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The Denver Broncos on Friday added three players via future contracts: punter A.J. Trapasso (whom we already knew about), center Dustin Fry and guard Matt McChesney.  Fry and McChesney weigh 326 and 333 lbs. respectively.  [Denver Post] Josh McDaniels‘ public statements on Brandon Marshall and Tony Scheffler will make it harder for the Broncos to […]

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Published on 01/08/2010 at Fri Jan 08 08:00.   6 Comments
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It was a tough year for Peyton Hillis. After leading the team in rushing yards in 2008, Hillis saw his role reduced in 2009, seeing most of his playing time in special teams while getting the occasional carry as the team’s third-string tailback. Things were so tough, in fact, that Hillis told KDVR’s Josina Anderson […]

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Published on 01/07/2010 at Thu Jan 07 16:00.   72 Comments
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This is a new feature we’re rolling out, taking (what aims to be) a daily tour of the ever-growing Broncos’ blogosphere. The Washington Redskins have a history of hiring, struggling under, and firing big-name coaches in the Dan Snyder era. The Latest Word wonders if Mike Shanahan can break the trend (and since this feature […]

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Published on 01/07/2010 at Thu Jan 07 13:00.   5 Comments
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Playing catchup after a busy Wednesday in the real world — stay tuned for more throughout the day… How trade-able is Brandon Marshall? A fascinating look by Jeff Legwold, not just at his off-field antics, but at his on-field numbers as well. [Denver Post] Josh McDaniels loves Champ Bailey, and it’s easy to see why.  […]

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Published on 01/07/2010 at Thu Jan 07 09:10.   1 Comment
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall‘s idea of “clearing the air” Monday apparently left Mile High City with a bit of unsettled dust. Champ Bailey was happy to clean it up. Appearing on FM 104.3 The Fan Tuesday, Bailey offered objective clarity to the Marshall-McDaniels situation. His message: Marshall had it coming. “It seemed like […]

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Published on 01/05/2010 at Tue Jan 05 21:24.   44 Comments
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After months of discussion, former Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan has agreed in principle to become the next head coach of the Washington Redskins, Mike Klis of the Denver Post reports (nice job Klis).  All that remains is for Shanahan to sign on the dotted line, with an official announcement to follow Wednesday. UPDATE: […]

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Published on 01/05/2010 at Tue Jan 05 18:36.   16 Comments
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Turbulence continues to surround Brandon Marshall, and, just as in times past, Marshall took to the airwaves to tell his side of the story and set the record straight. “Everything I’ve done has been nothing but 100% commitment to the Denver Broncos and to my teammates,” Marshall said Tuesday, appearing on FM radio station 104.3 […]

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Published on 01/05/2010 at Tue Jan 05 09:00.   40 Comments
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The Mike Shanahan team turnstile (as opposed to coaching carousel… ahem) has already reportedly come to a stop, mere hours after it officially got spinning. That’s because Shanahan’s most likely destination has been known for months: the Washington Redskins, where owner Dan Snyder has been pining for a chief of Shanahan’s pedigree all season. Earlier […]

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Published on 01/04/2010 at Mon Jan 04 16:28.   15 Comments
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The Broncos are ready to break a streak and start a new one against the Eagles.  [Denver Post] Josh McDaniels:  The Broncos “Are far from being dead.”  [CS Gazette] The head coach says that loss was even uglier on film.  [Denver Post] Josh McDaniels on 850 KOA’s The Ride Home last night.  I listened to […]

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Published on 12/22/2009 at Tue Dec 22 09:54.   1 Comment
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A collaboration of mistakes led to Oakland’s victory in Denver.  [CS Gazette] Red zone woes came back to bite the Broncos in this game.  [Longmont Times-Call] Wesley Woodyard admits to allowing that 4th and 10 conversion to tight end Tony Stewart.  [Denver Post] Moreno wasn’t solely to blame, Tony Carter earned his stripes, and David […]

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Published on 12/21/2009 at Mon Dec 21 09:54.   5 Comments
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