Something that I neglected to cover yesterday is that Mike Shanahan stated Thursday that Brian Westbrook‘s decision was, coming soon. Shanahan chose words carefully stating, “I’m sure he’s looking at his options. We’ll find out in the near future what happens there.” Prior to that he did make it as if it was the Washington […]

My power rankings are fittingly named the ‘Tentative Ten’ because every week it’s subject to change, and erratically at that. Also featured is a Rookie, Defensive, and Offensive Player of the Year Watch, and a Coach of the Year Watch, and Movie to watch this week. 1. New Orleans Saints (11-0) The Saints put the […]

Running against the nickel has the Broncos defense floundered.  [Denver Post] Jeff Legwold suggests Peyton Hillis is “going to have to push harder and not let the frustration get to him” in practice to see the field Sundays.  Do it, Peyton.  [DPO] McDaniels‘ message is simple: Just do it.  Better.  [NFL.com] John Elway expected more […]

Woody Paige is already calling for Kyle Orton’s head. [Denver Post] Despite their traumatic year, Denver says they aren’t taking the Redskins lightly. [Salt Lake Tribune] Mike Klis has a very good mailbag this week covering the season ticket holder sellout, whether these Broncos will choke down the stretch, and an update on Brandon Stokley. […]

The Broncos were outfanned, bullied, overun, and stuck in neutral Monday night.  [Denver Post] Frank Schwab says it all boils down to Orton’s early interception.  Could things have gone differently?  [CS Gazette] Our post game summary, with the big question, where were the half time adjustments coaching staff?  [Broncotalk] David Ramsey points the finger at […]

Week 14, I watched the bloodbath game against Buffalo- in which the Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Buffalo Bills 54-30, I also watched K.C. nearly beat the New York Jets and the New Orleans Saints. Does any of this look familiar? They’re the Broncos, but with different breaks. They say that they’re rebuilding, this […]

Was the rush defense exposed against Kansas City? (AP Photo) The BroncoTalk Staff is grading the Denver Broncos through the first four games of the 2008 season. Here’s our take on the rush defense. We invite you to give your grade at the bottom of each post as well. Enjoy! Rush Defense – Staff Grade […]

Former Denver Broncos Head Coach and GM Jack Faulkner passed away at the age of 82.  [Denver Post] Raiders Coach Lane Kiffin is expected to be fired Tuesday (today).  [Mercury News] The Broncos aren’t hitting the panic button yet.  [Rocky Mountain News] The lowest league rushing ranking in Mike Shanahan‘s tenure could change the playcalling […]

Getty Images Chiefs 33, Broncos 19. Ugh. Let’s break it down. 10. Larry Johnson’s big run set the stage. There are few things more demoralizing than seeing the opponent’s running back pop off 65 yards like nothing. Seeing him do it on the second play from scrimmage is worse. Things were already looking grim for […]

The story of the game, in pictures… trying something new. As always, click the pic to enlarge. Let me know what you think… The Broncos came into the game plenty confident they would come away with a win. Getty Images The Chiefs came in with one of the worst offenses and defenses in the league. […]