December 26th, 2010 with 2 comments

Broncos 24, Texans 23: Three Observations

Tim Tebow flings a pass prior to Sunday's game. (PHOTO: MAXDENVER.COM)

DENVER – Three observations from the Broncos’ 24-23 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday.

1. THE COMEBACK.

Tim Tebow’s first half was what you might expect from a rookie making his second career start — it was dominated by screen passes, handoffs, checkdowns and inconsistency. [...]

October 20th, 2010 with Comments closed

4-3 or 3-4? Look for Both in Near Future

BANNAN: "We've just got to do whatever is going to work for us."

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Early in Sunday’s game, Mark Sanchez and the Jets offense looked across the line of scrimmage and saw something they scarcely expected from the Broncos — a 4-3 alignment.

Denver hadn’t worked extensively with a 4-3 since training camp, and [...]

October 9th, 2010 with Comments closed

Versatile Ngata Presents Stern Test

BANNAN: … ex-Raven says Haloti Ngata "is basically the whole package. He's a beast."

DENVER — If linebacker Ray Lewis remains the straw that stirs the Ravens’ defensive drink, then defensive lineman Haloti Ngata is the ice cubes that keep it chilled and freezes an opposing offense.

“When he dominates the way he dominates, the game [...]

August 11th, 2010 with 1 comment

Valley Vittles: Notes from the Aug. 11 Evening Practice

Justin Bannan waits for a repetition at practice Wednesday. (PHOTO: MAXDENVER.COM)

THE BASICS:

ATTENDANCE: Running backs Correll Buckhalter, Knowshon Moreno and LenDale White, wide receivers Demaryius Thomas, Jabar Gaffney and Eric Decker, tight ends Daniel Graham and Marquez Branson, offensive linemen Russ Hochstein, Dustin Fry and Chris Kuper, linebackers Jarvis Moss, D.J. Williams and Elvis Dumervil [...]

August 11th, 2010 with 1 comment

Five Observations: Aug. 11 Morning Practice

Justin Fargas made his practice-field debut Wednesday morning for the Broncos. (PHOTO: MAXDENVER.COM)

1. In recent days, the skies have cleared above Dove Valley, and Wednesday morning’s practice took place under azure skies and abundant sunshine. But the clouds of injury haven’t lifted, as linebacker Robert Ayers, tight end Marquez Branson and wide receiver [...]