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Apparently Denver Broncos defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson has been busy — eating. He’s probably eating a gallon-size bowl of chili even as you read this. The six-year veteran hopes to start for the Broncos in 2012, and to that end, he has upped his weight from 275 in October 2011 (when he was placed on […]

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Published on 05/27/2012 at Sun May 27 18:20.   18 Comments
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Name: Lonie Paxton Pos: Long Snapper Ht, Wt: 6’2″, 270 Age: 34 Exp: 12 College: Sacramento State Lonie Paxton has been the Denver Broncos‘ long snapper for three seasons, and has been virtually invisible during that time. For a long snapper, that’s the highest praise — if you’ve been noticed, it means you did something […]

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Published on 05/24/2012 at Thu May 24 16:30.   1 Comment
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Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller, the reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year, was named the 52nd-best player in the NFL by NFL Network (NFLN) on Wednesday.  The Top 100 Players of 2012 has been airing on the network since April, revealing the top 100 players in the league, as voted by the players. Miller is the third […]

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Published on 05/23/2012 at Wed May 23 20:39.   4 Comments
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Brian Dawkins was only a member of the Denver Broncos for three seasons, but in that short time, he left a legacy. Dawkins, who announced his retirement last month, left a legacy of #20 representing a fierce athlete on the field — a sure tackler with a dominant edge. He left a legacy as a […]

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Published on 05/23/2012 at Wed May 23 08:30.   7 Comments
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A collection of nuggets, thoughts, opinions, and second-hand observations from the Denver Broncos‘ first organized team activity led by Peyton Manning on Monday. 1. These aren’t the Indianapolis Broncos There’s a fantastic and timely article I encourage you to read and digest from SmartFootball.com. In it, the author and owner of the site, Chris Brown, […]

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Published on 05/22/2012 at Tue May 22 10:40.   15 Comments
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Denver Broncos top draft pick Derek Wolfe has agreed to terms with the team, Mike Klis of the Denver Post reports. Per Klis, the deal is for $5.2 million over four years. Wolfe is the third of seven Broncos draft picks to sign his rookie contract with the club. Klis also notes that Wolfe will […]

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Published on 05/21/2012 at Mon May 21 12:45.   5 Comments
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Based on reader comments and the buzz he’s created from one mini-camp, Omar Bolden is quickly becoming a fan-favorite among the Denver Broncos‘ 2012 rookies. The fourth round pick added another reason for Broncos fans to appreciate him: he’s the first of Denver’s seven 2012 draft picks to sign his rookie contract, the Broncos announced […]

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Published on 05/17/2012 at Thu May 17 14:56.   5 Comments
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Rod Smith was the forger of a prolific career with the Denver Broncos, and now he’s being honored as such. Smith has been elected as the 23rd member of the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place during halftime of the Broncos’ Week 3 matchup against the Houston Texans on Sunday, […]

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Published on 05/17/2012 at Thu May 17 12:53.   17 Comments
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The Denver Broncos‘ 2012 Rookie Mini Camp has come and gone and oddly, not one of the team’s seven drafted rookies have signed with the team.  Some teams have already signed a handful of their drafted rookies, and the Green Bay Packers (along with six other teams) have signed their entire draft class. With $22.11 million […]

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Published on 05/15/2012 at Tue May 15 11:44.   3 Comments
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After 36 years coaching football, 17 years in the pros, and three years with the Denver Broncos, defensive line coach Wayne Nunnely is retiring. “It has been an absolute dream come true for me to coach for 36 years,” Nunnely said in a statement. “I am so thankful for all the opportunities I have been […]

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Published on 05/14/2012 at Mon May 14 15:15.   1 Comment
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