On Tuesday afternoon, news broke that the Indianapolis Colts would be releasing quarterback Peyton Manning on Wednesday.  Of course, the news wasn’t really “Breaking news” because everybody knew that the Colts would part ways with Manning before having to pay him the $28 million they owed him if he was still on the team on […]

The Indianapolis Colts will release Peyton Manning today. [ESPN] The Denver Broncos are third on Michael Silver’s list of landing spots. [Yahoo! Sports] They’re among seven teams one writer sees as top possibilities for Manning. [Sporting News] ESPN bloggers evaluate the fit for each team; Bill Williamson gives Denver a medium possibility. [ESPN] Pregame.com has […]

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Note: BroncoTalk is doing a fan-interactive mock draft! Get involved! Email Mr. East at east@broncotalk.net. We need thirteen more G.M.’s! More info here! Yesterday, we noted that bounty programs are used across the NFL and suggested that the Broncos themselves may have even operated one.  [BroncoTalk] Coach John Fox told the Denver Post’s Mike Klis that the team has never […]

Confirming an earlier report, the Denver Broncos placed their franchise tag on kicker Matt Prater today, extending the would-be free agent’s contract through 2012. “He is a very talented kicker and an important part of our team,” Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elway said in a statement. “This gives us the ability to […]

The New Orleans Saints and their former defensive coordinator, Gregg Williams, have come under intense scrutiny over the past few days for running a bounty system with their defensive players.  The system operates as follows: make a big defensive play (i.e. knock somebody out) and you get rewarded with cash by your coaches and/or teammates. […]

The Broncos had until Monday to reach a new contract with kicker Matt Prater, or slap him with a franchise tag.  According to ESPN‘s Adam Schefter, the tag will come today. The tag is a one-year deal worth $2.6 million and prevents Prater from being able to sign elsewhere in free agency while freeing the […]

The national media reacts to the revelation that Gregg Williams employed a bounty system in New Orleans. [Fifth Down] Williams also likely had the system in place as head coach in Buffalo. [Fifth Down] Perrish Cox eyes a return to the NFL. [Denver Post] Demaryius Thomas‘ testimony was likely key to the defense’s win. [ProFootballTalk] […]

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 […]

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 […]