On Sunday evening, PFT‘s Josh Alper noted that Denver Broncos‘ running back Willis McGahee asked — and was denied — a pay-raise from Denver’s front office.

The PFT report was based off of Mike Klis’ original Denver Post report which stated McGahee fired his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, for unsuccessfully trying to re-negotiate McGahee’s contract with the Broncos.  Sunday afternoon, McGahee seemingly denied that report over Twitter.

I don’t understand how you can write a article about a person without confirming if it’s true about him/her

— Willismcgahee (@WillisMcGahee) March 4, 2012

McGahee first tweeted the above status before continuing:

I will retire a bronco #nuffsaid

— Willismcgahee (@WillisMcGahee) March 4, 2012

Last season in Denver, McGahee rushed 249 times for 1,199 yards and scored five total touchdowns.  At age thirty however, it would make sense for the Broncos to hold-off giving McGahee a larger contract before they see how well he produces in 2012.

As for whether he asked for more money or fired his agent over it or not is unclear.  Per McGahee though, he’s not planning on going anywhere soon.

Name: Chris Clark Height, Weight: 6’5″, 305 Position: Tackle Age, Experience: 26, 3rd Season College: Southern Miss.

Chris Clark signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2008 as an undrafted free agent before joining the Minnesota Vikings later that year.  After being waived by the Vikings, Clark signed with the Broncos and was active for eight games as a back-up offensive lineman in 2010.  Last season, Clark appeared in the final eight games of the season (officially starting in six), primarily on special teams.  Clark saw extensive playing time in Denver’s jumbo formations as an extra offensive tackle outside of the tight end (or offensive tackle) on the end of the Denver’s offensive line.  The Broncos used Clark mainly on running downs and he provided depth and experience to the Broncos’ trenches.

2011 Analysis: Clark was active for all sixteen games last season (playing in eight), and was featured on special teams.  Primarily used on offense for running downs, Clark was more useful in run-blocking then he was in pass-protection.  In passing situations, Clark was penalized twice and allowed one sack. Click here to read the rest of this entry »

Former Denver Broncos cornerback Perrish Cox has been acquitted of rape charges, reports PFT‘s Mike Florio.

When the jury couldn’t reach a verdict on Thursday following a short trial with a fairly simple set of facts, the signs weren’t good for the prosecution.

And the jury confirmed those suspicions on Friday.  Per multiple reports, Cox has been acquitted.

The alleged victim may now try to sue him for assault, but Cox will not be going to jail.  Neither the Broncos nor the NFL has commented on the situation and it is not known if NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will suspend Cox for some or all of the 2012 season.

On the field, Cox had a promising rookie season in 2010, playing in fifteen games and notching 57 tackles to go along with fourteen passes defended and an interception.  Last preseason, Cox’s level of play decreased considerably and the Broncos released him amid the accused rape charges.

Cox may catch on with another team in the NFL, at age twenty-five he would be entering his third season.

The 2012 NFL Draft is quickly approaching and the Denver Broncos currently have picks in six of the seven rounds.  Per the Denver Post’s Jeff Legwold, the team’s selections are as follows:

Current draft selections:

1st round (25th overall) — own selection.

2nd round (TBA overall) — own selection.

3rd round (TBA overall) — own selection.

4th round (TBA overall) — own selection.

5th round (TBA overall) — acquired in Brandon Lloyd trade from the St. Louis Rams.

7th round (TBA overall) — own selection.

A few notes:

The Broncos’ may add to their six draft picks through trades before or during the draft and the team may be awarded at least one compensatory selection in the coming weeks.  The team’s fifth round selection from the Rams was originally a conditional sixth rounder which turned into a fifth when Lloyd caught more than thirty passes in St. Louis last season. Click here to read the rest of this entry »

Houston Texans defensive end Mario Williams (90) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler during the third quarter of a football game Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007 in Houston. The Texans beat the Broncos 31-13. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

The Denver Broncos will discuss signing potential free agents Peyton Manning and pass rush specialist Mario Williams, according to multiple sources.

If Manning is still on the Colts’ roster on March 8th, the team will owe him $28 million, which they are not willing to do. With Indianapolis prepared to select Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck first overall in the draft, the team is expected to release Manning within a week from today.

When Manning becomes a free agent, John Elway, the Broncos Vice President of Football Operations, and the rest of Denver’s front office will consider pursuing him, according to a source close to the team.  The team is unlikely to actually sign Manning, but they do have interest in the veteran quarterback.

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• The jury in former Denver Broncos cornerback Perrish Cox‘s sexual assault case did not reach a verdict last night and will continue deliberating today. [ProFootballTalk]
• A review of the case from the Associated Press. [ABC News]
• A review of closing arguments, where longtime Broncos lawyer Harvey Steinberg impressed again. [First and Orange]
• GM Brian Xanders says combine workouts are a piece of the puzzle, but the Broncos set their board based on game tape. [DenverBroncos.com]
• Legwold looks at some upcoming intriguing Pro Days. [Denver Post]
• John Elway talks last season, next season, and backup quarterback(s). [CBS Sports]
• ProFootballFocus and CBS Sports rank their 2012 NFL free agent cornerbacks.
• Chargers guard Kris Dielman made a heart-wrenching decision to hang up his cleats and retire rather than risk continued head injuries. [Shutdown Corner]

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Denver Broncos kicker Matt Prater‘s two field goals in week fourteen against the Chicago Bears last season were named the Denver Sports’ Top Moment of 2011 on Thursday night during a red carpet awards show at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.  Denver’s Punter, Britton Colquitt accepted the award for Prater.

Congrats to Matt Prater: his two 50+ yd FGs vs. CHI named Top Professional Moment of 2011 in the Denver Sports Top 9 Moments.

— Denver Broncos (@Denver_Broncos) March 2, 2012

Denver Sports is the non-profit organization charged with bringing sporting events to Denver.  The goal of the Top9 awards is to honor, recognize and celebrate the best sports moments that we know and more importantly don’t know in Colorado.

Congrats to Prater, the award was well-deserved! Here’s to many more game-winning kicks down the road.

Name: Orlando Franklin Height, Weight: 6’6″, 330 Position: Tackle Age, Experience: 24, 2nd Season College: Miami (Fl.)

Orlando Franklin was selected in the second round (45th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos after a decorated collegiate career in Miami.  Starting in all sixteen games last season, Franklin helped send running back Willis McGahee to the Pro Bowl after Denver’s offensive line helped the Broncos rush for a franchise record 2,632 yards on the ground.  Franklin proved to be a run-blocking machine but struggled at times in pass protection.

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Former Denver Broncos football player Perrish Cox at the Douglas County Justice Center in Castle Rock, on May 16. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)

Former Denver Broncos’ draft pick, Perrish Cox, is on trial for sexual assault in a district court in Castle Rock. He is accused of having sex with a woman who was incapacitated, and he faces two years to life in prison if convicted of this and related charges.

According to news sources around Denver, Cox and current Denver Bronco Demaryius Thomas met up with this woman and one of her friends at a local club. The accuser had previously dated Thomas, and eventually went to Cox’s apartment (whom he shared with current Bronco Cassius Vaughn) where the woman fell asleep.

The accuser was not certain that she had even had sex until she proved to be pregnant, and at first she thought that Thomas was the father. DNA testing proved that Cox, however, is the father, after Cox denied that he had intercourse with her.  Click here to read the rest of this entry »

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  Denver Broncos running back Willis McGahee has fired his agent, Drew Rosenhaus.  [@SBJLizMullen]

• Jeff Legwold says we shouldn’t be surprised that the Broncos need to upgrade their defensive line.  Who was?  [Denver Post]

• This little girl has been training hard while watching the 2012 NFL Combine.  [YouTube]

• Chicago Bears running back Kahlil Bell has been working out with Broncos’ quarterback Tim Tebow.  [WGNtv.com]

• Tebow has been compared — rightly so or not — to NBA star Jeremy Lin.  Now, Tebow has affiliated himself with Lin, saying the two are phone buddies.  Is he just seeking attention?  [ESPN]

• Last Monday in LA, Tebow went out to eat and (GASP!) country singer Taylor Swift was at the same restaurant!  Tebow likes country music… could they be (GASP!) dating?  [Fox31]

• The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to release veteran wide receiver Hines Ward before free agency begins.  Could the former Super Bowl MVP fit in the AFC West?  [ESPN]