The Denver Broncos have their starting quarterback in place, but what about the backup job? Paxton Lynch and Chad Kelly will go head-to-head… After Peyton Manning retired, the Denver Broncos’ quarterback position was left in a very sad state. Even in Manning’s last year, the Broncos’ quarterback play was pretty bad. The Broncos’ defense couldn’t…
via Denver Broncos training camp battle: Backup quarterback — Predominantly Orange
Denver Broncos legendary wide receiver Rod Smith recently made Gil Brandt’s all-time wide receiver list. Let’s take a look at where he ranked… Most Denver Broncos fans realize that Rod Smith is an extraordinary story and a legendary receiver. As an undrafted wide receiver out of Missouri Southern, Smith latched on with the Denver Broncos…
via Denver Broncos: Rod Smith finds place on top receivers list — Predominantly Orange
The Colorado Rockies’ last two weeks have gone a long way towards helping us forget a first half that felt like a disappointment for most of the ride. But despite the rough stretches, the Rockies are actually closer to first in the National League West at the All-Star break this season than they were last…
via Colorado Rockies closer to 1st after the break than in 2017 — Rox Pile
After a highly encouraging second season, Jamal Murray has just a few more steps to take to make “the leap” to stardom. The Denver Nuggets fell one game short of the playoffs, and it may have hit Jamal Murray the hardest of anyone. Going back and listening to his exit interview (which I will link…
via Five things Jamal Murray must do to become Denver’s second star — Denver Stiffs – All Posts
A classic sports axiom goes like this: Champions are made when no one is watching. The most important time of year, especially for football players, is the offseason. It’s a time to refresh bodies that are beaten down over a grueling season, and more importantly, a time to improve on the little things that make…
via This Emmanuel Sanders Speech Will Make You Run Through a Brick Wall — fanbuzz.com
During an offseason of change via free agency, trades and the draft, the Broncos addressed all nine position groups. But aside from veteran Clinton McDonald, general manager John Elway and coach Vance Joseph left the defensive line alone, a nod to the unit’s production in 2017 (first in fewest yards allowed per rushing attempt —…
Forbes’ annual listing of the world’s most valuable sports teams, revealed Wednesday, includes the Broncos at No. 23 and valued at an estimated $2.6 billion. The top five: Dallas Cowboys: $4.8 billion. Manchester United: $4.123 billion. Real Madrid: $4.088 billion. Barcelona: $4.064 billion. New York Yankees: $4 billion. Related Articles Denver Broncos star Von Miller…
via Broncos rank No. 23 among Forbes’ 2018 most valuable sports teams — The Denver Post
Aqib Talib is who we thought he was. He’s a warrior who sometimes flies off the handle, ripping guys’ chains off, tackling them by their facemask or poking them in the eye. And, Talib was always talkative, both on and off the football field while he played for the Denver Broncos. Now, that he’s reunited…
via Aqib Talib rips Joe Woods, Denver Broncos in Sports Illustrated — Mile High Sports
The Denver Broncos acquired Su’a Cravens back on March 29 and the circumstances surrounding the linebacker/safety hybrid were very different than they are now. Before arriving in Denver, Cravens was the victim of post-concussion syndrome that kept him off the field, as well as family issues that kept him from his team. That all changed…
via No other Broncos player can fill T.J. Ward’s shoes like Su’a Cravens could — Mile High Sports
Well, it was fun while it lasted. When my overall player rankings came out on Monday, I had Le’Veon Bell as my top player, ahead of Todd Gurley. My reasoning was that Bell had a longer, more trustworthy track record of top performance, and that his receiving prowess spelled the difference in PPR formats (to…
via 2018 fantasy football RB rankings: Todd Gurley overtakes Le’Veon Bell — The Denver Post
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