John Fox warns Broncos to stay in shape during summer vacation - Eighty-nine Broncos players sweated through their final minicamp practice and a set of post-practice sprints, posed for a team picture and then were dismissed Thursday for their six-week summer vacation. Players will report back to Dove Valley on July 25, though the facility will remain open if players want to use the weight room in the next six weeks. Players are prohibited from doing any on-field work until training camp begins. Read more from the Denver Post >>>>
Eric Page’s chance to crack Broncos roster lies in his return game - Today’s question about the Broncos is from Brandon Comes in Greensboro, N.C. Q:I am a graduate of the University of Toledo. I noticed the Broncos picked up wide receiver Eric Page, a rookie from Toledo. How is he doing with the Broncos so far? A: Page was one of the most productive wide receivers in college football during his career with the Rockets. He left Toledo as the school’s all-time leading receiver with 306 catches and three 1,100-yard seasons. He had 25 touchdown receptions. Read more from the Denver Post >>>>
Broncos DT Ty Warren ready for football, a.k.a. “the easy part” - By the end of today, the Broncos will head for their summer vacation, a six-week break from football before training camp begins July 25. But for defensive tackle Ty Warren, the work is only beginning. After missing all of the 2010 and 2011 seasons with hip and triceps injuries and sitting out the Broncos’ organized team workouts this spring while he negotiated a new contract, Warren is determined to make up for lost time during the team’s break. Read more from the Denver Post >>>>
Entering 14th season, Broncos’ Bailey as good — and fast — as he ever was - Most of the focus relating to the Denver Broncos might be on the future Hall of Famer on the offensive side — you know, that quarterback named Manning — but don’t forget about the Canton Corner on the other side of the ball. Champ Bailey will turn 34 next week, but he’s a true freak of nature, a cover corner who still lines up week in and week out and plays man coverage on the other team’s best receiver. Read more from CBS Sports >>>>
Role models for John Elway the exec: Dad, Ozzie and Ted – John Elway sits behind a massive desk inside his second-floorDove Valley office, sipping coffee, engulfed by mementoes of a Hall-of-Fame playing career and a rising hope of capturing more Super Bowl championships – this time as one of the league’s unheralded team builders. Read more from USA Today >>>>
Look For A Much Improved Secondary - Broncos’ Corners are pleased with their progress. With the off-season additions in the secondary, it’s obvious what the Broncos are trying to accomplish. Any time an offense spread the field last season against Denver’s defense, it was an absolute nightmare for the secondary. Every Bronco fan remembers last years’ AFC Divisional loss to the New England Patriots. During the game, the defense dropped back in coverage in order to let their personnel take care of the Patriots’ receivers. Problem was, the Broncos didn’t have the personnel to take on the Patriots in man coverage. It’s hard to see that nightmare repeat with the additions of Tracy Porter, Mike Adams, and Drayton Florence. Read more from Predominantly Orange >>>>
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