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Kicker Matt Prater proving much more than a replacement. Oct 6, 2008, 06:43 When Denver let Jason Elam walk because Atlanta was offering more guaranteed money, many questioned how the offense could let their all-time scoring player walk away so easily. Despite losing range and the ability to kick off, Elam's accuracy and clutch ability was a stable for the Broncos for years. Could Denver let one of their most reliable walk and expect to remain competitive?
Matt Prater would say so. Prater is kicking as good, if not better, than any kicker in the league right now. With ten games to play, Prater is one 50+ yard field goal shy of tying the season record for the Broncos, which sits at five. At the current pace he could shatter that record. Prater has also emerged as a consistent force when kicking off creating multiple touchbacks effectively eliminating the opponent's return game.
"If this showdown was supposed to come down to which team played
better defense, it was the Broncos that were expected to be in trouble.
Guess again. The Broncos turned in their strongest defensive effort
of the season and pecked away at the vaunted Tampa Bay defense,
recording a 16-13 win in a slugfest at Invesco Field."
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Cutler named AFC offensive player of the month Oct 6, 2008, 06:34 Jay Cutler, who currently leads the NFL in yardage, and is second in touchdowns passes, was selected by the NFL as player of the month for September. Cutler has emerged as one of the premiere players in the NFL with the help of Brandon Marshall and an offensive line that has allowed just two sacks in five games.
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Russell to IR, Martinez brought back. Sep 30, 2008, 14:30 With Clifford Russell sustaining a season ending injury against the pitiful Kansas City Chiefs, The Broncos wasted no time in bringing wide receiver Glen Martinez back to the team. Martinez played extensively last season for the Broncos even returning a punt for a touchdown. Martinez's knowledge of the system will provide decent depth on the team in Russell's absence.
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Article: Broncos' first defeat gives fuel to critics Sep 30, 2008, 14:26
With the Broncos losing their first game of the season - a game that by all acounts they should have won - critics have turned on the Denver team as quickly as they were jumping on the bandwagon. With the controversial call from Ed Hochuli that would have given the Chargers the game to the missed field goal, the talking heads of the sports world see Denver as paper dragons. Lee Rasizer examines why more than a few people have their doubts about the boys in blue (and orange).
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Nalen on IR, Abdullah released and other moves. Sep 23, 2008, 09:31
The Broncos placed legendary center Tom Nalen on injured reserve on Tuesday ending what was hoped to be a final comeback tour. After several surgeries leading up to the season, Nalen's knee never fully recovered and Nalen will be done for the season. One of the greatest players in the league at his position for many years, Nalen will likely retire at the end of the season.
The Broncos also waived former starting safety Hamza Abdullah from the team. He has been replaced with journeyman safety Vernon Fox, a former San Diego Charger. Currently the Broncos are working out several players to make some additional roster moves, but no additional transactions have been announced.
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Denver hangs on for third win in nailbiter Sep 23, 2008, 09:07 The Broncos won another close game that came down to the wire. However it was a key stop on third down by linebacker DJ Williams, and two missed field goals by Saints kicker Martin Gramatica that prevented the need for any late game heroics. In what was billed as a high scoring affair, Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints did not disappoint. Brees evicerated the Denver defense for 425 yards completing 71% of his passes. Reggie Bush showcased his playmaking ability as well. However timely stops by the Denver defense and the seemingly unstoppable Cutler-led offense were too much from the boys from the bayou.
Had Gramatica made the late field goal, Denver would have received the ball with two minutes on the clock - more than enough time to get into field goal range to reclaim the lead. Next Denver will travel to Arrowhead to face the struggling 0-3 Chiefs.
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Shanahan named coach of the week Sep 19, 2008, 15:04 Mike Shanahan was named the NFL coach of the week for week two of the NFL season NFL.com announced. It is believed that Shanahan won because of his gutsy decision to go for a go-ahead two point conversion instead of kicking an extra point in the final drive of the Denver offense last Sunday. Shanahan ran the same play twice in a row and Cutler scored completing passes to Eddie Royal both times. Norv Turner was not nominated for coach of the week.
Brandon Marshall's eighteen catch performance didn't go unnoticed as the league announced that he would be named the AFC's player of the week. This is the first time Marshall has received the award.
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Colbert traded to receiver depleted Seahawks Sep 16, 2008, 17:24 Several injuries at wide receiver forced the Seahawks to make some drastic moves to the benefit of the Denver Broncos on Tuesday. Free agent acquisition and former Carolina Panthers receiver Kerry Colbert was traded to the Seattle Seahawks. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, however ESPN is reporting compenation to be a fifth round pick that could become a fourth round pick depending on certain performance criteria.
This is the second player that Denver has traded this year for a draft pick that Denver acquired through free agency. Offensive guard Montrae Holland was traded to the Dallas Cowboys for a fifth round pick in 2010.
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Bates is the man behind the Mastermind Sep 15, 2008, 19:45
Denver's offense is rolling going into week three and it's in no small part to the work of Quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates. Bates is in charge of the play calling duties for the Broncos. His close association with quarterback Jay Cutler allows them to work together to create game plans that are innovative and potent but cater to the tendencies and preferences of Cutler. Bates works with Rick Dennison, who coaches the line and the running game. The Broncos surrendered just one sack in the last two games including Cutler's fifty passing attempts against the Chargers.
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Broncos top Chargers in exciting finish Sep 15, 2008, 16:29 The Broncos surprised the San Diego Chargers on Sunday in a 39-38 win that had everything a big game between rivals is expected to have, including a controversial ruling on a Jay Cutler fumble. Cutler and Marshall set franchise and league records on the day. Marshall tied the record for second most receptions in a game at eighteen. Cutler completed thirty six of fifty pass attempts for four touchdowns.
The highlight of the game came in the waning seconds when Denver scored their last touchdown on a slant to rookie Eddie Royal. Rather than tie the game with the extra point, Shanahan elected to go for a two-point conversion. Cutler nailed Royal again on the same pattern for the go-ahead conversion. Jay Cutler currently leads the league in touchdowns and passing yardage and Marshall leads the NFL in receptions despite missing the first game to suspension.
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Article: Royal is Mr. Clean Sep 14, 2008, 09:42 Eddie Royal's 146 yard performance was impressive enough to garner Rookie of the Week honors from the NFL. Royal's performance on a national stage, being the primary cog in an offensive explosion in his first ever pro game, seems like a fairy tale. The reality is that it was the result of hard work and strong character forged in the kiln of poverty stricken home with a mother who made the sacrifices necessary to raise her children to be more. Lee Rasizer delves into the upbringing that helped earn Royal the nickname "Ed Rock."
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Eddie Royal, Cutler dismantle Raiders Sep 8, 2008, 22:10 The Denver Broncos wasted no time showcasing their much anticipated offense for a national audience on Monday Night Football. Any question as to how they were going to overcome the loss of Brandon Marshall was answered very quickly in the form of rookie wide receiver Eddie Royal. Royal was an oft-criticized second round selection in the draft this year. That criticism looks to be extremely foolish. Not only did Royal out produce all other rookie receivers (including the high profile DeSean Jackson), Royal finished week one as the most prolific wide receiver to play a game in the opener.
Cutler helped Royal along and were it not for some untimely drops by his other receivers, the score could have been much worse. Cutler was helped by an offensive line that game him time to pick the beleaguered Oakland defense apart.
The Raiders lacked the personnel to stifle the high powered offense, and while most of their problems can be blamed on personnel and therefore Al Davis, the Raider fan base has already moved to scape goat Lane Kiffin, who has no say on personnel moves.
Mike Shanahan is 21-6 all time against his former team.
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DJ Williams signed to extension Sep 6, 2008, 20:58 Versatile linebacker DJ Williams signed an extension of five years with the team on Saturday. DJ would have been an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season because of contract language that voided the sixth year on his rookie contract. Williams will return to his natural role on the weak side this year after splitting time with disappointing Ian Gold. Williams and Foxworth are just the first of several players that are coming to their final year of their contract. The Bronco FO will likely continue to take care of each one as the season progresses.
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Foxworth traded and other roster moves. Sep 2, 2008, 18:52 The Broncos made several roster moves recently. The most attention grabbing one is trading Dominique Foxworth to the Atlanta Falcons for a seventh round pick and possibly more if they sign nickelback to an extension. Foxworth will be a free agent at the end of the season and wanted to start somewhere.
Following the trade of Foxworth, Denver released defensive tackle Alvin McKinley and re-signed offensive guard Dylan Gandy. They also signed former Raiders defensive tackle Josh Shaw. Shaw is a smaller defensive tackle that never cracked the Oakland starting lineup. His size and quickness might be a better fit for Denver - or he might just be in Dove Valley to tell Shanahan how the Raiders plan to defense them on Monday Night Football.
The Broncos also signed safety Calvin Lowry, Josh Barrett and wide receiver Travis Wilson to
their practice squad. Calvin started for the Titans several games and
Wilson was a third round pick of the Browns that was recently cut.
The Broncos waived the following players Saturday evening:
G P.J. Alexander
S Josh Barrett
LB Jordan Beck
DE Larry Birdine
DE Paul Carrington
CB Wale Dada
G Mitch Erickson
G Dylan Gandy
QB Darrell Hackney
DT Steven Harris
WR Glenn Martinez
WR Marquay McDaniel
TE Chad Mustard
P Sam Paulescu
CB Tyrone Poole
WR Clifford Russell
S Vikiel Vaughn
FB Cecill Sapp
TE Brett Pierce
Rookie running back Anthony Alridge was conveniently injured and placed on IR by the Broncos, making the running back situation a little easier to plan for. Sapp was a special teams standout who ran hard between the tackles, but the explosive play of rookie Peyton Hillis made Sapp expendible.
Undrafted free agent rookie Anthony Alridge rushed for 110 yards on 23 carries.
Fourth round rookie center Kory Lichtensteiger impressed with a consistent performance as the game's starting Center. He played the entire game, gave up no sacks and committed no penalties.
Jack "MF" Williams had the play of the game when he returned an interception 89 yards for a touchdown, breaking several tackles along the way.
Undrafted free agent rookie Wesley Woodyard was the defense's MVP as he lead the team in tackles (6) and had two sacks and a forced fumble.
Sixth round draft pick Spencer Larsen had success blitzing up the middle on several plays and was able to pick off a deflected Cardinal pass.
The Broncos return home where the staff will make final roster cuts by 2 PM MST.
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Harvey Steinberg: Master of the universe Aug 28, 2008, 18:54 For all the power of the NFL, they have yet to best Broncos lawyer Harvey Steinberg who won another appeal for Brandon Marshall on Thursday. Brandon Marshall was initially suspended three games for repeated violations of the NFL players conduct policy relating to domestic violence and a DUI. Enter Harvey Steinberg, who was successful in getting an entire suspension thrown out for Travis Henry. Steinberg was able to succesfully push the suspension to one game and a fine. Marshall will also not be paid for the second game against the Chargers.
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Broncos trade Montrae Holland Aug 28, 2008, 18:43 The Denver Broncos revealed on Thursday that former starter Montrae Holland would be traded to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2010 fifth round pick. Holland was slotted as the starter but came into camp overweight and missed extensive playing time.
Holland became expendable when Ryan Harris and Chris Kuper emerged as future forces on the line. Even playing with a broken hand, Kuper never showed any sign of giving up the spot. With Hamilton back at left guard, the Broncos had an embarrassment of riches on the offensive line, and so a trade was made. Holland spoke highly of the Broncos and looks forward to a fresh start on his new team.
When Denver let Jason Elam walk because Atlanta was offering more guaranteed money, many questioned how the offense could let their all-time scoring player walk away so easily. Despite losing range and the ability to kick off, Elam's accuracy and clutch ability was a stable for the Broncos for years. Could Denver let one of their most reliable walk and expect to remain competitive?
Jay Cutler, who currently leads the NFL in yardage, and is second in touchdowns passes, was selected by the NFL as player of the month for September. Cutler has emerged as one of the premiere players in the NFL with the help of Brandon Marshall and an offensive line that has allowed just two sacks in five games.
With Clifford Russell sustaining a season ending injury against the pitiful Kansas City Chiefs, The Broncos wasted no time in bringing wide receiver Glen Martinez back to the team. Martinez played extensively last season for the Broncos even returning a punt for a touchdown. Martinez's knowledge of the system will provide decent depth on the team in Russell's absence.
The Broncos won another close game that came down to the wire. However it was a key stop on third down by linebacker DJ Williams, and two missed field goals by Saints kicker Martin Gramatica that prevented the need for any late game heroics. In what was billed as a high scoring affair, Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints did not disappoint. Brees evicerated the Denver defense for 425 yards completing 71% of his passes. Reggie Bush showcased his playmaking ability as well. However timely stops by the Denver defense and the seemingly unstoppable Cutler-led offense were too much from the boys from the bayou. 
Several injuries at wide receiver forced the Seahawks to make some drastic moves to the benefit of the Denver Broncos on Tuesday. Free agent acquisition and former Carolina Panthers receiver Kerry Colbert was traded to the Seattle Seahawks. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, however ESPN is reporting compenation to be a fifth round pick that could become a fourth round pick depending on certain performance criteria. 
The Broncos surprised the San Diego Chargers on Sunday in a 39-38 win that had everything a big game between rivals is expected to have, including a controversial ruling on a Jay Cutler fumble. Cutler and Marshall set franchise and league records on the day. Marshall tied the record for second most receptions in a game at eighteen. Cutler completed thirty six of fifty pass attempts for four touchdowns. 
Eddie Royal's 146 yard performance was impressive enough to garner Rookie of the Week honors from the NFL. Royal's performance on a national stage, being the primary cog in an offensive explosion in his first ever pro game, seems like a fairy tale. The reality is that it was the result of hard work and strong character forged in the kiln of poverty stricken home with a mother who made the sacrifices necessary to raise her children to be more. Lee Rasizer delves into the upbringing that helped earn Royal the nickname "Ed Rock."
The Denver Broncos wasted no time showcasing their much anticipated offense for a national audience on Monday Night Football. Any question as to how they were going to overcome the loss of Brandon Marshall was answered very quickly in the form of rookie wide receiver Eddie Royal. Royal was an oft-criticized second round selection in the draft this year. That criticism looks to be extremely foolish. Not only did Royal out produce all other rookie receivers (including the high profile DeSean Jackson), Royal finished week one as the most prolific wide receiver to play a game in the opener.
Versatile linebacker DJ Williams signed an extension of five years with the team on Saturday. DJ would have been an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season because of contract language that voided the sixth year on his rookie contract. Williams will return to his natural role on the weak side this year after splitting time with disappointing Ian Gold. Williams and Foxworth are just the first of several players that are coming to their final year of their contract. The Bronco FO will likely continue to take care of each one as the season progresses. 
The Broncos made several roster moves recently. The most attention grabbing one is trading Dominique Foxworth to the Atlanta Falcons for a seventh round pick and possibly more if they sign nickelback to an extension. Foxworth will be a free agent at the end of the season and wanted to start somewhere.
For all the power of the NFL, they have yet to best Broncos lawyer Harvey Steinberg who won another appeal for Brandon Marshall on Thursday. Brandon Marshall was initially suspended three games for repeated violations of the NFL players conduct policy relating to domestic violence and a DUI. Enter Harvey Steinberg, who was successful in getting an entire suspension thrown out for Travis Henry. Steinberg was able to succesfully push the suspension to one game and a fine. Marshall will also not be paid for the second game against the Chargers. 
The Denver Broncos revealed on Thursday that former starter Montrae Holland would be traded to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2010 fifth round pick. Holland was slotted as the starter but came into camp overweight and missed extensive playing time. 
