Archive for July, 2008
Broncos to Release Lynch; May Move to San Diego
While John Lynch is not happy about his playing time with the Broncos, it now appears that he may be able to find work elsewhere. A report in the Rocky Mountain News now states that the Broncos have told Lynch that he is allowed to explore his options, both in and out of football. Lynch [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 30 2008Lynch Leaves the Broncos; Unhappy with Playing Time
It appears that long time safety John Lynch may have played his final down in the NFL, or at least for the Broncos. The popular safety left the Denver Broncos earlier today, and is pondering his future and seems to be ready to move on to life after football. Lynch will turn 37 in September, [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 30 2008A Suspension Looming for WR Marshall?
The chance that Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall could be suspended continues to loom. The team is waiting to hear from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on whether Marshall will be suspended, and how long any suspension would last. Head coach Mike Shanahan doesn’t think Marshall should be suspended because he knows what triggered Marshall’s legal [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 30 2008Foxworth Finds Position As Cornerback
Some progress being made a Broncos training camp. You may recall at last year’s camp, Domonique Foxworth was juggling between cornerback and safety. If Monday’s performance was an indicator, cornerback will be in his future. Foxworth was a big hit yesterday in camp with a strong showing and a couple of impressive pics. It was [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 29 2008Marshall’s NFL Future Uncertain
Still no word from the commissioner if Broncos wideout Brandon Marshall will be reprimanded or suspended for his recent legal problems. Coach Mike Shanahan says Marshall keeps training since there’s been no word from the league. He’s been getting his arm back into shape after missing the offseason workouts with an injured arm. Marshall aggravated [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 29 2008Cutler Responding Well To Diabetes Treatments
Quarterback Jay Cutler seems to very strong in training camp following his April diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. While on the field, he wears a blood sugar monitor that is constantly monitored on the sidelines. Cutler says he feels much better compared with training camp last season. Receiver Brandon Stokley agrees, saying Cutler has put [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 28 200832 Teams, 32 Questions: AFC West
Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 26 2008
Broncos Begin Workouts; Await Word On Marshall
The Broncos open their 2008 training camp this morning at Dove Valley. They signed second-round draft pick Eddie Royal yesterday. They also expect to have a deal with first-rounder Ryan Clady before the first practice at 11:15 a.m. Coach Mike Shanahan has a lot of new faces to work in, but he’s most concerned about [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 25 2008WR Smith Calls it a Career
Wide receiver Rod Smith is stepping away from the NFL. Smith officially announced his retirement Thursday afternoon at team headquarters. Smith amassed 849 career receptions, 11,389 receiving yards and 68 touchdowns in 183 games after joining Denver as an undrafted free agent out of Missouri Southern in 1994. The three-time Pro Bowler played his entire [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 25 2008Veteran WR Smith Retiring Today
Veteran Broncos wideout Rod Smith is expected to announce his retirement this afternoon. He played 13 years, then sat out all last season with a bad hip. Smith’s career numbers lead Denver in almost every receiving category. He caught more than 800 passes and scored 68 touchdowns.
Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 24 2008


