Jay Rodgers, Broncos D-line coach, follows in Wayne Nunnely’s footsteps
Denver Broncos defensive line coach Jay Rodgers. (DenverBroncos.com)
With Wayne Nunnely‘s surprising retirement comes the just-as-surprising promotion of Jay Rodgers, who spent the last three seasons as a defensive assistant with the Denver Broncos. Rodgers will now serve as the Denver Broncos defensive line coach and be directly responsible for the grooming of top 2012 draft...
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14 days ago
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14 days ago
Broncos D-linemen praise Nunnely
Denver Broncos defensive linemen receive instruction from coach Wayne Nunnely during training camp in 2010. (Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos defensive line coach Wayne Nunnely has retired after 36 years coaching football. Defensive linemen Elvis Dumervil, Robert Ayers, and Kevin Vickerson, and Mitch Unrein released the following statements on Nunnely.
Elvis Dumervil ...
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18 days ago
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18 days ago
John Elway Haunted By Broncos of Drafts Past
Tim Tebow, Robert Ayers, Knowshon Moreno… Denver Broncos first round picks from Josh McDaniels. Every expert that is not a Tebow-fanatic believes that these players were drafted too high, and this has set up unreasonable expectations for their future careers. After watching his top choices in the draft fall off the board, President John Elway decided to save this year’s pick...
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April 27, 2012
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April 27, 2012
Broncos’ Players Staying Active in Community
During an NFL offseason, players get a short period of time to rest their bodies before it’s back to the grind and preparing for the upcoming season. The Denver Broncos will get back to work tomorrow when the team begins voluntary offseason workouts.
For many players in Denver, the offseason is more than just a time to prepare for the next season, but also a time to get involved...
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April 15, 2012
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April 15, 2012
Broncos: one year deal for DE Jason Hunter
The Denver Broncos have announced today that they have re-signed defensive end Jason Hunter to a one-year deal.
Hunter was an offseason priority for Denver. Not a Peyton Manning priority, but a priority just the same.
The unrestricted free agent has been with the Broncos for the last two seasons. An undrafted rookie out of Appalachian State in 2006, he previously played for both...
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March 29, 2012
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March 29, 2012
Signing expensive FAs covers up flaws
The beginning of free agency is an exciting time for fans and coaches alike. It's a time to add the one or two players who can make all the difference in your team's fortunes. This league has been, is now and always will be about finding the appropriate talent. Combined with effective drafting, the free-agent process is an integral part of every team's approach to acquiring...
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March 12, 2012
Robert Ayers – Denver Broncos BT Profile
Name: Robert Ayers
Height, Weight: 6’3″, 274
Position: Defensive End
Age, Experience: 26, 4
College: Tennessee
Robert Ayers has had some big shoes to fill. A first round draft pick in 2009 — the second selection of the short-lived Josh McDaniels era — the defensive lineman added to expectations by choosing to wear jersey #56 in his first two...
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February 06, 2012
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February 06, 2012
Broncos defensive end Robert Ayers is silencing critics with his recent play
As the Broncos' starting left defensive end, Robert Ayers must rush the passer and also protect the edge.
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January 13, 2012
Broncos Defensive End Robert Ayers Credits NFL Success to Former Roommate Jerod Mayo
FOXBORO, Mass. -- Before linebacker Jerod Mayo became a star in New England, he was an inspiration in Tennessee. Mayo's old roommate, Broncos defensive end Robert Ayers, credited him with his success at the NFL level. Mayo and Ayers arrived at Tennessee together -- Ayers was a linebacker at first, so they got to know each other quickly -- and they soon forged a bond. "I...
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January 12, 2012
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January 12, 2012
Big day for Ayers
In one afternoon, Robert Ayers doubled his season sack total.
Ayers, the former first-round draft pick, sacked Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger twice in the Broncos’ 29-22 overtime playoff win. And both sacks mattered.
Ayers’ first sack set up a 3rd-and-16 at the Steelers’ 14 yard line in the second quarter, a play in which Roethlisberger threw an interception...
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January 09, 2012
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