Calling a quarterback a “game manager” is like saying Santa Claus is a good eater. It’s a backhanded compliment, equal parts put-down and praise. A game manager is stable, steady and unexceptional.

via Trevor Siemian, Broncos’ budding game manager, will face the gold standard in Alex Smith — The Denver Post

The weekend of December 18th in the NFL featured a lot of games that had serious playoff ramifications. While we all sat around debating facts, stats, what quarterbacks to trust, and schemes-these games simply boiled to down turnovers, and missed plays. For some teams, it was the inability to capitalize in the moment. […]

via Blown Chances and Missed Opportunities  — The Full Court Press

New England went to Denver, which is usually a house of horrors. Tom Brady, has never played well there and the teams usually doesn’t either. But yesterday, they slayed the dragon.

via Denver’s On Life Support — The Jim Rome Show

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos downplayed any disharmony in their locker room that erupted following their 16-3 loss to New England that left them precariously close to missing the playoffs a year after winning it all. Cornerback Aqib Talib objected when left tackle Russell Okung rose to speak after coach Gary Kubiak asked…

via Broncos Play Down Offensive Vs. Defensive Rift — CBS Denver

By Michael Spencer DENVER (CBS4)– Broncos linebacker Shane Ray kicked off his “Shane’s Shoes” campaign when he joined CBS4 Broncos analyst Mark Schlereth and CBS4 Sports anchor Michael Spencer at the ViewHouse Centennial Monday night for Xfinity Monday Live . Shane’s Shoes is the first charity event for Ray’s “Rays Awareness” foundation. He asked fans…

via ‘Frustrating For Us’: Ray Talks About AFC Playoff Race — CBS Denver

DENVER (AP) — Unlike a year ago, Denver’s dazzling defense can’t hide all the warts on offense or special teams. These Broncos are actually surrendering fewer points per game (18.4) than last year’s version (18.5) that brought home the Lombardi Trophy. They limited Tom Brady to 16 completions and the Patriots to 16 points on…

via Denver’s Defense Can’t Hide All Of Broncos’ Many Flaws — CBS Denver

DENVER (AP) — Tom Brady brought a power run game and a sturdier offensive line with him to the Mile High City this time. They helped him walk away a winner for just the third time in 10 trips to Denver. Brady overcame both a slow start and another dazzling performance by Denver’s defense in…

via Miller Fails To Sack Brady In Broncos Loss — CBS Denver

DENVER (The Sports Xchange) – Quarterback Tom Brady led four scoring drives — two after turnovers — and New England’s defense kept the Denver Broncos out of the end zone Sunday in a 16-3 victory that clinched the Patriots’ eighth straight AFC East title and the playoff berth that goes with it. Stephen Gostkowski finished…

via Broncos Offense Unimpressive In Mistake-Prone Loss To Patriots — CBS Denver

By Bryan Altman After a disappointing and disheartening 16-3 loss at home to the New England Patriots, the Denver Broncos’ playoff aspirations and their chances of repeating as Super Bowl champions are now looking bleak, at best. Perhaps more concerning, however, are reports that immediately after the ugly defeat at Sports Authority Field at Mile…

via ‘Shouting Match’ Ensues Between Broncos’ Defense, Offense After Loss To Patriots — CBS Denver

DENVER CBS4) – Broncos wide receivers Emmanuel Sanders and Demaryius Thomas have both exceeded 1,000+ receiving yards this season. For Sanders, this was his his third consecutive 1,000+ season and for Thomas it was his fourth. RELATED: Emmanuel Sanders Snags 400th Reception While the Broncos have had a lot of great receivers over the years, only three…

via Sanders, Thomas Both Reach 1,000 Yard Seasons Again — CBS Denver