Mile High Report » Reading Between the Lines: Smith May Be Frontrunner in DC Search

Posted 31 minutes ago
John Elway joined 102.3 in Denver for The John Elway Show on Friday and spoke a little about his time at the Senior Bowl, but where the real interesting information came in was when he was asked about defensive coordinators. Elway mentioned both Jack Del Rio and Richard Smith but stated that, "There are other [defensive coordinators] out there as ... [Link]

DenverBroncos.com » Xanders Talks Senior Bowl

Posted 2 hours ago
Back from Mobile, Ala., for the Senior Bowl, General Manager Brian Xanders sat down to discuss his scouting trip to the annual college all-star game. Xanders, the personnel staff and the coaching staff were all in Mobile from Monday to Wednesday, and the team is now working toward the NFL Scouting Combine. Why is the Senior Bowl an important part ... [Link]

Denver Post: Sports: Broncos » Manning, Irsay insist they are on same page

Posted 3 hours ago
INDIANAPOLIS—Peyton Manning and Colts owner Jim Irsay insist they are just fine after a week filled with complaints and comments suggesting a rift had developed following one of the most miserable seasons in team history. [Link]

ESPN.com - AFC West Blog » Fox praises Allen on the way out

Posted 3 hours ago
Now that Oakland Raiders have made the Dennis Allen hire official, Denver Broncos coach John Fox chimed in with his thoughts in a statement released by the Broncos: “I couldn’t be happier for Dennis with his new opportunity to become head coach of the Raiders,” Fox said. “He did a terrific job as our defensive coordinator, and I am not ... [Link]

Mile High Report » Best Denver Broncos Video Montage of the 2011 Season

Posted 3 hours ago
As Denver Broncos related news grinds to a halt, I thought it would be fun to reminisce the good times with you. I admit it. I'm a total homer when it comes to watching Broncos-related highlight reels. From NFL.com to Youtube.com, I want and crave the best video tributes to the Denver Broncos. Being a Bronco fan who has lived ... [Link]

Predominantly Orange » 2012 NFL Mock Draft: Denver Broncos Select DT

Posted 4 hours ago
Andrew Luck is likely to be chosen first in the 2012 draft. (Jennifer Stewart-US PRESSWIRE) The Senior Bowl is this weekend and the Combine is less than a month away, but it’s never too early to start talking about the draft. This year’s draft is a highly anticipated one, so I’ve decided to do a 2012 NFL mock draft. This ... [Link]

BroncoTalk » Create-A-Caption: Philip Rivers Enjoys Hawaii

Posted 4 hours ago
Your wittiest, most cleverest captions in the comments. (Perry Knotts/NFL) [Link]

Denver Broncos : News » Allen Named Raiders Head Coach

Posted 5 hours ago
The 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 6 hours ago
Dennis 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 6 hours ago
ALAMEDA, Calif.—Hiring a new coach has become almost commonplace for the Raiders, who will have their seventh coach in the past 10 seasons in 2012. [Link]

Predominantly Orange » Willis McGahee Mic’d Up During Practice

Posted 6 hours ago
Willis 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 6 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 6 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 7 hours ago
There 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 8 hours ago
Randy 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 10 hours ago
With 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 10 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 15 hours ago
The 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 16 hours ago
It'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 20 hours ago
The 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 20 hours ago
Most 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 21 hours ago
It’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 22 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 23 hours ago
Here 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 24 hours ago
INDIANAPOLIS—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 24 hours ago
Are 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 25 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 26 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 27 hours ago
Brandon Spano's Wesley Woodyard Rant This is a must-read article. [Link]

Mile High Report » Assessing the Broncos Roster on Defense - 2012

Posted 27 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 29 hours ago
The 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 29 hours ago
Don’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 30 hours ago
With 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 30 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 31 hours ago
Free 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 32 hours ago
John 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 32 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 33 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 33 hours ago
Please 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 37 hours ago
If 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]