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UPDATE — Harris will visit with the Broncos Tuesday August 2nd and is expected to re-sign with the team. After offensive lineman Ryan Harris struggled with injuries the last two seasons, it was expected Denver may not re-sign him when his contract was up.  That speculation appears to be coming true.

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Published on 07/31/2011 at Sun Jul 31 12:30.   Comments Off on Broncos To Part Ways With RT Ryan Harris
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Orton Has Yet to be Moved, Practices with First Team Offense – A deal hasn’t been reached to ship Kyle Orton to Miami.  Word is that Denver wants a 2nd or 3rd pick and the Dolphins are offering lower.  Kyle was told to report to camp and has been taking reps with the first team […]

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Published on 07/28/2011 at Thu Jul 28 11:38.   17 Comments
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Per Denver Broncos Vice President of Public Relations Jim Saccomano, four of Denver’s nine drafted rookies have officially chosen their respective jersey numbers. Outside linebacker Von Miller will go with #58, a number he had previously chosen is now final.  Safety Rahim Moore grabbed #26, a common mid-twenties defensive back selection.  Tight ends Julius Thomas […]

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Published on 07/26/2011 at Tue Jul 26 15:57.   Comments Off on Broncos Drafted Rookies Start Picking Jersey Numbers
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And I thought I was excited!  Here are some of the reactions from the players following the news that the lockout has ended: Running back Lance Ball:  “Thanks to all the fans an(d) of course #bronconation for hanging in there during this process. Time for some football!!!!” Offensive tackle Ryan Clady:  “Footballs back, ready to […]

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Published on 07/25/2011 at Mon Jul 25 15:40.   8 Comments
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Our review of the Denver Broncos‘ 2011 NFL Draft continues with their third pick, OT Orlando Franklin, taken in the second round. In my mind, there were a few exceptions to the Broncos’ execution of their Best Player Available philosophy over April’s draft weekend, and this selection is the first one. My guess is Orlando […]

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Published on 06/06/2011 at Mon Jun 06 13:00.   10 Comments
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Denver Broncos offensive linemen Orlando Franklin addressed the media at Dove Valley Saturday a day after being drafted in the second round by the Broncos. See his earlier conference call quotes here. On how he fits with the Broncos “I spoke with Coach (John Fox) and he asked me about playing right tackle and I […]

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Published on 04/30/2011 at Sat Apr 30 19:42.   7 Comments
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Ladies and gentlemen, your 2011 Denver Broncos draft class. Von Miller Linebacker, Texas A&M Round 1, Pick 2 Rahim Moore Free Safety, UCLA Round 2, Pick 45 Orlando Franklin Tackle, Miami Round 2, Pick 46 Nate Irving Linebacker, N.C. State Round 3, Pick 67 Quinton Carter Safety, Oklahoma Round 4, Pick 108 Julius Thomas Tight […]

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Published on 04/30/2011 at Sat Apr 30 18:33.   14 Comments
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Miami OT Orlando Franklin addresses the media via conference call following his drafting by the Denver Broncos 46th overall in the 2011 NFL Draft. On his draft-day experience and prior contact with the Broncos “I knew they were interested in me but I didn’t know they were going to pick me. I visited with a […]

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Published on 04/29/2011 at Fri Apr 29 19:30.   8 Comments
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After some early trading ending in a fourteen minute dust storm that saw free safety Rahim Moore and tackle Orlando Franklin both donning the orange Denver Broncos cap with white tip, Denver selected linebacker Nate Irving from NC State with the 67th overall pick in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Irving (6’1″, […]

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Published on 04/29/2011 at Fri Apr 29 18:48.   23 Comments
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The Denver Broncos had back-to-back selections in the 2nd round Friday, and they used the second pick to bolster their offensive line. Orlando Franklin, OT out of Miami, FL, was drafted by the Broncos with the 46th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. Franklin (6’6″, 316 lbs.) has the size and speed to play […]

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Published on 04/29/2011 at Fri Apr 29 17:20.   12 Comments
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