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Ted Sundquist, General Manager of the Broncos since 2002, has departed as GM of the Denver Broncos, the team’s official site reports. Head Coach Mike Shanahan said, “I am grateful to Ted for all his hard work and efforts on behalf of the Broncos for the past 16 years. Now is the time for our […]

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Published on 03/12/2008 at Wed Mar 12 18:16.   7 Comments
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It’s all about the free agents in this go around. Some think the Broncos moves have been great, and others not so much. The Bleacher Report thinks that Shanahan’s off season moves make Denver a contender again. John Clayton puts the Broncos off season moves in his Top 10 Free-Agent Gambles. If we’re filling needs […]

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Published on 03/12/2008 at Wed Mar 12 15:21.   2 Comments
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Am I the only one sick and tired of the brothers angle regarding Boss and Champ Bailey? Boss is thrilled to be playing with Champ. [Rocky Mountain News] For more on the “Boss is Champ’s brother” angle, see here or here or here or here or here or here or here or here (yes, we’re […]

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Published on 03/12/2008 at Wed Mar 12 13:50.   3 Comments
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I’m trying to put forth “some” respectable journalism here, so I had to post the following story as a follow up to this hilarious bit of news. The San Francisco Chronicle along with others have spoken to the Raiders front office about J Russell tipping the scales at 300. “Ridiculous,” said a front-office employee, speaking […]

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Published on 03/12/2008 at Wed Mar 12 12:14.   2 Comments
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Willie DeWayne Clark, pictured right, is a member of the Denver-area gang The Elite Eight, who police suspect are responsible for the murder of Darrent Williams over one year ago. Not only does this man know who killed Darrent Williams, but he’s now using that case to attempt to get his current drug charges dropped. […]

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Published on 03/11/2008 at Tue Mar 11 14:03.   7 Comments
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Generally when you’re building a football team, fullback and kicker are low on the priority totem pole.  That being said, they still need to be addressed some time, don’t they?  [Denver Post] Javon Walker‘s agent just elevated into the player rep stratosphere.  [Denver Post] Meanwhile, the Raiders try to defend the insanity.  [Inside the Oakland […]

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Published on 03/11/2008 at Tue Mar 11 12:53.   1 Comment
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Both John Lynch and Hamza Abdullah have been lowballed this offseason, and with the new incoming safeties Marlon McCree and Marquand Manuel, they’ll be competing for their starting jobs this training camp.  [Denver Post] With linebacker and safety shored up, the Broncos may be looking at defensive tackle next.  [Denver Post] Does this mean the […]

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Published on 03/10/2008 at Mon Mar 10 09:20.   1 Comment
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Not a minute after posting news on the Orange and Blue signing Manuel, Marlon McCree shows up on the newswire. The Rocky Mountain News is reporting that McCree has decided to sign with Denver in place of his other candidate Buffalo. The terms have yet to be disclosed. He has started 30 games over the […]

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Published on 03/08/2008 at Sat Mar 08 19:59.   2 Comments
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Denver bolsters it’s shallow safety pool by signing Marquand Manuel to a three year deal. One would think this would take them out of the running for McCree but a clause in his contract leads me to think otherwise. “Manuel will receive $1.5 million a year in his deal, $2 million if he starts” I […]

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Published on 03/08/2008 at Sat Mar 08 19:35.   1 Comment
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Champ and Boss Bailey make the third brotherly tandem in Broncos history.  [DenverBroncos.com] Champ’s been hoping and waiting a long time for this reunion.  [Denver Post] Mike Klis points out that with the additions of Boss and Koutouvides, the Broncos linebackers have really sized up.  [Denver Post] Fellow fan says the moves are growing on […]

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Published on 03/07/2008 at Fri Mar 07 11:00.   1 Comment
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