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Daily Links: Denver Broncos News – 7/5/12

Found July 05, 2012 on BroncoTalk: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Matt Prater,  Rod Smith,  Peyton Manning,  Brock Osweiler,  Ronnie Hillman
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Be sure to follow me on Twitter for more Broncos updates throughout the day. Denver Broncos News THE THREE STOOGES | Mile High Sports Matt Prater often calls home to Florida to see if his dad has seen any hawks. No joke. Prater’s nickname is “Hawk” for that very reason. Matt Prater’s new Broncos deal a long way from nearly being cut by Shanahan | First and Orange When the Broncos signed kicker Matt Prater to a new four-year, $13 million deal Monday, it was a testament to how far Prater has come in the NFL. Rod Smith makes the cover of Broncos’ 2012 media guide | First and Orange While Peyton Manning, nattily attired in his new Broncos’ togs, will likely grace the cover of plenty of sports sections and magazines all over the football nation in the coming weeks and months, the Broncos gave former wide receiver Rod Smith the nod on the latest edition of their media guide. Best sports song of all-time: Chariots of Fire | First and Orange Naperville, Ill. — I’m running in some Firecrac...
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