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: […]

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 […]

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 […]

Broncos lose Darcel McBath for the year and bring back Vernon Fox as a replacement.  [Broncotalk] Brandon Marshall’s record breaking day went all for naught.  [Boulder Daily Camera] [CS Gazette] See the softer side of The Beast.  Kiszla gives us a detailed account.  [Denver Post] Video of Bmarsh’s 21 catches against the Colts.  [youtubage] The […]

My power rankings are fittingly named the ‘Tentative Ten’ because every week it’s subject to check, and erratically at that. Also featured is a Rookie, Defensive, and Offensive Player of the Year Watch, and a Coach of the Year Watch. Sorry about no post last week, I was stricken with the swine flu and trust me […]

Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen said all the things wide receiver Brandon Marshall wanted to hear Tuesday. Per NFL.com — “Brandon understands that he’s got a year left on his present deal, but if he keeps playing the way he is, he’s going to get a very significant raise — a much better contract,” Bowlen […]

How does a fan cope when his team heads in what he believes is the wrong direction? Mike Shanahan: out.  Jay Cutler: out.  Seven defensive starters from 2008: out (OK, this one’s not so bad). In: Josh McDaniels.  In: Kyle Orton.  In: Mike Nolan, Brian Dawkins, Ronald Fields and Andre Goodman. And that really tells […]

Got a link worth sharing?  Email us at broncotalk AT gmail (dot) com. Kyle Orton is embracing Colorado.  Seriously.  He went camping and stuff.  [Denver Post] A fan-focused McDebate.  [DPO] Chad Ochocinco says he has a surprise for the NFL this Sunday.  [NFL.com] Pat Bowlen: The Real Man in Charge.  [DPO]

When in doubt regarding the purchase of a supposedly authentic piece of art, one is forced to ask questions regarding the piece’s provenance… Who has owned the piece before, where did it come from, can we trace it all the way back to the originator? Is there a piece missing, is it a sham? An […]

The Broncos finally showed something positive from this wild offseason.  [Denver Post] Tom Brandstater stole the show.  [BroncoTalk] Brandstater definitely staked a claim on the “QB of the future” title for Denver, and, depending on who you ask, the present. [Colorado Springs Gazette] Tommy B gives some love to his OL and D/ST for making […]