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Simply shocking news out of the NFLPA today.  Union Head and former Raider Gene Upshaw is dead at the age of 63.  [CNN] His condition of pancreatic cancer was only known to him a few days ago.  Our thoughts and prayers to his family.  [PFT] Broncos – All three top RBs believe they can get […]

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Published on 08/21/2008 at Thu Aug 21 11:23.   12 Comments
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Brian Westbrook. Philadelphia Eagles running back. 5’8″, 200 lbs. 9,512 all-purpose yards in college, an all-time NCAA record. In six years in the NFL, Westbrook has acquired 9,002 all-purpose yards (rushing, receiving, and punt/kickoff returns). Warrick Dunn. Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back. 5’9″, 180 lbs. 3,959 rushing yards stands as an FSU record, one of […]

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Published on 07/30/2008 at Wed Jul 30 09:30.   18 Comments
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For the latest Denver Broncos Training Camp news and notes, check out our home page,  updated multiple times daily! The 2008 Denver Broncos report for training camp this Thursday, July 24, with practices beginning at 8:30 11:15 AM on Friday. On offense, the Broncos face several questions at different positions: Who will play wide receiver […]

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Published on 07/23/2008 at Wed Jul 23 19:00.   5 Comments
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The Broncos locked up three of their draft picks, all of which were selected from rounds 5-6.  Ryan Torain (5th), Carlton Powell (5th), and Spencer Larsen (6th).  Each player’s deal had signing bonus incentives for guaranteed money, something that any lower round drafted player would surely be looking for in case they become a camp […]

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Published on 07/09/2008 at Wed Jul 09 08:00.   1 Comment
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Selvin Young is ready to take the reigns.  [DenverBroncos.com] Travis Henry‘s release hasn’t affected him, either.  [Denver Post] Video of his interview after practice.  [DenverBroncos.com] He’ll have to hold off Ryan Torain now.  [Denver Post] Shanahan is confident that they’ll get the rookie contracts done.  [Rocky Mountain News] Camp Notes: Tony Scheffler practices, Dewayne Robertson […]

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Published on 06/11/2008 at Wed Jun 11 08:00.   1 Comment
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Name: Andre Hall Height, Weight: 5’10”, 212 Position: Running Back Age, Experience: 2, 25 College: South Florida Andre Hall passed through Tampa and Chicago before landing in Denver. As an undrafted free agent, Hall spent 2006 trying to stick on a team and ending that year on Denver’s practice squad. In 2007 Hall stepped up […]

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Published on 06/08/2008 at Sun Jun 08 06:52.   15 Comments
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Those all-knowing experts at ESPN and Scouts Inc. have come up with a list ranking the league’s running backs 1-64. Ladainian Tomlinson tops the list… I have no beef with that. Next is Adrian Peterson… I think there’s a lot more hype than real substance behind AP, but I’ll let it slide. Marshawn Lynch by […]

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Published on 06/04/2008 at Wed Jun 04 14:01.   7 Comments
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After one injury-plagued and suspension-dominated season, Travis Henry is no longer a member of the Denver Broncos. The team announced this morning that Henry was released, citing a lack of commitment in a prepared statement. “Although Travis has the ability to be one of the top running backs in the NFL, we have to make […]

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Published on 06/02/2008 at Mon Jun 02 09:22.   33 Comments
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We just updated the main poll on the left sidebar of the site (we do this once or twice a month during the offseason) and wanted to invite everyone to partake. Which of the four running backs will run for the most yards in 2008 – Travis Henry, Selvin Young, Andre Hall, or 5th round […]

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Published on 05/20/2008 at Tue May 20 14:30.   11 Comments
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We’ve just caught wind of an unconfirmed report that the Denver Broncos have already made a splash in the undrafted free agent market. The Broncos reportedly signed University of Houston running back Anthony Alridge, according to this Houston Chronicle blog. The report seems legitimate, as the author says he spoke to Alridge and quotes him […]

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Published on 04/27/2008 at Sun Apr 27 19:15.   7 Comments
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