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Running back Knowshon Moreno returns to the Broncos‘ practice field Wednesday. Just in time to face the notorious Ravens rush defense. One possible explanation for the running game: the NFL’s most inexperienced offensive line. No excuses, says Josh McDaniels. Another explanation — the lack of Peyton Hillis — is overblown, says the Post’s Jeff Legwold. […]

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Published on 10/07/2010 at Thu Oct 07 06:30.   6 Comments
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The Minnesota Vikings executed a trade to bring Randy Moss back from New England Wednesday, and the Patriots now have two picks in each of the first four rounds of the 2011 draft. Meanwhile, the Seattle Seahawks traded for Bills RB Marshawn Lynch and released Julius Jones. The Broncos‘ 2-8 slide last year began with […]

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Published on 10/06/2010 at Wed Oct 06 07:42.   10 Comments
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“You can put any tape you want to of Tennessee and there’s going to be 10 penalties,” Josh McDaniels said. “You either coach it or you allow it to happen. That’s how I look at that.” Jeff Fisher responds: “We play aggressive — we don’t play cheap. If there are things after the whistle or […]

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Published on 10/05/2010 at Tue Oct 05 11:29.   11 Comments
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Kyle Orton gave the Tennessee Titans all they could handle Sunday, throwing for 341 yards and two touchdowns in a 26-20 victory that included a fourth quarter comeback drive. Then, the NFL’s leading passer gave the Titans a piece of his mind. Orton spoke out against Tennessee defenders after the game Sunday, coming to the […]

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Published on 10/03/2010 at Sun Oct 03 17:24.   44 Comments
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Unlike Chuck Cecil‘s middle finger, we’ll let the final score do the talking. Your best guess for Mr. Cecil’s fine, which is probably already in the mail, in the comments.

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Published on 10/03/2010 at Sun Oct 03 17:05.   27 Comments
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The Denver Broncos didn’t outsmart the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. They didn’t out-muscle the Titans, and they didn’t best them in quickness. They frustrated them into the fourth quarter. In a chippy game that saw plenty of contact after the whistle blew in play after play, the Broncos (2-2), led by Kyle Orton‘s relentless air […]

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Published on 10/03/2010 at Sun Oct 03 14:53.   26 Comments
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The Broncos will have to keep Chris Johnson, who is a big play in waiting, from working the perimeter of their defense Sunday. Sunday’s game looks to be a great one, be sure to check out NFL.com’s Game Center. The Broncos are the first team in NFL history to have four receivers with at least […]

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Published on 09/29/2010 at Wed Sep 29 11:07.   43 Comments
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Apologies for the lack of posts yesterday. Our 9-5’s were a bit extra demanding. We return to your regularly scheduled programming today… Kenny McKinley‘s funeral service was held in Georgia Monday. Wesley Woodyard gave a eulogy, saying, “Every day, (McKinley) would come into the locker room and teach 61 men how to laugh and smile. […]

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Published on 09/28/2010 at Tue Sep 28 07:00.   Comments Off on Daily Links – Funeral for Broncos’ McKinley held in Georgia
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Kyle Orton threw for nearly 500 yards. Not that you could tell from the scoreboard. Orton’s career-high 476 passing yards took the Denver Broncos into the red zone five times, but he and the Broncos escaped with a mere six points, falling to the Indianapolis Colts by a final score of 13-27. Questionable playcalling, sloppiness […]

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Published on 09/26/2010 at Sun Sep 26 17:40.   63 Comments
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Colts DE Dwight Freeney‘s signature spin move puts him in the class of some of the all-time great pass rushers. Even Ryan Clady probably won’t be enough to handle Freeney — it may limit options in the passing game, but the Broncos need to spare a tight end or chip blocker to ensure Kyle Orton […]

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Published on 09/24/2010 at Fri Sep 24 11:08.   2 Comments
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