December 23rd, 2010 with 1 comment

Putting ‘D’ Back in Denver Starts With Stability Up Top

DENVER – As the Broncos begin a rebuilding process, their starting point must be stability on defense.

Starting at the top.

Much has been made of the Broncos’ revolving door at defensive coordinator, a rotation that began in January 2007, when Larry Coyer was dismissed after four seasons on the job. But the Broncos are now [...]

November 29th, 2010 with 1 comment

Broncos-Rams Notes: Ayers Returns; Dawkins Injured

DENVER – Robert Ayers was back in the lineup after missing five games with a foot injury, and he emerged from Sunday’s 36-33 loss to St. Louis thinking that his foot made it through with no aggravation or issues.

“It felt real good,” he said. “My foot held up great; it didn’t bother me the whole [...]

November 29th, 2010 with 1 comment

Broncos Players: Video Incident and Fallout Not a Distraction

A downcast Brandon Lloyd pauses late as Josh McDaniels walks along the sideline during the final, frantic minutes of the Broncos' 36-33 loss to St. Louis on Sunday. (PHOTO: ERIC LARS BAKKE / DENVER BRONCOS)

DENVER – An already embattled Broncos coach Josh McDaniels found himself under more scrutiny following a pre-game report by Fox [...]

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 20th, 2010 with Comments closed

Royal Returns, ‘No Prediction’ on Ayers for Monday

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Eddie Royal’s absence from practice only lasted a day.

The third-year wide receiver returned to practice Saturday after sitting out Friday’s work due to a hamstring injury that he suffered earlier in the week.

With Royal back on the field, only cornerback Andre Goodman was absent as the Broncos concluded their on-field preparation for [...]