For years, legendary quarterback John Elway was the only player representing the Denver Broncos historic franchise in Pro Football’s Hall of Fame.  That all changed when offensive lineman Gary Zimmerman, running back Floyd Little and tight end Shannon Sharpewere enshrined during a four-year span. The Broncos now have four players in the HOF and that number will grow [...]

Lindsay Jones looks at how the trade involving Kyle Orton and Jay Cutler worked out for both teams. [First and Orange] The Chicago Bears plan on putting in a waiver claim for their former starter. [ESPNChicago] But will he be available? [Shutdown Corner] Andrew Mason takes inventory on Orton’s career in Denver, calling the news [...]

The Hit (video). Shades of Steve Atwater. [NFL.com] Rahim Moore “didn’t launch himself at his opponent and led with his shoulder as taught.” [NFL.com] Moore insists the hit was clean and didn’t intend to hurt anybody. [DenverBroncos.com] Buffalo Bills players felt differently. [Shutdown Corner] Illegal or not, Moore was penalized and can still probably expect [...]

Former Denver Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe was officially inducted into Pro Football’s Hall of Fame on Saturday evening in Canton, Ohio.  Sharpe is the fourth Bronco to be enshrined, joining former teammates John Elway (QB) and Gary Zimmerman (OL) as three of the four Broncos representing the team in Canton. The fourth former Bronco [...]

Over the last four years, three former Denver Broncos have gotten into the Pro Football Hall of Fame; offensive lineman Gary Zimmerman in 2008, running back Floyd Little in 2010 and tight end Shannon Sharpe in 2011. Prior to the recent Broncos “storming of the Hall of Fame wall,” as former linebacker Karl Mecklenburg put [...]

Randy Gradishar‘s ticket into the Pro Football Hall of Fame became a lot harder to punch a few years ago, when the former Denver Broncos linebacker’s candidacy expired as a modern candidate and he was shuffled into the senior pool. Only two senior candidates are nominated each year. This year, Gradishar wasn’t one of them. [...]

Broncos greats Terrell Davis and Steve Atwater are “interning” with Mike Shanahan in Washington.  Warning: some of these images are disturbing. Champ Bailey is firmly rooted in Josh McDaniels‘ corner. Woody Paige, trying to dethrone Kyle Orton as starting quarterback?  Nooo…. Wednesday p.m. practice report: Brandon Stokley continues to shine, and LB Joe Mays earns [...]

Fans have been able to vote for the greatest players in Denver Broncos history position-by-position since June 6th, and today, the team announced the results. Scroll below to see the full Denver Broncos 50th Anniversary Team. As you’ll see, there’s a heavy skew on the 90′s teams that won two Super Bowls, especially on offense. [...]

Yes, I know, I know, it’s a little early for this.  But after being submerged in the coaching news frenzy I’m ready for a little bit of a reprieve.  Now I’m not the biggest college football fan by any means, but after the two long holiday weekends it’s been hard to ignore all the bowl [...]

The Pro Football Hall of Fame voting committee has announced their 133 preliminary modern-era finalists for the Class of 2009, with the Denver Broncos being represented by seven former players and coaches. They are former Denver Broncos S Steve Atwater (1989-98), RB Terrell Davis (1995-2002), LB Tom Jackson (1973-86), LB Karl Mecklenburg (1983-94), Head Coach [...]