Stevan Ridley planted his right foot in the grass and burst to his left. The veteran running back made one more athletic move to avoid a would-be tackler and then accelerated toward the end zone, his offensive teammates raising their arms in celebration behind him. T.J. Ward had seen enough big runs early in the…
via Broncos return to practice with a heavy focus on running game — The Denver Post
DENVER (AP) — In between the magnificence and the migraines, Terrell Davis’ NFL voyage was bookended by two bone-crushing hits that came to define a career remembered as much for its brevity as its brilliance. The first hit harkened his arrival, the second one his departure. Davis was just another lost-in-the-shuffle rookie back in 1995…
via Terrell Davis’ NFL Career Was Short, But Oh So Sweet — CBS Denver
Third-round draft pick Carlos Henderson got off to a slow start to his first training camp with the Denver Broncos, being overshadowed by a fellow wide receiver in his draft class, Isaiah McKenzie. But as camp enters its second week, Henderson is starting to come around. Head coach Vance Joseph attributed Henderson’s struggles to pressing…
via Brock Olivo happy with where Carlos Henderson is on special teams — Mile High Sports
The Colorado Avalanche have three prospects who can serve as the foundation of the team’s youth movement. The Colorado Avalanche are getting younger. That’s what GM Joe Sakic is looking for in this team — he wants younger players. That’s not exactly unusual when a team enters a rebuild like the Colorado Avalanche has. If…
via Colorado Avalanche 30 Under 30: Foundation Prospects — Mile High Sticking
Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Zac MacMath on Tuesday underwent successful surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks, the club announced. It was not disclosed how or when MacMath tore his meniscus. The 25-year-old has started in goal whenever Tim Howard is unavailable. He has seven MLS…
via Rapids goalkeeper Zac MacMath out 4-6 weeks — The Denver Post
The Denver Broncos offense mixed it up with the defense for the first time during training camp on Monday after taking exception to linebacker Zaire Anderson shoving running back Stevan Ridley out of bounds. The small scuffle occurred, however, a day after safety T.J. Ward blasted wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders during the first day in…
via Schlereth: ‘Glad’ Broncos offense mixed it up, even if ‘manufactured’ — KKFN
Eric Eager of Pro Football Focus developed his own WAR (Wins Above Replacement) model to analyze the drafting success of NFL teams. His model ranks the Denver Broncos as the second-worst drafting team in the NFL over the past five years. Good morning, Broncos Country. When Pat Bowlen named John Elway Vice President of Football…
On July 26, the Rockies acquired Neshek for three minor league prospects. He has already made two appearances with the Rockies but for the first time last night, he came to Coors Field as a Rockie. He went an inning and gave up a hit and a run (that was unearned) while striking out two.…
via Pat Neshek talks about coming to the Rockies and his postseason career — Rox Pile
DENVER (AP) – Nolan Arenado welcomed his chances at the plate in clutch situations. The star slugger hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning and a game-winning single in the bottom of the ninth that gave the Colorado Rockies a 5-4 victory over the New York Mets on Tuesday night. “To be honest with you, I…
via WATCH: Arenado Homers, Then Wins It In 9th As Rockies Top Mets — CBS Denver
Only Tom Brady, Aaron Donald and Von Miller will own the perfect 99 rating in NFL Madden 18. With Chris Harris Jr. and Aqib Talib being the two highest rated cornerbacks in NFL Madden 18, I sought out Von Miller this morning and found he is one of just three players who have the perfect…
via Von Miller will have a perfect Madden 18 rating — Mile High Report – All Posts
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