Denver Broncos cornerback Tracy Porter was a full participant in Thursday’s practice – his first since full practice since Oct. 14 – but that doesn’t necessarily mean he’s back to action.  Head coach John Fox says the team is taking things slow with Porter.

Even so, Porter admits his starting job is likely no longer his, which has the Denver Post’s Mark Kiszla wondering: Can Tracy Porter escape Broncos’ doghouse?

Without a trace of anger, Porter told me the team’s dissatisfaction with his performance dates to a home loss against Houston when Texans quarterback Matt Schaub passed for 284 yards and threw for two touchdowns against Porter’s side of the field.

Hey, I’m not upset (even though No. 22 is a fellow Indiana Hoosier); Chris Harris and Tony Carter have played brilliantly in Porter’s absence.  Backups outplaying starters is a good problem to have.  Sure beats the usual talent drop off.

Among the Broncos with fond Cincinnati memories, look no further than wide receiver Brandon Stokley.  Remember that crazy Week 1 finish in 2009?  (Wow, that seems so long ago now.)

Other headlines:

• GoBEARCATS.com:  The University of Cincinnati catches up with rookie defensive tackle (and UC alum) Derek Wolfe.
• SI.com: Linebacker Wesley Woodyard is a huge playmaker for the Broncos.
• USA Today: Quarterback Peyton Manning is making a case for league MVP.

And make way for mustaches…

November, make that Movember, is here, and to promote and support men’s health, several Broncos players are growing mustaches this month.  Meet the team’s Mo Bros and show your mustachioed exploits via Twitter by using the hashtag #broncosmobros

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