It’s a common thing amongst fans of the Denver Broncos lately to debate the personnel moves made while former head coach Josh McDaniels had the reigns. Time is still the only truth teller and eventually history will prove whether the trades of Jay Cutler, Brandon Marshall, Tony Scheffler and Alphonso Smith were best for the […]

Keeping tabs on key performers who once bled orange and blue. Mike Shanahan Record: 1-2 Streak: Lost 2 Stat Line: Offense: 340.0 ypg (13th). Defense: 423.7 ypg (32nd) It was a rough week for Mike Shanahan. Shanahan’s ‘Skins became the first team to lose to the St. Louis Rams in St. Louis’ Edward Jones Dome […]

Apologies for the lack of posts yesterday. Our 9-5’s were a bit extra demanding. We return to your regularly scheduled programming today… Kenny McKinley‘s funeral service was held in Georgia Monday. Wesley Woodyard gave a eulogy, saying, “Every day, (McKinley) would come into the locker room and teach 61 men how to laugh and smile. […]

Once upon a time — 2008 — the Mike Shanahan-led Denver Broncos were 8-5, boasted Pro Bowlers Jay Cutler and Brandon Marshall, and were apparently playoff-bound. The future was bright. Then, in three horrific weeks, the wheels fell off. Shanahan was fired. Cutler was traded. And Marshall pretended to be a punter. For better or […]

And it’s a wrap! All of the Denver Broncos rookies will be in camp tomorrow for the team’s first full squad practice. Demaryius Thomas today signed a five year contract with the club worth a max value of $15.5 million (with escalators), $12.16 without, and a guarantee of $9.35 million. Thomas comes to camp just […]

Something that I neglected to cover yesterday is that Mike Shanahan stated Thursday that Brian Westbrook‘s decision was, coming soon. Shanahan chose words carefully stating, “I’m sure he’s looking at his options. We’ll find out in the near future what happens there.” Prior to that he did make it as if it was the Washington […]

Don’t expect any of these Broncos to sign their tender offers anytime soon, says Mike Klis of the Denver Post.  [All Things Broncos] “Welcome to what promises to be another tumultuous offseason at Dove Valley,” he continues.  [Denver Post] Frank Schwab breaks down what each tender offer means for the player’s future in Denver.  [Colorado […]

Jay Cutler stays losing! Okay, that was a little harsh, but today at the NFL Combine the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Chicago Bears had a coin flip to see who would have the pleasure of drafting 10th overall in this April’s NFL Draft. The Jaguars won, so the Bears would have drafted 11th, except they […]

Got a link worth sharing? Email broncotalk {at} gmail (dot) com! Somehow this escaped our radar last week – charges against rookie tight end Richard Quinn were dropped.  [Colorado Springs Gazette] The Broncos enter the offseason with two plans in mind that depend on the ongoing CBA negotiations.  [CSG] Brian Howell grades the 2009 Broncos, […]

This is Part 1 in a series of a posts examining the Jay Cutler trade after one year.  Today: Kyle Orton vs. Cutler in 2009. When it comes to judging the “winners and losers” of the blockbuster Jay Cutler trade, after one season, statistically, Orton alone is enough to stem the tide in the Denver […]