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Denver Broncos Free Agency Grade and Review

Contributor: Nick Korte, mvn.com/nfl-broncos

Team Needs: DT, OT, S, K, P

Key additions: LB Boss Bailey, LB Niko Koutouvides, WR Keary Colbert, S Marlon McCree, S Marquand Manuel

Key Losses: K Jason Elam, WR Javon Walker, LB Ian Gold, OG/OC Chris Myers, S Nick Ferguson

Key Free Agents Retained: FB Cecil Sapp, DE Ebenezer Ekuban

Free Agency Notes: After making big splashes in free agency in 2007 with the likes of Daniel Graham and Travis Henry, the Broncos have tightened the purse strings in 2008 and pursued players that they hope can have as much of an impact with greater relief on the budget. This is especially true at linebacker, where the signings of Koutouvides and the younger brother of Champ Bailey will be a frugal attempt to return the middle of the defense near to standards set by names such as Wilson, Mobley, or Romanowski. Colbert should be a good compliment to Brandon Stokley as a secondary receiver to Brandon Marshall's hopeful ascent to elite status, while the safety position was stopgapped for one more year with the arrivals of McCree and Manuel.

Grade: B+

Review of Grade: Given the new spending habits of the Broncos, they have made good strides in what resources they have limited themselves to using. They have also positioned themselves for proper usage of draft picks--tackles on the first day, both offensive and defensive; and a mission to greatly improve special teams, highlighted by the loss of the great Jason Elam.

denverpost.com

Orton won't practice Friday, not ruled out for Sunday's game

Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton will not practice today because of his sprained ankle, but coach Josh McDaniels said there is "absolutely" a chance Orton will be ready to play Sunday against

San Diego won't have Hardwick ready for Sunday

Chargers center Nick Hardwick will not play against the Broncos on Sunday in the showdown between AFC West leaders at Invesco Field at Mile High.

Spunky Williams scores three TDs

With Ronnie Brown sidelined for the season, the Dolphins turned to their aging running back. And Ricky Williams showed he's still got it.

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Chargers will have Merriman, Phillips

Whoever the Broncos put at quarterback, and Friday it appeared it will almost certainly be Chris Simms, the Chargers will be at full strength in their pass rush. Shawne Merriman and Shaun Phillips, who second and first respectively in sacks for the team, both sat out practice Wednesday nursing minor injuries. The two, however, practiced Thursday [...]

Ayers fined $5K for facemask

Rookie outside linebacker Robert Ayers has been fined $5,000 by the league for a “major facemask” penalty in last Sunday’s game against Washington. Ayers grabbed onto Santana Moss’ facemask while making a tackle on a punt return in the second quarter. He was called for a personal foul on the play.

Orton won’t practice Friday, not ruled out for Sunday’s game

Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton will not practice today because of his sprained ankle, but coach Josh McDaniels said there is “absolutely” a chance Orton will be ready to play Sunday against San Diego. The team has decided it is more important Orton spend his time this week with the training and medical staff doing rehabilitation on [...]

rockymountainnews.com

Running backs taking a look at Broncos

The Broncos jumped into free agency Thursday night by setting up visits today with a pair of running backs. The team, as yet, hasn't reached agreements with Arizona's J.J. Arrington or Philadelphia's Correll Buckhalter, according to John Rickert, who represents both players.

LEGWOLD: Broncos have plenty of holes to fill on defense, special teams

At almost every opportunity to throw the Broncos defense of 2008 under any passing Greyhound, first-year Broncos coach Josh McDaniels has instead offered something on the order of: "We want to make the whole team better."

NFL free agency: Weak economic climate not conducive to big deals

If new Denver Broncos coach Josh McDaniels is to be believed, the team won't be shy about spending owner Pat Bowlen's money in hopes of building a roster for the franchise's first playoff appearance since 2005.

blogs.rockymountainnews.com

Broncos Inbox -- Feb. 25

Broncos Inbox -- Feb. 18

Broncos cap no issue

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This Week in Gameday: Nov. 22, 2009

Having already achieved more than his share of individual accolades during his pro career, Champ Bailey's focus nowadays is solely on that elusive championship ring.

A Few Minutes With: Wesley Woodyard

In this week's edition of "A Few Minutes With...", Wesley Woodyard reveals how he worked to make the team as a college free agent last season and how he relishes his current role as a team captain.

Making Up For Lost Time

A freak pregame injury before the Broncos' season opener cost Spencer Larsen the first six games of the regular season. Unfazed by the injury, Larsen has wasted little time making an impact since his return to the field.

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Simms appears likely to start at QB for Broncos with Orton hurt

Backup quarterback Chris Simms took snaps with the Denver Broncos' starters again Thursday. That makes it increasingly likely that Simms will start against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday in place of Kyle Orton, who sprained his left ankle last weekend against the Washington Redskins.

Chargers find themselves in first place for rematch with rival Broncos

San Diego's chances for a fourth consecutive AFC West title looked slim, at best, following its home loss to Denver last month.

Broncos give reps to backup QB Simms as Orton misses practice

Quarterback Kyle Orton isn't practicing as the Denver Broncos install their game plan for Sunday's AFC West showdown with the San Diego Chargers. Backup Chris Simms took the snaps at practice Wednesday because of Orton's bum ankle.

milehighreport.com

Orton was 11-of-15 for 146 yards and two touchdowns in the second half Monday night. According to...

A little stat for ya - Over the past 2+ seasons, quarterbacks under Josh McDaniels (Brady, Cassel,...

Shallow Thoughts & Nearsighted Observations

Horse Tracks 10/20/09 - Broncos head into bye at 6-0 after defeating San Diego; Time to start thinking big

If you find you have to defend Stokley's TD reception...

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Broncos VS. Chargers

It’s round #2 for the Broncos -Chargers always impressive duel. The Broncos go into Sunday’s game having lost their last three in a row while the Chargers come in having won their last four in a row. Can we bring back the yellow mustard and brown socks now? How about Brett Kern. We were 6-0 before we released him. This epic [...]

Exclusive Interview With Broncos Hall Of Famer, Gary Zimmerman

Gary Zimmerman helped guide the Denver Broncos to their first Super Bowl Championship in 1997. As a left tackle who protected John Elway and created running space for Terrell Davis to work, Zimmerman was the unsung hero of that team. NFL.com put together a great video of his Hall of Fame career: Zimmerman will join Kellen Winslow (HOF class [...]

The Broncos Are Still A Contender

I’ve already come up with 10 reasons why being a Broncos fan is better than being a Chargers fan. Not that I couldn’t come up with 10 more reasons, but I wanted to put a different spin on things this Wednesday. As we enter Sunday’s game, it feels like week 1 of the season. That 3 game [...]

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