Denver Broncos Trade Rumors

Denver Broncos' Knowshon Moreno hit with DUI charge
February 7
Denver Post
 
"Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno was arrested last week in Denver on a drunken driving charge. The Broncos issued a statement Monday acknowledging the arrest of the 2009 first-round draft pick. "We take the incident involving Knowshon Moreno very seriously and are thoroughly reviewing this matter," the team's statement said. "Our organization will continue to gather information and closely monitor this issue while the legal process runs its course." Moreno, 24, was pulled over Feb. 1 while driving a Bentley at about 70 mph on Interstate 25 near Quincy Avenue and Union Avenue, according to a report by Denver television station KDVR-31. The posted speed limit in the area usually is 65"
Broncos' Brian Dawkins will wait to decide on his NFL future
February 3
Denver Post
 
"Brian Dawkins said Thursday the only way he would play one more NFL season is if he returns to the Broncos. Winding up in free agency and playing one more season for another team is not a likely option, the Broncos' veteran safety said following an NFL Players Association news conference. Not that Dawkins, 38, is ready to commit to playing one more year or retirement after the safety finished his 16th NFL season with a ninth Pro Bowl nod. "The season is not over yet," Dawkins said. "Our season is, but this football season is not. So why talk about that? I'm not ready to make that announcement. I'll pray about it. If the Broncos want me back at that time, we'll talk.""
Broncos deny Raiders from talking to Smith
January 31
ESPN.com
 
"The nice play is over in the AFC West. It didn't last long. When Dennis Allen was hired to be the Oakland Raiders' head coach last week, his former boss John Fox wished Allen well. And, now, Allen is on his own. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the Broncos have denied the Raiders permission to speak to linebackers coach Richard Smith for the Oakland defensive job. Previously, Kansas City defensive backs coach Emmitt Thomas and New Orleans defensive line coach Bill Johnson were dropped off as candidates. It's not a surprise Fox denied Allen permission. He wants to keep as much stability on his defensive coaching staff as possible. It seems more and more teams are denying permission these"
Del Rio seen as possible replacement for Allen as Broncos' DC
January 25
NFL.com
 
"Former Jacksonville Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio has emerged as a possible replacement for Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, league sources said Wednesday. The Oakland Raiders agreed to hire Allen as their next coach, league sources told NFL Network's Michael Lombardi on Tuesday night, leaving the Broncos searching for their fifth coordinator in five seasons."
Oakland Raiders eyeing Denver Broncos' coordinators for head coaching job
January 18
Denver Post
 
"Amid a shallow pool of candidates with head coaching experience, NFL teams continue to look at two Broncos assistant coaches to fill their vacancies. Newly hired Oakland Raiders? general manager Reggie McKenzie will be in Denver today to interview Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy and defensive coordinator Dennis Allen for the Raiders' head coaching job. McKenzie, 48, is a respected talent evaluator who had been in the Green Bay Packers?' front office since 1994. He fired Raiders coach Hue Jackson this month soon after joining the AFC West team."
Source: Tim Tebow played through pain
January 18
ESPN.com
 
"Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow played through considerable pain in Saturday night's AFC divisional playoff game against New England. At the start of the third quarter, Tebow tore cartilage on his first rib where it attaches to his sternum, bruised his lung and had fluid buildup in the plural space of his chest, according to an NFL source. The injuries came as the result of a hit in the pocket when Tebow was pressured after throwing a pass. Even so, he was determined to finish the game with his teammates regardless of the score."
Broncos expect to go all in with Tebow as their starter for 2012 season
January 16
Denver Post
 
"If the future is Tim Tebow, then it must carry on with a smaller Tebow circus. It is with virtual certainty that Tebow will be the Broncos' starting quarterback in 2012. Why would he not? There's a good chance the Broncos' three-headed decision team of John Elway?, John Fox and Brian Xanders will throw their unequivocal support behind Tebow today during a noon news conference."
Source: Tim Tebow earns $250K bonus
January 9
ESPN.com
 
"The Denver Broncos' victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday turned into a nice payoff for quarterback Tim Tebow in more ways than one. Tebow has an escalator of $250,000 in his contract for each playoff victory assuming he participated in at least 70 percent of Denver's plays during the requisite season, according to an NFL source."
Jaguars interested in Broncos' McCoy, but playoff schedule an issue
January 9
Pro Football Talk
 
"Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy called a great game against the Steelers' defense on Sunday. And that may have hurt his chances of becoming a head coach. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that McCoy was going to interview in Jacksonville today for the Jaguars' head coaching job if the Broncos had lost to the Steelers, but because the Broncos won, McCoy won't be able to do that, as he'll be predisposed preparing a game plan for the Patriots."
Broncos are prepared to yank Tebow, if he struggles against Steelers
January 7
Pro Football Talk
 
"On Friday, we reported that Broncos backup quarterback Brady Quinn has received roughly half the snaps with the first-team offense this week. Not surprisingly, Quinn has opted not to admit that he is getting more reps, in order to help preserve the element of surprise. It wasn't clear why Quinn was getting more work. One source said that the Broncos have a package for Quinn to be used in second-and-long or third-and-long situations. Now, multiple sources tell PFT that coach John Fox is prepared to bench Tebow, if he struggles once again."
Quinn as possible QB rumor isn't true
January 7
Denver Post
 
"Another day, another rumor with Tim Tebow?'s name in tow. As the Broncos continued to prepare Tebow on Friday for his first playoff game, there were reports that backup quarterback Brady Quinn? had taken half of the practice snaps with the Broncos' starters this week. However, according to multiple team sources, including several players, the Broncos used virtually the same rotation with Tebow and Quinn in practice this week that they have used since Tebow was given the starting job in October. Quinn did not take any snaps with the first-team offense Wednesday, took a select number of snaps with the starters Thursday and ran just two plays with the first-team offense in Friday's workout."
Broncos likely down two safeties for Patriots matchup
December 18
NFL.com
 
"Denver Broncos safety Brian Dawkins did not participate in Saturday's walkthrough, and is unlikely to play against the New England Patriots Sunday because of a neck injury, a source said. Dawkins is not yet ruled out, with another source adding that he would be a game-time decision. Safety David Bruton (Achilles) is also expected to miss the game, a source said. Bruton and Dawkins were both questionable on the injury report."
Clady, McGahee, Royal miss Broncos' practice
December 8
Denver Post
 
"Three Broncos offensive starters were missing from the start of practice today as the team began preparing for Sunday's game against Chicago. Left tackle Ryan Clady?, running back Willis McGahee? and wide receiver Eddie Royal? are all being held out of practice because of injuries suffered last week in Minnesota. Clady appeared to suffer a knee injury on the team's final offensive play in the 35-32 win against the Vikings. McGahee limped off the field late in that game as well. Royal suffered a concussion in a collision with teammate Matt Willis on a punt return."
Broncos taking playoff push very seriously
December 6
Denver Post
 
"When linebacker Mario Haggan signed with the Broncos in November 2008, the team was well on its way to the AFC West title and a playoff berth. Then came a disastrous December, in which the Broncos went 1-3 and lost the division championship to San Diego. The 2009 Broncos also had a chance to make the postseason before it all fell apart in the final month of the season, with losses in the last four games. Of the 53 players on the Broncos' active roster, only two remain from Denver's last playoff team in 2005 — cornerback Champ Bailey? and D.J. Williams. So, while coach John Fox might be playing it politically correct by saying he won't think about the playoffs until the Broncos qualify,"
Finding another QB remains tantamount
December 6
Denver Post
 
"There is a school of thought the Broncos should not search for a quarterback in April's draft because Tim Tebow? is 6-1 as a starter this season. The reality is the Broncos should take a quarterback in the April draft, no matter what happens the rest of the season. The questions are what kind of quarterback and how high in the draft. Why? Any team that passes on a quarterback in a draft this heavy in good quarterbacks needs to be sure it doesn't need one. Scouts consider this a strong quarterback class overall, with Stanford's Andrew Luck? at the top. And Tebow is the only quarterback on the Broncos' roster under contract for next year."
Broncos' Miller, Royal may miss Vikings game
December 1
Denver Post
 
"The Broncos may have to play the Minnesota Vikings? this Sunday without star rookie linebacker Von Miller and No. 2 receiver Eddie Royal?. Miller, with 10 1/2 sacks through 11 games, underwent surgery Tuesday to repair torn ligaments in his thumb. He suffered the injury late in the fourth quarter of the Broncos' 16-13 overtime win at San Diego on Sunday. Miller refused to come out of the game. After getting taped, he made a crucial defensive stop in overtime, tackling running back Ryan Mathews for a 4-yard loss. That pushed the Chargers' game-winning field goal attempt back to 53 yards, from where Nick Novak?'s boot faded wide right. Ordinarily, this type of thumb injury would keep Miller"
Broncos' Von Miller has thumb surgery, could miss Vikings game
December 1
Denver Post
 
"The Broncos may have to play the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday without star linebacker Von Miller and No. 2 receiver Eddie Royal?. Miller, a rookie with 10 1/2 sacks through 11 games, underwent surgery Tuesday to repair torn ligaments in his thumb. He suffered the injury late in the fourth quarter of the Broncos' 16-13 overtime win at San Diego. Miller refused to come out of the game. After getting taped, he made a crucial defensive stop in overtime, tackling running back Ryan Mathews for a 4-yard loss. That pushed the Chargers' game-winning field goal attempt back to 53 yards, from where Nick Novak's boot faded wide right."
Tim Tebow's rushes put him in elite company with Broncos
November 30
Denver Post
 
"Q: I heard a commentator say that (Tim) Tebow's 22 rushing attempts against the Chargers were the most in one game for a quarterback since (1961). Can you tell us who that quarterback was 50 years ago? A: Cal, Tebow's 22 rushing attempts against the Chargers were not only the most in the last 50 years, they were the most by a quarterback in a game in league history. But showing the way the league has trended on offense over the last three decades, especially in terms of quarterback contracts and far more emphasis on playing the position in the pocket, Tebow is now also the only quarterback with the top 10 rushing attempts to have carried the ball at least 16 times in a game since 1974."
District attorney won't file charges against Denver Broncos Ryan McBean in alleged stalking case
November 24
Denver Post
 
"The Denver district attorney declined to file charges against Broncos defensive tackle Ryan McBean, who was arrested Oct. 14 on a stalking allegation and released the next morning after posting a $50,000 bond. McBean will receive his bond back, but from his point of view, not all the damage can be undone. "The fact he had to spend a night in jail is outrageous and shows the flaws in the system," said McBean's attorney, Harvey Steinberg. "He is owed much more than an apology. The people involved need to figure out a way to restore his impeccable reputation. I'm waiting for them to explain how they intend to do that.""
Chiefs claim QB Kyle Orton
November 23
Kansas City Star
 
"The Chiefs have reportedly been awarded former Denver quarterback Kyle Orton on a waiver claim, a day after the Broncos released the veteran. Orton, 29, could join the team this week, but it's unclear whether he'll be ready to participate in Sunday night's nationally televised contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound quarterback hasn't played since Week 5, when he was benched by Broncos coach John Fox, who opted to start Tim Tebow."
Denver Broncos cut QB Kyle Orton; Chicago Bears might be next
November 22
Denver Post
 
"The Broncos waived quarterback Kyle Orton, team executive vice president John Elway announced Tuesday, ending his run with the team. Orton and his agent David Dunn had started talking to Broncos officials about the move after it was learned Chicago Bears' quarterback Jay Cutler suffered a broken thumb on his right passing hand Sunday that will likely sideline him for the rest of the season. Orton has declined to comment. Broncos coach John Fox said in a statement: "This was the right decision for our football team. We feel good about our quarterback group, and this gives Kyle an opportunity to help another team and showcase his talents.""
Broncos' Von Miller adds more to sack count, nears NFL record
November 18
Denver Post
 
"Credited with 1 1/2 sacks Thursday night against the New York Jets?, Broncos rookie linebacker Von Miller has 9 1/2 sacks for the season and is threatening the NFL rookie record with six games to play. Jevon Kearse? holds the rookie record with 14 1/2 sacks in 1999 for the Titans, who finished 13-3 that season and played in the Super Bowl. Miller also led the Broncos in tackles (10) in the 17-13 win and was credited with four hits on Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez?. "The individual stuff that goes with (winning) is kind of icing on the cake," Broncos coach John Fox said. "That's his mind-set, and we appreciate that mind-set. He's a tremendous player and he's just going to get better and"
Broncos' Willis McGahee remains iffy for Jets game
November 15
Denver Post
 
"Willis McGahee was back at practice today for the Broncos, but the team's starting running back isn't a sure thing to play Thursday night against the New York Jets. McGahee, who injured his left hamstring early in the Broncos' victory over Kansas City on Sunday, went through warm-ups and stretching but did not participate in individual drills in the portion of practice that was open to the media. The team's only other running backs are Lance Ball, who would start if McGahee is unable to play, and Jeremiah Johnson, signed off the practice squad Monday."
Stretching defenses the biggest challenge facing Tim Tebow
November 10
Denver Post
 
"The Broncos have shrunk the field on offense, and while the installation of a more option-friendly attack earned them a win last Sunday, that is their biggest challenge on that side of the ball moving forward. In 14 quarters since taking over at halftime against San Diego, 37 of Tim Tebow's 45 completions have gone for 20 yards or fewer. Twenty-six of those completions have gone for 10 yards or fewer, including three for negative yardage. In his quest to increase his accuracy, Tebow will have to find a way to use more of the field. Defenses, already crowding the line of scrimmage because of Tebow's run threat and the desire to make him throw to beat them, aren't being asked to defend much"
Broncos deciding whether to go option full-time
November 9
Denver Post
 
"History is funny sometimes. It's always waiting for a chance to come around and go around again. Long before the Broncos were trying to decide what to do with Tim Tebow at quarterback, a high school coach in Ohio, Tiger Ellison, scrawled what he called "The Lonesome Polecat" on a chalkboard, and the scrambling quarterback officially became a weapon. Ellison's idea, to overload the left side of the offensive line to give his passer more room to run or throw, evolved into the run-and-shoot offense as well as parts of the spread option offense that sits on the Broncos' doorstep. "We're trying to put guys in position where they can succeed," Broncos coach John Fox said. "It's something he's"
McGahee's 168 yards, 2 TDs a blast from Broncos' past
November 7
Denver Post
 
"Willis McGahee pulled off his grass- and beer- stained jersey inside the Broncos' locker room Sunday to reveal a tattered, orange, team-issued undershirt. On it, over the small Broncos logo, McGahee had written, in permanent black ink, the words "Ball Out." And indeed, he did. Less than two weeks removed from surgery to repair a broken bone in his right hand, McGahee tore through the Oakland defense for 163 yards rushing and two touchdowns, including a 60-yarder that tied the game on the final play of the third quarter of Denver's 38-24 victory. "There was a point where we were just waiting on the big play. Why couldn't it be me?" McGahee said. "It was great blocking by the line, right up"
Broncos take a peek at quarterback future
November 4
Denver Post
 
"Ah, who are the Broncos kidding? It's not too early to start thinking quarterback for the 2012 season. The Broncos are 2-5 this season and an NFL-worst 8-25 in the past two calendar years. Kyle Orton was the quarterback through most of that slump. He has since been demoted and is a free agent at season's end. Brady Quinn hasn't taken one snap in two seasons, and he's a free agent after this season. Tim Tebow, the great quarterback hope, was a combined 9-of-28 (32.1 percent) passing for 86 yards through the first three quarters of his two starts."
Plenty of blame to go around for Broncos' 2-5 record
November 3
Denver Post
 columnist Woody Paige
"Jean de La Fontaine, a 17th century French poet, believed: "Luck's always to blame." Truly, should Andrew Luck? be blamed for the Broncos' troubles? In responding to a question this week, coach John Fox twisted La Fontaine's phrase: "On the outside, it's always the blame game. On the inside, it's always let's fix the game." From the outside looking in, blame, like fertilizer, obviously can be spread around in this mess the Broncos franchise has become. A look at the suspects: Tim Tebow: The quarterback performed poorly, except for, in my estimation, 16 minutes and 43 seconds combined in the Chargers, Dolphins and Lions games when he played brilliantly and led the Broncos to 39 points."
Tim Tebow the Denver Broncos' starting QB "for this week," coach John Fox says
November 1
Denver Post
 
"Tim Tebow's NFL audition will continue, at least through Sunday's game at Oakland. "For this week, yes," Broncos coach John Fox said Monday, a day after his team's 45-10 home loss to Detroit. Tebow completed only 46 percent of his passes against the Lions, was sacked seven times and had a fumble and an interception returned for touchdowns. That performance was shaky enough to restart the questions for Fox about making a change at quarterback, but not enough for Fox to make his second change at the position in three weeks. To Fox and Co., two starts this season aren't enough to pass final judgment on Tebow, who's in his second NFL season. "We're getting to know him better and he's getting"
Broncos' Knowshon Moreno auditioning for the future, just like Tim Tebow
October 26
Denver Post
 
"Broncos coach John Fox, executive vice president of football operations John Elway and general manager Brian Xanders have made no secret that they continue to be in fact-finding missions all over the roster. Fox routinely phrases it as "still learning about this team." Certainly, quarterback, specifically Tim Tebow?, has received most of the attention both near and far. But this football regime for the Broncos is looking for keepers, trying to decide which of the few Mike Shanahan draft picks will remain with the team moving forward and which of the Josh McDaniels draft picks still on the roster will be in the plan beyond what happens for the remainder of this season."
Willis McGahee to miss 1-2 weeks after hand surgery
October 24
Pro Football Talk
 
"Willis McGahee's quietly impressive comeback season has hit a detour. A league source tells PFT that the Broncos running back will miss 1-2 weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a broken bone in his hand."
It may be better for Broncos to win by being the biggest losers
October 18
Denver Post
 columnist Dave Krieger
"Five games into the season, the Broncos just traded their best wide receiver for a conditional sixth-round draft pick to little or no blowback from their fans. When does this happen? When everybody knows the team is building for the future, not competing for this year. So now that it's out in the open, let's entertain the more difficult philosophical question: Is it OK to tank a season in order to get the No. 1 draft pick and reboot your franchise? For example, this Sunday's game between Denver and Miami already is being referred to as one of several Luck Bowls on the NFL calendar, so named for Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck, the presumptive No. 1 draft pick in April."
It's official: Rams trade for WR Brandon Lloyd
October 17
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 
"Intent on improving a wide receiver corps that has had its share of ups and downs -- and drops -- all season, the Rams completed a trade Monday for Denver wideout Brandon Lloyd. The Rams gave up a conditional sixth-round pick for Lloyd, who is from Kansas City and played at the University of Illinois. The pick can change to a fifth-rounder depending on the number of catches Lloyd has for the Rams. The expectation is that Lloyd will be ready to play this week in Dallas because he knows this offense very well. He played in the same system the previous two seasons under then-Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels, now the Rams' offensive coordinator."
Rams to acquire veteran receiver Lloyd in trade with Broncos
October 17
NFL.com
 
"The Denver Broncos will trade wide receiver Brandon Lloyd to the St. Louis Rams, NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora reports, citing a league source. It was widely reported last week the Broncos were open to dealing Lloyd and shopped around ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline. The Rams, San Francisco 49ers and New England Patriots were all known to be in discussions with the Broncos, sources told The Denver Post."
Rams, other teams interested in Brandon Lloyd
October 17
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 
"The Rams have had several conversations with Denver about the possibility of trading for Broncos wide receiver Brandon Lloyd, but there appears to be plenty of interest in his services elsewhere around the league. The Broncos are thought to be seeking anywhere from a third-round to a fifth-round pick for Lloyd before Tuesday's trading deadline. The Rams almost certainly wouldn't offer a third-rounder. Lloyd, 30, enjoyed his greatest success last season under current Rams offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, who was Denver's head coach before getting fired early last in December. Lloyd, 6-0, 188, caught 77 passes for 1,448 yards and 11 touchdowns, with a per-catch average of 18.8 yards."
Broncos hope to complete trade for Lloyd by today
October 17
Denver Post
 
"Trade talks involving Brandon Lloyd intensified Sunday night, with the Broncos hoping they can complete a deal for their Pro Bowl receiver by today. At one point Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers were showing the strongest interest, but the New England Patriots and St. Louis Rams were also in discussions, according to two NFL sources. The trading deadline is 2 p.m. MDT on Tuesday. Given their druthers, the Broncos would like to move Lloyd before practice today as they return from their bye week to resume preparations for their next game, Sunday at Miami. Lloyd will report to the team's facility this morning. In return for Lloyd, the Broncos would like to get a midround pick in the 2012"
Denver Broncos working to trade Brandon Lloyd
October 17
Denver Post
 
"Trade talks involving Broncos receiver Brandon Lloyd were expected to intensify Sunday night. The San Francisco 49ers appear to be showing the strongest interest in the acrobatic receiver, but the New England Patriots and St. Louis Rams also were in discussions, according to two NFL sources. The trading deadline is 2 p.m. MDT on Tuesday. Given their druthers, the Broncos would like to move Lloyd before practice Monday as they return from their bye week to resume preparations for their next game, Sunday at Miami. In return for Lloyd, the Broncos would like to get a midround pick from the 2012 draft."
Lombardi: Broncos have to trade WR Lloyd
October 16
NFL.com
 
"The Broncos' decision to name Tim Tebow the starting quarterback likely will have a domino effect on the offense that begins with WR Brandon Lloyd and also could include WR Eddie Royal, according to NFL Network's Michael Lombardi. "I think they have to trade Brandon Lloyd," Lombardi said Sunday on "Gameday Morning". "They knew going in that you put Tim Tebow under center Brandon Lloyd's effectiveness within the offense is not going to be there. Plus, his contract is expiring at the end of the season, he won't be in Denver." Lombardi sees no shortage of suitors for Lloyd, the NFL's leading receiver last season."
Don't expect Jaguars to trade for Brandon Lloyd
October 16
Jacksonville Times-Union
 
"The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday afternoon and this time of year leads to speculation about what trades might and might not happen. None of those rumors have involved the Jaguars, and don't expect that to change. The indications I'm getting are that the Jaguars aren't planning trades of any of their players and won't be going after Brandon Lloyd, who the Denver Broncos put on the trading block. Lloyd's potential suitors include the Tennessee Titans, Carolina Panthers and New York Jets. Don't take this as a sign the Jaguars think their receiving corps is fine as is. They showed confidence in Mike Thomas by giving him a three-year deal worth $18 million."
Rams could be making a play for Brandon Lloyd
October 16
Pro Football Talk
 
"With the Broncos dangling receiver Brandon Lloyd and the trade deadline coming in less than 72 hours, there's talk in league circles that the Rams could make a play for the veteran wideout. Making such a deal make sense is the fact that the Rams don't have much at the receiver position. Making such a deal seem like a stretch is the reality that trading for Lloyd won't do much to keep the 0-4 Rams from sliding to 0-7 over the next 15 days, via games against the Packers, Cowboys, and Saints. But here's where Lloyd could make a difference. Once the schedule softens, Lloyd could help the offense score points, which could help the Rams win enough games to avoid a postseason housecleaning."
Broncos put WR Brandon Lloyd on the trading block
October 14
Denver Post
 
"With the NFL trade deadline looming, the Broncos have been in talks with other teams regarding Pro Bowl receiver Brandon Lloyd, according to three NFL sources. The Broncos are believed to be seeking anywhere from a third- to fifth- round draft pick in return. There have been "three or four" teams who have expressed interest in Lloyd, according to a source, with Carolina and Tennessee among them. The NFL trading deadline is Tuesday. Once that deadline passes, a team cannot trade a player under contract until the 2012 offseason opens in March."
Broncos expected to name Tim Tebow the starting quarterback Today
October 11
Denver Post
 
"The Broncos' quarterback drama will soon be over, at least the drama in its current form. Coach John Fox will meet with his team, and individual players, this morning, after which he is expected to name Tim Tebow the team's starting quarterback for the Oct. 23 game at Miami. Players were off Monday due to the bye week but will practice today and Wednesday before being dismissed for four consecutive days off. "When you make decisions in your heart and your mind, it's what's best for the football team," Fox said Monday. "So, whatever direction we go, that will be the No. 1 thing in mind." It is nearly difficult to envision a scenario in which the Broncos go back to Kyle Orton?, who was"
Broncos get good news: Champ Bailey back at practice
October 6
Denver Post
 
"While the Broncos formally added tight end Daniel Fells (knee) and safety Brian Dawkins (ankle) to the injured list Wednesday, Broncos head coach John Fox did take a little good news out of the day. And that was the status of cornerback Champ Bailey. Bailey has missed the last three games because of a hamstring injury, practiced fully for the first time since the injury and continues on track to return to the lineup Sunday against the Chargers if he continues to practice through the week. "Any time you've got a 10-time Pro Bowler, you know, who's on the shelf or not on the buffet, it's good to have him back," Fox said. "(It) obviously makes the coach smile a little bit bigger.""
Eric Decker having big impact with Broncos as kick returner, receiver
September 16
Denver Post
 
"Farmland surrounds Cold Spring, Minn., a town with three stoplights and about 2,500 people when Eric Decker was growing up. There is a large quarry of granite and a brewery that makes such good microbrew, the Minnesota Twins baseball team sells some of its brands at their ballpark. Say, Eric, before reviewing that 90-yard punt return Monday night against Oakland for the Broncos' first touchdown of the season, and those two 15-yard catches that set up the second touchdown, about those beers made at the Cold Spring Brewing Co. "I'm proud of it," Decker said. "We'd go back home and pick it up for $7 a case and bring it to college for the weekend." Every day, from the time he was 5 years old —"
Big names on Broncos injury list after loss to Raiders
September 13
Denver Post
 
"As if losing to the Raiders for the fourth straight time wasn't bad enough for the Broncos. They also saw several key starters leave the game with injuries. Elvis Dumervil, Champ Bailey, Brandon Lloyd and Knowshon Moreno will all have MRIs on Tuesday. Dumervil has a strained shoulder, an injury that he told reporters he first suffered this week in practice. He was able to keep practicing through it, and started the game, but came out midway through the first quarter. He was able to return, but played only on passing downs. He was replaced by Jason Hunter in the base defense."
John Elway on lookout for a franchise QB
September 10
Denver Post
 
"Today's question about the Broncos comes from Kris Carlson. Q: Any guesses to how the Broncos' three-year plan will unfold? If the plan is to be a contender by Year 3, yet with a great crop of quarterbacks coming out next spring, of whom John Elway must covet a few, even beyond Andrew Luck? and Matt Barkley how would that play out? Would a rookie be groomed for 2013? What kind of odds do you give Tim Tebow? of being the guy next year? Will they re-sign Kyle Orton if he has a successful season? A: Kris, with just a couple of days to go to before the start of the regular season, that's a lot to digest about the future. The Broncos, especially executive vice president John Elway, general"
There's no set plan when it comes to Moreno, McGahee
September 10
Denver Post
 
"In what will be considered troubling news to fantasy football players everywhere, the Broncos have no set rotation at running back, where Knowshon Moreno and Willis McGahee will split the carries. While McGahee is expected to get more work as the team approaches the opposing goal line, offensive coordinator Mike McCoy said there is no formal plan other than the guy making the yardage will keep getting the carries. "We're going to roll them," McCoy said. "They're going to play, and if one of them is tired, the other one is going in. Then we'll just keep them going. Both of them are going to play plenty of snaps, but we're not going to worry about counting snaps with them. "If someone is in"
Brady Quinn is Broncos' backup QB if Kyle Orton can't play
September 6
Denver Post
 
"Today's question about the Broncos comes from Darryl McKinney. Q: Why hasn't Brady Quinn been cut? The Broncos would be better off carrying another defensive player than a third-string quarterback. A: Not only are the Broncos carrying three quarterbacks on the 53-man roster, they signed undrafted rookie quarterback Adam Weber? to their practice squad. That's a lot of quarterbacks for the limited amount of work anybody not named Kyle Orton is going to get during practices. But only one of those quarterbacks — second-year pro Tim Tebow — is under contract beyond this season."
Broncos' Thompson joins long list of players with Achilles injuries
September 3
Denver Post
 
"In the loss to the Cardinals on Thursday night, Broncos cornerback Syd'Quan Thompson joined a rather extensive list of players who have suffered season-ending Achilles tendon injuries during the preseason. Thompson tore his right Achilles running in the open field. He is one of at least 11 players in the NFL who have suffered serious Achilles injuries in this post-lockout preseason. The list includes Chiefs linebacker Brandon Siler, Browns punter Reggie Hodges and Lions running back Mikel Leshoure. Cleveland linebacker Scott Fujita, like the Broncos' Brian Dawkins? a member of the NFL Players Association executive committee, said he is trying to monitor the number of Achilles injuries to"