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Per Denver Broncos Vice President of Public Relations Jim Saccomano, four of Denver’s nine drafted rookies have officially chosen their respective jersey numbers. Outside linebacker Von Miller will go with #58, a number he had previously chosen is now final.  Safety Rahim Moore grabbed #26, a common mid-twenties defensive back selection.  Tight ends Julius Thomas […]

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Published on 07/26/2011 at Tue Jul 26 15:57.   Comments Off on Broncos Drafted Rookies Start Picking Jersey Numbers
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The Denver Broncos added two more undrafted free agents to the team on Monday when they signed Fresno State wide receiver Jamel Hamler and Old Dominion University defensive end Deron Mayo.  The news comes shortly after Minnesota quarterback Adam Weber announced he was on his way to Denver. Hamler, a 22-year-old receiver, comes in at […]

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Published on 07/26/2011 at Tue Jul 26 13:03.   6 Comments
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The Baltimore Ravens informed running back Willis McGahee on Monday that he would not be retained by the team, freeing him to sign elsewhere.  Insert the Denver Broncos. Denver has been looking for a bigger power back to compliment running back Knowshon Moreno and Willis fits the bill.  Free agent tail back DeAngelo Williams is […]

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Published on 07/26/2011 at Tue Jul 26 12:33.   20 Comments
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It appears the stage is set for quarterback Kyle Orton to be kicked out of Denver. Mike Klis of the Denver Post reported this morning that the Broncos have placed Orton on the trading block.  The Miami Dolphins have already expressed interest, as well as several other QB-needy teams.  Trading Orton would free up $8.4 […]

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Published on 07/26/2011 at Tue Jul 26 10:15.   20 Comments
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And I thought I was excited!  Here are some of the reactions from the players following the news that the lockout has ended: Running back Lance Ball:  “Thanks to all the fans an(d) of course #bronconation for hanging in there during this process. Time for some football!!!!” Offensive tackle Ryan Clady:  “Footballs back, ready to […]

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Published on 07/25/2011 at Mon Jul 25 15:40.   8 Comments
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We know you’ve heard this a thousand times before, but it again looks as if the end of the lockout is in sight. The NFL Players Association and the league’s owners have reached agreement on the remaining points needed in their 10-year labor deal, sources from both sides said. Despite the fact the new agreement […]

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Published on 07/24/2011 at Sun Jul 24 15:22.   22 Comments
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Since being drafted second overall in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M, Denver Broncos rookie linebacker Von Miller has been a busy man. Miller spent time in College Station, Texas working out with former college teammates and learning the 4-3 defense and has also worked out with several of his new teammates.  The […]

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Published on 07/20/2011 at Wed Jul 20 08:40.   7 Comments
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Union reps for the league owners and players will vote Wednesday on a new collective bargaining agreement proposal, which could result in the lockout being lifted as soon as Thursday.  If everything goes smoothly, the Denver Broncos may start training camp next week in Dove Valley. The team is scheduled to begin practicing next Thursday […]

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Published on 07/19/2011 at Tue Jul 19 15:42.   7 Comments
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A recent article on NFL.com by Elliot Harrison and Jason La Canfora discusses who was the best cornerback of the 2000’s.  Among those mentioned include Denver’s Champ Bailey, Oakland’s Nnamdi Asomugha, Green Bay’s Charles Woodson and New York’s Darrelle Revis. To me, the choice seems clear.  None of the above mentioned cornerbacks have played as […]

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Published on 07/06/2011 at Wed Jul 06 11:08.   28 Comments
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We are now 93 days into the NFL lockout that has prohibited players from using team facilities and from talking with coaches due to the ongoing labor dispute between the league owners and players. Denver fans however can rest assured that Bronco players have been working hard preparing for a season, although a shortened one […]

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Published on 06/17/2011 at Fri Jun 17 15:10.   24 Comments
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