In the Trenches makes its triumphant return to BroncoTalk after an unfortunate hiatus. Here we’ll break down the X’s and O’s for the upcoming game, with added focus to the offensive and defensive lines of this week’s opponent. Because the game of football is won or lost in the trenches…
The Denver Broncos (4-2) [...]

The Broncos handled the absence of wide receiver Brandon Marshall just fine. Quarterback Jay Cutler threw for 299 yards, nearly half to rookie wide receiver Eddie Royal, and running back Michael Pittman rushed for two touchdowns as the Denver Broncos dominated the Oakland Raiders to a 41-14 victory. The Broncos now sit alone [...]

Walker Among Inactives (full inactive list)

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker will not suit up for Monday Night’s game, set to start in just under an hour. He was listed as Questionable on the injury report.
The Raiders’ other former Broncos WR, Ashley Lelie, will get the start in Walker’s stead.
Among the Denver Broncos‘ inactives are DE Jarvis Moss. [...]

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McAfee Coliseum
Mon, Sep 8, 2008
7:15 PM PDT ESPN
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?! Denver Broncos at Oakland Raiders. The staff will be having a live blog throughout the game, SO STAY RIGHT HERE for all the updates you can handle. Kyle will also be chatting with [...]

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Raiders (0-0) vs. Broncos (0-0)
McAfee Coliseum
Mon, Sep 8, 2008
7:15 PM PDT ESPN
Your Daily Blitz gets a makeover for game day, which some long time readers might recognize as an old feature we called “Around the Web.” Let’s take a trip around the Internet to see what the experts, beat writers and soothsayers [...]

In 2006, when ESPN took over Monday Night Football, the network went live with several incredible introductions. The Denver Broncos happened to be the subject of two of them. Here is Samuel L. Jackson’s take on the epic rivalry between the Denver Broncos and Oakland Raiders.

Wow, the power of prose. I wish MNF would [...]

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Raiders (0-0) vs. Broncos (0-0)
McAfee Coliseum
Mon, Sep 8, 2008
7:15 PM PDT ESPN
For the first time in seven years, the Denver Broncos will open their season on Monday Night Football when they face the Oakland Raiders this week at McAfee Coliseum. Kickoff is set for 7:15 p.m. PDT, and the game will be [...]

Ebenezer Ekuban and Boss Bailey expect to play Monday.  [CBS4]
Boss expands, and DT Nic Clemons discusses his success in the 3-technique.  [Denver Post]
The offensive line will be tested for ‘a week link.’  [Rocky Mountain News]
A look at Mike Shanahan “the genius,” his reputation, and expectations.  [DPO]
Interesting development in the Darrent Williams case.  [CBS4]
UNC’s student paper [...]

BroncoTalk’s week-long Denver Broncos 2008 Season Preview continues… Enjoy!
Yesterday, Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall sat down with Vic Lombardi of KCNC in Denver and said that he wants to make 140 catches this season.
Prior to that coach Mike Shanahan predicted that the Denver Broncos would make the playoffs this season.
And! Even before that Selvin [...]