When veteran safety Jim Leonhard (5-8, 188 lbs.) arrived in Denver, his jersey number of choice—No. 36—was already taken.  With no complaints, Leonhard went with No. 45 as an alternative. A month after signing and three weeks after becoming healthy again, Leonhard survived roster cuts and is currently listed as the second free safety on […]

We got our first look—albeit brief—at Peyton Manning in orange (white) and blue last week when the veteran quarterback played one series in Denver’s preseason opener against Chicago.  On Saturday, we’ll get a larger sampling size to dissect. Coach John Fox noted earlier in the week that the starters will play into the second quarter against the Seahawks, […]

Football season officially kicked off Sunday night when the New Orleans Saints defeated the Arizona Cardinals 17-10 in the Hall of Fame Game on NFL Network.  The game started the league’s 2012 preseason and debuted Nike’s new uniforms. And New Orleans’ were awful. Saints players looked like they had black Count Dracula fangs coming out […]

On Monday, the Denver Broncos signed veteran linebacker Keith Brooking.  If he makes the team, Brooking is expected to be a specials team’s contributor and provide depth at linebacker. After Brian Dawkins retired earlier in the year, an opening for motivational speaker also became available on Denver’s roster.  That’s another role Brooking could fill. Game […]

We’ve scratched the 31 players in 31 days series due to lack of interest We’re taking a break from the 31 players series for gameday, but here are some links for you to chew on before tonight’s game: You can watch tonight’s game, plus Denver’s final two preseason matches streaming on NFL.com for $14.99 with […]

In his preseason home opener, Broncos’ rookie QB Tim Tebow went 5-of-10 for 72 yards, a score and an interception in Denver’s 34-17 disposal of the Steelers. Playing as the 2nd quarterback, Tebow showed some rookie flaws and some nice management of the offense. Running back Lance Ball, who is in a fierce roster spot […]

While it will be at least two more weeks until the NFL releases the regular season schedule, today they released the 2010 preseason schedule: Here we go: Week 1 – (August 12-16) TBD Denver Broncos @ Cincinnati Bengals Week 2 – Sat., Aug. 21st Detroit Lions @ Denver Broncos (9 pm ET) Week 3 – […]

Unlike Michael Crabtree I will be at the preseason opener on Friday. Some of you out there are lucky enough to have the NFL Network. For those of you out there who don’t and who want some witty, semi-insightful commentary, and pictures from the stadium (perhaps a candid McDaniels naughty face?). It’s simple join Twitter and […]

The official list is in among them coming courtesy of Adam Zinser at the official site DenverBroncos.com: The following players were waived: Quarterback Darrell Hackney Wide receivers Glenn Martinez, Marquay McDaniel and Clifford Russell Tight ends Chad Mustard Offensive linemen P.J. Alexander, Dylan Gandy and Mitch Erickson Defensive ends Larry Birdine and Paul Carrington Defensive […]

The worst week of the season is upon us, at least for those of us who follow training camp and get to know most of the players a little bit. That time when we must reduce our team down to the 53 members who will go thorugh the regular season. There are 77 players currently […]