Could the Denver Broncos possess the best linebacking corps in the National Football League? Danny Trevathan is confident in he and fellow inside backer Brandon Marshall’s abilities to play alongside one another, and with DeMarcus Ware and Von Miller attacking outside, Denver’s defense possesses a fearsome foursome of linebackers. “It’s an exciting thing,” Trevathan said of playing with Marshall…...
Another offseason week behind us and another week closer to training camp and the start of another NFL season. Here’s a quick review of the news – with some accompanying views – from the week that was in Broncos Country: Headline: Broncos’ first-round pick Shane Ray practices for the first time Bottom line: Great to see the former Missouri…...
Hey Broncos Country, what do you say we weigh a novel concept as the Orange and Blue prepares to enter the 2015 season? With the litany of offensive concerns — a new system, a 39-year-old starting quarterback, a reconfigured and inexperienced offensive line and the loss of pass-catching weapons Julius Thomas and Wes Welker — it’s the perfect time…...
The Denver Broncos have opened the second week of OTA’s at Dove Valley today, but many veteran players are getting the day off. Lots of veterans getting day off today at #Broncos OTA, including Manning. This is part of Kubiak’s spring plan. — Lindsay Jones (@bylindsayhjones) June 1, 2015 Along with Manning, other players not participating today include; Von…...
The best cornerback in the NFL in 2014 wasn’t Richard Sherman or Darrelle Revis. According to Pro Football Focus’ top 101 players of 2014, that title belongs to Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. He was thrown at 89 times during the season but did not allow a single touchdown. He allowed 46 receptions (51.7%), but those catches went…...
Shane Ray was a gamble from the second the Denver Broncos selected him at No. 23 overall in the first round. He’s battled an injury with a “variation of turf toe” which was sustained in Missouri’s 33-17 Citrus Bowl victory over Minnesota on New Years Day and was busted for pot possession three days before the NFL Draft. When the…...
ENGLEWOOD, Colo — Antonio “Scooby” Smith is unique in every sense of the word. He opened his first face-to-face press conference with Denver media by saying, “I got stuck all weekend. Nobody gave me the memo not to bring a rear-wheel drive car.” In addition to adjusting to the elevation, the occasional May snowstorm is a possibility as the Front…...
About chat with Shane Ray pic.twitter.com/MmNvYwVjNG — BSNDenver.com (@BSNDenver) May 1, 2015 Possible concern with dropping in the draft “Definitely i’m so grateful and indebted to the Denver broncos for giving me an opportunity to redeem myself. I haven’t been a person with a lot of off the field issues, this one popped up a few days before the…...
John Elway put everything on the line when he went from greatest player in Denver Broncos history to the team-leading executive. Sure, Elway had been in a leadership role as the Broncos’ quarterback for 16 seasons as well as the boss of his once-strong car dealership business, but this was different. Other players (Matt Millen immediately comes to mind) have…...
New Broncos DL Antonio Smith was introduced to the media via conference call this afternoon. Smith is entering his 12th season in the NFL after being signed by Denver last week. Smith known for his longevity, played in 15 or more games for 8 consecutive seasons. With Bill Kollar as his defensive line coach in Houston, Smith started 78 of 80…...
Nate Irving has become the eighth player who has started at least one game in the last two years, to leave the Broncos via free agency. Nate Irving’s deal with the #Colts is for 3 years and up to $9.25 M, according to @JosinaAnderson. — Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) March 20, 2015 Irving compiled 46 tackles in the 8 games he…...
Some people tend to focus on the negative. The problem is that blinds them from what is positive. From all the good they refuse to see or accept. One could look at any facet of life to see this, but it’s truer than ever in sports – especially the NFL. Fans and media get so caught up in a narrative they…...
Peyton Manning has been non committal about his potential return for his 4th season in a Broncos uniform, but doesn’t plan on letting his decision linger. Quick Peyton update. He’s not in town. I’m told he’s working out on his own to evaluate where he stands physically. Decision by end of month — Vic Lombardi (@VicLombardi) February 5, 2015 The…...
Wade Phillips is returning to Denver to be the Broncos next defensive coordinator, the same role he held in Denver for three season before becoming the Broncos head coach in 1993. With coaching changes comes changes in philosophy, and the Broncos will likely be returning to a 3-4 base defense. Here’s what that might look like. DEFENSIVE LINE (3) DT…...
Wade Phillips is in Denver today to interview with Gary Kubiak for the vacant defensive coordinator position. Its been long speculated that the job would be between Kubiak’s former coordinator and Joseph. It bodes well for Phillips that he is in Denver with the job still open as it doesn’t appear the Bengals are willing to part ways with their…...