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The Denver Broncos have made their first splash in the free agent market, and they’re staying consistent with their draft-first, conservative mentality. Former Carolina Panther wide receiver Keary Colbert isn’t a headliner or a Pro Bowler, but he’s a solid, young acquisition with upside who could blossom into the #2 the Broncos are looking for. […]

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Published on 03/01/2008 at Sat Mar 01 22:12.   3 Comments
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According to the Denver Post, we narrowly dodged a bullet and Lynch agreed to take a significant pay cut to play one more year and not have to move his family. “I slept right through my phone ringing,” Lynch said. “Had I answered the phone, I would have told him, ‘Thanks for the four years […]

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Published on 03/01/2008 at Sat Mar 01 09:40.   2 Comments
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The Broncos seem to be cleaning house today. Less than an hour after the news broke that Javon Walker was released, CBS4 Denver’s Gary Miller has been informed that outside linebacker Ian Gold has also been let go. Full Story. The move opens up D.J. Williams to move to the weak side, his preferred spot, […]

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Published on 02/29/2008 at Fri Feb 29 15:17.   Comments Off on Broncos Release LB Ian Gold
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Unable to complete a trade, and with a looming $5.4 million bonus due March 4th, the Denver Broncos have released wide receiver Javon Walker. (Story – Denver Post). Our thoughts in a bit.

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Published on 02/29/2008 at Fri Feb 29 14:22.   4 Comments
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The Denver Broncos signed tight end Nate Jackson to a two-year deal, the Denver Post reports. Jackson’s contract is worth $2 million, including some escalators. Jackson started to come on in 2007 before he suffered a season-ending groin injury in Week 5. He caught his first career touchdown in Week 3 against Jacksonville. Jackson followed […]

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Published on 02/29/2008 at Fri Feb 29 13:51.   3 Comments
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Scroll down the blog for last night’s news… we stayed up late so you didn’t have to. Big news from John Engelberger, Ebenezer Ekuban, not as big news from John Lynch, Jason Elam, and then some could-have-been Broncos including Jonathan Vilma and Shaun Rogers made some noise. Domonique Foxworth may not be going anywhere after […]

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Published on 02/29/2008 at Fri Feb 29 09:40.   Comments Off on Daily Links – Free Agent Frenzy
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Alas, free agency’s first real heartbreaker – Jets middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma has been traded to the Saints.   The fact of the matter is that the Broncos never showed real interest in Vilma, only fan speculation (such as my own) was linking the two teams in a trade.  He would have looked great in orange […]

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Published on 02/29/2008 at Fri Feb 29 01:13.   Comments Off on Vilma No Longer an Option
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Free agency has officially begun, and already we’re making a little noise. Frankly, most of it is the type of noise I like to hear – in house, and not trying to make a big splash. Consider this an open thread. Stop by if you hear any news and post it in the comments! Engelberger, […]

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Published on 02/29/2008 at Fri Feb 29 00:31.   Comments Off on …And We’re Off!
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Three way trade rumor – Jets send Dewayne Robertson to Denver; Lions send Shaun Rogers to New York; we send Detroit Domonique Foxworth and a draft pick (likely second round).  [PFT Rumor Mill] The Broncos are expected to take a different, less flashy approach to free agency this time around.  [Colorado Springs Gazette] That being […]

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Published on 02/28/2008 at Thu Feb 28 10:59.   1 Comment
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Three Broncos defensive backs have been given their tenders, the Rocky Mountain News reports. Domonique Foxworth, Karl Paymah, and Hamza Abdullah were all affixed with low tenders, which grant the Broncos the right of first refusal. The players can negotiate with other teams in the NFL, but the Broncos can match any offer to keep […]

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Published on 02/27/2008 at Wed Feb 27 09:54.   4 Comments
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