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The Denver Broncos concluded their second session of a four-day offseason minicamp on Wednesday.  Here are some quick hits on today’s events: Attendance report — For the second consecutive day, kicker Matt Prater was the sole player absent, holding out in hopes of receiving a long-term contract.  The Broncos had offered Prater a one-year tender worth about $2.5 million, […]

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Published on 06/13/2012 at Wed Jun 13 18:59.   2 Comments
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Denver media have only been allowed to watch five of the Broncos‘ 12 practices to date, but according to the Denver Post‘s Mike Klis, Wednesday’s session was Manning‘s best yet. The Denver Broncos’ minicamp practice Wednesday at the team’s Dove Valley headquarters was easily the best Peyton Manning has looked since he put on a […]

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Published on 06/13/2012 at Wed Jun 13 14:23.   5 Comments
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Be sure to follow me on Twitter for more Broncos updates throughout the day. Denver Broncos News BTV Minicamp Report | DenverBroncos.com Derek Wolfe rejoins the Broncos and the offense continues to establish its identity. Peyton quickly working off the rust as Broncos kick off their minicamp| CBS Sports It is a question the football […]

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Published on 06/13/2012 at Wed Jun 13 07:16.   3 Comments
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The Denver Broncos began their first session of a four-day offseason minicamp on Tuesday.  Here are some quick hits on today’s events: Participation report — Only three players — kicker Matt Prater (disgruntled), guard Chris Kuper (ankle) and tight end Julius Thomas (ankle) — did not participate in practice today.  In Prater’s absence, the Broncos tried […]

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Published on 06/12/2012 at Tue Jun 12 20:30.   10 Comments
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The Wolfe has joined his pack. The newest member of Denver’s Orange Carnivore defense, rookie defensive tackle Derek Wolfe, practiced with all of his teammates for the time on Tuesday.  Wolfe signed a four-year deal with the team in May, but was not allowed to participate in offseason workouts with the team until college class graduated last Thursday. […]

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Published on 06/12/2012 at Tue Jun 12 19:55.   Comments Off on Broncos’ top draft pick Derek Wolfe joins camp
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During practice earlier today, wide receiver Demaryius Thomas appeared to have suffered a minor finger injury.  Though alarming, the injury was indeed minor. “(Thomas) had a little finger jam, and that’s all part of the game,” coach John Fox told media members after practice Tuesday. Thomas and his teammates will be back on the field […]

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Published on 06/12/2012 at Tue Jun 12 18:05.   Comments Off on Broncos’ Fox says Thomas’ finger will be fine
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Just because the Denver Broncos brought in one of the NFL’s all-time greatest passers this offseason doesn’t mean they will be abandoning the run game. The common message from the Broncos coaches and players following the team’s first Mini-Camp practice today: fear Peyton Manning, but be ready for the Broncos ground game to punch you […]

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Published on 06/12/2012 at Tue Jun 12 17:33.   1 Comment
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Broncos’ oft-injured third year wide receiver Demaryius Thomas may have scarcely avoided disaster during Denver’s first minicamp session of the offseason on Tuesday.  During practice, a ball deflected off of Thomas’ hand and caused the receiver to head towards the sideline while favoring one of his fingers. Fortunately, Thomas returned to practice after being checked out by […]

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Published on 06/12/2012 at Tue Jun 12 12:29.   2 Comments
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The Denver Broncos are trying out a kicker in Matt Prater‘s absence. Prater, the Broncos’ franchise-tagged player, is holding out as he and the Broncos hammer out what he hopes is a five-term deal. In the meantime, the Broncos have given someone Prater’s position, and they’ve given him Prater’s predecessor’s (Jason Elam‘s) number. Adi Kunalic […]

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Published on 06/12/2012 at Tue Jun 12 10:57.   1 Comment
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Denver’s acquisition of quarterback Peyton Manning earlier in the offseason will affect much more than the win and loss column next to the Broncos’ 2012 season schedule.  It will also affect all of us at home sitting on our buns watching games while following our respective fantasy football teams on Sunday afternoons this fall. Due […]

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Published on 06/12/2012 at Tue Jun 12 09:00.   7 Comments
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