Grade Peyton Manning’s second preseason performance - Peyton Manning’s home preseason debut is done. Here’s the down and dirty numbers: 16-of-23, 177 yards, two interceptions, zero touchdowns. He was not sacked. He had at least two passes dropped, including a sure touchdown by tight end Jacob Tamme in the end zone. Here’s what I liked. Read more from the Denver Post >>>>
Top NFL jersey sales – Peyton Manning No. 1; Von Miller No. 25 - Peyton Manning’s No. 18 Broncos jersey has been the top seller among NFL players since the day he signed with the team. In the latest update released by NFLShop.com., 49ers middle linebacker Patrick Willis is the top seller among defensive players and the Giants’ Victor Cruz is the top-selling receiver. Can somebody explain why Seattle’s Marshawn Lynch has the top-selling jersey among running backs? Arian Foster, Maurice Jones-Drew and Adrian Peterson didn’t even crack the top 25. Read more from the Denver Post >>>>
Kickoff Luncheon Unites Fans and Players - A day before it will host the Broncos 2012 preseason home opener, Sports Authority Field at Mile High opened its doors to players, coaches and fans for the inaugural Kickoff Luncheon. The event was attended by every player on the roster and each member of the coaching staff. Vice President of Corporate Communications Jim Saccomano said the presence of every player made Friday afternoon memorable for everyone who attended. “It’s really cool,” Saccomano said. “In the history of the team there have been different luncheons that have been done by different organizations, or pep rallys. But to have one in which all the coaches and all the players attended, they were all introduced and got to sit among the fans. And the fans of course bought tables, a lot of them by companies, and the Broncos charities got the money for that, which is a great thing. It really was a big event that seemed to go really well and hopefully it’s the beginning of another tradition.” Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>
Broncos Position Battle: Offensive Line - Though Chris Kuper’s broken forearm changed the complexion of the Denver Broncos’ starting offensive line, it isn’t likely to have much impact on the overall construction of the group in regards to the 53-man roster. Kuper’s injury requires a four-to-six-week recovery, so he’ll still take a spot on the 53-man roster at the deadline. Manuel Ramirez took his place as first-team right guard after Kuper was injured Tuesday, but that was nothing new, as Ramirez spent most of the offseason working there while Kuper recovered from a fractured fibula and torn ankle ligaments. Read more from CBS Sports >>>>
NFL Rumors: Denver Broncos Will Replace D.J. Williams With Young LB Talent - The linebacker corps for the Denver Broncos may struggle initially from the absence of LB D.J.Williams who is serving a six-game suspension to start the season and the punishment will likely be much longer after his recent conviction of DUI. It very well could be the last game that Williams plays for the Broncos. Williams is in his 9th year in the NFL and he has averaged 101 tackles, nearly two forced fumbles, around 2.5 sacks, and about five pass deflections per season. He will be hard to replace on this defense, but the Broncos must find a way if they want to compete at the high level that they are expecting this season. Read more from Rant Sports >>>>
Fantasy Football Rankings 2012: Denver Broncos Offer Solid Options - The running back situation for the Denver Broncos is one of the tougher ones to decipher this draft season for fantasy owners, something we haven’t said much since the Mike Shanahan, RB-by-committee days of yore. Willis McGahee is probably the starter, with fellow veteran Lance Ball currently behind him on the depth chart. Rookie Ronnie Hillman (who is banged up) and former first-round pick/so-far bust Knowshon Moreno are also vying for playing time to leech off some of that sweet Peyton Manning offensive juju. Read more from SB Nation >>>>
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