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Keeping tabs on key performers who once bled orange and blue. Mike Shanahan Record: 1-2 Streak: Lost 2 Stat Line: Offense: 340.0 ypg (13th). Defense: 423.7 ypg (32nd) It was a rough week for Mike Shanahan. Shanahan’s ‘Skins became the first team to lose to the St. Louis Rams in St. Louis’ Edward Jones Dome […]

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Published on 09/28/2010 at Tue Sep 28 13:00.   20 Comments
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Since 1996 (and even before that) the Denver Broncos don’t have a rich history of their first round draft picks holding out and you’ll see that even when they do, two thirds of the time it has worked out all the same. As a matter of fact, via a Denver litmus test following this season, […]

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Published on 07/26/2010 at Mon Jul 26 21:26.   3 Comments
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The Mile High Salute® was popularized by Ring-of-Famer Terrell Davis during the Broncos glory days, and at the time was one of the most prevalent touchdown celebrations in the NFL. Davis did it in honor of his father who served in the military. The tradition carried on to the present day, with fans and players […]

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Published on 07/24/2010 at Sat Jul 24 08:17.   11 Comments
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News has been coming out today of private workouts being held for Broncos coaches and scouts along with a slew of other teams.  Chris Steuber of Scout.com has reported that Denver will be working out Boston College center Matt Tennant and Stanford running back Toby Gerhart.  In the case of Tennant, it’s interesting that the […]

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Published on 03/15/2010 at Mon Mar 15 21:59.   9 Comments
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Well, do I really need to cite a source? All I can say is wow. Denver has given up Peyton Hillis (essentially a 7th round pick), a 2011 6th round pick, and a conditional 2012 pick for well you know, Brady Quinn. I cannot even begin to process an opinion, because I’m full of questions. […]

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Published on 03/14/2010 at Sun Mar 14 15:49.   65 Comments
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Former Arizona Cardinals (and Denver Broncos) running back J.J. Arrington signed a one-year deal with the Broncos Thursday, FOX 31’s Josina Anderson reports. CBS’ Vic Lombardi has since confirmed the signing. Arrington, 27, originally signed a four-year, $10 million deal with the Broncos a year ago, one month after undergoing knee surgery. He was cut […]

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Published on 03/04/2010 at Thu Mar 04 18:27.   8 Comments
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This will be a three part article humorously (or not so humorously) titled, ‘Freshman Fifteen,’ not meant to offend. Just the facts and some outlook into the next season. [Part I] Knowshon Moreno 2009 Analysis: Denver drafting a running back in the top 15, really? How is this guy not the next Walter Payton? Expectations […]

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Published on 02/24/2010 at Wed Feb 24 11:56.   15 Comments
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Elvis Dumervil grew up in Miami’s Little Haiti and has 40-50 relatives in the country.  [Denver Post] Dumervil encourages everyone to donate.  [All Things Broncos] View video of Dumervil’s appearance on SC here.  [BroncoTalk] Darrell Reid was in the Dominican Republic, which shares the island with Haiti, when the earthquake struck.  Reid returned to the […]

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Published on 01/14/2010 at Thu Jan 14 10:24.   9 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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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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