Maybe I should have told someone with Denver International Airport.  I think there’s a guy in my building who works there.  I don’t know his name, though.

*Sigh*

In case you didn’t hear late Friday afternoon, Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning will be one of the voices at Denver International Airport.  Now through Jan. 2, when you board a DIA train, that voice you hear welcoming you to Denver will be none other than No. 18.  Denver mayor Michael Hancock, who typically greets train passengers, told the Denver Post:

“For the holidays, I am handing off this very important duty of greeting visitors to our great city to someone known for the best audibles in the business.  Peyton Manning earned this call by going long in his efforts to take the Broncos to another AFC West championship.  We’ll be cheering on him and the team as they drive toward another Super Bowl!”

According to the article, Manning’s voice is accompanied with “Jingle Bells” on piano.

Other Headlines:

• Associated Press: Broncos’ win streak facing realistic obstacle in Ravens
• Baltimore Beat Down: Ravens vs. Broncos: Preview & Prediction
• CBS Denver: Baltimore Ravens A Tough, Physical Test For Denver Broncos
• Denver Broncos: Broncos at Ravens: What to Watch For
• Denver Broncos: The Art of the Strip-Sack
• Denver Post: Broncos’ Eric Decker, Demaryius Thomas have gift of grab, just like two Denver legends
• Denver Post: Broncos’ Brandon Stokley looking to play against his first NFL team 

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Memphis defensive tackle Dontari Poe impressive at NFL scouting combine - In their draft meetings before the NFL scouting combine, the Broncos discussed Memphis defensive tackle Dontari Poe a lot.  But after the 346-pound Poe’s workout Monday with other defensive linemen at Lucas Oil Stadium, he may not be available when the Broncos use their first pick in the April 26-28 draft. They have the 25th pick in the first round.  Read more from The Denver Post >>>>

While preparing for NFL draft, beware of baggage at cornerback - Coach John Fox wants the Broncos to fill the holes in their defense. So during the April 26-28 draft, the Broncos will be looking for impact players at defensive tackle and in the secondary.  Read more from The Denver Post >>>>

Achilles tendon injuries in NFL rose last summer after lockout ended - Today’s question about the Broncos comes from Slater Raub in Louisville, Ohio. Q: Did the players who trained together during the NFL lockout last year help themselves more than the players who trained on their own?  Read more from The Denver Post >>>>

What rookie QBs fit for Broncos, Chiefs? - The Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs might both consider taking a quarterback in the draft. Let’s look at the top quarterbacks and the chances that they land with either team.   Read more from ESPN >>>>

2012 NFL Draft: Denver Broncos Should Target Defensive Tackle with 25th Pick - The Denver Broncos are entering the 2012 NFL draft in a very interesting situation for the organization.  The team is led by a quarterback in Tim Tebow, who many believe may never make it in the NFL.  The team’s defensive backfield is such a disastrous combination of aging veterans and inexperienced young players that there are no players in between the two groups.  Read more from Bleacher Report >>>>

Denver Broncos: Why Peyton Manning Should Have Denver Atop His Wish List - Let me start off by saying this: I am not a Denver Broncos fan.  I know fans of various teams will spout off randomly about how Adrian Peterson is definitely going to be traded to the Washington Redskins, or how the Jacksonville Jaguars will fill their wide receiver needs by trading for Calvin Johnson. Sorry, but no. This is not one of those articles, because I am not a Broncos fan; in fact, I am a Seattle Seahawks fan—but that is beside the point.  Read more from Bleacher Report >>>>

2012 NFL Offseason Needs: Denver Broncos - Tebow this, Tebow that. It was all Tim Tebow all the time in Denver last season. The media frenzy the left-handed signal caller created made for a compelling story. His ability to pull out games in the final minutes was unprecedented, and the Broncos owe a lot of their success this season to No. 15.  Read more from SB Nation >>>>

Madden ’13 Cover Athlete: Tim Tebow, Von Miller Are Denver Broncos’ Contenders - For a second year in a row, EA Sports will allow the fans to vote in a bracket-style tournament for its Madden ’13 cover athlete. Last year, former Denver Broncos running back Peyton Hillis (of the Cleveland Browns) won the fan vote. He then went on to continue the Madden Curse with an affliction of injuries and a public war of words from time to time with the team’s management.  Read more from Mile High Buzz >>>>

Eddie Royal Good Fit In Baltimore? - The Baltimore Ravens are looking to upgrade at receiver and special teams in the off season this year. Much of that is sure to be done in the draft but the Ravens have always been good at finding low risk, high reward players in free agency as well.  Read more from Baltimore Beat Down >>>>

Broncos Interested in Trading Up for Robert Griffin III - I am big proponent of being honest, but sometimes I understand there is a time and place to lie.  John Elway and the Denver Broncos think Tim Tebow is an outstanding human being, but they also think he is a terrible quarterback.  Read more from Black Sports Online >>>

Eight subplots that could change NFL landscape in 2012 - For all of you football fiends who have something on your mind besides the 40-yard dash and how many times some future backup linebacker can bench 225 pounds, this Bud’s for you.  Read more from NFL >>>>

2012 NFL Free Agency: Defensive tackle rankings - Unlike our previous free-agent breakdowns, the defensive tackles lack big names and depth; but that doesn’t mean their roles have diminished. Getting into the backfield is more important now than ever, and while sacks aren’t necessarily a hallmark of the position, disrupting what the offense wants to do certainly is. And that’s where some of the names below excel.   Read more from CBS Sports >>>>

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The Denver Post: Kyle Orton is still Denver’s No. 1 quarterback, but he’s starting to feel pressure.

The Denver Post: The Broncos’ secondary is struggling…and that was before injuries.

The Denver Post: San Diego poses several challenges for the Broncos.

CBSSports.com: Previewing the Chargers vs. Broncos game.

KUSA: Former Broncos staff member has new career involving area youth.

ESPN: Miami Dolphins have quarterback troubles, which obviously brings up August’s non-trade of Kyle Orton.

Kypost.com: Tim Tebow doesn’t try to stir up controversy, but it still finds him.

CSNWashington.com: Redskins audition a former Broncos running back.

Baltimore Beat Down: Even with a 1-3 record, the Broncos still have a shot at the playoffs.

ESPN: Speaking of the playoffs, who are the Super Bowl favorites?

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A quick note to pass along to readers…

It’s an away game for Denver Horse Force now until Tuesday.  Will this affect you?  Likely very little – if at all – but knowledge is power…or something.

The Denver Post: John Fox’s job is safe – so quit asking.

The Denver Post: Is there a battle brewing between the Broncos’ front office and fans?

The Denver Post: Champ Bailey is back to practice; Brian Dawkins is not.

DenverBroncos.com: Several Broncos players participated in this week’s Drive for Life XIV.

DenverBroncos.com: Broncos look for a W against San Diego.

Opposing Views: It’s still possible for the Broncos to turn the season around.

Sign on San Diego: Scouting the Denver Broncos…from a Chargers perspective.

Baltimore Beat Down: Ex-Ravens RB Willis McGahee isn’t a fan of his former coach, John Harbaugh.

SB Nation Cleveland: Peyton Hillis and drama seem to go hand-in-hand.

KABC: Week 5 NFL picks.

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The Denver Post reports Brodrick Bunkley returned to Broncos practice Thursday.

Also from The Denver Post, John Elway is used to attention; now he’s trying to rebuild the Broncos.

The Broncos are dedicated to a balanced offense in 2011.  More on the team’s official site.

The team’s site also shows some love for the defense.

NBC’s Bay Area affiliate reports the Raiders are eager to start the 2011 season against the Broncos.

Baltimore Beat Down looks at the NFL’s Gronkowski brothers. Dan was released by Denver over the weekend.

NFL Mocks continues to look at players available in the 2012 NFL Draft.

Wall Street Journal tested the facial symmetry of NFL player to answer the age-old question: which team is the most handsome?  (For real).

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Ah, another picture perfect weekend in Denver.

Before you head out and enjoy what Colorado has to offer, enjoy your daily dose of Broncos headlines.

The Denver Post suspects coach John Fox will play a major role in crafting Denver’s revamped defense in 2011.  How major?  How about co-defensive coordinator?

The Texas A&M linebacker with the lofty goal of replacing Von Miller is in legal trouble, according to Fox Sports.

Bleacher Report speculates on the AFC West’s most likely Super Bowl contender.   It’s not Denver, but the choice may surprise you. 

Life Site News profiles Mr. Autobiography himself, Tim Tebow.

A former Denver Bronco is taking part in a music festival, writes Ozarks Unbound.

Baltimore Beat Down updates us on the search for the next team in ‘Hard Knocks.’

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