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Quick preview, looking at training camp battles.  [The Sports Network] A fan’s travel guide to Denver Broncos training camp.  [ESPN] Vegas sports site loves the Broncos draft, especially Josh Barrett, calling him a steal.  [Sports Memo] There’s no doubt that Brett Favre needs to take lessons on retirement from John Elway.  [Colorado Springs Gazette] For […]

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Published on 07/18/2008 at Fri Jul 18 08:44.   4 Comments
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The Denver Broncos and 2008 draftee Peyton Hillis agreed to terms on Tuesday, making Hillis the fifth draft pick the Broncos have signed this year. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Hillis, a fullback from Arkansas, was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round (227th overall) of the 2008 […]

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Published on 07/16/2008 at Wed Jul 16 14:20.   7 Comments
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The Denver Broncos will kick off training camp next Thursday July 24, 2008, but in the meantime, they’ll need to settle on contracts with five of their nine rookies. Safety Josh Barrett, one of the team’s seventh round picks, was the first draft pick to sign with the Broncos, despite a small hiccup with the […]

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Published on 07/15/2008 at Tue Jul 15 10:00.   2 Comments
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Pro Football Weekly reports that rookie WR Eddie Royal may be a dark horse to win the #2 spot behind Brandon Marshall: …it largely was believed that Royal would contribute almost purely as a kick returner this season, but those views are beginning to change. Observers of the Broncos’ OTAs say Royal has been inconsistent […]

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Published on 07/13/2008 at Sun Jul 13 09:00.   16 Comments
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Two Broncos videos we haven’t covered over the past few weeks on the site.  The first is an interview with Selvin Young which I can assume was recorded during mini camp.  Selvin talks about entering 2008 as the starting half back for the Broncos.  The second video is Ryan Clady at the rookie symposium being […]

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Published on 07/10/2008 at Thu Jul 10 23:07.   3 Comments
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Ryan Clady and Eddie Royal are busy soaking up the playbook.  [Rocky Mountain News] The Broncos are relying on young legs to kick and punt this year.  [Colorado Springs Gazette] MHR breaks down the roster, starting with tight ends.  [Mile High Report] Imagining life without Brandon Marshall.  [Bronco Madness] Former Bronco Pat Matson is struggling […]

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Published on 07/10/2008 at Thu Jul 10 12:00.   Comments Off on Daily Links – Rookies, Meet Your New BFF
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The Broncos locked up three of their draft picks, all of which were selected from rounds 5-6.  Ryan Torain (5th), Carlton Powell (5th), and Spencer Larsen (6th).  Each player’s deal had signing bonus incentives for guaranteed money, something that any lower round drafted player would surely be looking for in case they become a camp […]

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Published on 07/09/2008 at Wed Jul 09 08:00.   1 Comment
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Smack Talk Week continues on BroncoTalk, celebrating the inefficiencies and inferior qualities of everythiing non-Broncos in the AFC West.  Remember it’s all in the name of good, clean fun, no personal attacks, and you can dish it in the comments. Today we’re exploring why the Kansas City Chiefs suck, and there’s just oh-so many reasons.  […]

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Published on 06/24/2008 at Tue Jun 24 15:17.   26 Comments
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Minor hiccup in the signing of Josh Barrett – the NFL disapproved the contract, so whatever wording the NFL doesn’t like will have to get amended.  Just a formality – no big deal folks. [Hashmarks] Brandon Marshall‘s DUI trial was postponed.  Again.  [CBS 4] With the Broncos offensive line, it’s hard to get two words […]

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Published on 06/19/2008 at Thu Jun 19 10:01.   3 Comments
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The Broncos have been talking about getting a head start on rookie signings throughout the week. It appears they were good on their word, signing 7th round pick Josh Barrett today. The Broncos will be working in the coming weeks to sign the remaining eight draft choices. Head Coach Mike Shanahan recently said he is […]

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Published on 06/12/2008 at Thu Jun 12 15:26.   6 Comments
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