When asked who his starting quarterback against the Denver Broncos in Week 7 would be, Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable couldn’t give an answer. “We have no idea at this point,” Cable said Wednesday, before offering the understatement of the year. “We’ve got some issues.” QB Jason Campbell, who came into the season as […]

Mike Shanahan made his first signing with the Redskins: 2008 Denver Broncos 4th round draft pick Kory Lichtensteiger.  [ProFootballTalk] Age and experience are deciding factors as Josh McDaniels evaluates his personnel this offseason.  [Denver Post] The Broncos have a lot of tender decisions to make.  (Yeah, sorry).  [DPO] We seriously applaud the Gazette’s Frank Schwab […]

Rick Dennison‘s departure to Houston leaves the door open for Josh McDaniels to make the sweeping offensive changes over which we’ve speculated for weeks.  [ESPN] Brandon Marshall actually had more big plays in 2009 than 2008.  The difference in his yards per catch (11.1 from 12.2) is more attributable to the lack of intermediate 10-20 […]

Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels, quarterback Kyle Orton and safety Brian Dawkins address the media in preparation for the team’s Week 15 battle with the Oakland Raiders Sunday. HEAD COACH JOSH McDANIELS On Oakland Head Coach Tom Cable announcing that QB Charlie Frye will start on Sunday “It’s not going to change our preparation. […]

Mike Klis covers the lack of Peyton Hillis, Brandon Marshall’s contract, and points out that McDaniels deserves credit for this defense as well in his latest mailbag.  [Denver Post] It’s not just the fans calling for the power back, Longmont Time’s writer Brian Howell brings it up.  [Longmont Times] Three is a crowd.  Dave Kreiger […]

“Maybe we were up on the high horse and forgot about the small things that got us to 6-0,” cornerback Andre Goodman said. “I’m pretty amped about what I’m expecting Monday in terms of how the guys are going to respond. I feel like I already know the character of this team, but I feel […]

Good morning, BT. Apparently Tom Cable isn’t a coach-beater. Disappointing, but Broncos fans can still revel in the silver lining (more on that later). How does it feel to be SIX AND OH?! John Elway is The Man.  Of the Year.  Winner of Walter Camp Football Foundation’s prestigious Man of the Year award.  [DenverBroncos.com] The […]

Champ Bailey‘s unorthodox technique hasn’t stopped him from being dominant.  [Colorado Springs Gazette] And it hasn’t stopped him from being confident — confident “through the roof.”  [Sports Radio Interviews] Bailey and company lead the league in passes defensed, tallying 36 with six interceptions.  [Denver Post] They’ll be challenged Monday against pass-happy, big-receiver San Diego.  [DPO]

Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable‘s days in Oakland might be numbered. Napa police finished their investigation of Cable’s alleged offseason assault of Raiders assistant Randy Hanson and forwarded the case to the District Attorney’s office. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell indicated earlier that Cable wouldn’t receive special treatment. “This is not getting pushed under the […]

Traffic will be a little tricky going to the game due to road closures.  [DenverBroncos.com] Robert Ayers hasn’t cracked the stat sheet but once, but don’t call the rookie a bust.  [Colorado Springs Gazette] Dallas columnist says Tony Romo could use a little of Kyle Orton‘s patient, game-managing style.  [Dallas Morning News]