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Denver Broncos May Soon Swarm HOF Barrier

For years, legendary quarterback John Elway was the only player representing the Denver Broncos historic franchise in Pro Football’s Hall of Fame.  That all changed when offensive lineman Gary Zimmerman, running back Floyd Little and tight end Shannon Sharpewere enshrined during a four-year span. Shannon Sharpe delivers his induction speech during the Pro Football Hall...
Via BroncoTalk  |  10 days ago

The Denver Broncos’ Practice Squads Have Proved to be a Very Vital Part of Their Teams

Since practice squad was formed in 1989 the Denver Broncos have had 89 PS players appear on active roster, including 33 starters and 3 Pro Bowlers. The Broncos’ 1994 practice squad yielded 9 Pro Bowls from 3 players with C Tom Nalen (5), WR Rod Smith (3) and TE Dwayne Carswell (1).
Via Rant Sports  |  September 04, 2011

Diamonds in the Mile High Rough

So here we are talking about April’s upcoming NFL draft and agonizing over who the Broncos will take with the No. 2 overall pick. Heck, we’re even struggling with whether or not we want our Broncos to trade the pick and bump our number of overall picks up from 6 to 8 or even to 9. Trust me, as a guy who has predominantly orange blood coursing through his veins, I get agita...
Via Predominantly Orange  |  February 23, 2011

Welcome Home Jason

Denver Broncos fans should be more than happy to welcome home one of the best to ever wear the orange and blue. Elam holds the franchise record for most games played at Denver at 236 games and is tied with John Elway and Tom Nalen with a total of 15 seasons with the franchise. Jason stands in fifth place in the league history in most points scored and is the league record holder...
Via isportsweb.com  |  March 31, 2010

Shanahan likely to emphasize running game -- again

A strong running game was nearly as integral to Mike Shanahan's success in Denver as the presence of quarterback John Elway and Shanahan is likely to use the same approach with the Redskins, Barry Svrluga writes. Nine times in Shanahan's 14 seasons, the Broncos ranked in the top five in the NFL in rushing yards per game. In the early days, it was easy to see why. When Shanahan...
Via Redskins Insider  |  January 10, 2010

Inside The Denver Broncos' Roster: The Centers

Like the majority of the Denver Broncos' offensive line heading into 2008, the center position was really in question. Future Broncos' Ring of Famer and possibly Hall of Fame selection Tom Nalen,  the lone remaining Bronco from the Super Bowl days, had suffered his second consecutive season-ending injury before the year had even started. Fortunately, Denver had a backup...
Via Bleacher Report  |  July 07, 2009

Eight Athletes To Be Inducted Into Varsity Club Hall of Fame

Eight of the finest athletes in Boston College history comprise the Class of 2009 to be inducted into the Varsity Club Hall of Fame this fall. The athletes being honored are: Danya Abrams '97 (basketball), Gordie Farkouh '83 (soccer), Antonio Garay '02 (wrestling/football), Becky Gottstein '02 (basketball), Gerry Hamel '61 (baseball), Craig Janney '87 (hockey...
Via bceagles.com  |  June 04, 2009

The View from Thin Air

A few days ago, our friend??"enemy???"at BroncoTalk.net invited Raider Take to answer five questions regarding the Oakland Raiders. Click here to read the Q&A. Now it's our turn. Below are questions posed by Raider Take commentators, followed by answers from Kyle at BroncoTalk.net. Consider it a partisan scouting report for today's game. As they say,...
Via Raider Take  |  November 19, 2007

Wounded Broncos lose Nalen for rest of season

Bad news for Henry!!     Sent to you by drsoos via Google Reader:     Wounded Broncos lose Nalen for rest of season via ESPN.com - NFL by Associated Press on 10/8/07 Denver Broncos center Tom Nalen tore his right biceps muscle and will be out for the season.     Things ...
Via Fantasy Sacs  |  March 31, 2008

DENVER BRONCOS LIKE TO CUT BLOCK

So...did you see Igor Olshansky throw that punch at Tom Nalen at last week's Denver Broncos/San Diego Chargers game? Yeah, Nalen went for a cut block at Olshansky's ankles, obviously angering Olshansky enough to retaliate. Who can blame him? I'm sure they'll be talking about cut blocks some more at t...
Via Broncos Update  |  March 05, 2008

Stylewatch: Jerseys Not to Buy 11-23-06

This week's jerseysTiki Barber, Tom Nalen, and Julius Jones. Kevin's Jersey not to Buy: Tiki Barber. Yes, he may be second in the NFC in rushing, but that is no reason to get this jersey. Tiki has one touchdown on the year (thanks to bad coaching) and has voiced his opinion about this. He's going to be retiring at the end of the year, but appears to be more than willing...
Via Sportable  |  November 23, 2006

Wierd Science

With the NFL Combine well under way at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis one question keeps coming up. How can you test incoming rookie players for heart?? Denver Broncos fans know that the team?s draft day sleeper list is impressive to say the Karl Mecklenburg LB Minnesota?12th ...
Via Predominantly Orange  |  February 23, 2009

Wiegmann to Stay

The Denver Broncos got good news as they began arranging themselves for the NFL Scouting Combine, Pro Bowl center Casey Wiegmann will be playing for what his agent Joe Linda said would be, “At least the next couple of Wiegmann who is 36-years old, will return for at least one more season ...
Via BroncoTalk  |  February 02, 2009

Nalen to Retire

As news surfaced that former Denver Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe would be one of the 15 finalists for the Hall of Fame ? news of another potential Hall of Famer came to light. Broncos center Tom Nalen is likely to retire quietly by week?s Fresh off the only head coach he has ever known ...
Via BroncoTalk  |  January 07, 2009

Nalen Done for the Year; Center Place on IR

The Broncos have lost their center, as the team today placed Tom Nalen on IR today, which could also mean the end of his career in Denver. The 37-year-old is in the final year of his deal. He underwent two surgeries on his knee this past summer, and missed the Broncos run to [...]
Via Broncos Gab  |  October 01, 2008

Broncos C Tom Nalen's Career In Jeopardy

Broncos C Tom NalenA's career is in doubt now that heA's been placed on injured reserve. The 15th-year veteran, who will become a free agent this...
Via GridironFans.com  |  September 28, 2008

Broncos C Tom Nalen's Career In Jeopardy

Broncos C Tom NalenA's career is in doubt now that heA's been placed on injured reserve. The 15th-year veteran, who will become a free agent this...
Via GridironFans.com  |  September 27, 2008

Nalen Done for the Year; Center Place on IR

The Broncos have lost their center, as the team today placed Tom Nalen on IR today, which could also mean the end of his career in Denver. The 37-year-old is in the final year of his deal. He underwent two surgeries on his knee this past summer, and missed the Broncos run to [...]
Via Broncos Gab  |  September 23, 2008

NFL Punchlines: Shawne Merriman to Visit Dr. Andrews in Birmingham

We agree: Now that his holdout is over Steven Jackson needs to let his game on the field do the talking from now on. (Post-Dispatch)Shawn Merriman is going to Birmingham to see (dun, dun, dun) Dr. James Andrews because of lingering pain in his knee. (Union Tribune)How much money would you say the trio of 49ers QB's is worth? How does $11.6 million sound? (SacBee)Don't worry...
Via The Sports Point  |  August 21, 2008

Broncos: Nalen Recovery Slow

Broncos center Tom Nalen probably won't play in Friday night's home preseason game against Green Bay.? Head coach Mike Shanahan says he might get in a few snaps in the last tuneup a week later at Arizona.?? Nalen had his knee scoped in June, and yesterday was just his second day back on the field [...]
Via Broncos Gab  |  August 20, 2008

Leave The Broncos Cup Please

News from Broncos Country: - Brandon Marshall was suspended for three games this season by commissioner Roger Goodell for violating the league's conduct policy. His suspension could be reduced to two?games if he attends counseling.?After numerous encounters with the law, Marshall vows to become a better man on and off the field. - More bad news: Rookie fullback?Ryan Torain?was...
Via Predominantly Orange  |  August 06, 2008

THE JERSEY DINER MORNING NEWS

THE MORNING NEWS...FROM THE MORNING PAPERS1. "I want to score some touchdowns," Willie Parker said after he scored on the first play of the goal-line drill that ended practice last night. "Thirty-nine is a guy who could potentially be a guy in that area. We'll see. He had a nice run." Tomlin said Sunday that Mendenhall had to run harder, and he gave him a...
Via Lombardi on Football  |  August 06, 2008

Injuries Force Abdullah, Bailey to Miss Time

Denver Broncos starting strong safety Hamza Abdullah and strong side linebacker Boss Bailey both missed practice time this morning, the team's official blog reports. Bailey was held out the entire practice with knee inflammation, and Abdullah missed the final portion of practice with a slight groin injury. Peyton Hillis, Chad Mustard, and Tom Nalen, whose MRI came back negative...
Via BroncoTalk  |  August 01, 2008

Casey Goes To Smack

Looks like another former Chief wants to run his mouth about taking it to the Chiefs this season. This time it comes from Casey Wiegmann, who will be playing second fiddle to Tom Nalen. "It's strange, and it isn't. When I first signed here, the first thing I thought of was ...
Via Arrowhead Addict  |  July 30, 2008

Hours Of Boredom Surrounded By A Few Seconds Of Panic

That's how former Bronco Jason Elam describes a kicker's life in the NFL.?At least that's what Elam?told reporter turned kicker Stefan Fatsis when Fatsis packed his bags to attend training?camp in 2006. Fatsis, 43, was given permission by Broncos owner, Pat Bowlen, to?lace?em' up and attend camp despite?his size (5?8",?170lbs), and lack of football playing experience...
Via Predominantly Orange  |  June 30, 2008
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