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Yours truly drafted Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker in both of my fantasy football leagues. That was a smart move. If your a fantasy football owner and Decker is (for some odd reason) still available in your league, sign the second year pro as quickly as you can. The former Minnesota standout receiver is […]

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Published on 09/19/2011 at Mon Sep 19 10:20.   5 Comments
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Football is back. Tonight NBC is serving up a feast for our eyes as two NFC titans battle it out in the first game that really matters. However, tonight is just a tease. Sunday will provide a plethora of touchdowns, turnovers, tackles, and possibly tears. The Colts will face the up-and-coming Texans without Peyton Manning […]

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Published on 09/08/2011 at Thu Sep 08 18:26.   Comments Off on Weekly Mayhem – Week 1 early games
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Ever since John Elway returned to the Broncos organization as the Executive Vice President of Football Operations, fans have felt more connected to the Coloradan-based team. Long gone are the secretive days of former Head Coach Josh McDaniels when fans weren’t even allowed to “tweet” from their phones during training camp practices.  Not only is […]

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Published on 09/08/2011 at Thu Sep 08 15:45.   Comments Off on Broncos new regime has been more open with fans
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The Denver Broncos have signed free agent offensive lineman Tony Hills, the Denver Post reports. To make room, tackle Herb Taylor was waived. Hills, predominantly a tackle in college, was competing for the starting right guard spot with the Pittsburg Steelers, who drafted him in the fourth round in the 2008 draft. In three years […]

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Published on 09/06/2011 at Tue Sep 06 14:59.   9 Comments
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We know who was cut — now let’s look at who’s left. The Denver Broncos‘ 53-man roster, before more potential waiver wire transactions Sunday, breaks down like this (via DenverBroncos.com): Three quarterbacks Three running backs One fullback Five wide receivers Three tight ends Nine offensive linemen Five safeties Four cornerbacks Seven linebackers 10 defensive linemen […]

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Published on 09/03/2011 at Sat Sep 03 15:30.   24 Comments
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Last night second year cornerback Syd’Quan Thompson tore his Achilles tendon, ending his season. Thomspon played in 13 games last season and notched a key interception in the Houston game, sealing Tim Tebow‘s first career win as a starter. It’s devastating to see a young guy who has worked so hard and has had a great camp […]

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Published on 09/02/2011 at Fri Sep 02 08:51.   16 Comments
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Fantasy Football is a season of giving. Usually these gifts are ones of smack-downs, tears, self-loathing, or a hole in your wallet. Fantasy Football is also a season of taking. However, all of the danger lies in the taking. The culprit of this danger, is the Fantasy Draft. Year after year, many think they have […]

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Published on 08/31/2011 at Wed Aug 31 07:15.   5 Comments
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“I don’t want to say Josh (McDaniels) was a bad coach,” Broncos owner Pat Bowlen said. “He just didn’t have the level of experience that made me comfortable. John (Fox) does.” [Denver Post] Brady Quinn, and yes, Tim Tebow, split first-team reps during practice Thursday with Kyle Orton excused for personal reasons. [Denver Post] Don […]

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Published on 08/26/2011 at Fri Aug 26 11:43.   4 Comments
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Boomer Esiason says Tim Tebow doesn’t stand a chance. [USA Today] Joe Montana says he does, and thinks working on Tebow’s footwork, not throwing motion, is the most important task for the Broncos QB. [USA Today] Woody Paige isn’t jumping on the Tebow-bashing bandwagon. [Denver Post] Mike Klis isn’t either. [Denver Post] Coach Fox hinted […]

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Published on 08/25/2011 at Thu Aug 25 10:06.   4 Comments
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It isn’t necessarily a permanent move on the depth chart, but tonight, Brady Quinn will be getting more snaps at quarterback than Tim Tebow, multiple news outlets are reporting. Quinn, who shined in the Denver Broncos‘ first preseason game, is expected to play whatever remains of the first half after starter Kyle Orton is finished, […]

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Published on 08/20/2011 at Sat Aug 20 18:11.   39 Comments
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