A lot has been thrown around about whose fault this whole lockout thing is really is. So let’s get down the chase and start pointing fingers. Who is responsible for endangering our precious Sunday pastime?

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It's time to get more Denver Broncos enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (Jon Heath/BroncoTalk)

Over the last four years, three former Denver Broncos have gotten into the Pro Football Hall of Fame; offensive lineman Gary Zimmerman in 2008, running back Floyd Little in 2010 and tight end Shannon Sharpe in 2011.

Prior to the recent Broncos “storming of the Hall of Fame wall,” as former linebacker Karl Mecklenburg put it, the Broncos were very poorly recognized among the games’ greatest.  In 2007, there were only three Broncos in the Hall of Fame, including running back Tony Dorsett and cornerback Willie Brown — who played a combined total of four years in Denver.  Other than legendary quarterback John Elway, the Broncos and their fans had little representation in Canton.

Then came the movement.  Bronco fans across the country made their voices heard, and we are finally headed in the right direction in getting more deserving former Denver Broncos into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.  You can join the movement and help by writing the Hall of Fame and nominating a former Bronco for induction. Click here to read the rest of this entry »

Jake Locker slams the ball in the end zone after his 25 yard touchdown run in the Holiday Bowl. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

UPDATED 3/16/11 @ 12:45 EST

Well, The Denver Post did not update today, so fans of the Denver Broncos have had limited sources for information and entertainment.

Have no fear, the one sliver of news that has slipped to our thirsty lips is that Washington Huskies quarterback Jake Locker will have a private workout of the Tennessee Titans, Minnesota Vikings and the Broncos.

Hundreds, maybe even thousands of Tim Tebow Denver fans (especially BroncoTalk’s own Jon) immediately screamed/wondered allowed WHY?

Andrew Mason of MaxDenver pointed to the ever present smoke screen factor. Yet, I don’t see how anyone in the NFL could possibly see this as a smoke screen. Click here to read the rest of this entry »

Perrish Cox and Harvey Steinberg arrive at the Douglas County Justice Center in January. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)

Former Tarheel track star, current Inside the NFL, Fox-31 KDVR‘s (and friend of the site) Josina Anderson tweeted late Monday night that she had spoken to Harvey Steinberg, Travis Henry Brandon Marshall Perrish Cox‘s attorney.

Steinberg stated that rumors of Cox’s trial being set for Wednesday were, “Completely false,” and that “[The case is] not even set for trial yet. Probably sometime in September or October.”

So maybe that’s why the Broncos weren’t at Patrick Peterson‘s Pro Day.

Now, I’m not even going to say in the event that there is an NFL season in September (besides just that time there), but Cox would be available for any off-field, unorganized and organized team activities. As well as at least a quarter of the season and presumably longer (as the trial went on) for the Denver Broncos.

That and Steinberg’s an incredible attorney. Given that fact, I don’t know that Cox will be missing any time, period.

Patrick Peterson (7) eludes an Arkansas kicker. (AP Photo/David Quinn)

I debated titling this post A Few Seconds of Panic, but the name was already taken.

Tonight Louisiana State University’s phenomenal cornerback/punt returner Patrick Peterson will be dining with the Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera.

As a matter of fact John Elway, Brian Xanders and John Fox were not even in attendance at LSU’s Pro Day.

They did however see Marcell Dareus, Von Miller and Nick Fairley.

Here’s the good news, Peterson is scheduled to visit Denver soon (he will also visit three other NFL cities). The 2011 Chuck Bednarik Award winner also did not run at his Pro Day, so there may not have been much for the three decision makers from Denver to see in the first place.

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On Monday, the Denver Broncos released a letter to fans from Owner Pat Bowlen.  Among the subjects he touched on in the letter, one of the most notable was; “We will come to an agreement, and when a new deal is reached, the Denver Broncos will be ready to play.”

Read the full letter after the jump. Click here to read the rest of this entry »

Straight out of Adam Schefter‘s mouth:

This is quite the bold move the NFLPA* is making to try to force non-union members to unionize. Since the NFLPA* technically no longer represents the players since their decertification, the brings in the question of the validity of this request.

The NFL pays the expenses of the 15 or so prospects and their families they invite every year to provide them with a ‘once-in-a-lifetime experience‘, according the NFL spokesman Greg Aiello. For many selected players and families this is a huge achievement. Anyone can attest to this that remembers when Aaron Curry‘s name was called as the fourth overall pick of the 2009 draft.

What do you think? Does the NFLPA* have the right to ask the invitees to stay at home and pass up this opportunity? How would you feel if the Broncos selected a player who didn’t walk up on stage and ignored the press? Air it out in the comments.

Your wittiest, most cleverest captions in the comments and your winners from last time after the jump. Click here to read the rest of this entry »

LSU defensive back Patrick Peterson runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

On Tuesday, LSU cornerback and 2011 NFL Draft prospect Patrick Peterson said he would love to play alongside fellow cornerback Champ Bailey in Denver.

The quote came on the same day Broncos Head Coach John Fox essentially guaranteed that the team would be playing in a championship very soon and ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter speculated that Denver could be a candidate to land Tiki Barber.

“That would be wonderful to go there and help a veteran get over the hump and get a championship,” said Peterson.  “Champ has been in the game a long time and he’s thirsty to win a championship. I would be more than happy to line up beside him and achieve that goal that he wants and that I want as well.”

Alabama defensive tackle Marcell Dareus has emerged as a favorite to be taken second overall, but it wouldn’t be shocking to see the Broncos select Auburn’s Nick Fairley, Clemson’s Da’Quan Bowers, Texas A&M’s Von Miller or Peterson come April.

The kid is saying all the right things, there isn’t a draft expert or scout out there who isn’t very high on Peterson, him and Bailey would instantly form one of the best cornerback tandems in the NFL if they do get a chance to play together.

Patrick Peterson (#7) reacts after intercepting a pass by Ole Miss. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

In a quest to see who will be the number two pick (and possibly number 36, 46 and so on…) the Denver Broncos‘ three headed lion bronco consisting of general manager Brian Xanders, head coach John Fox and Vice President of football operations John Elway headed to Auburn, Alabama to see quarterback Cam Newton defensive tackle Nick Fairley‘s Pro Day.

That didn’t stop the trio from smoke screening critiquing Newton a little bit (okay done with the strike-through text, but if we don’t link to the Denver Post’s video, who will? Nor would it allow us to critique Lindsay Jones’ (an Emory graduate) classification of Auburn and Alabama as smaller colleges; we’re only kidding Lindsay).

Next up on the tour de force is a trip to College Station, Texas to attend TAMU aka Texas A&M’s Pro Day tomorrow to see linebacker Von Miller and then to Alabama’s Pro Day to see defensive tackle Marcell Dareus on Thursday (missing defensive end Da’Quan Bowers‘ Pro Day in Clemson (also on Thursday)). Before any conspiracies begin Patrick Peterson/LSU’s Pro Day is Monday, March 14th; the same day as notable perennial NFL funnels as Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Montana, and Newberry.

And if any of you local Colorado fans are thinking that the Broncos may be interested in one of the Colorado Buffalos or Colorado State Rams their Pro Days are also tomorrow, March 9th. Let us not get into the University of Wyoming, but Nebraska’s Pro Day is Thursday, March 10th.