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Broncos tackle Thomas cleared
Denver Broncos defensive tackle Marcus Thomas staked his career on a claim that he was innocent after being arrested for possession of a controlled substance, and the legal system cleared him Friday. Broncos shake up front office
The Denver Broncos announced some reorganization in their front office Tuesday, including hiring former Falcons player personnel analyst Brian Xanders to be an assistant general manager. Cutler had typical symptoms
ENGLEWOOD - Quarterback Jay Cutler was dropping weight at a scary pace last year, had no energy and was exhausted after games. Sometimes, after scrambling, he was so tired he had trouble calling the next play. Quarterback learning how to manage Type I diabetes
ENGLEWOOD - The first step for Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler is managing his diabetes so he can lead a normal life off the field.
He is insulin dependant as a Type 1 diabetic and said he has four-tosix insulin shots a day, one before each meal and one before bed. He changed his former “anything and everything” diet.
Broncos' QB diagnosed with Type I diabetes
ENGLEWOOD - Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler has been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, a condition that will affect his daily life but likely not his career. Broncos set to hire assistant GM
The Denver Broncos will hire former Falcons director of football administration/player personnel Brian Xanders to be their assistant general manager, according to a Denver Post report. Broncos cut 7, sign punter
The Denver Broncos waived seven players Monday, including special teams regulars Steve Cargile and
Paul Smith, to make room for seven undrafted free agent rookies, including a kicker and a punter. A draft class with a touch of class
ENGLEWOOD - Maybe the Denver Broncos are serious about emphasizing character when it comes to the draft.
In past years they took chances on players like defensive tackle Marcus Thomas or running back Maurice Clarett, who fell in the draft because of character issues. This year’s draft class doesn’t appear to include major off-field risks and featured some players whose character seems spotless.
If healthy, RB Torain could push for time
ENGLEWOOD - Running back Ryan Torain said he feels completely healthy, but he’s coming off a serious foot injury fixed by a new wave surgery.
Torain, selected by the Broncos in the fifth round of Sunday’s draft, missed the final seven games of last season when he fractured his big toe and suffered a Lisfranc injury. Lisfranc injuries are a dislocation of joints in the middle of the foot and generally take a long time to heal. Broncos go back to basics
ENGLEWOOD - After a string of interesting NFL drafts, the Denver Broncos played it safe.
The Broncos didn’t trade the 12th overall pick or make an off-the-wall selection Saturday, instead drafting Boise State offensive tackle Ryan Clady — an unexciting but prudent move to strengthen the line. “I don’t think we really surprised anybody by taking an offensive tackle,” coach Mike Shanahan said, offering a sharp contrast to some recent drafts. Denver doesn’t gain ground in division race
ENGLEWOOD - Saturday’s NFL draft, at least for the Denver Broncos, wasn’t as much about whom they drafted as it was about how much better coach Mike Shanahan and company made the team.
In that vein, the day wasn’t as much about their two players as it was about the players their divisional opponents drafted.
Broncos choose size over popularity
ENGLEWOOD - DeSean Jackson might have been the more popular name, but the Denver Broncos preferred Eddie Royal.
Denver wanted a dynamic kickoff and punt returner, and California’s Jackson seemed like a perfect fit. But the Broncos passed on Jackson, a Heisman Trophy candidate last season, for Royal with their secondround pick.
Imagining all the possibilities
ENGLEWOOD - Mike Shanahan said the Denver Broncos could select a running back in the first round of today’s draft.
Or they could take an offensive tackle, the popular choice among mock drafts. Or a defensive lineman. Maybe a safety.
Broncos trade for defensive tackle
Dewayne Robertson isn't the first high draft pick the Denver Broncos have acquired to fortify their defensive line, but the team hopes Robertson works out better than some others. Denver acquired Robertson, a defensive tackle, in a trade with the Jets on Thursday. The Broncos will give the Jets a conditional 2009 draft pick, which means Denver has all nine of its picks in this year's draft.
Robertson was the fourth overall pick of the 2003 draft, but has never made a Pro Bowl. In his career he has 319 tackles and 14.5 sacks in 77 games.
Broncos' Abdullah helps brother get ready for draft
Husain Abdullah probably won't be selected in the first two rounds of the NFL draft Saturday, but his brother can tell him it's not that big of a deal.
Husain Abdullah, a safety from Washington State, has followed his brother Hamza's career path. Broncos hope to make Giant strides on D-line
When the offseason started, the common thought was the Denver Broncos’ biggest need was on the defensive line, especially at tackle.
Most of the free agent pool has been picked through and the Broncos didn’t add any linemen to the roster, while picking up multiple players at other positions of need: linebacker, wide receiver and safety. Changes in tight ends, receivers evident in NFL draft prospects
A game of ri$k and reward
Getting a top-five pick in the NFL draft means getting a great prospect and having to pay him $20 million to $30 million in guaranteed bonuses before he plays.
Broncos unable to revise rough drafts
ENGLEWOOD - Terry Pierce, at age 26, should be entering his prime as an NFL linebacker. Instead, the 2003 second-round pick of the Denver Broncos is a financial adviser in Kansas.
Agent sees signing as win/win
In the best-case scenario for the Denver Broncos, Darrell Jackson was stuck in a bad offense last year in San Francisco and will return to his old form in 2008.
The Broncos have taken chances on plenty of receivers chasing past glory — Andre Reed, Robert Brooks and Jerry Rice stand out — and Jackson joins the list. NFL schedule
NFL schedules by date and by team Home games won't push fans' bedtime
Broncos fans won’t have any late-night commutes home from Invesco Field this season. Denver has three prime-time games, all on the road. The last time the Broncos did not have a home game on either Sunday night or Monday night was 1989, when two “Monday Night Football” appearances were on the road.
Broncos add inexperienced punter
The Denver Broncos added punter Danny Baugher on Tuesday.
Baugher will compete with Sam Paulescu.
Broncos address receiving corps
The Denver Broncos added to their receiving corps and worked out kicker Mike Vanderjagt on Monday.
Denver agreed to terms with receiver Samie Parker and could add receiver Darrell Jackson today, the NFL’s Web site reported. Elway disagrees with Cutler’s approach to WR
DENVER - John Elway didn’t openly criticize Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler for taking receiver Brandon Marshall to task during a news conference last week.
But Elway said he probably wouldn’t have taken that approach, given lessons he learned in 16 years as Broncos quarterback. Broncos’ preseason schedule released
The Denver Broncos’ preseason schedule will include NFC powers Green Bay and Dallas and a couple of familiar foes.
Denver will start the preseason at Houston between Aug. 7-11, and finish at Arizona on Aug. 28 or 29.
Cutler has had enough
ENGLEWOOD - Brandon Marshall’s excuses have worn on Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler.
After Marshall’s latest misadventure, in which he suffered a severe arm injury crashing through a television set after wrestling with his brother, an agitated Cutler called out his top receiver and said enough is enough. “He’s not my favorite person right now,” Cutler said Tuesday.
Broncos will open against Raiders on Monday night
The Denver Broncos will start the 2008 regular season as the second game of a “Monday Night Football” doubleheader Sept. 8. The Broncos will visit the Oakland Raiders. Marshall says that it's time 'to grow up'
ENGLEWOOD - Denver Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall decided to clear the air Thursday.
Not only about the incident that led to serious injuries to his right arm, but about his other offfield drama during the past two years.
“Being truthful, it is time for me to grow up on and off the field,” said Marshall, who sported a huge cast.
Ex-Broncos safety signs deal with Texans
After five seasons in Denver, free agent safety Nick Ferguson will reunite with some former Broncos in Houston.
Ferguson will sign a oneyear deal with the Texans, the Houston Chronicle reported Wednesday.
Elam's departure concerns Bailey
ENGLEWOOD - Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey doesn’t like the fact Jason Elam will be working for the Atlanta Falcons this season.
Usually kickers keep to themselves in NFL locker rooms, but Bailey appreciated Elam. Elam, who kicked four game-winning field goals last season, signed with the Falcons last week, and Bailey said he thinks about Denver’s unsettled kicking situation all the time.
Marshall’s arm injured in vacation incident
Denver Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall appeared in court Monday with a jacket slung over his shoulder, covering part of a large cast and sling on his right arm.
Marshall, whose trial for a DUI charge was pushed back to June 18, couldn’t participate in the team’s first organized offseason workout Monday because of the injury. His explanation for how it happened is about as unusual as one will find in the NFL. Marshall said he was on a family vacation last weekend in Orlando, Fla., and woke at 7 a.m. to get a drink of water. He said he stumbled on a McDonald’s bag and crashed into the entertainment center and TV.
Elam bolts for home, signs deal with Atlanta
In 1993, when quarterback Jay Cutler was 10 years old and Mike Shanahan was two years from becoming Denver’s head coach, Jason Elam became the Broncos’ kicker.
He held the position until Friday. Broncos agree to terms with two
The Denver Broncos agreed to terms Thursday with starting fullback Cecil Sapp and former Kansas Chiefs center Casey Wiegmann.
Sapp’s agent, David Canter, said his client agreed to a one-year deal for a league-minimum $605,000 with a $40,000 signing bonus. GM Sundquist’s firing reshuffles roles for Broncos
General manager Ted Sundquist’s firing by the Denver Broncos last week came at a busy time for the team.
The draft was less than two months away when Sundquist was let go. Although free agency has slowed down after three weeks, the Broncos could make more moves. Denver trades center Myers to Houston for draft pick
Center Chris Myers liked playing for the Denver Broncos, but he had a great opportunity with the Houston Texans.
The Broncos didn’t have a starting spot for Myers and his four-year, $11 million contract with a $3 million signing bonus was too much for a backup, so Myers was traded to Houston for a sixthround pick in this year’s draft. Nothing new on Elam front
With Denver Broncos kicker Jason Elam back from a trip to Israel, the unrestricted free agent can concentrate on his future.
To this point, he and the Broncos haven’t agreed on a deal, and his agent Jack Reale said there was nothing new to report on negotiations with the Broncos.
Broncos fire GM Sundquist
PARKER - Ted Sundquist was having a normal day at the office before he was summoned to Denver Broncos coach Mike Shanahan’s office Wednesday evening and informed he was fired as the team’s general manager.
Sundquist said he was shocked by the move.Thomas’ arraignment likely pushed back
Denver Broncos defensive tackle Marcus Thomas’ arraignment for possession of a controlled substance will likely be pushed back at least a week because the state attorney’s office has not decided whether to press charges. Denver signs pair of veteran safeties
After adding two linebackers in free agency, the Denver Broncos turned their focus to safety.
The Broncos signed Marquand Manuel to a threeyear, $4.5 million deal on Saturday, his agent Ron Slavin said, and also signed Marlon McCree.
McCree has started 45 games for San Diego and Carolina over the past three seasons.
Boss becomes a Bronco, like brother Champ
The Denver Broncos again mined the Bailey family for help on defense, signing Boss Bailey on Thursday.
Bailey, whose brother Champ is an All-Pro cornerback for the Broncos, will likely start at outside linebacker. Former Broncos receiver Walker heading to Oakland
The Denver Broncos will get a chance to face former receiver Javon Walker twice each season after Walker reportedly agreed to a lucrative contract with AFC West rival Oakland on Tuesday night. Club says it is ‘monitoring’ Thomas situation
ENGLEWOOD - The Denver Broncos offered defensive tackle Marcus Thomas no second chances when he was drafted a year ago, but now the team is taking a waitand-see approach to Thomas’ arrest on Saturday morning. Broncos' Thomas arrested on suspicion of possession
Denver Broncos defensive tackle Marcus Thomas, who fell to the fourth round of last year’s draft because of character issues and is on a short leash with the Broncos because of his past troubles, was arrested Saturday morning on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance. Broncos pick up wide receiver from Carolina
The Denver Broncos moved quickly to add to their receiving corps, signing former Carolina Panthers receiver Keary Colbert.
Colbert is the first free agent from another team the Broncos signed this offseason. A source with knowledge of the situation, who wished to remain anonymous because the Broncos didn’t announce the deal, said it was a three-year deal.
Walker done in Denver
Last September, the Denver Broncos’ trade for Javon Walker looked good.
Walker, coming off a 1,084-yard season in 2006, had 17 catches and 220 yards in Denver’s first two games. When Walker’s knee started to give him problems, his Broncos career started to unravel. He was released Friday, the first day of the NFL’s free agency period. No talks between Elam and Broncos
On the eve of the NFL’s free agency period, there were no negotiations between the Denver Broncos and potential free agent kicker Jason Elam.
Elam’s agent Jack Reale said late Thursday afternoon he hadn’t spoken to the Broncos this week. Elam, who has been Denver’s kicker since 1993, said earlier this week that the last time the sides spoke was Feb. 21. What a waste
Last offseason, the Denver Broncos hit the free-agent market hard.
Tight end Daniel Graham, running back Travis Henry and defensive linemen Sam Adams were the big catches. Simeon Rice was brought in at the start of the season. All were recognizable names, with plenty of Pro Bowls and Super Bowls among them. Elam, Broncos have not talked since Thursday
The Denver Broncos’ top unrestricted free agent, kicker Jason Elam, hasn’t secured a contract to return to the team with only a few days remaining before the NFL free agency period begins.
There hasn’t been much communication with the Broncos lately, Elam said in an e-mail Tuesday. Broncos' defense could be hurt by 2008 draft class
INDIANAPOLIS - If the Denver Broncos keep the 12th pick in April’s draft, they might have a dilemma if the best player available doesn’t play defense.
Denver’s defense ranked 30th in rushing yards allowed and 28th in points allowed last season. A defensive lineman, linebacker or safety could be targeted in the draft.
NFL: Walker's agent to meet with Broncos
RB Henry reworks contract
INDIANAPOLIS - Running back Travis Henry will have a shot at redemption with the Denver Broncos.
Henry’s agent Hadley Engelhard confirmed in an e-mail that Henry restructured his contract. Henry was due a $6 million bonus last week, and the Broncos wanted him to agree to a new contract before they brought him back for another season. Players from smaller schools use combine as springboard
INDIANAPOLIS - For NFL prospects from small schools like Saint Xavier, North Dakota State and Montana, getting an invitation to the scouting combine can be a boon.
Vincent Jackson, a Widefield High School graduate who played receiver at Northern Colorado, is an example. Broncos' Hall pays bond for arrest warrant
Denver Broncos running back Andre Hall paid a $513 bond Tuesday for an outstanding arrest warrant, which stemmed from an incident in which he was cited for driving while his license was suspended or revoked. Denver drops Smith from its payroll - for now
Although receiver Rod Smith’s retirement seems inevitable, the Denver Broncos’ move Friday to put him on the reserve/retired list didn’t make it official. Goodman named Denver's assistant GM
The Denver Broncos promoted college scout Jeff Goodman to assistant general manager Friday.
Goodman, who spent the past two seasons evaluating the Southeast region, will assist general manager Ted Sundquist in all duties associated with the position, the team said Lynch enjoying his 9th Pro Bowl trip
KAPOLEI, Hawaii - Denver Broncos safety John Lynch went to work out before dawn and discovered a familiar foe in the hotel’s fitness center: San Diego Chargers fullback Lorenzo Neal.
Opinion: Shanahan needs to lighten up, stop firing
A year ago, New York Giants management had just cause to fire Tom Coughlin.
Players were weary of Coughlin’s snarling, severe ways. The Giants were 8-8, and dozens of replacement candidates were itching for a call.
But the Giants embraced an ancient yet forgotten concept.
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