Confirming an earlier report, the Denver Broncos placed their franchise tag on kicker Matt Prater today, extending the would-be free agent’s contract through 2012. “He is a very talented kicker and an important part of our team,” Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elway said in a statement. “This gives us the ability to […]

The national media reacts to the revelation that Gregg Williams employed a bounty system in New Orleans. [Fifth Down] Williams also likely had the system in place as head coach in Buffalo. [Fifth Down] Perrish Cox eyes a return to the NFL. [Denver Post] Demaryius Thomas‘ testimony was likely key to the defense’s win. [ProFootballTalk] […]

The jury in former Denver Broncos cornerback Perrish Cox‘s sexual assault case did not reach a verdict last night and will continue deliberating today. [ProFootballTalk] A review of the case from the Associated Press. [ABC News] A review of closing arguments, where longtime Broncos lawyer Harvey Steinberg impressed again. [First and Orange] GM Brian Xanders […]

Note: BroncoTalk is doing a fan-interactive mock draft! Get involved! Email Mr. East at east@broncotalk.net. More info here! Demaryius Thomas will likely testify in the rape trial against former Denver Broncos cornerback Perrish Cox. [ProFootballTalk] 2012 NFL Scouting Combine: Winners and losers. [Shutdown Corner] DB’s finished the combine with strong workouts. [Denver Post] Legwold profiles […]

Defensive lineman Dontari Poe: weighs 346 pounds. Runs 4.87 40-yard time. [Shutdown Corner] He also led all players with 44 reps at 225 lbs. on the bench press. [Denver Post] Will Brinson believes he worked himself out of the Broncos‘ range and into the top 10. [CBS Sports] Another defensive player, linebacker Vontaze Burfict, saw […]

Note: BroncoTalk is doing a fan-interactive mock draft! Get involved! Email Mr. East at east@broncotalk.net. More info here! Mike Klis says there’s a “good chance” the Broncos will use their 25th pick on a defensive tackle. [Denver Post] Andrew Mason caught up with four DT’s Saturday night. [MaxDenver] Kim Constantinesco profiles DT Devon Still of […]

Name: Tony Hills Height, Weight: 6’5″, 304 Position: Tackle Age, Experience: 27, 5 College: Texas Tony Hills entered his fourth training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2011 with a new task: play right guard. He started at the position for the team’s second and third preseason games and reportedly played well; however, for one […]

If you take John Fox‘s word for it (remember that he is an NFL head coach, and they, well, lie from time to time), Brady Quinn‘s comments in GQ did not affect his chances of returning to the team. [Twitter] More nuggets from Fox’s Q&A at the combine on Andrew Mason’s Twitter feed. [Twitter] More […]

Name: Brodrick Bunkley Height, Weight: 6’2″, 306 Position: Defensive Tackle Age, Experience: 28, 7 College: Florida State Brodrick Bunkley is a seventh-year defensive tackle who played in at least 14 games in each of his first six seasons in the NFL. A 2006 first round draft pick, Bunkley totaled 305 tackles in his first six […]

If there is tension between Denver Broncos quarterbacks Tim Tebow and Brady Quinn, former Colorado Buffaloes signal-caller Tyler Hansen hasn’t seen it. And he, perhaps better than anyone else, would know. The 2012 NFL Draft hopeful has been reportedly working out with both Tebow and Quinn up to three times a week in Denver this […]