Denver Broncos : News » Allen Named Raiders Head Coach
Posted 76 minutes agoThe Oakland Raiders announced on Friday that former Broncos Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen will be the club's new head coach. [Link]
ESPN.com - AFC West Blog » Dennis Allen presser Monday
Posted 114 minutes agoDennis Allen will make his Oakland Raiders debut on Monday at 3 p.m. ET. The team just issued a release stating that Allen’s press conference will be held at that time. The Raiders previously hadn’t announced anything about the team’s hire of the former Denver defensive coordinator. It was reported Tuesday evening that new Oakland general manager Reggie McKenzie hired ... [Link]
Denver Post: Sports: Broncos » Raiders officially announce hiring of coach Dennis Allen
Posted 2 hours agoALAMEDA, Calif.—The Raiders formally announced Friday that former Denver defensive coordinator Dennis Allen will be Oakland's new head coach. [Link]
Predominantly Orange » Willis McGahee Mic’d Up During Practice
Posted 2 hours agoWillis McGahee will participate in the second Pro Bowl of his career. (David Butler II-US PRESSWIRE)visit site to read more] Willis McGahee Mic’d Up During Practice - Predominantly Orange - Predominantly Orange - A Denver Broncos Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more. [Link]
Predominantly Orange » Should Broncos Eye Janoris Jenkins?
Posted 2 hours ago Janoris Jenkins will benefit any team that drafts him so long as he stays out of trouble.(Kim Klement-US PRESSWIRE) Many of you prefer that the Denver Broncos draft a defensive player with their first pick in the draft. Whether on the defensive line or in the secondary, the Broncos still have a lot of work to do and they need ... [Link]
Mile High Report » Get Psyched! It's the NFL Pro Bowl!: How to Fix the Year's Least Watchable Game
Posted 3 hours ago With Denver sending six players players to represent the Mile High City, Broncos fans should be especially excited about this year's annual Pro Bowl in Hawaii. Champ Bailey, Elvis Dumervil, Von Miller, Ryan Clady, Brian Dawkins, and Willis McGahee should provide plenty of action to captivate even the most casual orange and blue enthusiast. Come on Jezru! Nobody actually watches ... [Link]
ESPN.com - AFC West Blog » Pro Bowl primer
Posted 3 hours agoThere have been several changes to the AFC Pro Bowl team since the team was announced originally last month. Here is an updated list of AFC West players who will be playing in the game Sunday in Honolulu: DENVER CB Champ Bailey LT Ryan Clady S Brian Dawkins LB Elvis Dumervil RB Willis McGahee LB Von Miller KANSAS CITY LB ... [Link]
First-and-Orange » Broncos great Randy Gradishar tackles questions for Fan Mail
Posted 4 hours agoRandy Gradishar put the pop in the Orange Crush. No. 53 was relentless in his pursuit, a sure tackler and the best short-yardage defender I ever saw. He’s in the Broncos Ring of Fame and he belongs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It’s been nearly 30 years since Gradishar hung up his Broncos jersey. It’s been 34 years ... [Link]
ESPN.com - AFC West Blog » Hires: What's left?
Posted 6 hours agoWith the Oakland Raiders picking Denver defensive coordinator Dennis Allen as head coach this week, the big-time hires in the AFC West have been made. However, there are some openings remaining in the division that should be filled in the next couple of weeks. Let’s take a look: Denver: The Broncos need a defensive coordinator with Allen leaving after one ... [Link]
Mile High Report » Denver Broncos News: Horse Tracks - 1/27/12
Posted 7 hours ago Who's the next contestant as Denver Broncos Defensive Coordinator? - Denver Denver Broncos | Examiner.comThe door at Dove Valley is continually revolving, letting in Defensive Coordinators and letting them back out just as quickly as they enter. Better pass rush from middle of D-line should be a Broncos priority - The Denver PostMost defensive coaches will tell you that a ... [Link]
Denver Post: Sports: Broncos » Giants WR Victor Cruz brings big-play production to Super Bowl
Posted 11 hours agoThe Giants' spectacular second-year receiver will compete against a fellow Massachusetts product. [Link]
Denver Post: Sports: Broncos » Talented cornerbacks at Senior Bowl have speed, ability but lack height of receivers
Posted 12 hours agoIt's the new math of pro football, the growing pile of passing yards and touchdowns put up by wide receivers who seem to get bigger, stronger and faster each year. [Link]
Denver Post: Sports: Broncos » NFL teams want it all when it comes to franchise quarterbacks
Posted 16 hours agoThe fact is, there never are, and likely never will be, enough long-term-solution quarterbacks for the teams that want them. [Link]
Denver Post: Sports: Broncos » Better pass rush from middle of D-line should be a Broncos priority
Posted 16 hours agoMost defensive coaches will tell you that a consistent, productive pass rush can't be measured with just sack totals. [Link]
ESPN.com - AFC West Blog » Raiders give Allen time to shine
Posted 17 hours agoIt’s no surprise Dennis Allen and the Oakland Raiders have finalized the deal for him to coach the team. He agreed to coach the Raiders on Tuesday after a second interview with new general manager Reggie McKenzie. His hiring was reported Tuesday night and Allen then scouted the Senior Bowl -- he went there as the Denver Broncos’ defensive coordinator ... [Link]
Mile High Report » The Denver Broncos Commitment To Tim Tebow
Posted 19 hours ago The Broncos had one of the most bizarre seasons in their long history. The day the lockout ended, there was controversy surrounding the team and it only grew worse and worse every week until eventually Tim Tebow was named the starter for the sixth game and onward After several games where all the seats in our homes and at Mile ... [Link]
ESPN.com - AFC West Blog » Chat wrap: Don't be swayed by numbers
Posted 20 hours agoHere are some highlights from our AFC West chat, which was held earlier Thursday: DENVER Daylon from Wyoming: Fox has never been a big on receiving TE's, but I think one would help Tebow immensely. You see Fox going after one after drafting two duds (so far) last draft? Bill Williamson: They have a solid on in Daniel Fells and ... [Link]
Denver Post: Sports: Broncos » Colts owner wishes Manning kept comments in-house
Posted 20 hours agoINDIANAPOLIS—The Indianapolis Colts are a long, long way from being healed. Two days after Peyton Manning publicly complained about the dour atmosphere at team headquarters following a 2-14 season and a rash of firings, Colts owner Jim Irsay introduced his new head coach and then stunned everyone by calling his franchise player a [Link]
ESPN.com - AFC West Blog » Chiefs refusing to pay Haley?
Posted 21 hours agoAre the Kansas City Chiefs taking a page out of the Oakland Raiders’ playbook when it comes to former coach Todd Haley? They might very well be, according to a tweet from Arizona radio reporter Mike Jurecki. He tweets that he is hearing the Chiefs are refusing to pay the final year of Haley’s contract for cause. This has not ... [Link]
Mile High Report » 2012 Free Agency Preview - Defensive Linemen
Posted 22 hours ago If you were a time traveler and a fan of the Denver Broncos who was (in the very, very likely event) only able to decipher what year you had landed in by asking questions about the Broncos, you'd be hard pressed if the only question you got to ask was, 'What position needs the greatest amount of improvement this offseason?' ... [Link]
DenverBroncos.com » NFL More Popular Than Ever
Posted 22 hours ago On the heels of one of the most-viewed NFL seasons in the league’s history, Harris Interactive released its poll that asked adults about their sports preferences. Among adults who said that they follow at least one sport, 36 percent chose professional football as their favorite. Major League Baseball came in second at 13 percent. The gap between football and baseball ... [Link]
Mile High Report » Brandon Spano's Wesley Woodyard Rant
Posted 24 hours agoBrandon Spano's Wesley Woodyard Rant This is a must-read article. [Link]
Mile High Report » Assessing the Broncos Roster on Defense - 2012
Posted 24 hours ago Continuing on from my roster assessment of the Offense here, this post will take a look at the Denver Broncos personnel for 2012 on the Defensive side of the ball. This is where I believe our team needs to address the upgrading of talent on the field and how to accomplish that with regards to age and economical factors in ... [Link]
Predominantly Orange » Popularity Of Pro Football Only Growing
Posted 25 hours agoThe popularity of NFL football has only grown over the years. (MPS-US PRESSWIRE)visit site to read more] Popularity Of Pro Football Only Growing - Predominantly Orange - Predominantly Orange - A Denver Broncos Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more. [Link]
ESPN.com - AFC West Blog » Potential candidates to watch in Oakland
Posted 25 hours agoDon’t be surprised if the Oakland Raiders continue to pick from the AFC West as they add to their coaching staff. One name to keep an eye on for Oakland’s defensive coordinator job is Kansas City defensive backs coach Emmitt Thomas. The former Chiefs star defensive back is very close with new Oakland coach Dennis Allen. They worked together for ... [Link]
Denver Broncos : News » Season Tough on Injured Players
Posted 27 hours agoWith the Broncos having the franchise's most successful season since 2005, several players had to watch from home due to injuries. [Link]
Mile High Report » A Broncos Roster Assessment in 2012 - Offense
Posted 27 hours ago I was recently asked for my opinion on the offseason acquisitions that our Denver Broncos need to address; and whether they should do so via the Draft or Free Agency. The additions from 2011 have bolstered the depth and upgraded the quality of personnel of the team as was evidenced by the improvement to 9-9 from 4-12 a mere year ... [Link]
ESPN.com - AFC West Blog » Free agency: Dream signing
Posted 27 hours agoFree agency is seven weeks away. A lot will happen before it starts. Players can re-sign with their teams; teams can place franchise tags on players. But as of right now, let’s have a little fun and pick one free agent each team in the AFC West might have atop its wish list. This is based on need and fit ... [Link]
Predominantly Orange » John Fox Playing It Cool With New Defensive Coordinator Hire
Posted 28 hours agoJohn Fox looks on as the Broncos battle the Patriots in the divisional round of the playoffs. (Mark L. Baer/US PRESSWIRE)visit site to read more] John Fox Playing It Cool With New Defensive Coordinator Hire - Predominantly Orange - Predominantly Orange - A Denver Broncos Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more. [Link]
Mile High Report » The Top Ten BIGGEST Plays Of 2011 - The BAD Plays
Posted 29 hours ago As many of you know, I've analyzed every game this season in terms of WPA. WPA stands for "Win Percentage Added", and it's a stat that was derived over at AdvancedNFLStats, by Brian Burke. WPA is the likelihood of winning the game, for any situation that is described by down, distance, score difference, and time remaining. You can calculate a ... [Link]
Mile High Report » Denver Broncos News: Horse Tracks - 1/26/12
Posted 29 hours ago Tebow-mania derived from larger cultural narratives - The Miscellany News - Vassar CollegeWhether you wanted to or not, on the evening of Jan. 8, 2012, you most likely were forced to confront some form of the phrase "TEBOW!!!!" That's because Tim Tebow had just improbably led the Denver Broncos to an overtime playoff win over the highly favored Pittsburgh Steelers ... [Link]
ESPN.com - AFC West Blog » Let's chat
Posted 29 hours agoPlease join me for our AFC West chat. It will be held at 2 p.m. ET Thursday. I look forward to chatting with you. [Link]
MaxDenver » Senior Bowl Day Three: South Team Notes
Posted 34 hours agoIf Jeff Fuller wants to make an impression, he'll have to do a better job catching passes downfield than he has this week. Here, a catchable pass slips away. Janoris Jenkins of North Alabama is in coverage. (PHOTO: ANDREW MASON / MAXDENVER.COM) Mason discusses the Senior Bowl and the Broncos’ vacancy at defensive coordinator with Renaud Notaro on Mile High ... [Link]
MaxDenver » Scenes from a Practice: Senior Bowl Day Three, South Team
Posted 34 hours agoMOBILE, Ala. – A quintet of photos from Wednesday’s South team practice: South Carolina DE Melvin Ingram easily spun inside of Illinois OT Jeff Allen. Georgia OT Cordy Glenn has won a majority of his one-on-one duels, but here Alabama DE Courtney Upshaw gets enough speed to burst past him. DT Brandon Thompson works past Troy OL James Brown. Quinton ... [Link]
Denver Post: Sports: Broncos » Giant concerns in Patriots' secondary
Posted 36 hours agoEli Manning could have a pretty clear view downfield against the hardly super secondary of the New England Patriots. [Link]
Denver Post: Sports: Broncos » Denver Broncos check out draft prospects at Senior Bowl
Posted 36 hours agoIn the sea of scouts, coaches, agents, media and personnel executives taking notes Wednesday at the Senior Bowl, John Elway still found a way to get seats on the 50-yard line. [Link]
Denver Post: Sports: Broncos » Woody's Mailbag: Broncos should pick everything at NFL draft, except QB
Posted 36 hours agoDenver Post sports columnist Woody Paige answers your questions in Woody's Mailbag. In this super-sized installment, Woody tackles seven questions, including one wondering what the Broncos first move should be in the NFL draft. [Link]
MaxDenver » Senior Bowl Day Three: North Team Notes
Posted 36 hours agoMARTIN: ... most complete running back in Mobile this week. (PHOTO: ANDREW MASON / MAXDENVER.COM) Mason discusses the Senior Bowl and the Broncos’ vacancy at defensive coordinator with Renaud Notaro on Mile High Sports Radio Mason discusses the same topics with Brandon Spano on Mile High Sports Radio MOBILE, Ala. – Notes on some of the North team players and ... [Link]
Denver Post: Sports: Broncos » Alabama's Upshaw shining among Senior Bowl stars
Posted 37 hours agoCourtney Upshaw has been so impressive at the Senior Bowl, he probably won't be available when the Broncos use their first-round pick. [Link]
Denver Post: Sports: Broncos » Broncos' draft board will see a lot changes before April 26 arrives
Posted 37 hours agoWhen it comes to the NFL draft, the Broncos have made their first list. They will be checking it more than twice. [Link]