February 2nd, 2011 with 5 comments

Five Reasons Why Elway’s Statements on the Quarterbacks Aren’t a Surprise

ORTON: … not out of the mix.

DENVER – Five reasons why John Elway’s statements to the NFL Network about Kyle Orton being the Broncos’ starting quarterback (if they played today) and the potential for competition between Orton and second-year quarterback Tim Tebow aren’t a surprise:

1. The expiration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and [...]

January 28th, 2011 with 3 comments

Fox and Fisher: A Comparison

DENVER – In the eyes of some who care about the Broncos, the team would have been better served waiting on ex-Titans coach Jeff Fisher to become available rather than hiring ex-Panthers coach John Fox.

Yet by tangible measurements, Fox is at least the equal of Fisher, and by some measurements has had the better career, [...]

January 23rd, 2011 with 1 comment

Voice of the Fans on Twitter: Trgovac Would Be Worth the Wait

TRGOVAC: … Panthers' defenses ranked ninth on average in his six years as coordinator.

MOBILE, Ala. – The Broncos’ coaches and personnel staff are expected to gather here for their first group meetings and to scout the 100 players taking part in Senior Bowl practices this week. But as of Sunday night, the staff [...]

January 20th, 2011 with 2 comments

Rodgers, Gase Named to Broncos’ Staff

JEFF RODGERS: … improved the Panthers' special teams in his one year as special-teams coordinator.

DENVER – Two more coaches are in the Broncos’ fold, and they follow the pattern of the hires announced this week: one from the Broncos’ previous staff, and the other from Carolina’s staff in 2010.

The quarterbacks coach will be Adam [...]

January 19th, 2011 with 3 comments

Bailey’s Situation Could Take a While to Resolve

BAILEY: … resolving his situation could take some time. (PHOTO: MAXDENVER.COM)

DENVER – This is the wrong year to hope for a quick resolution to a contract issue with Champ Bailey.

With sabers continuing to rattle in advance of the March 4 expiration of the collective bargaining agreement and rhetoric between the NFL Players Association and [...]