Correll Buckhalter will see a back specialist this week to get a timetable on his return. Elvis Dumervil goes under the knife today. Michael Lombardi discusses how the Broncos should deal with Doom’s absence. For his part, Mario Haggan is ready to offer versatility. Champ Bailey passes the title of league’s best corner to holdout […]

Denver Broncos defensive coordinators have been one-and-done every year since Mike Shanahan fired Larry Coyer following the 2006 season.  Conventional wisdom is that Dean Pees will be the man to succeed Mike Nolan… at least, for this year.  [All Things Broncos] Andra Davis throws current linebacker coach Don Martindale‘s name into the ring.  [Fox 31] […]

Previewing, breaking down, and picking the winners of this weekend’s playoff action. Your picks and game discussion in the comments. Jets (9-7) at Chargers (13-3) 2:40 p.m. MT The Line: Chargers by 8.5 The Story: The New York Jets are the Cinderella story of the 2009 playoffs, media darlings thanks to a character of a […]

Mike Shanahan made his first signing with the Redskins: 2008 Denver Broncos 4th round draft pick Kory Lichtensteiger.  [ProFootballTalk] Age and experience are deciding factors as Josh McDaniels evaluates his personnel this offseason.  [Denver Post] The Broncos have a lot of tender decisions to make.  (Yeah, sorry).  [DPO] We seriously applaud the Gazette’s Frank Schwab […]

It was a career year for Elvis Dumervil. The fourth-year Denver Broncos defensive end/outside linebacker finished his 2009 campaign with 17 sacks, 49 tackles (42 solo), and four forced fumbles. On Tuesday, the Associated Press recognized Dumervil’s achievements with a third-place vote for Defensive Player of the Year. Green Bay Packers CB Charles Woodson won […]

My power rankings are fittingly named the ‘Tentative Ten’ because every week it’s subject to change, and erratically at that. Also featured is a Rookie, Defensive, and Offensive Player of the Year Watch, and a Coach of the Year Watch, and Movie to watch this week. 1. New Orleans Saints (11-0) The Saints put the […]

My power rankings are fittingly named the ‘Tentative Ten’ because every week it’s subject to change, and erratically at that. Also featured is a Rookie, Defensive, and Offensive Player of the Year Watch, and a Coach of the Year Watch, and Movie to watch this week. 1. New Orleans Saints (7-0) Sorry rookie Jairus Byrd, […]

My power rankings are fittingly named the ‘Tentative Ten’ because every week it’s subject to change, and erratically at that. Also featured is a Rookie, Defensive, and Offensive Player of the Year Watch, and a Coach of the Year Watch, and Movie to watch this week. 1. New Orleans Saints (6-0) Don’t call it a […]

My power rankings are fittingly named the ‘Tentative Ten’ because every week it’s subject to check, and erratically at that. Also featured is a Rookie, Defensive, and Offensive Player of the Year Watch, and a Coach of the Year Watch. Sorry about no post last week, I was stricken with the swine flu and trust me […]

My power rankings are fittingly named the ‘Tentative Ten’ because every week it’s subject to check, and erratically at that. Also featured is a Rookie, Defensive, and Offensive Player of the Year Watch, and a Coach of the Year Watch. 1.  New Orleans Saints (4-0) The defense has arrived.  Darren Sharper showed Mark Sanchez what […]