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Broncos Dump Henry After Just One Season

The Broncos today released running back Travis Henry, throwing out that they didn’t feel he was as committed to the team as he should have been.  “We did not feel his commitment to the Broncos was enough to warrant a spot on this football team,” coach Mike Shanahan said in a written statement. “Although Travis [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 02 2008

Former WR Smith May Stay w/ Team as Consultant

ESPN is reporting that former wide out Rod Smith may stay on with the team as a consultant.  The team has approached him about becoming the wide out coach back in February, but he turned down that role.  Smith was basically forced to retire earlier this year due to injuries and was placed on the [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on May 29 2008

Cutler: I’m Back To Full Strength

Quarterback Jay Cutler says the zip is back on his passes.  It’s been about six weeks since Cutler learned he has diabetes.  He’s regained much of the 30 pounds he lost, and made it through six days of workouts with none of the old problems like constant fatigue.

Posted by Matt Loede on May 29 2008

Sauerbrun Trial Due Today

Former Broncos punter Todd Sauerbrun goes on trial today in Denver, over a scuffle with a Metro Taxi driver in December.  Saul Cast told police he picked up Sauerbrun outside the Ocean nightclub in Cherry Creek.  Cast says Sauerbrun seemed drunk, swore at him, and smacked him on the back of the head.  Eventually, Cast [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on May 28 2008

Denver Signs RB Michael Pittman

The Broncos have added another running back to their crowded backfield, as today the team came to terms on a one-year deal with former Bucs back Michael Pittman.  The 32-year-old joins a backfield already with Travis Henry, Selvin Young, Andre Hall and fifth-round pick Ryan Torain.
Last season with Tampa Bay, Pittman ran for 286 yards [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on May 27 2008

Man Who Ripped Off Broncos Commits Suicide

He scammed thousands of clients, including former Broncos Rod Smith, Terrell Davis, and Steve Atwater, then committed suicide Saturday outside Atlanta. Phony hedge-fund founder Kirk Wright hanged himself at the Union City Jail. On Wednesday, a jury convicted Wright for bilking investors out of 150-million dollars. He was facing more than 700 [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on May 27 2008

Tight End Scheffler Out at Least Two Weeks

Lee Rasizer, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports TE Tony Scheffler (foot) is expected to miss at least two weeks while his foot is in a protective boot. Head coach Mike Shanahan commented on the injury. “We know there’s not another break in there,” Shanahan said. “You can see that on the X-rays. But there’s [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on May 23 2008

Bronco Darrent Williams Remembered

A seven-foot, 400-pound statue of murdered Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams made its debut yesterday at the Boys and Girls Club in Montbello.  It stands in front of a new teen center that opens a week from today, bearing Williams’ name.  Kids can drop by and play sports, do homework, or just hang out.  Fellow defensive [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on May 22 2008

Broncos Open Quarterback Camp

It’s called “quarterback camp”, but all 89 of the Broncos will spend the next several days working out at Dove Valley.  It’s quarterback Jay Cutler’s first chance to practice since he found out he had diabetes.  Head coach Mike Shanahan says insulin treatments and a better diet have helped Cutler gain almost 30 pounds and [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on May 20 2008

Broncos Make Line Move, Signing Gandy, Cutting Snell

The Broncos today signed guard Dylan Gandy, a former fourth-round pick of the Colts.  He had 14 career starts for Indy, and reports say that if he plays well in camp he can play a key reserve role for the team.  To make room on the roster for Gandy, the team cut guard Isaac Snell.

Posted by Matt Loede on May 16 2008