January 2nd, 2011 with 1 comment

Chargers 33, Broncos 28: Three Observations

TEBOW: … surged in the second half, just like last week.

DENVER – Three final observations from the Broncos’ season-ending 33-28 loss to the San Diego Chargers at Invesco Field on Sunday:

1. TEBOW UP; TEBOW DOWN.

As expected, Tebow’s statistics took a hit Sunday against the league’s top-rated defense (and top-ranked pass defense); he finished with [...]

October 29th, 2010 with Comments closed

London Calling: Quick Cricket

LONDON — Daniel Graham and Chris Kuper took their best swings at cricket before practice Friday — and didn’t do badly, getting contact on the ball and line-driving a few shots around the field at the Brit Oval.

As Vic Lombardi of KCNC-Ch. 4 watches, Daniel Graham swings.

Chris Kuper follows through.

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September 29th, 2010 with 1 comment

Thrust Into Fullback, Gronkowski Finds Another Role

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – If Laurence Maroney had landed on the grass with the football over the goal line on fourth-and-goal in the second quarter last Sunday, the Broncos and their fans wouldn’t be beset with frustration over the team’s red-zone and goal-line struggles.

Instead, they might be talking about the block tight end Dan Gronkowski placed [...]

September 8th, 2010 with 2 comments

Familiar Faces Comprise Seven Broncos Captains

DAWKINS: "It urges me to always try my best …"

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – The Broncos’ captains are familiar faces, but one of them will wear the “C” patch for the first time.

ORTON: "…biggest honor you can have…"

Right guard Chris Kuper is in his fifth season with the Broncos, but is the newcomer to the [...]

August 19th, 2010 with Comments closed

Five Observations: Aug. 19 Practice

Jarvis Moss practiced with a cast on his left forearm for the second consecutive day Thursday. (PHOTO: MAXDENVER.COM)

1. All the fans on hand Thursday wearing Tim Tebow jerseys were likely disappointed at the rookie quarterback’s absence from practice due to bruised ribs.

There’s a decent chance they’ll be let down on Saturday, too. Although [...]