January 3rd, 2011 with 1 comment

Chargers 33, Broncos 28: By the Numbers

Tim Tebow didn't hesitate to take on any defenders Sunday, amassing 285 yards from scrimmage and accounting for three touchdowns in the loss. (PHOTO: ERIC LARS BAKKE / DENVER BRONCOS)

DENVER – Numbers, notes and nuggets from the Broncos’ final game of the 2010 season:

6: Tim Tebow’s rushing touchdown total for the season, the most [...]

January 3rd, 2011 with Comments closed

Players on Board With Elway: ‘He’s Going to Work His Butt Off’

DENVER – It is less a matter of “if” for John Elway becoming the Broncos’ kingpin of football operations and now a matter of “when.”

And while the idea of Elway joining the team at such a high level may arch eyebrows in other NFL precincts, it makes perfect sense in Colorado and the Broncos’ locker [...]

December 28th, 2010 with 1 comment

Lloyd Does Everything ‘in the Most Professional Way’

Brandon Lloyd makes another spectacular touchdown, against Oakland on Dec. 19. (PHOTO: ERIC LARS BAKKE / DENVER BRONCOS)

DENVER – Brandon Lloyd was graceful, thankful and humble in the wake of earning his first Pro Bowl selection.

But he’s only human, too.

When he was asked whether he wanted to wink to the three teams that cut [...]

December 28th, 2010 with 1 comment

Lloyd Selected to Pro Bowl; Bailey Shut Out

DENVER – Brandon Lloyd earned his first Pro Bowl bid, but Champ Bailey was snubbed.

Lloyd was among the four wide receivers named to the AFC All-Star roster Tuesday afternoon, earning a justified reward for a career season that saw him establish career highs in receptions, yardage and touchdowns. Statistically, Lloyd’s season is the second-best [...]

December 19th, 2010 with Comments closed

Raiders 39, Broncos 23: Three Observations

Tim Tebow ran for 78 yards Sunday, the most for a Broncos quarterback in over 34 years. (PHOTO: ERIC LARS BAKKE / DENVER BRONCOS)

OAKLAND — Three observations from the Broncos’ 39-23 loss to the Raiders on Sunday:

1. THE KID WAS ALL RIGHT.

Yes, the Broncos had a more conservative game plan than usual, with [...]