November 24th, 2010 with Comments closed

Ayers Has Full Practice; ‘Hopeful’ of Playing Against Rams

AYERS: … expected to strengthen the run defense with Rams' Steven Jackson looming Sunday. (PHOTO: MAXDENVER.COM)

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Robert Ayers admitted that he was “kind of” surprised that he wasn’t on the 45-man active roster on Monday night, but upon reflection realized that it was probably the right thing for him as he continues [...]

November 18th, 2010 with Comments closed

Notes: Brown’s Long, Strange Trip Back to Broncos

BROWN: "… still frazzled" by the route he's taken the past month.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – If Hollywood decides to green-light a sequel to “Up in the Air,” the story should focus on the travels of Andre Brown.

Since the end of the preseason, the second-year running back been cut by four different teams. In the [...]

September 24th, 2010 with 2 comments

Week 3 In the Spotlight: The Backup Backs

MARONEY: "… confident I can go in there and do my thing."

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – There are two threads that link the four running backs on their 53-man roster. The first is the locker room they share. The second is their recovery from injuries that have sidelined them in the last seven weeks.

Each member [...]

September 21st, 2010 with 1 comment

RB Shuffle: Brown Promoted; Ball Waived

DENVER — Andre Brown’s ping-pong trip between the primary roster and practice squad continued Tuesday when the second-year running back and Sep. 5 waiver claim was promoted back to the 53-man roster.

Brown’s promotion came at the expense of Lance Ball, who was waived to make room after playing on special teams the last two [...]

September 7th, 2010 with 1 comment

Moreno Still Working Past Being ‘Hesitant’

Knowshon Moreno warms up Sept. 2 at the Metrodome. (PHOTO: MAXDENVER.COM)

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Knowshon Moreno wants desperately to play in the Broncos’ regular-season opener at Jacksonville on Sunday, but he doesn’t want to tip-toe into the assignment.

“I’ve got to get past that phase where I’m hesitant,” he said before taking the field for practice [...]