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The Denver Broncos had a busy day on Wednesday, ultimately signing four free agents. The team started by landing All-Pro receiver Wes Welker to a two-year, $12-million deal.  The signing sent shock waves across the NFL. Next came the signing of linebacker Stewart Bradley to a one-year deal.  Bradley is expected to compete for the starting MLB gig […]

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Published on 03/13/2013 at Wed Mar 13 21:40.   2 Comments
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With Elvis Dumervil and the Broncos currently in a contract dispute, we figured the team would lean on Jason Hunter in 2013 if Dumervil left. Uh, about that. Turns out that Hunter, a free agent, has signed with the divisional rival Oakland Raiders.  Had he stayed in Denver, Hunter likely would have been a rotational […]

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Published on 03/13/2013 at Wed Mar 13 20:25.   1 Comment
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The discussion on defensive linemen couldn’t be more timely given the recent rumors of the Denver Broncos working with Elvis Dumervil to renegotiate his contract. Though whether this is legitimate or not has not been confirmed, from what I have gathered the Broncos would carry nearly $4-million in dead money on Dumervil for 2013 if […]

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Published on 03/07/2013 at Thu Mar 07 10:00.   6 Comments
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The Green Bay Packers released Strong Safety Charles Woodson yesterday to free up the $10 million he was owed in 2013. As we all know, Charles Woodson won the Heisman Trophy in 1997 (edging out Peyton Manning) after leading Michigan to the National Championship. He was drafted by the Raiders, before moving on to the […]

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Published on 02/16/2013 at Sat Feb 16 09:49.   14 Comments
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Greg Knapp‘s exit out of the AFC West didn’t last long. Two weeks after he was fired as offensive coordinator of the Oakland Raiders, Knapp has been tapped to coach quarterbacks for the Denver Broncos, likely completing their coaching moves this offseason. The role of QB Coach was opened after Adam Gase was promoted from […]

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Published on 01/18/2013 at Fri Jan 18 18:51.   21 Comments
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So you can’t really fault John Fox for not going for more of a home run hit prior to the Ravens getting the ball back, it did work the four out of four times the Broncos had used the strategy. The numbers were in Fox’s corner and if it ain’t broke, play Foxball.

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Published on 01/15/2013 at Tue Jan 15 16:00.   2 Comments
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The Denver Post reports that the San Diego Chargers have indeed hired Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy as head coach, confirming rumors we reported earlier today. The hiring marks the second Broncos coordinator to be hired as head coach within the AFC West in the past 12 months. Last year, the Oakland Raiders swiped then-Broncos defensive coordinator to be […]

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Published on 01/15/2013 at Tue Jan 15 09:04.   38 Comments
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Last weekend, Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy interviewed for head coaching vacancies with Chicago, Philadelphia, and Arizona.  The Cardinals now want a second interview (per Jay Glazer) and San Diego has become a top candidate (per Adam Schefter). McCoy is a very hot candidate and with so much interest, it appears likely that he […]

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Published on 01/14/2013 at Mon Jan 14 16:07.   1 Comment
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The game of coaching musical chairs has begun. In Chicago, the Bears have fired head coach Lovie Smith and are now seeking his replacement. Per a report from NFL Insider Jay Glazer, Chicago has already asked permission to interview Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy for their vacant head coaching gig. McCoy has been credited for […]

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Published on 12/31/2012 at Mon Dec 31 11:12.   21 Comments
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For more updates on the statues of McCoy and Del Rio, check out our homepage. Update (1/1/13): It sounds like Jack Del Rio is not interested in leaving Denver at this time, a big relief for those of us closely following the coaching carousel. Update (1/1/13): The Buffalo Bills have asked permission to interview McCoy.  The Broncos are expected to grant […]

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Published on 12/29/2012 at Sat Dec 29 15:47.   10 Comments
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