October 7th, 2010 with Comments closed

Thomas on Kickoff Returns: Not Bad for a Beginner

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – The last thing Demaryius Thomas expected as he began preparing for the Tennessee Titans last week was to return kickoffs. He hadn’t handled that role since high school, and even after he was told he’d get a look, still didn’t believe it would become an actual, game-time opportunity.

“I didn’t really think [...]

September 3rd, 2010 with 1 comment

Broncos-Vikings: By the Numbers

Knowshon Moreno warmed up, but didn't play Thursday. Broncos coach Josh McDaniels says Moreno is "close" to being ready to play. (PHOTO: MAXDENVER.COM)

MINNEAPOLIS – Breaking down some numbers on Denver’s quarterbacks and more from the Broncos’ 31-24 preseason-finale loss to the Minnesota Vikings at the Metrodome on Thursday night …

2: First-teamers who returned to [...]

September 2nd, 2010 with Comments closed

WR: Broncos Might Have Enough Room at the Inn

Eric Decker and Denver's receivers put their best foot forward Thursday. (PHOTO: MAXDENVER.COM)

MINNEAPOLIS – Matthew Willis exploded when Tim Tebow began finding him in the second quarter. Eric Decker did the same when he crossed into Brady Quinn’s sights in the second half.. And for good measure, undrafted rookie Alric Arnett ran [...]

August 15th, 2010 with Comments closed

Five to Watch in Cincinnati

Perhaps no Bronco has more riding on his performance Sunday than running back Lance Ball. (PHOTO: MAXDENVER.COM)

DAYTON, Ohio – Beyond the quarterbacks, there’s a few players who have some questions to answer Sunday night …

RB LANCE BALL

With Knowshon Moreno and Correll Buckhalter getting closer to full health and Justin Fargas learning the offense, Ball’s [...]

August 10th, 2010 with Comments closed

Valley Vittles: Notes from the Aug. 10 Practice

Brandon Stokley catches a pass early in practice Tuesday. (PHOTO: MAXDENVER.COM)

THE BASICS:

ATTENDANCE: Running backs Correll Buckhalter, Knowshon Moreno and LenDale White, wide receivers Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker, offensive lineman Chris Kuper and linebackers Jarvis Moss and Elvis Dumervil did not practice Monday. Linebacker D.J. Williams and safety Brian Dawkins practiced, but were [...]