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Broncos 37, Raiders 6 — you know what a victory means, fellas. Give out your BT Game Balls! Eric Decker: I have been hard on Eric Decker basically since he has been a rookie. Whether it was that he was a better punt/kick returner than receiver or that he was only good to catch every third pass […]

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Published on 10/02/2012 at Tue Oct 02 17:06.   15 Comments
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For veteran cornerback Champ Bailey, the 2012 preseason will be anything but easy, even if he does feel like he is 23 years old again.  The Denver Broncos‘ exhibition schedule features several of the greatest wide receivers to ever play the game. Bailey will be busy, as can be observed by viewing the Broncos’ preseason schedule, seen below: […]

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Published on 08/12/2012 at Sun Aug 12 14:30.   4 Comments
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We will update this page daily on the whereabouts of free agent quarterback Peyton Manning this weekend.  Re-fresh your browser accordingly. 7:00 p.m. (MT):  After 2,266 words, over 22,500 reads and over twenty-four hours of coverage, this live tracker will now end.  Manning is expected to return to his home in Miami this evening and […]

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Published on 03/10/2012 at Sat Mar 10 10:35.   91 Comments
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To help them select the Madden NFL 13 cover player, EA Sports is turning to the fans.  EA will select two players to represent each team in a vote-off which will lead to the final thirty-two man bracket. Once the voting is down to thirty-two players, fans will vote in player face-offs until the Madden […]

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Published on 02/29/2012 at Wed Feb 29 16:00.   14 Comments
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Much was made about Tebow’s ability to complete passes in 2011, not much was made about the Broncos receivers’ ability to catch them.

Overheard once in a Denver press box in regards to Tebow’s unique throwing style and the ability to hang on to said ball, “Have you ever caught a knuckleball?” Touché anonymous man, touché.

Given that Thomas and Decker have both spent two seasons more or less catching Tebow’s passes–unique or not– they should have the apparent uncanny ability to do so. It did look as though Brandon Marshall had returned to the lineup at several points in the season during last minute Tebow drives however.

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Published on 02/14/2012 at Tue Feb 14 12:00.   8 Comments
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During the first four seasons of his career, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall earned two Pro Bowl invitations while playing for the Denver Broncos. While in Denver (2006-2009), Marshall matched up against Broncos ten-time Pro Bowl cornerback Champ Bailey in practice nearly every day.  “Probably a thousand times,” chuckled Bailey when asked how many […]

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Published on 10/21/2011 at Fri Oct 21 23:11.   19 Comments
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The Denver Broncos announced on Monday that the team has traded receiver Brandon Lloyd to the St. Louis Rams for a conditional pick in the 2012 NFL Draft.  The conditional pick currently stands as a sixth round selection which could become a fifth rounder if Lloyd catches thirty or more passes this season for the […]

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Published on 10/17/2011 at Mon Oct 17 23:05.   18 Comments
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When the Denver Broncos face off against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, Denver will be looking for their 400th regular season franchise victory and their 55th franchise victory over the Chargers. Second year wide receiver Eric Decker will be looking to build on his historic year. Decker scored the first touchdown of his career […]

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Published on 10/07/2011 at Fri Oct 07 10:00.   7 Comments
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Union reps for the league owners and players will vote Wednesday on a new collective bargaining agreement proposal, which could result in the lockout being lifted as soon as Thursday.  If everything goes smoothly, the Denver Broncos may start training camp next week in Dove Valley. The team is scheduled to begin practicing next Thursday […]

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Published on 07/19/2011 at Tue Jul 19 15:42.   7 Comments
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We are now 93 days into the NFL lockout that has prohibited players from using team facilities and from talking with coaches due to the ongoing labor dispute between the league owners and players. Denver fans however can rest assured that Bronco players have been working hard preparing for a season, although a shortened one […]

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Published on 06/17/2011 at Fri Jun 17 15:10.   24 Comments
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