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San Diego Chargers at Denver Broncos Injury Report
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Injury Report for the Week 11 NFL game between the Denver Broncos and San Diego Chargers on Sunday, November 22, 2009.
DENVER BRONCOS
Player
Injury
Wed
Thu
Fri
Status
S Josh Barrett
Hamstring
DNP
LP
LP
Questionable
T Ryan Harris
Toe
DNP
DNP
DNP
Out
RB Lamont Jordan
Back...
NYT: McDaniels showing lack of faith in Simms?
12 hours ago by
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While it’s hard to take Josh McDaniels‘ claims that, if he feels up to it, QB Kyle Orton will start on Sunday against San Diego despite missing a week of practice seriously, the coach continues to insist this is the case.
The New York Times’ Fifth Down Blog wonders...
Orton misses practice, questionable for Sunday
13 hours ago by
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Quarterback Kyle Orton has been held out of practice for a third straight day with a severely sprained left ankle, but that hasn’t kept him and head coach Josh McDaniels from hoping Orton can play Sunday.
“Absolutely,” McDaniels told reporters before practice Friday...
Brandon Marshall 11/19/09 Halftime Interview
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If you didn’t watch the Dolphins beat down the Panthers last night you may have missed the halftime interview. Here is Rich Eisen and Deion Sanders interviewing Brandon Marshall on the status of Kyle Orton, his terms with Josh McDaniels, the status of the team, and his...
Week 11 NFL Power Rankings: Around the Web
15 hours ago by
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Our weekly perusal around the Interwebz for water cooler fodder.
ESPN: 9th
Unraveling at the wrong time, facing a rematch with San Diego and with backup QB Chris Simms at the helm.
CBS: 8th
It’s amazing how quickly their season has turned around. Now they play the Chargers with...
Daily Links – Time to Step Up
17 hours ago by
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Frank Schwab is reporting that Chris Simms is making strides in practice this week and will be ready if needed. [CS Gazette]
Why he is ready for his first NFL start since 2006. [Boulder Daily Camera]
An excellent piece: This decade’s Charger/Bronco rivalry tops the AFC West...
San Diego Chargers at Denver Broncos Thursday Injury Report
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Thursday Injury Report for the Week 11 NFL game between the Denver Broncos and San Diego Chargers on Sunday, November 22, 2009.
DENVER BRONCOS
Player
Injury
Wed
Thu
Fri
Status
S Josh Barrett
Hamstring
DNP
LP
T Ryan Harris
Toe
DNP
DNP
RB Lamont Jordan
Back
DNP
DNP
...
Sprained ankle keeps Orton out of second straight practice
1 day ago by
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It’s looking less and less likely that Kyle Orton will suit up against the San Diego Chargers Sunday. While Josh McDaniels said he is “very hopeful” Orton will play, the signal-caller continues to be held out of practice with a severely sprained left ankle.
Orton...
Some kid in Arizona who is a Broncos fan and writes a blog
1 day ago by
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You can’t blame a certain Denver columnist for sticking to his guns.
In his latest mailbag, the Post’s venerable wordsmith maintains that Chris Simms should have started instead of Kyle Orton, citing “thoughtful research” (read: Simms was better in one week...
Daily Links – Nothing’s Going to Change My World
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We now know Kyle Orton has torn ligaments in his ankle and sat out Wednesday’s practice but still hopes to play Sunday. [Yahoo Sports]
The Broncos aren’t planning on changing the game plan at all if Chris Simms starts. That includes not moving Ryan Clady from LT to...
McNuggets: Week 11 Wednesday presser
2 days ago by
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Wednesday quotes from Josh McDaniels, Kyle Orton and Brian Dawkins.
HEAD COACH JOSH McDANIELS
On QB Kyle Orton’s status
“I don’t know. We’ll see. He’s going to do everything he can to get better every day. We’ll make that decision at the end of the week.”
On adjusting...
San Diego Chargers at Denver Broncos Wednesday Injury Report
2 days ago by
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Wednesday Injury Report for the Week 11 NFL game between the Denver Broncos and San Diego Chargers on Sunday, November 22, 2009.
DENVER BRONCOS
Player
Injury
Wed
Thu
Fri
Status
S Josh Barrett
Hamstring
DNP
T Ryan Harris
Toe
DNP
RB Lamont Jordan
Back
DNP
WR Brandon...
Shanahan to meet with Bills
2 days ago by
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Former Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan continues to be the hottest name in the midseason coaching carousel. A month after being pursued by the Washington Redskins, who still employ a “permanent” head coach, Shanahan has been contacted by a team that doesn’...
First Look: San Diego Chargers
2 days ago by
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Record: 6-3
Streak: Won 4
Series vs. Denver: Broncos, 54-44-1
Last time: Broncos, 34-23, 2009
The Line: Chargers by 3
Who’s hot: RB Ladainian Tomlinson. We could easily go with Philip Rivers, since he’s been a large reason for the Chargers’ 4-game upswing, but he...
Film Room: Broncos, Chargers Week 10 highlights
2 days ago by
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Take a look back at how the Broncos and Chargers fared heading into their pivotal Week 11 matchup.
Daily Links – Not for Lack of Effort
2 days ago by
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Frank Schwab looks at why Peyton Hillis isn’t seeing the field and his healthy scratch Sunday. [CS Gazette]
Show some love people! We’re 6-3 not 3-6. [In Denver Times]
The NY Giants have filed a formal complaint about having to travel to Denver on Thanksgiving making...
BT Stink List-Week 10
3 days ago by
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Note to the crazies: This was written on my bus ride back to NYC from Washington’s FedEx Field. I was of course engulfed by irrational thought and fully primed with $8 Coors Lights. I have since calmed down, thanks to my father, who wisely told me that these were our “...
Denver Broncos: Week 11 State of the Franchise
3 days ago by
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More weekly goodness from the gracious Broncos PR guys. View the full release here.
The Denver Broncos (6-3) and San Diego Chargers (6-3) will meet for the 100th time on Sunday with the winner moving into sole possession of first place in the AFC West. Kickoff at INVESCO Field at...
Studs and Duds: Broncos Week 10
3 days ago by
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Broncos 17 – Redskins 27. Who ya got, gentlemen?
Stud: Kyle Orton. Strange as this might sound, Kyle’s injury (and the rough outing Chris Simms had yesterday) made KO look like a franchise QB. I mean, we all know he probably blew a blood vessel throwing those deep balls...
Daily Links – Frustrations creeping in
3 days ago by
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Running against the nickel has the Broncos defense floundered. [Denver Post]
Jeff Legwold suggests Peyton Hillis is “going to have to push harder and not let the frustration get to him” in practice to see the field Sundays. Do it, Peyton. [DPO]
McDaniels‘ message...
McNuggets: Quotes from the Monday aftermath
4 days ago by
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Quotes from Head Coach Josh McDaniels the day after the Denver Broncos‘ 27-17 loss to the Washington Redskins.
Opening comments
“As I said yesterday, if you go on the road or at home, for that matter, and don’t play a four-quarter game and certainly don’t play nearly as...
Report: Orton will play Sunday
4 days ago by
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NFL.com’s Michael Lombardi is reporting that Kyle Orton will tough out his ankle injury and play Sunday. Officially, Josh McDaniels wouldn’t commit either way and stated that the Broncos quarterback is questionable for Sunday.
Lombardi is a solid analyst, so I’m...
Kyle Orton’s status uncertain
4 days ago by
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With the division lead at stake, will the Denver Broncos have their starting quarterback?
Kyle Orton was seen both on and off crutches after Sunday’s loss to the Washington Redskins, fittingly mirroring the uncertainty surrounding his injured ankle that the Broncos face as they...
Daily Links – In the trenches
4 days ago by
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Both offensively and defensively, the Broncos are losing the battle at the point of attack. [Denver Post]
The defense didn’t allow a team to rush for 100 yards before the bye. Since, opponents have tallied 125, 173, and 174 on the ground. [Colorado Springs Gazette]
Points...
Broncos fall to Redskins 24-17
5 days ago by
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The Denver Broncos‘ third loss didn’t come against an AFC powerhouse, and it didn’t come against a team renowned for its dominating physical style. But the manner in which they lost was the same. In the second half, the Broncos were out-executed defensively while...
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