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The Denver Broncos and 2008 2nd round draft pick WR Eddie Royal agreed to a four-year deal late Wednesday, leaving only first round pick OT Ryan Clady unsigned among the team’s rookies.  The Denver Post reports that the deal is worth $3.9 million, with $2.25 million in guarantees. Royal will primarily contribute to Special Teams […]

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Published on 07/24/2008 at Thu Jul 24 06:00.   3 Comments
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Friday’s training camp opener had its schedule changed to 11:15 am and 4:05 pm respectively.  The gates are open an hour before each.  Feel free to explain to the throng of fans waiting at the gates at 7:30 am Friday.  [Rocky Mountain News] Jack Williams has no intentions of waiting until next year to contribute.  […]

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Published on 07/23/2008 at Wed Jul 23 10:32.   1 Comment
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ESPN is reporting that Greg Wesley has signed a one year $730,000 deal with the Raiders.  Wesley is a former Kansas City Safety who wanted out of K.C. throughout the 2007 season.  The Broncos almost traded for Wesley on two separate occasions.  The Chiefs got cold feet not wanting to send him to an AFC […]

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Published on 07/22/2008 at Tue Jul 22 15:36.   16 Comments
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The rookie signings continue, as today the Denver Broncos came to terms with 4th round pick cornerback Jack Williams. Like all the rookie contracts to date, it’s a four year deal with extra bonuses and incentives added to the fourth year. Only first round pick OT Ryan Clady and second round pick WR Eddie Royal […]

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Published on 07/22/2008 at Tue Jul 22 12:48.   2 Comments
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Now-retired Mile High Stadium PA announcer Alan Cass tells how the famous chant originated.  [Kansas City Star] Looking back at Mike Bell.  [Denver Post] If Kory Lichtensteiger starts 35% of snaps in his first three years, he’ll hit paydirt in year four.  [Denver Post] Jay Cutler (and his diabetes) makes for an intriguing quarterback situation.  […]

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Published on 07/22/2008 at Tue Jul 22 12:10.   2 Comments
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The Denver Broncos announced the signing of fourth round pick Kory Lichtensteiger on Monday. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Lichtensteiger hails from Bowling Green State, where he earned All-Mid American Conference accolades during each of his four seasons. Lichtensteiger started all four seasons with the Falcons, tallying 48 total starts, […]

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Published on 07/21/2008 at Mon Jul 21 17:15.   4 Comments
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It appears the Denver Broncos have come to a decision on a kicker for 2008. Undrafted rookie Garrett Hartley was released by the club Monday, CBS4 Denver reports. The Broncos also released Mike Bell on Monday. This leaves Matt Prater as the only kicker on the roster, meaning we won’t see the kicker competition in […]

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Published on 07/21/2008 at Mon Jul 21 16:21.   12 Comments
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The Denver Broncos still have their top four draft picks to sign by Thursday.  [Denver Post] Denver Post‘s training camp preview, focusing on what will likely be John Lynch‘s final season.  [Denver Post] A lot of this season depends on how last year’s draft picks step up in their sophomore campaign.  [Gazett] Bob Slowik is […]

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Published on 07/21/2008 at Mon Jul 21 08:37.   1 Comment
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The Washington Redskins have acquired defensive end Jason Taylor from the Miami Dolphins.  Daniel Snyder’s Redskins gave up a 2nd round pick in the 2009 draft and a 6th round pick in the 2010 draft.  It was rumored back in December that the Broncos might be interested in taking the Dolphin DE.  That didn’t really […]

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Published on 07/20/2008 at Sun Jul 20 18:02.   2 Comments
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Quick preview, looking at training camp battles.  [The Sports Network] A fan’s travel guide to Denver Broncos training camp.  [ESPN] Vegas sports site loves the Broncos draft, especially Josh Barrett, calling him a steal.  [Sports Memo] There’s no doubt that Brett Favre needs to take lessons on retirement from John Elway.  [Colorado Springs Gazette] For […]

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Published on 07/18/2008 at Fri Jul 18 08:44.   4 Comments
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