Daily Links – Time to Step Up

• Frank Schwab is reporting that Chris Simms is making strides in practice this week and will be ready if needed.  [CS Gazette]
• Why he is ready for his first NFL start since 2006.  [Boulder Daily Camera]
• An excellent piece: This decade’s Charger/Bronco rivalry tops the AFC West.  [DPO]
• Rumors of Mike Shanahan taking the CU Buffs job with Kyle in tow?  Not likely, but it’s broken down here.  [KDVR.com]
• Speaking of Shanny, how he could be using the Bills interview as leverage against other potential suitors.  [ESPN NFL Nation]
• Robert Ayers admits he is still adjusting to the NFL game, but getting plays in real games helps.  [Longmont Times]
• Pro Bowl center Nick Hardwick will not dress for San Diego this weekend.  [Boulder Daily Camera]
• The Broncos are thin at running back and Champ Bailey praises Colorado native Vincent Jackson.  [CS Gazette]
• Andra Davis says he’s happy to be out of Cleveland and Brian Dawkins has been brought on to commissioner Roger Goodell’s player advisory forum.  [DPO]
• The Broncos show a real lack of commitment to the run.  [Broncos Zone]
• Lindsay Jones highlights rookie safety David Bruton.  [DPO]
• An interview with Broncos hall of famer Gary Zimmerman.  [Predominantly Orange]
• Eddie Royal has landed himself an endorsement deal with Gameday Passion.  [PRWeb]

Around the NFL

• Jared Allen harnesses the power of his bad ass mullet.  [FanDome]
• The Bears have denied franchise access to NBC for coverage of Sunday Night’s game.  [FanHouse]