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Bates Walks Away After Just One Year as Broncos Defensive Coordinator

As the Broncos defense got worse and worse in 2007, it got harder and harder for Jim Bates to take it.  On Tuesday, the job got to be too much, and Bates decided he had enough, quitting as Broncos defensive coordinator after just one season.  “I had the opportunity to stay,” Bates said in a [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 08 2008

Season End Press Conference Scrapped Till Thursday

Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan postponed yesterday’s postseason post-mortem until Thursday.  It should be an eventful press conference after a 7-and-9 season.  Tackle Matt Lepsis has already retired and wideout Javon Walker seems bent on a trade that’ll get him out of town.

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 08 2008

Broncos to Take A Hard Look at WR’s in Free Agency

With free agency kicking off next month, look for the Broncos to be active and to try and go out and get some help following their disappointing 2007.  One area of need will be wide out, especially if the team does not bring back Javon Walker, who has asked for a trade.  The Colorado Springs [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 08 2008

Shanahan Wraps Season at Presser Today

Bronco coach Mike Shanahan may offer some hints about the team’s future when he wraps up the season at a press conference today.  Since the team ended the year at 7-and-9, tackle Matt Lepsis retired and wide receiver Javon Walker all but demanded a trade.

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 07 2008

Smith to Have Hip Surgery on Tuesday

Denver Post is reporting that wide out Rod Smith is set for surgery on Tuesday on his hip.  The surgery, which could signal the end for Smith, is set for Southern California.  The surgery will be done to try and help Smith avoid total hip replacement surgery.  The chances of Smith playing in 2008, or [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 05 2008

Broncos Cuts Coming

Canges are afoot at Dove Valley, and among the changes, a few retirements, some releases and possibly a firing by next week.  O-line coach Jim Bates is expected to be let go by the team this weekend. It will cost the Broncos $2 million to buy out his contract.

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 04 2008

After 11 Seasons, Lepsis Retires

                                   
One of the mainstays of the Denver Broncos’ offensive line has decided to call it a career; according to the Associated Press, offensive tackle Matt Lepsis has informed team head coach Mike Shanahan that he is retiring.  Lepsis, who turns 34 later this month, admitted his play slipped in his 11th season after returning [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Jan 01 2008