Frank Schwab is reporting that Chris Simms is making strides in practice this week and will be ready if needed.  [CS Gazette] Why he is ready for his first NFL start since 2006.  [Boulder Daily Camera] An excellent piece: This decade’s Charger/Bronco rivalry tops the AFC West.  [DPO] Rumors of Mike Shanahan taking the CU […]

We now know Kyle Orton has torn ligaments in his ankle. He sat out Wednesday’s practice, but still hopes to play Sunday.  [Yahoo Sports] The Broncos aren’t planning on changing the game plan at all if Chris Simms starts.  That includes not moving Ryan Clady from LT to RT.  [CS Gazette] A good article based […]

Frank Schwab looks at why Peyton Hillis isn’t seeing the field and his healthy scratch Sunday.  [CS Gazette] Show some love people!  We’re 6-3 not 3-6.  [In Denver Times] The NY Giants have filed a formal complaint about having to travel to Denver on Thanksgiving making it a short week.  [DPO] I hate it when […]

Running against the nickel has the Broncos defense floundered.  [Denver Post] Jeff Legwold suggests Peyton Hillis is “going to have to push harder and not let the frustration get to him” in practice to see the field Sundays.  Do it, Peyton.  [DPO] McDaniels‘ message is simple: Just do it.  Better.  [NFL.com] John Elway expected more […]

Both offensively and defensively, the Broncos are losing the battle at the point of attack. [Denver Post] The defense didn’t allow a team to rush for 100 yards before the bye.  Since, opponents have tallied 125, 173, and 174 on the ground.  [Colorado Springs Gazette] Points allowed went from 11.0 ppg to 31, 28, and […]

The Denver Broncos‘ third loss didn’t come against an AFC powerhouse, and it didn’t come against a team renowned for its dominating physical style. But the manner in which they lost was the same. In the second half, the Broncos were out-executed defensively while being wholly ineffective offensively, and the Broncos dropped to 6-3 after […]

Jeff Legwold says the Broncos haven’t given up on the zone blocking scheme.  Think situational hybrid.  [DPO] Mike Shanahan has been inducted into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame along with Joe Sakic.  [KDVR.com] Hochstein isn’t the only guard being promoted to first string for the game on Sunday.  [Washington Post] Jim Zorn tells the […]

The New York Giants have signed cornerback D.J. Johnson off of the Broncos’ practice squad shortly after ending linebacker Gerris Wilkinson’s season by placing him on inured reserve.  D.J. was brought in as a rookie free agent back in April and hails from Jackson State University.  Johnson has already joined his new team and was […]

Woody Paige is already calling for Kyle Orton’s head. [Denver Post] Despite their traumatic year, Denver says they aren’t taking the Redskins lightly. [Salt Lake Tribune] Mike Klis has a very good mailbag this week covering the season ticket holder sellout, whether these Broncos will choke down the stretch, and an update on Brandon Stokley. […]

The Broncos were outfanned, bullied, overun, and stuck in neutral Monday night.  [Denver Post] Frank Schwab says it all boils down to Orton’s early interception.  Could things have gone differently?  [CS Gazette] Our post game summary, with the big question, where were the half time adjustments coaching staff?  [Broncotalk] David Ramsey points the finger at […]