http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/team/35 Recent articles about the Denver Broncos en-us "I like to smell the flowers. I think often we appreciate the end result of our work. I appreciate just getting to do the work."- Mike TomlinWith all of the dime-store jokes and bush league metaphors we've been proliferating around here, one thing we feel we've been missing is a meaningful appreciation of what the Steelers have done this season. As we watched last night's game, we almost felt like we were watching men grow before our eyes (that's what she said...sorr... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:12:58 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Time_To_Make_Like_Ringo/1541920 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Time_To_Make_Like_Ringo/1541920 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Time_To_Make_Like_Ringo/1541920 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/f/bf23539e03246f9936601bf67a153a275604754f/small/Denver_Broncos_v_5794.jpg Remember when the Lions signed CB Jason Davis to replace the IRed Demarcus Faggins a little more than a week ago? But if you blinked, you missed Davis. As the insufferable Hawk Harrelson would say, "He gone". Per John Niyo at the News: The Lions claimed cornerback Jack Williams, a 2008 fourth-round pick, off waivers from Denver on Monday, releasing cornerback Jason David to make room on the 53-man roster. Williams, who was splitting time as the nickel back with Denver, ended up... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:36:23 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Dominoes_shuffledDavis_waived_Williams_signed_Lions_still_grasping_at_straws/1541042 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Dominoes_shuffledDavis_waived_Williams_signed_Lions_still_grasping_at_straws/1541042 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Dominoes_shuffledDavis_waived_Williams_signed_Lions_still_grasping_at_straws/1541042 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/7/17ffd6ccdbdaac42ac07f3bb54e7ae1492a66d2e/small/Denver_Broncos_2009_d94c.jpg With 1:22 left in the fourth quarter, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward leapt over Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey, strode through the end zone and straight to a throng of black-and-gold-clad Steeler fans, taking only a moment to find one donning his #86 jersey. As Ward put the football in the fan’s hands, and the [...] Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:04:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Citizens_arrest_Broncos_Country_under_siege/1539541 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Citizens_arrest_Broncos_Country_under_siege/1539541 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Citizens_arrest_Broncos_Country_under_siege/1539541 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/9/0949a6e438e0f395f570f2107ed2f3ed318ada8d/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91013795.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D01B139D20CE158DDFC98C44B7D6A7EAFBE2A0227537C55D2A.jpg Running back Clinton Portis said on his weekly radio appearance that he hopes to play Sunday against the Broncos, but it's too early to know whether he'll be medically cleared. "Of course, I'm going to have to fight back and forth with doctors and coaches," Portis said this afternoon on ESPN 980's "The John Thompson Show." Coach Jim Zorn said Monday that Portis suffered a concussion in Sunday's 31-17 loss at Atlanta, and Portis would be doubtful for thi... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:14:02 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Portis_unsure_if_he_aposll_play_Sunday/1539287 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Portis_unsure_if_he_aposll_play_Sunday/1539287 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Portis_unsure_if_he_aposll_play_Sunday/1539287 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/4/44773a8ef6de676107bed843e3b75d962d3ae0be/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f90984974.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0372BE0E6C7F882247CCCB61300B86C5A596FEA4B48AEDFC8.jpg Obviously, the health of running back Clinton Portis should be the Redskins' top concern. It was unsettling to watch Portis lay on the Georgia Dome field after suffering a concussion early during the 31-17 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, and it would be wise for him to sit out for some time because of the head injury. Portis's situation, however, renews immediate and long-term questions about the state of the Redskins' running game. It was clear from the start of training camp that P... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:30:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Sooner_or_later_Portis_aposs_health_must_be_addressed/1538964 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Sooner_or_later_Portis_aposs_health_must_be_addressed/1538964 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Sooner_or_later_Portis_aposs_health_must_be_addressed/1538964 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/7/27df91365d4e62641d033e86484d8d0931275561/small/Clinton_Portis_runs_5162.jpg Broncos 10, Steelers 28. Alright, gentlemen, who ya got? Dud: Coaching Staff/Inability to make the right half-time adjustments What concerned me the most out of this game was not Ben Hamilton’s continued struggles, or Kyle Orton’s under-pressure interceptions or even our lack of a running game… It was the stark difference between our half-time adjustments and [...] Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:20:17 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Studs_and_Duds_Broncos_10_Steelers_28/1538497 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Studs_and_Duds_Broncos_10_Steelers_28/1538497 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Studs_and_Duds_Broncos_10_Steelers_28/1538497 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/f/ef49c6ebe2ca6b24395fe79ff67f94e1709868cb/small/Denver_Broncos_2008_2a98.jpg Hunter Smith will have his injury re-evaluated later this week, but for the moment, Sam Paulescu is still the Redskins punter. His locker is next to Smith's, which is next to Shaun Suisham's ... which means that Paulescu is in what Fred Smoot once dubbed the "European corner" of the locker room.So it's fortunate that: 1) Paulescu is of Romanian descent, and 2) Smoot was willing to suspend his media boycott a little longer to discuss that fact after he finished reminisci... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:22:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Sam_Paulescu_Becomes_Part_Of_The_European_Corner/1537375 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Sam_Paulescu_Becomes_Part_Of_The_European_Corner/1537375 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Sam_Paulescu_Becomes_Part_Of_The_European_Corner/1537375 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/9/a971c7b78718ef445727c6ce53e7dd63f050fb1b/small/Super_Bowl_XLI_7de5.jpg Denver’s 6-0 start? A distant memory. Now they struggle to run (66 yards last week in Baltimore, 27 last night vs. Pittsburgh) and the offensive load has been thrust upon the hairy Kyle Orton who … tossed three interceptions, including one pick-six in a humbling 28-10 loss to the defending Super Bowl champs. Since the Eddie [...] Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:45:56 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Broncos_Are_Who_We_Thought_They_Were/1537106 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Broncos_Are_Who_We_Thought_They_Were/1537106 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Broncos_Are_Who_We_Thought_They_Were/1537106 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/2/e2adfd073db23becb189fbac391d6d152ae90c43/small/Pittsburgh_Steelers_v_cd57.jpg Postgame quotes after the Denver Broncos‘ 28-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers Monday night. DENVER BRONCOS HEAD COACH JOSH McDANIELS General “Let’s start by giving credit to the Steelers. They are certainly a well-coached football team, [Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach] Mike Tomlin certainly does  a good job getting them prepared every week. We knew we would have to [...] Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:06:28 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/McNuggets_Steelers_28_Broncos_10_Postgame_Quotes/1536963 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/McNuggets_Steelers_28_Broncos_10_Postgame_Quotes/1536963 This 2003 picture was the only one I could find of Fred Smoot and Champ Bailey. Standing between them is Matt Bowen, who does not get mentioned again in this post; he's doing great work over at National Football Post, though, and you should go check it out.Anyhow, the reason for digging up a picture of Smoot and Bailey should be pretty obvious: Bailey now plays for the Denver Broncos, who come to town Sunday. But he and Smoot were young cornerbacks together on the Redskins, and they beca... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:25:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Tuesday_November_10_Talking_About_Champ_Bailey_Makes_Fred_Smoot_Nostalgic/1536724 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Tuesday_November_10_Talking_About_Champ_Bailey_Makes_Fred_Smoot_Nostalgic/1536724 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Tuesday_November_10_Talking_About_Champ_Bailey_Makes_Fred_Smoot_Nostalgic/1536724 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/c/dccb5b643146343f9f8a5eb294e980fbd9f2578b/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f51461131.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193268B03E3DD5E0E095AE2BDFA60735406.jpg The easy explanation for the recent struggles of the Denver Broncos is that the hottest team through the first seven weeks of the 2009 season ran into the two AFC finalists from 2008.The other -- and more troubling -- possibility... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:13:55 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rest_of_league_could_be_catching_up_with_Broncos/1536674 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rest_of_league_could_be_catching_up_with_Broncos/1536674 The Lions reportedly claimed former Broncos cornerback Jack Williams off waivers on Monday and released cornerback Jason David. The Denver Post reported the Lions beat out three other teams - Cleveland, Indianapolis and Philadelphia - to claim Williams. The Broncos waived the 2008 fourth-round pick from Kent State on Saturday after they signed veteran cornerback Ty Law (Michigan). Williams, 24, is 5-feet-9 and 183 pounds. He has played nickel for the Broncos in 21 games over two s... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:46:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Lions_claim_CB_Jack_Williams/1536615 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Lions_claim_CB_Jack_Williams/1536615 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Lions_claim_CB_Jack_Williams/1536615 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/7/17ffd6ccdbdaac42ac07f3bb54e7ae1492a66d2e/small/Denver_Broncos_2009_d94c.jpg The NFL’s masters of the second half have been exposed. The Denver Broncos couldn’t get their ground game going, rushing for 27 total yards and only one yard in the second half. Kyle Orton had his worst game as a Bronco, throwing three interceptions, one returned for a touchdown. And the Pittsburgh Steelers showed [...] Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:10:49 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Broncos_drop_two_straight_losing_to_Steelers_28_10/1535585 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Broncos_drop_two_straight_losing_to_Steelers_28_10/1535585 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Broncos_drop_two_straight_losing_to_Steelers_28_10/1535585 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/5/b52800387185a356811728ba3e9b8471816ed618/small/New_England_Patriots_9c8e.jpg As expected, recently released cornerback Jack Williams was a hot commodity. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter’s twitter (where else?), four teams put in waiver claims for Williams, with the Detroit Lions winning his services. Four teams put in waiver claims for former Broncos CB Jack Williams — Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis and Philadelphia. Detroit got him. Congrats to [...] Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:19:24 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Jack_Williams_lands_in_Detroit/1533775 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Jack_Williams_lands_in_Detroit/1533775 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Jack_Williams_lands_in_Detroit/1533775 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/7/17ffd6ccdbdaac42ac07f3bb54e7ae1492a66d2e/small/Denver_Broncos_2009_d94c.jpg The Steelers are three-point favorites over the Broncos in tonight’s game, something of a surprise when one considers that Denver has only one loss thus far this season, and possesses a significant home field advantage. Making matters worse, Pittsburgh will be missing several key starters on defense — including safety Ryan Clark, who is expected to be deactivated, as the last time Clark played in Denver he suffered life-threatening complications when his sickle-cell condition was aggravated b... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:37:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Broncos_What_are_the_Chances/1531874 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Broncos_What_are_the_Chances/1531874 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Broncos_What_are_the_Chances/1531874 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/1/81562265ebb9cf32068a1d2e0cad89bf163fa2f8/small/Pittsburgh_Steelers_2009_7288.jpg Another week, another “Biggest Game of the Season” for the Pittsburgh Steelers.  And another picture of the opposing team’s QB surrounded by hot chicks.  The odd-looking fellow passed out on the bed is current Denver Broncos signal caller Kyle Orton.  Sadly, it appears even a stumbling drunk with a neckbeard has better luck with the [...] Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:08:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Know_Thy_Enemy_Denver_Broncos/1528870 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Know_Thy_Enemy_Denver_Broncos/1528870 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Know_Thy_Enemy_Denver_Broncos/1528870 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/0/c00f307fabe6564dd1e57ebe8ca9d2e14c439332/small/Denver_Broncos_v_1f15.jpg Running back Clinton Portis suffered a concussion in the first quarter of the Redskins' game at Atlanta and will not return to the game, the team announced early in the second quarter. Portis, the Redskins' leading rusher, broke through the left side of the line on a second-and-12 play from the Atlanta 36 yard line. Center Casey Rabach was called for holding on the play, and Portis fell hard to the turf as he was tackled by Atlanta defensive backs Chevis Jackson and Thomas DeCoud. Por... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:52:37 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Portis_out_with_concussion/1524513 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Portis_out_with_concussion/1524513 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Portis_out_with_concussion/1524513 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/e/fe2315d04b2148baea7dec416ffca9dd6760a29d/small/Clinton_Portis_in_8485.jpg Injury Report for the Week 9 NFL game between the Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, November 9th, 2009. DENVER BRONCOS Player Injury Thu Fri Sat Status S Josh Barrett Hamstring DNP LP FP Probable T Ryan Harris Toe DNP DNP DNP Out DL Ryan McBean Knee DNP DNP DNP Out S David Bruton Groin LP FP FP Probable CB Jack Williams Illness LP FP N/A RB Peyton Hillis Not Inj. Related NL DNP DNP DNP – Did Not Participate; LP – Limited Participation; FP &#82... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:34:01 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Pittsburgh_Steelers_at_Denver_Broncos_Injury_Report/1522278 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Pittsburgh_Steelers_at_Denver_Broncos_Injury_Report/1522278 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Pittsburgh_Steelers_at_Denver_Broncos_Injury_Report/1522278 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/d/7d898ab79bc59771c25db77ab3a6dc888a109a28/small/Denver_Broncos_2008_f0db.jpg The Denver Broncos have officially announced the signing of Ty Law, releasing second-year cornerback Jack Williams to make room for Law on the 53-man roster. Press release after the jump. BRONCOS SIGN FIVE-TIME PRO BOWL CB TY LAW; WAIVE CB JACK WILLIAMS ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos on Saturday signed five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Ty [...] Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:31 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/CB_Jack_Williams_released_as_Broncos_sign_Ty_Law/1518760 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/CB_Jack_Williams_released_as_Broncos_sign_Ty_Law/1518760 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/CB_Jack_Williams_released_as_Broncos_sign_Ty_Law/1518760 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/5/956710be2975e05975fc697a7638541572c87027/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89613154.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1937481C04F04AA2143B01CC4D687A9D2DC.jpg Friday Injury Report for the Week 9 NFL game between the Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, November 9th, 2009. DENVER BRONCOS Player Injury Thu Fri Sat Status S Josh Barrett Hamstring DNP LP T Ryan Harris Toe DNP DNP DL Ryan McBean Knee DNP DNP S David Bruton Groin LP FP CB Jack Williams Illness LP FP RB Peyton Hillis Not Inj. Related NL DNP DNP – Did Not Participate; LP – Limited Participation; FP – Full Participation; NL &#82... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:35:34 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Pittsburgh_Steelers_at_Denver_Broncos_Friday_Injury_Report/1515683 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Pittsburgh_Steelers_at_Denver_Broncos_Friday_Injury_Report/1515683 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Pittsburgh_Steelers_at_Denver_Broncos_Friday_Injury_Report/1515683 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/d/5d2992843285148449bc731ddebcf82fc1da906b/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89613482.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1937481C04F04AA2143A3C76309F3DFB7D8.jpg