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Bob Howsam, one of three founders of the Denver Broncos, died earlier today in Sun City, AZ, according to his son Robert Howsam. He and his father, Lee, and brother, Earl, founded the Broncos as one of eight charter members of the American Football League in 1959. Howsam’s family built Bears Stadium in Denver, the […]

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Published on 02/19/2008 at Tue Feb 19 13:11.   Comments Off on Broncos Founder Bob Howsam Dies at 89
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Jay Cutler, Brandon Marshall, and Tony Scheffler have been practicing in their own workouts in Atlanta since mid-January. Now it appears these workouts will continue through March 24, when the Broncos’ official offseason workout program begins. Their workouts have focused on speed, strength, and position-specific drills, taking place at Chip Smith’s Competitive Edge Sports athletic […]

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Published on 02/19/2008 at Tue Feb 19 08:08.   4 Comments
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The Chiefs slapped the franchise tag on DE Jared Allen yesterday, almost certainly keeping him in Kansas City another year. [Kansas City Star] John Clayton believes Javon Walker will be shown the door. [ESPN] Was Woody Paige planning on donating a few million to his crazy offseason plan? [Denver Post] Add WR Muhsin Muhammed to […]

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Published on 02/19/2008 at Tue Feb 19 06:57.   2 Comments
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Andrew Mason takes a look at the defensive tackles that should be available in a few weeks. [DenverBroncos.com] Belichick breaks his silence, saying he never authorized the taping of Rams practices before the 2002 Super Bowl. [Rocky Mountain News]

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Published on 02/18/2008 at Mon Feb 18 09:09.   Comments Off on Daily Links – DTs on the Market
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The Denver Broncos are facing serious personnel decisions in the next two weeks, as four of their starters are anticipating large bonuses in the wake of injury. Javon Walker, Travis Henry, John Lynch and Ian Gold are each owed significant money between February 29 and March 4, the Denver Post reports. Walker, who has stated […]

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Published on 02/18/2008 at Mon Feb 18 02:07.   2 Comments
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The latest twist in the tale of Rod Smith rings with heartbreaking finality. The longtime Broncos veteran, who holds every meaningful receiving record for the Broncos, was place on the Reserved/Retired list earlier today. Smith was an integral part of the Broncos’ back-to-back Super Bowl titles in 1997 and 1998, also helping the Broncos earn […]

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Published on 02/15/2008 at Fri Feb 15 15:23.   1 Comment
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Detailing the woes of the Broncos secondary. Note to editor: Yeah, we already fired Jim Bates. [Real Football 365] Looking at the AFC West, and Shanahan being under pressure to make the playoffs. Again, an article from someone who wasn’t paying attention. Jay Cutler‘s struggles were few and far between, and the least of our […]

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Published on 02/15/2008 at Fri Feb 15 07:49.   2 Comments
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CBS Sportsline’s Pete Prisco gets us started with a unique look at his 32 top free agents. [CBS Sportsline] Everything there is to know about Green Bay DT Corey Williams. [Packers.com] Everything there is to know about Arizona WR Bryant Johnson. [AZCardinals.com] Everything there is to know about Pittsburgh G Alan Faneca. [Steelers.com] Fun with […]

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Published on 02/14/2008 at Thu Feb 14 08:08.   Comments Off on Daily Links – Let’s Look at Free Agents
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The 2007 preseason saw the Broncos head to Texas to practice and play against the Cowboys. In 2008, the two teams may switch roles. [Fort Worth Star-Telegram] Roger Goodell will meet with Senator Arlen Spector today to discuss Spygate. [Rocky Mountain News] Thoughts and prayers to Vikings DE Kenechi Udeze and his family. Udeze was […]

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Published on 02/13/2008 at Wed Feb 13 09:27.   1 Comment
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The Denver Broncos made several roster moves Tuesday, Head Coach Mike Shanahan announced. Headlining the moves was the transition of veteran Matt Lepsis from the active roster to the team’s Reserve/Retired list. Lepsis started all 16 games for the Broncos in 2007, one year removed from his season-ending ACL tear in 2006. In 11 years […]

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Published on 02/12/2008 at Tue Feb 12 23:31.   Comments Off on Lepsis Placed on Retired List, Other Roster Moves
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