Denver Broncos offensive lineman Chris Kuper reportedly suffered a broken hand in practice today during the first snap of 9-on-7 drills.  Initial reports from doctors indicate he should be able to play with a cast, but they want to have Chris see a specialist first. The Broncos have not confirmed the report at this time, […]

Studs The consensus is that rookie FB Peyton Hillis is everything fans have cracked him up to be, at least after one practice. Our friends at the Orange Mane (requires registration) Oskie and 24champbailey are contributing reports, and both like what they see in Hillis. Glenn Martinez is receiving praise on all fronts, apparently outplaying […]

An update on the status of rookie DT Carlton Powell – When addressing the media after Friday morning’s practice, Head Coach Mike Shanahan dropped the following bomb regarding his 5th round pick: “(The injury) happened a number of weeks ago. His Achilles popped in the offseason conditioning program, and obviously he’s out for the year.” […]

The Denver Broncos have placed rookie defensive tackle Carlton Powell on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. This stems from an Achilles tendon injury he sustained during offseason workouts this year, but was able to overcome during June mini camps. The PUP list allows a team to reinstate any player at any time before […]

10 Questions for the Denver Broncos this season.  [Denver Post] There’s no questioning their work ethic, though.  [Rocky Mountain News] Super Bowl aspirations may be tapered, but the 2008 Broncos are still ready to roll.  [DPO] Broncos VP Jim Saccomano pays his tribute to Rod Smith.  [DenverBroncos.com] The Rocky’s Bernie Linicome does the same.  [RMN] […]

Adam Schefter of the NFL Network still has his finger on the pulse of Broncos football as well as any of the local reporters, even years after relocating. When he has the scoop on anything Denver Broncos, I sit up and listen, and listen well. That’s why his latest report that Brandon Marshall is facing […]

The buzz that the Denver Broncos were struggling to get first round OT Ryan Clady under contract is now apparently premature. News is breaking that the club and Clady have come to terms. Clady reportedly signed a six-year deal worth $17.5 million with $11.5 million in guarantees. Clady can void the sixth year of his […]

Nothing like waiting til the eleventh hour… literally. The Broncos kick off practices at 11:15 a.m. this morning, but first round draft pick OT Ryan Clady remains unsigned. The players are reporting for their physicals at 6 a.m., followed by the first team meetings a few hours later. If Clady isn’t signed by the time […]

Thanks to the Rocky Mountain News for this video excerpt from Rod Smith‘s retirement press conference.

A quick interview with Mike Shanahan’s take on Brandon Marshall’s meeting with NFL Commish Roger Goodell last Friday.