This is Part 1 in a series of a posts examining the Jay Cutler trade after one year.  Today: Kyle Orton vs. Cutler in 2009. When it comes to judging the “winners and losers” of the blockbuster Jay Cutler trade, after one season, statistically, Orton alone is enough to stem the tide in the Denver […]

The Denver Broncos on Friday added three players via future contracts: punter A.J. Trapasso (whom we already knew about), center Dustin Fry and guard Matt McChesney.  Fry and McChesney weigh 326 and 333 lbs. respectively.  [Denver Post] Josh McDaniels‘ public statements on Brandon Marshall and Tony Scheffler will make it harder for the Broncos to […]

It was a tough year for Peyton Hillis. After leading the team in rushing yards in 2008, Hillis saw his role reduced in 2009, seeing most of his playing time in special teams while getting the occasional carry as the team’s third-string tailback. Things were so tough, in fact, that Hillis told KDVR’s Josina Anderson […]

This is a new feature we’re rolling out, taking (what aims to be) a daily tour of the ever-growing Broncos’ blogosphere. The Washington Redskins have a history of hiring, struggling under, and firing big-name coaches in the Dan Snyder era. The Latest Word wonders if Mike Shanahan can break the trend (and since this feature […]

The Denver Broncos‘ legacy from 2000-2009 will be remembered as the decade of “close, but no cigar.” The Broncos were always in the hunt for the AFC West title but only won the division once in the Aughts, in 2005. They placed third in the division in 2001 and 2006 and placed second every other […]

Playing catchup after a busy Wednesday in the real world — stay tuned for more throughout the day… How trade-able is Brandon Marshall? A fascinating look by Jeff Legwold, not just at his off-field antics, but at his on-field numbers as well. [Denver Post] Josh McDaniels loves Champ Bailey, and it’s easy to see why.  […]

Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall‘s idea of “clearing the air” Monday apparently left Mile High City with a bit of unsettled dust. Champ Bailey was happy to clean it up. Appearing on FM 104.3 The Fan Tuesday, Bailey offered objective clarity to the Marshall-McDaniels situation. His message: Marshall had it coming. “It seemed like […]

After months of discussion, former Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan has agreed in principle to become the next head coach of the Washington Redskins, Mike Klis of the Denver Post reports (nice job Klis).  All that remains is for Shanahan to sign on the dotted line, with an official announcement to follow Wednesday. UPDATE: […]

Turbulence continues to surround Brandon Marshall, and, just as in times past, Marshall took to the airwaves to tell his side of the story and set the record straight. “Everything I’ve done has been nothing but 100% commitment to the Denver Broncos and to my teammates,” Marshall said Tuesday, appearing on FM radio station 104.3 […]

The Denver Broncos signed four practice squad players to future contracts Monday, making them each an official member of the team’s roster once the 2009 league year concludes in February. The players signed were running back Lance Ball, tight end Marquez Branson, guard Mitch Erickson and inside linebacker Braxton Kelley.  The four players have a […]