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The Seattle Post Intelligencer has a good writeup on our new MLB, Niko Koutouvides. It looks like he will be greatly missed there, and they are predicting that he will be a substantial option for the Broncos as a starter in the “mike” position. Could we have uncovered a diamond in the rough? Full Article […]

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Published on 03/05/2008 at Wed Mar 05 14:50.   1 Comment
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Champ‘s brother is in town today, but the elder Bailey says family ties won’t determine Boss‘ free agent fate. [Rocky Mountain News] Yahoo! Sports printed their retraction, removing the paragraph regarding Shanahan and his alleged spying, but Shanny’s lawyers point out that this is just a first step. [Rocky Mountain News] If there were any […]

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Published on 03/05/2008 at Wed Mar 05 08:09.   Comments Off on Daily Links – Bringing in Bailey
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Wow… just wow… Al Davis has officially gone off the deep end. [Full Story] According to a league source, the Oakland Raiders reached an agreement with Javon Walker on a multi-year deal. The contract is for six years worth $55 million with $16 million guaranteed. Under the terms of the deal, Walker receives $27 million […]

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Published on 03/04/2008 at Tue Mar 04 22:00.   3 Comments
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It’s been eerily quiet in Javon Walker camp since it was first reported that some 10 teams were interested in his services (a claim I figured was some serious chest puffing by Javon’s agents)… today, Adam Schefter of the NFL Network reports that the Oakland Raiders are visiting with Javon, and the two could agree […]

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Published on 03/04/2008 at Tue Mar 04 19:26.   2 Comments
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The Broncos will be visiting with Lions LB Boss Bailey and Chargers S Marlon McCree on Wednesday, and journeyman S Marquand Manuel will visit Dove Valley on Friday. [The Beat / Photo Courtesy] The Broncos made it official with Keary Colbert, Niko Koutouvides, and Ebenezer Ekuban. [DenverBroncos.com] Jason Elam may be considering retirement, too. [Denver […]

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Published on 03/04/2008 at Tue Mar 04 10:46.   1 Comment
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The Denver Broncos announced earlier this week that they signed linebacker Niko Koutouvides to a 3-year, $7.5 million deal. Koutouvides (pronounced KOO-tah-VEE-dees) is a career backup at the middle linebacker position, and will have an opportunity to compete for the starting job in training camp this fall. Koutouvides measures in at 6-foot-2 and 238 pounds, […]

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Published on 03/04/2008 at Tue Mar 04 10:11.   Comments Off on Broncos Sign Special Teams Ace MLB Koutouvides
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With the New England Patriots “Spygate” charges stealing the NFL headlines as of late, any hint or indication of spying or cheating in the NFL is taken as seriously as possible. Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan was casually accused of cheating in a September Yahoo! Sports article, and is now lashing back at the […]

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Published on 03/04/2008 at Tue Mar 04 04:24.   2 Comments
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In a recent statement, the Denver Broncos effectively cleared recently-arrested DT Marcus Thomas of his drug-related charges, at least in regards to potential issues the arrest may cause with the team: The Denver Broncos are aware that Marcus Thomas is under investigation for possession of cocaine and was a passenger in a vehicle where cocaine […]

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Published on 03/04/2008 at Tue Mar 04 03:29.   Comments Off on Broncos Statement Claims Thomas Didn’t Do It
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By now you’ve all heard the news, and we’re simply late to the party – Marcus Thomas was arrested in Florida this weekend for suspicion of possession of cocaine. It’s unclear whether the drugs belonged to Thomas or his driver (one representative claimed that Thomas was getting a ride because he had been drinking, doing […]

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Published on 03/03/2008 at Mon Mar 03 12:21.   2 Comments
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What are the Monday Morning Quarterbacks saying about the newest Broncos signing? Read on to find out. Christopher Hart of The Beat– I think this is a decent signing. Colbert has #2 potential, but also has to be more consistent catching the ball and staying healthy. If he can return to his rookie season form […]

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Published on 03/02/2008 at Sun Mar 02 11:34.   2 Comments
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