08:30.   8 Comments
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The Denver Broncos are 14-point underdogs against the pass heavy Green Bay Packers this week.  Of course, there was another Packers/Broncos match a few years ago in which Denver was 14-point underdogs and won.  [Youtube] The Broncos defense — particularly their secondary — was playing a lot better back then, as Denver’s defense hasn’t played […]

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Published on 09/28/2011 at Wed Sep 28 16:16.   1 Comment
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It’s the first return to practice in weeks for cornerback Champ Bailey and defensive tackle Marcus Thomas. Another big-named Bronco who missed game action Sunday also returned to practice: defensive end Elvis Dumervil. All three attended the portion of practice open to the media Wednesday, the Denver Post reports. Missing practice were Eddie Royal, Julius […]

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Published on 09/28/2011 at Wed Sep 28 11:19.   6 Comments
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The Denver Broncos offense hasn’t done anything flashy under new coach John Fox so far this season, but much to the credit of Fox and defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, the defense has looked vastly improved. Through the first three weeks of play, Denver’s defense is one of just two in the NFL to not allow […]

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Published on 09/27/2011 at Tue Sep 27 12:10.   10 Comments
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Things could get ugly quickly for the Denver Broncos. [Denver Post] If the Broncos face 1-4, is it Tim Tebow time? [CBS4] Their next game is “only” an away game against the undefeated Super Bowl champs. [Denver Post] 1-2 may be our reality, but the season isn’t over yet. [Mile High Report] John Fox is […]

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Published on 09/27/2011 at Tue Sep 27 11:30.   Comments Off on Daily Links – Staring 1-4 straight in the face
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Good news on the injury front this week in Dove Valley.  Three centerpieces of the Denver Broncos defense are expected to be back at practice tomorrow — Wednesday –  and possibly ready to go on Sunday at Lambeau Field. Perennial Pro Bowl cornerback Champ Bailey (hamstring) is “iffy” for Sunday’s game against the defending Super […]

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Published on 09/27/2011 at Tue Sep 27 10:30.   17 Comments
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Heading into the fourth week of the season, the Denver Broncos find themselves near the bottom of the AFC West at 1-2 and one of the teams in the Andrew Luck Sweepstakes.  Each of the Broncos first three games of the season has been decided by a field goal or less, and that was Denver’s […]

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Published on 09/26/2011 at Mon Sep 26 18:30.   115 Comments
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