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Blake Gideon Of The Denver Broncos Retires, Mario Fannin Waived

The Denver Broncos have gotten word that safety Blake Gideon is retiring from the National Football League. Gideon, who was an undrafted free agent just a year ago has given up on the thought of making it as a player in the game and will now focus on the next part of his life. FFLockerRoom wishes Gideon well in any venture that he takes on. In another move, Denver has also waived...
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1 day ago  |  Discuss

Broncos’ Fannin, Leonhard face injury woes

Running back Mario Fannin will miss his second consecutive season. (BroncoTalk.net) For the second consucutive year, running back Mario Fannin will miss the entire preseason — and regular season.  Fannin, who missed all of last season with a knee injury, tore his Achilles tendon during practice on Saturday evening, according to the Denver Post. Fannin is expected to be placed...
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August 05, 2012  |  Discuss

Broncos RB Fannin tears Achilles

Denver Broncos running back Mario Fannin tore an Achilles tendon Saturday during the team's scrimmage, the Denver Post reported Sunday. The injury occurred nearly a year ago to the day when Fannin torn an ACL on Aug. 5, 2011, and missed all of last season. Fannin signed as an undrafted rookie last year after playing with Cam Newton for national champion Auburn.
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August 05, 2012  |  Discuss

Broncos RB Mario Fannin Suffers A Torn Achilles

Running back Mario Fannin can’t catch a break. Almost exactly a year after suffering a season-ending knee injury during a training camp practice, Fannin tore his Achilles tendon Saturday during the team’s scrimmage, according to multiple sources. Fannin was a backfield mate of Cam Newton for the national champion Auburn Tigers before he was signed by the Broncos last year as an...
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August 05, 2012  |  Discuss

Speak Up: Who should be the No. 3 RB?

This offseason, we’re going to do a Speak Up series looking at each position (o-line, d-line, etc).  Today, we’re looking at the running backs. We want to know who you think should be the main running backs in Denver this season.  Who will surprise, who won’t make the team? Returning:  Lance Ball, Knowshon Moreno, Willis McGahee, Mario Fannin and Jeremiah Johnshon. Acquired...
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July 01, 2012  |  Discuss

Broncos’ Ronnie Hillman buried on depth chart?

The Broncos used a 3rd round pick on Ronnie Hillman and while many expect him to serve as a change of pace back behind and the primary backup to Willis McGahee, the Denver Post is reporting that Hillman is currently buried in the depth chart and was the 4th running back to get reps in minicamp behind McGahee, Lance Ball, and Mario Fannin. Head Coach John Fox loves veterans, but both...
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June 17, 2012  |  Discuss

2012 Sleepers Series - The Once Walking Wounded

I kicked off my Sleepers Series for 2012 a couple days ago with The Flashers. And as I did last year I'm following up that group with a category of guys that saw little to no action last season, but whom possess significant upside based on their ability and situation should they return to full health. The 2011 edition of The Once Walking Wounded ended up having the two best...
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June 11, 2012  |  Discuss
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