Linebacker Shane Ray (56) of the Denver Broncos prepares to take the field against the San Francisc...
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Report: Broncos LB Ray may need another procedure for wrist injury

After being held out of OTAs as a precaution Monday, Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray may need yet another surgery on his injured left wrist. Per 9News’ Mike Klis, Ray is getting a second opinion on the injury, but a procedure has been recommended. Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck tweeted out Tuesday afternoon that […]
6 years ago
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Bye: Hard to say OTAs are important when Broncos stars aren’t there

After watching Week 3 of OTAs kick off at UCHealth Training Center, “Stokley and Zach” co-host Zach Bye said it wasn’t a “great day across the board” for the Denver Broncos. “It wasn’t as sharp,” Bye said. “The energy level was not the same as a week ago …” At this point of the offseason, […]
6 years ago
Outside linebacker Chase Allen (59) of the Miami Dolphins gets to wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (84...
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Stokley: Last year’s behind Isaiah McKenzie, let’s ‘hold off judgment’

As far as rookie seasons go, Denver Broncos returner/wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie had one most would like to forget. In 11 games, McKenzie — a speedy prospect out of Georgia — returned 21 punts for an average of 8.7 yards per return. He also had three returned kicks, with an average of 16.7 yards. But, […]
6 years ago
Matt Paradis (61) of the Denver Broncos gets ready to snap the ball during a game against the India...
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Lammey: Hard to see Broncos ‘surprising’ NFL with o-line questions

For the first time since his sophomore year in college, Denver Broncos center Matt Paradis can use the offseason to improve himself physical rather than rehab his injured hips. Guard Ron Leary will move back to the position in which he had the most previous success, left guard. Left tackle Garett Bolles has a full […]
6 years ago
Denver Broncos interim offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave looks at a sheet of paper during practic...
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Schlereth: Broncos OC Musgrave’s offense works smarter, not harder

Through the first two weeks of OTAs for the Denver Broncos, the verdict on Bill Musgrave’s offense is it’s “player friendly.” On Thursday, the Broncos offensive coordinator said the team’s made a conscious effort to make the play calls more “concise,” as to not get those “long-worded plays in the huddle.” “We’ve got three or […]
6 years ago
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A quick timeline of the Denver Broncos ownership situation

On Thursday, Beth Bowlen became the first of Pat Bowlen’s children to public announce a desire to succeed her father as the controlling owner of the Denver Broncos. The saga of the Broncos ownership situation may continue for some time to come, but here’s a look back at some of the major moments since Pat […]
6 years ago
Annabel Bowlen (center) is flanked by children from left to right John, Christiana, Annabel, Beth B...
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Report: Beth Bowlen seeks to be named ‘controlling owner’ of Broncos

Beth Bowlen, the second-oldest child of Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen, has expressed interest in once again joining the organization, per a report from The Athletic on Thursday. Nicki Jhabvala reports Beth Bowlen informed the Broncos leadership and the NFL that she wants to be appointed controlling owner of the club. The Pat Bowlen Trust […]
6 years ago
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas speaks to the media team workouts at UCHealth Trainin...
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How grooming Sutton to be the Broncos top receiver could benefit DT

Following practice Tuesday to kick off Week 2 of OTAs, Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas had strong praise for rookie pass catchers Courtland Sutton and DaeSean Hamilton. “The first thing I saw: those guys are smart. They know their stuff and they know that game,” Thomas said. “(They have) all the talent in the […]
6 years ago
Denver Broncos draft picks from left to right, Royce Freeman, Courtland Sutton and Isaac Yiadom at ...
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DMac: ‘Mistake’ if Broncos don’t play WR Sutton as much as possible

For the second week in a row, Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Courtland Sutton has impressed during OTAs, so much so that “The Drive’ host DMac said he should be on the field as much as he can. “If Courtland Sutton is not out on the field as much as humanly possible, the Broncos are […]
6 years ago
Broncos linebacker Von Miller speaks to the media after team workouts at UCHealth Training Center o...
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Stokley takes issue with Von’s comments on importance of Broncos OTAs

Following team workouts on Tuesday, Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller told the media he likes the teams “grind” and “work,” and he likes the way his teammates and he have come out starting week two of OTAs. But Miller also preached caution in what Broncos fans might take away from the workouts, that “you really […]
6 years ago
Construction underway at UCHealth Training Center during the first day of Denver Broncos OTAs on Ma...
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Broncos a team physically, and metaphorically, ‘under construction’

The presence of construction at UCHealth Training Center during the Denver Broncos first set of OTAs last week was readily apparent, both audibly and visually. However, the grind of circular saws chopping metal might serve more than just upgrades to the team’s world-class facilities at Dove Valley; it’s an apt metaphor for the remodeling underway […]
6 years ago
Denver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum (4) heads the team downfield on the first day of Broncos OTA...
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In a messy AFC West, can the Broncos go from worst to first in 2018?

If the options are a first-place or a last-place finish in the AFC West, Brandon Stokley said on Friday that it’s “got to be first place.” “This is not a last place team in the AFC West,” said the “Stokley and Zach” co-host. “This football team’s too good, has too many really good pieces.” But […]
6 years ago
Denver Broncos Bradley Chubb (55) in rookie mini-camp at Dove Valley. May 12, 2018. (Photo by Hyoun...
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Lammey: The sooner the Broncos elevate its ‘young core,’ the better

Time is a precious asset, and “Pritchard and Cecil” co-host Cecil Lammey does not want the Denver Broncos to waste it. On Friday, Lammey said it’s imperative for the Broncos to begin shedding the weight of “complacent” veterans and poor picks from draft classes past and move on to what he sees as the future […]
6 years ago
Denver Broncos draft picks from left to right, Royce Freeman, Courtland Sutton and Isaac Yiadom at ...
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Schlereth: Wolfe’s remarks show Broncos made effort to draft ‘adults’

Following the final day of this year’s NFL Draft, Denver Broncos general manager John Elway, when asked about the high number of college team captains the club drafted, said the team pays attention to those characteristics “all the time.” “It just so happened that the guys who were falling close to us were high-quality guys,” […]
6 years ago
Denver Broncos center Matt Paradis (61) before a NFL game between the Washington Redskins and the D...
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Stokley: Broncos should see improvement from ‘healthy’ Wolfe, Paradis

Despite what might be debilitating injuries to everyday people, Derek Wolfe and Matt Paradis have fought through pain to become not only leaders for the Denver Broncos but top-level players in the National Football League. So, with both finally feeling 100 percent healthy after undergoing offseason procedures — Paradis on his hips and Wolfe on […]
6 years ago
Denver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum (4) talking with wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) during ...
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With Keenum, can Demaryius Thomas be the DT from 3 years ago?

Among the takeaways from Day One of Denver Broncos OTAs, “Stokley and Zach” co-hosts Brandon Stokley and Zach Bye said they found themselves impressed with how wide receiver Demaryius Thomas looked. “I walked away really impressed with Demaryius Thomas, where he’s at physically,” Bye said. “He looked explosive. He looked vibrant.” According to Stokley, DT […]
6 years ago
A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Denver Broncos during the first round of t...
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Nashville awarded 2019 NFL Draft, beats out Denver bid to host event

As expected, the NFL Draft will not be making its way to the Mile High City. The league officially awarded Nashville with the 2019 NFL Draft, beating out four other cities bidding for the honor, including Denver, the Canton-Cleveland area, Las Vegas, and Kansas City. The pick is IN! Nashville will host the 2019 #NFLDraft! […]
6 years ago
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) coming off the field after the morning session o...
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WATCH – Demaryius Thomas impresses after Day 1 of Broncos OTAs

“Stokley and Zach” hosts Brandon Stokley and Zach Bye both said Demaryius Thomas impressed during the Denver Broncos first OTAs of the 2018 offseason Tuesday.
6 years ago
Adam Gotsis #99 of the Denver Broncos looks on from the bench during NFL game action against the Bu...
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DE Adam Gotsis to participate in Broncos OTAs amid rape allegations

As has been the case through offseason workouts thus far, defensive end Adam Gotsis will participate in the Denver Broncos first set of OTAs starting Tuesday amid rape allegations during his first season at Georgia Tech in 2013. Denver 7 Broncos Insider Troy Renck told Big Al and DMac that Gotsis, as of Monday evening, […]
6 years ago
Linebacker Shane Ray (56) of the Denver Broncos prepares to take the field against the San Francisc...
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Odds stacked against Shane Ray sticking with Broncos past 2018

Since the implementation of the fifth-year option for first-round NFL Draft picks in 2011, just five of the 45 players who had their options declined re-signed with their team — just more than 11 percent. So, with the Denver Broncos opting to not exercise linebacker Shane Ray’s $9.23 million fifth-year option earlier this month, the […]
6 years ago
The "Play Ball!: A Celebration of America's Game" exhibit at the HIstory Colorado Center runs throu...
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WATCH – An inside look at History Colorado Center’s ‘Play Ball!’ exhibit

Sports Radio 104.3 The Fan host Sandy Clough and memorabilia collector Marshall Fogel offer an inside look at the History Colorado Center’s Play Ball exhibit — a collection of baseball artifacts from the past century.
6 years ago
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Reports: Chances Denver will host 2019 or 2020 NFL Draft dwindling

Watching future NFL stars march across the Red Rocks stage, or that of another Denver venue, seems to be unlikely, at least for the next few years. According to multiple reports, Denver heads into Tuesday’s meeting of the league owners as an underdog to host the 2019 NFL Draft, behind favorite Nashville. Denver had been […]
6 years ago
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Big Al: Broncos QB Nick Stevens ‘a better player’ than Josh Allen

Wyoming’s Josh Allen earned a top-10 selection in this year’s NFL Draft, going No. 7-overall to the Buffalo Bills. But it’s his counterpart down the road, ex-CSU quarterback Nick Stevens, whom Alfred Williams says was a “better player.” Just hours after Stevens signed as an undrafted college free agent with the Denver Broncos, Williams said […]
6 years ago
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Pritchard: Broncos send ‘dangerous’ message of Ring of Fame exclusivity

After inducting 10 new members during the past six years, the Denver Broncos will not add another member to the Ring of Fame in 2018. First reported by 9News’ Mike Klis, the six-person Ring of Fame committee decided during a conference call Thursday to not vote in another member this season for the first time […]
6 years ago