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 [...]

October 18th, 2010 with Comments closed

Hill: ‘Tug’ from Holmes Caused Contact

Renaldo Hill's finger goes into Santonio Holmes's face mask, causing a pass-interference call. (PHOTO: ERIC LARS BAKKE / DENVER BRONCOS)

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – As Mark Sanchez’s desperate fourth-and-6 heave flew toward the goal line, Broncos safety Renaldo Hill felt what he called a “tug” from Jets wide receiver Santonio Holmes.

So when Hill saw field judge [...]

October 18th, 2010 with Comments closed

Tebow’s Plays Part of Different Looks Broncos Lobbed at Jets

Tim Tebow runs for his first NFL touchdown Sunday. (PHOTO: ERIC LARS BAKKE / DENVER BRONCOS)

DENVER – Tebowmania had been dormant for a few weeks.

It didn’t take much to revive it. Just the sight of the 240-pound rookie quarterback strolling onto the field in his No. 15 orange jersey was enough.

So loud was [...]

October 12th, 2010 with Comments closed

Battered Broncos Must Turn to Backups Like Bruton

BRUTON: … in moving up with injuries to McBath and Dawkins, says a goal is, "Don't wreck the ship; leave it the way you found it."

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Many Broncos were going to spend their Monday night getting a first look at the New York Jets, who beat the Minnesota Vikings 29-20 in a [...]

June 3rd, 2010 with 2 comments

Three OTA Questions: Defense

With the Broncos just past the midway point of their organized team activities, here’s a quick look at some lingering issues on defense and where they stand.

Robert Ayers during an OTA drill. (PHOTO: MAXDENVER.COM)

Will Robert Ayers begin reaching his first-round potential?

We’ve seen glimpses that he can. During one of the open OTAs, Ayers [...]