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vs. Raiders (0-0) vs. Broncos (0-0) McAfee Coliseum Mon, Sep 8, 2008 7:15 PM PDT ESPN For the first time in seven years, the Denver Broncos will open their season on Monday Night Football when they face the Oakland Raiders this week at McAfee Coliseum. Kickoff is set for 7:15 p.m. PDT, and the game […]

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Published on 09/05/2008 at Fri Sep 05 15:25.   13 Comments
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Tight end Tony Scheffler has always had a slow start, and strong finish, to the regular season. In 2006, his rookie season, Scheffler really didn’t come on until draftmate (and camp roommate) quarterback Jay Cutler took the field in Week 12. Scheffler tallied a total of 7 catches and 0 touchdowns in the first 13 […]

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Published on 09/03/2008 at Wed Sep 03 10:30.   1 Comment
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(Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) So, I actually set the alarm, woke up at 1am and watched the whole game (ending at 4am this morning). Work is going to suck this morning. :( Let’s take a look at some of my thoughts and predictions from before the game versus what we saw on the field against Houston… […]

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Published on 08/11/2008 at Mon Aug 11 08:16.   15 Comments
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Woody Paige asks Brandon Marshall to change his ways, in possibly the best Paige piece I’ve read.  [Denver Post] Marshall’s lawyer Harvey Steinberg had some choice words for the NFL.  More on this later. [DPO] Teammates, including Dre Bly and Tony Scheffler discuss what the suspension means for the passing game.  [Rocky Mountain News] The […]

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Published on 08/06/2008 at Wed Aug 06 10:19.   27 Comments
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Rod Smith… John Lynch…. a season ago, Al Wilson and Jake Plummer.  All 4 team captains from 2006.  Who takes over the leadership role? Brandon Marshall can’t escape a feeling of impending doom.  [DPO] TE Tony Scheffler‘s nagging injuries are the team’s inside joke.  [Rocky Mountain News] More buzz about rookie WR Eddie Royal.  [DPO] […]

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Published on 07/31/2008 at Thu Jul 31 10:03.   20 Comments
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The Denver Broncos kicked off the traditional work week in the middle of their own, holding a total of four training camp practices on Monday and Tuesday. The offense is beginning to come along, with a few surprises, while the defense (particularly the defensive line) continues to sort itself out. The talk of Denver Broncos […]

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Published on 07/29/2008 at Tue Jul 29 17:00.   Comments Off on Denver Broncos Training Camp Report: Days 4-5
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The Denver Broncos continued their training camp practices yesterday in preparation for the 2008 season. Saddened by our own absence at training camp this year, we’re resigned to take a look around the Internet and report what we can find. Again, this report is for yesterday’s practice… we’ll have more on today’s stuff throughout the […]

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Published on 07/27/2008 at Sun Jul 27 09:43.   6 Comments
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Studs The consensus is that rookie FB Peyton Hillis is everything fans have cracked him up to be, at least after one practice. Our friends at the Orange Mane (requires registration) Oskie and 24champbailey are contributing reports, and both like what they see in Hillis. Glenn Martinez is receiving praise on all fronts, apparently outplaying […]

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Published on 07/25/2008 at Fri Jul 25 16:57.   6 Comments
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You can read about Brandon Marshall’s hand getting cut open in a fight with his ex-girlfriend before the severed forearm incident here, here, and here. [Gazette, Daily Camera, USA Today] Are the Broncos putting up with Marshall’s antics because he’s on his way up in talent and not down?  Good writeup here by Linicome.  [Rocky […]

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Published on 06/27/2008 at Fri Jun 27 10:26.   1 Comment
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In the video above, the NFL Live crew attempts to break down the AFC West.  When they get to the Denver Broncos analysis they just butcher it completely. We’re not a complete team by any means, but they nitpick for all the wrong reasons. Lack of playmakers – Hi. I’d like to introduce you to […]

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Published on 06/19/2008 at Thu Jun 19 12:40.   9 Comments
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