September 4th, 2010 with 4 comments

Smith-for-Gronkowski: Surplus Swap

Alphonso Smith at practice on Aug. 10. (PHOTO: MAXDENVER.COM)

The Broncos had too many cornerbacks; the Lions had too many tight ends.

But the biggest news of the Alphonso Smith-for-Dan Gronkowski trade made by the teams Saturday afternoon — and >confirmed via Twitter by the players’ agent, Drew Rosenhaus — was the Broncos’ decision to part [...]

August 7th, 2010 with 1 comment

Valley Vittles: Notes from the Aug. 7 Practice

Injuries at linebacker and the subsequent shuffling at the position put Akin Ayodele with the first team Saturday. (PHOTO: MAXDENVER.COM)

Yes, the practice wasn’t actually at Dove Valley, but we’re not changing the name for one session.

THE BASICS:

ATTENDANCE: Running backs Correll Buckhalter, Knowshon Moreno and LenDale White, fullback Spencer Larsen, offensive linemen Dustin Fry and [...]

August 3rd, 2010 with 4 comments

Five Observations: Aug. 3 Morning Practice

Lance Ball (35) runs into pads held by Bruce Hall (left) and Toney Baker on Tuesday. (PHOTO: MAXDENVER.COM)

1. It took three days and four full-pad sessions, but the Broncos finally saw tempers flare — albeit briefly — when Matthew Willis smashed into Alphonso Smith after the second-year cornerback returned a fumble. Elvis Dumervil [...]

June 7th, 2010 with 15 comments

June 7 Broncos OTA: Getting the Offense’s Attention

Tim Tebow points out the middle linebacker at the line of scrimmage early in Monday's practice. PHOTO: MAXDENVER.COM

When the coach calls together half the team for a huddle during practice, it’s rarely to ladle out “Attaboys” to the group.

So everyone on hand took note when Josh McDaniels gathered the offense together midway through the [...]

June 4th, 2010 with 4 comments

OTA Notes: Busy Day for Two QBs

Tim Tebow's work Friday was typical of a rookie: filled with peaks and valleys. (PHOTO: MAXDENVER.COM)

Part of the reason Tom Brandstater was waived was because there weren’t enough repetitions left for him after the other three quarterbacks took their turns. The ups and downs of Brady Quinn and Tim Tebow on Friday showed [...]