Yardbarker: Denver Broncos

Bucs to work out punters Paulescu, Schmitt and Brooks

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:57:18 -0500

The Bucs will work out three punters in an effort to find a replacement for Dirk Johnson, who was placed on Injured Reserve Monday with a torn left hamstring. Sam Paulescu, Ricky Schmitt and Durant Brooks will compete for the...

NFL not switching Indianapolis Colts-Denver Broncos to prime time

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:19:22 -0500

The NFL is not switching the Denver at Indianapolis game on Dec. 13 to prime time even though it could be the Colts' record-setting 22nd straight regular-season victory.

Proceeding cautiously, Redskins want Portis back

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:57:20 -0500

As expected, running back Clinton Portis will sit out his third consecutive game because of lingering affects from a concussion, but he still could return this season, Coach Jim Zorn said today. "Clinton Portis is not going to play again for another week," Zorn said. "He is going to have another exam on Monday after our game against New Orleans. ... He may practice some this week, but he's going to be out for the game. We're going to try to get him going and try to see ...

Decision near on Cooley; Portis out Sunday

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:24:46 -0500

A decision is near on whether to place tight end Chris Cooley on the season-ending injured-reserve list and running back Clinton Portis will not play Sunday against New Orleans, Coach Jim Zorn said in his 12:25 comments to reporters at Redskins Park. Zorn did not come out and say that Cooley was headed to the IR, but admitted "I'm thinking in that direction." Cooley had not arrived at the park at that point and Zorn added that the two will meet today: "We're going to ha...

Davis, Sharpe named Hall of Fame semifinalists

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:32:32 -0500

Retired Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis and tight end Shannon Sharpe have been named among the 25 semifinalists for the 2010 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. [Official site] Along with running back Floyd Little, who is one of two senior member candidates, the Broncos have three representatives for the [...]

BT Game Balls: Broncos-Giants Week 12

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:54:33 -0500

When the Broncos win, we give out Game Balls. It goes without saying, but we will anyway — it feels damn good to hand out some game balls again. Broncos 26, Giants 6 — alright gentlemen, who ya got?! Brandon Marshall I feel like a Brandon Marshall fanboy doing this, but seriously. Not one but [...]

Giants/Broncos Earn Good Ratings on NFLN

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 07:55:41 -0500

The NFL Network reports that Thursday night’s Giants/Broncos match-up was the most watched Thanksgiving game ever on the network and the second most watched game in NFLN history… From the NFL Network: (The) New York Giants-Denver Broncos game on NFL Network was watched by an average of 6.1 million viewers in 3.5 million homes (not including over-the-air [...]

Brandon Marshall Jump and One-Handed Catch

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:08:02 -0500

When Brandon Marshall’s not in a personal war with the team or doing dumb stuff away from the field he makes big plays for the Denver Broncos. He’ll catch and run for a touchdown like he did against the Cowboys or he’ll make an amazing catch. The catch was great but the way Marshall didn’t shove [...]

Josh McDaniels Drops F-Bomb During Broncos Game, NFL Network Airs it

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:19:49 -0500

The NFL Network had a major screw-up in a big moment on Thursday night. Still trying to grow in terms of popularity, ratings, and viewership, the NFL Network hosted an evening game on Thanksgiving for the second straight year. Whatever excitement the game lacked because of the horrid play by the Giants was [...]

Broncos provide Thanksgiving nightcap with 26-6 win over Giants

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:23:04 -0500

Call it mojo, call it moxie, or call it football fundamentals — whatever the Denver Broncos were missing during their four-game losing streak, they were thankful to get it back Thursday night. 96 hours after INVESCO Field at Mile High saw the Broncos humiliated by a division foe, Denver returned to its winning ways [...]

Broncos dominating Giants in first half

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:00:42 -0500

The Denver Broncos have taken a commanding 16-0 lead as they and the New York Giants head into halftime on Thanksgiving night, and I, for one, am thankful. As dominating a picture as the scoreboard paints, statistically the Broncos’ stats are even more impressive. They have outgained New York to the tune of 213 net [...]

Game Day: Giants (6-4) at Denver Broncos (6-4)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:42:15 -0500

Happy Thanksgiving from Denver, where it’s going to hit 60 degrees today. Sixty! OK, it’ll be 45 by kickoff and in the low 40s for most of the game, but it’s still late November and I can see the Rocky Mountains. But it’s Sixty! I hope you all have a wonderful holiday. Don’t let it prevent you from checking the blog every five minutes, as usual. And if you need something to do while you’re waiting for the Giants game and/or your turkey, might I suggest: ...

New York Giants at Denver Broncos Injury Report

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:26:02 -0500

Injury Report for the Week 12 NFL game between the Denver Broncos and New York Giants to take place on Thanksgiving night, November 26, 2009. DENVER BRONCOS Player Injury Mon Tue Wed Status T Ryan Harris Toe DNP LP DNP Out RB Lamont Jordan Back DNP DNP DNP Out S Brian Dawkins Neck DNP LP FP Probable QB Kyle Orton Ankle FP FP FP Probable DNP – Did Not Participate; LP – Limited Participation; FP – Full Participation; NL – Not Listed Changes from Tuesday&#...

Broncos’ Dawkins calls players-only meeting

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:12:59 -0500

Around this time last year, the Denver Broncos were in a three-game slump after a fast start to the season. They held a players-only meeting, and those 4-4 Broncos rolled off two straight wins and four of their next five to take a three-game lead in the AFC West. Whatever works, right? “We talked,” safety Brian [...]

Shanahan Appearing to be In the Right on Elam

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:34:34 -0500

One of the most controversial moves of the 2008 offseason was the breaking off of contract talks with star placekicker Jason Elam. Elam had been looking for a healthy contract to finish out his career in the mile high city and Mike Shanahan offered what he deemed a very good incentive package to stay. It [...]

McNuggets: Week 12 Tuesday presser

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:40:10 -0500

Head Coach Josh McDaniels, Kyle Orton and Brian Dawkins meet the media midweek. HEAD COACH JOSH McDANIELS On QB Kyle Orton’s status “He should do everything we’re doing today and tomorrow. (There is) not going to be a whole lot of tempo in terms of physical (work) today and tomorrow. It’s a lot more mental today and the [...]

New York Giants at Denver Broncos Tuesday Injury Report

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:25:52 -0500

Tuesday Injury Report for the Week 12 NFL game between the Denver Broncos and New York Giants to take place on Thanksgiving night, November 26, 2009. DENVER BRONCOS Player Injury Mon Tue Wed Status T Ryan Harris Toe DNP LP RB Lamont Jordan Back DNP DNP S Brian Dawkins Neck DNP LP QB Kyle Orton Ankle FP FP DNP – Did Not Participate; LP – Limited Participation; FP – Full Participation; NL – Not Listed Changes from Monday’s report [...]

Denver Broncos: Week 12 State of the Franchise

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:00:59 -0500

Newsworthy notes from the Broncos’ weekly press release. View the full document here (pdf). The Denver Broncos (6-4) will host a Thanksgiving game for the first time since 1963 on Thursday against the New York Giants (6-4). Kickoff at INVESCO Field at Mile High is set for 6:20 p.m. MST, and the game will be [...]