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After staying good to his word and reporting for camp on time yesterday, Brandon Marshall was a noticeable no-show for Tuesday’s morning practice. Head Coach Josh McDaniels told reporters after practice that the coaches held Marshall out of practice because the receiver was “sore.” No kidding, coach. In more ways than one. WR Lucas Taylor […]

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Published on 07/28/2009 at Tue Jul 28 10:59.   40 Comments
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Quarterback Michael Vick has been granted a conditional reinstatement by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and could begin playing games as early as Week 6, the NFL announced today. The former Falcons QB was suspended indefinitely in 2007 after facing criminal charges involving his underground “Bad News Kennelz” dogfighting operation. The reinstatement grants Vick the ability […]

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Published on 07/27/2009 at Mon Jul 27 13:54.   25 Comments
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It looks like the Denver Broncos might have to begin training camp practices Monday afternoon without their top two rookies in tow. First round picks Knowshon Moreno and Robert Ayers remain unsigned even as the 3pm start of practices grows near. This could very well change in the hours to come, but word is, the […]

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Published on 07/27/2009 at Mon Jul 27 09:19.   38 Comments
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McBath, Bruton and Brandstater The Denver Broncos have announced the signings of rookies Darcel McBath, David Bruton, and Tom Brandstater Sunday evening, hours before rookies are expected to report for training camp. Rookies and quarterbacks begin camp practices Monday, while the full team begins workouts Thursday. The Broncos’ remaining unsigned draft choices are running back […]

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Published on 07/26/2009 at Sun Jul 26 21:20.   4 Comments
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Consider the potential of social media as a news-breaking service fulfilled. On the eve of the day Denver Broncos‘ rookies are expected to report to training camp, one of the team’s more controversial draft choices announced he has signed his contract – through his Facebook profile. Alphonso Smith, cornerback drafted in the 2nd round, posted […]

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Published on 07/26/2009 at Sun Jul 26 11:10.   13 Comments
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As has been rumored for some time now, the NFL is moving the NFL Draft to a three-day, Thursday-Saturday evening event starting in 2010. Round One will be held on Thursday beginning at 7:30pm; Rounds 2-3 will be held on Friday starting at 6:30pm, and the final rounds 4-7 will be held Saturday starting at […]

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Published on 07/23/2009 at Thu Jul 23 14:38.   7 Comments
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UPDATE: The Broncos announced the signing, making it official. They also released undrafted rookie receiver David Grimes. Press release after the jump. Sources close to the negotiations indicate the Denver Broncos have agreed to terms with 4th round OG Seth Olsen. According to rotoworld.com, it’s a four-year deal with a $415,000 signing bonus. The rotoworld […]

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Published on 07/23/2009 at Thu Jul 23 13:15.   9 Comments
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Kyle Orton Week continues on BroncoTalk. We’ve already broken down The Good; now let’s take a look at The Bad, with the series’ conclusion, The Ugly, coming later this week. On paper, Kyle Orton is a mediocre quarterback. Boasting a career passer rating of 71.1 in 33 games played over a four-year span, and a […]

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Published on 07/23/2009 at Thu Jul 23 11:00.   43 Comments
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Quinn and McKinley With only four days until the rookies report for training camp, it was about time the Denver Broncos got the ball rolling with draft-pick contracts. Today, the team announced signings of tight end Richard Quinn (2nd round, 64th overall) and wide receiver Kenny McKinley (5th round, 141st overall). Along with seventh round […]

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Published on 07/23/2009 at Thu Jul 23 08:35.   5 Comments
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The Broncos Nation Podcast is celebrating its Season 2 premier, and BT Staffers Josh and myself joined the show’s hosts, Ian Henson (also from BT) and Danh Hoang for the festivities. We broke down the Brandon Marshall situation from all angles, talked about Kyle Orton (it’s his week after all), discussed the potential of additions […]

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Published on 07/22/2009 at Wed Jul 22 08:45.   13 Comments
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