Matt Prater’s new Broncos deal a long way from nearly being cut by Shanahan - When the Broncos signed kicker Matt Prater to a new four-year, $13 million deal Monday, it was a testament to how far Prater has come in the NFL. After all, he had been released by three different teams — Lions, Dolphins and Falcons — before he even arrived in Denver late in the 2007 season and there was a moment in the 2008 season when then-head coach Mike Shanahan was talking about bringing in a replacement if Prater missed any more gameday kicks. Read more from the Denver Post >>>>
Bringing Smiles to the Fire - As many people around Colorado left work on Tuesday evening to begin their Fourth of July celebrations, there were hundreds of workers in Colorado Springs just punching in. Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>
Which 2012 NFL game should become a national holiday? – July 4th is a national holiday, with the majority of the country off from work, enjoying time with friends and family … but no football. If you could earmark one game on the 2012 NFL schedule as a national holiday, with the majority of the country tuned in, which game would it be? Read more from NFL.com >>>>
Denver Broncos: How Many Snaps Should Ronnie Hillman See Per Game in 2012? - Entering the 2012 season, it’s a bit of a mixed bag as to who will handle the Broncos’ running back duties throughout the season. Questions about the backfield include: Will the Broncos have one true running back as they did in 2011? Or with Willis McGahee nearing the age of 31, will the Broncos have a running back by committee that utilizes the strengths and talents of such players as Knowshon Moreno, Lance Ball or even 2012 third-round draft pick, Ronnie Hillman? Read more from Bleacher Report >>>>
Denver Broncos Pre-Training Camp Thoughts and Battles - Denver Broncos training camp is going to get started in about three weeks, and I couldn’t be more pumped. I was excited the last two years to go and see Tim Tebow and the boys, but this year is a different kind of excitement. Since 2008, the Broncos and their roster have had a variety of makeovers, and I am pumped to see Peyton Manning. Read more from Mile High Report >>>
Matt Prater Should Have Pro Bowl Season with Peyton Manning Running Broncos Offense: Fan’s Take – Denver Broncos fans saw the final piece of the team’s roster fall into place with the signing of kicker Matt Prater to a new four-year deal this week. Prater had been holding out while waiting for a new long-term contract to be negotiated but no one in Denver actually thought that the deal wouldn’t get done. Prater is a key part of the upcoming 2012 season. I expect Prater to have his best season yet with Peyton Manning running the Broncos offense. Anything less than a Pro Bowl appearance would be a disappointment. Read more from Yahoo! Sports >>>>
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