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The Denver Broncos are no strangers to regime changes. Owner Pat Bowlen fired “Coach for Life” Mike Shanahan following the 2008 season, opening the door for Josh McDaniels to take over. The plan was for the young McDaniels to inherit Shanahan’s throne. McDaniels, given total control as both personnel manager and coach, would install the […]

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Published on 09/06/2011 at Tue Sep 06 14:18.   16 Comments
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The Von Doom Machine is a thing of blurred orange and blue beauty. Arms flailing, cleats churning, the pass rushing duo has proven to be an insurmountable pair to every foe they have faced. Incredible speed off the snap from rookie Von Miller. Power and experience from 2009 sack king Elvis Dumervil. And, to the […]

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Published on 08/28/2011 at Sun Aug 28 04:10.   31 Comments
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Michael Lombardi, “NFL Network Insider,” has dropped a pair of “Blue Chip/Red Chip” pieces on NFL.com. The articles (offense/defense), which rank the NFL’s premier players by position, gives the cream of the crop a “Blue chip” rating (usually 5 guys) and the next tier of players a “Red chip” rating (5-10 more). In other words, […]

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Published on 08/25/2011 at Thu Aug 25 15:26.   22 Comments
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There are reports coming out of Denver, Colorado that the early stages of a pass rush are beginning to develop. The reporters who are actually focusing on real news, rather than Tim Tebow’s next bowel movement, are stating that Denver’s second overall pick, Von Miller, is a person of interest in this ‘pass rush’ investigation. […]

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Published on 08/24/2011 at Wed Aug 24 13:39.   9 Comments
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To help pass the time, we’re reviewing 31 players in 31 days (in alphabetical order) leading all the way up until Game Day on Monday, September 12th.  Today’s player: defensive end Robert Ayers. A third year defensive end who played collegiate football at Tennessee, Ayers was drafted by the Broncos in the first round of […]

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Published on 08/14/2011 at Sun Aug 14 00:00.   8 Comments
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Bronco fans, we are only a limited amount of hours away from our precious preseason opener. I’m super stoked for this match up, so I’m doing this article real big. Time to name your starters and those who will also light up the show! Brace yourselves, it’s a long read. Offense QB: Kyle Orton, Tim […]

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Published on 08/11/2011 at Thu Aug 11 15:44.   27 Comments
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The Denver Broncos released their first 2011 depth chart Monday, three days before their preseason opener in Dallas. The offense fell more or less as expected, with Tim Tebow securing the #2 spot above Brady Quinn but still below Kyle Orton. The recent defensive line mash-up sees Brodrick Buntley and Kevin Vickerson starting at DT […]

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Published on 08/08/2011 at Mon Aug 08 12:53.   35 Comments
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Since former Denver Broncos Head Coach Josh McDaniels was fired last December, a lot of changes have gone down in Dove Valley.  The team started by bringing in John Elway as the Executive Vice President of Football Operations and hiring former Carolina Panthers Head Coach John Fox.  (And yes, this all will relate to the […]

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Published on 07/31/2011 at Sun Jul 31 19:39.   84 Comments
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The Denver Broncos have refused to sign an overpaid, aging, past-his-prime defensive tackle in free agency this offseason, and passed up on Seattle’s young Brandon Mebane (who was relatively cheap).  As a result, the team has a gaping hole on the depth chart smack in the middle of Denver’s 4-3 defense. The Houston Texans have […]

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Published on 07/30/2011 at Sat Jul 30 14:48.   19 Comments
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The Denver Broncos added two more undrafted free agents to the team on Monday when they signed Fresno State wide receiver Jamel Hamler and Old Dominion University defensive end Deron Mayo.  The news comes shortly after Minnesota quarterback Adam Weber announced he was on his way to Denver. Hamler, a 22-year-old receiver, comes in at […]

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Published on 07/26/2011 at Tue Jul 26 13:03.   6 Comments
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