Hey, the Broncos are AFC West champions.  So that’s like cool and stuff…

DHF will have SO MUCH MORE on the Broncos in the playoffs.  Just keep visiting this week.  I promise what awaits you will be awesome.

Now let’s look at the day’s headlines.

Woody Paige: Broncos play not to lose, which is what happened vs. Chiefs - There is no life on mars or at the stadium today.  There was no celebration on the field at game’s end. The Broncos still didn’t know if they’d be in the playoffs.  Read more from The Denver Post >>>>

Dave Krieger: Have NFL defenses figured out Tim Tebow? - I was on my way from the Mile High press box to the field late in Sunday’s game when two passing fans shouted a greeting of sorts: ”Hey, you ever heard of Brady Quinn?”  Read more from The Denver Post >>>>

Broncos lose RG Chris Kuper for season with gruesome injury - As part of the Broncos’ renowned draft class of 2006, Chris Kuper was looking forward to playing in the playoffs for the first time.  Read more from The Denver Post >>>>

A Fresh Start - The Broncos closed the season with three straight losses, but the team knows it has an opportunity to right the ship and make some noise now that the postseason has arrived.  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

Loss Hurts, But Playoffs Loom - Despite a 7-3 loss to the Chiefs in the regular season finale, the Broncos are headed back to the postseason for the first time since 2005.  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

Notebook: Broncos Rush into Record Books - The Broncos, led by Willis McGahee, set a single-season record for rushing yards; The defense steps up; Injuries cast a shadow.  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

Bill Maher celebrates 2012 by ‘Tebowing’ in a tree - We are now officially in 2012, and Bill Maher still has not stopped mocking Tim Tebow. In a new post on Twitter from Hawaii (where he is vacation), the HBO host posted the picture to the left of this article along with this caption:  Read more from Examiner >>>>

Tim Tebow Fined By Denver Broncos QBs Over Billboards - The other Denver Broncos quarterbacks on the roster didn’t take too kindly to a billboard being erected crying for Tim Tebow to be named the starting quarterback earlier in the season.  Read more from Football News Now >>>>

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The Denver Post: Switching quarterbacks midseason can be trying for the Broncos.

The Denver Post: The Broncos must improve their red zone offense. 

ESPN: Dolphins fans are right; their team is better off losing.

The Washington Post: Champ Bailey hopes his education of Brandon Marshall doesn’t come back to haunt him.

FS Sports Florida: Willis McGahee is a new man…or at least his career is…thanks to the Denver Broncos.

Football News Now: One of John Fox’s former players doesn’t have great things to say about him.

Fox Sports: And so the Tim Tebow era (2011 installment) begins.

Examiner: Tebow apparently has a lot in common with Justin Bieber.

The Stir: Six reasons football fans hate Tebow.

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The Denver Post: Jason Elam is surprised the 63-yard field goal record is still around.

The Denver Post: So much has changed since a memorable 2006 meeting between the Chargers and Broncos.

The Washington Post: Elvis Dumervil hopes to get back on track and match his amazing 2009 season.

Fox News: Chargers look to continue dominance against Denver.

Football News Now: Von Miller is already making a huge impact in Denver’s defense.

Bolts from the Blue: The enemy offers a preview of today’s game.

NBC San Diego: Vincent Jackson is ready to shine against Denver.

Seattle Post Intelligencer: Looking back on the life of the Raiders’ Al Davis.

Pittsburgh Post Gazette: The NFL has become a gigantic snooze.

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The Denver Post: Why is the Titans’ LP Field such a challenge for opposing team’s offensive line?  Here’s your answer.

The Denver Post: Tim Tebow playing WR is just the latest of notable NFL pinch-hitting.

DenverBroncos.com: As you know, the team re-signed TE Dante Rosario earlier this week.  Here’s more on his return to Denver.

Football News Now: Broncos face first road test of 2011 season.

Real Aspen: A look at religion, politics, and Denver Broncos football.

NFL Mocks: Thinking ahead to 2012 NFL Draft? These folks are.

Sporting News: An interview with the never shy Shannon Sharpe.

Titans Radio: Not surprise here; the Titans want revenge against Denver.

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Game Day!

For DHF’s game preview, go here.  The latest injury report, along with any last-minute news and notes, will be posted later today.

Now time for headlines…

From The Denver Post, the Broncos strengths (yay!) are outnumbered unfortunately by their weaknesses (boo!).

Speaking of strengths, how about Doom and Gloom?  The Denver Post lists the many reasons why Broncos fans should be thankful…an opposing offenses should not.

Fort Worth Star-Telegram profiles Miller, a native Texan who’s finally living his NFL dream.

DenverBroncos.com previews tonight’s MNF contest.

San Jose Mercury News take a look at Oakland’s defense – and its possible weaknesses in 2011.

Football News Now reports the Raiders are mum on their punt return plans.

Connecticut’s Post-Chronicle catches up with Hall of Famer Floyd Little.

ESPN the Magazine asked a simple question: “Do sports heal?”  Read on for a Broncos tie-in.

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From The Denver Post, here’s your chance to win Broncos tickets…if you’re okay sitting with Mark Kiszla.

Also from The Denver Post, comparing Tim Tebow to Tarvaris Jackson.

From the team’s official site, breaking down the Broncos’ preseason victory over Seattle.

The News Tribune (Washington) has the Seahawks’ perspective on the Broncos’ Saturday night win.

Football News Now has an update on D.J. Williams elbow injury.

Miami’s Sun-Sentinel reports on Tim Tebow’s reunion with his college teammates.

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NFL.com has more on Syracuse’s controversial hiring of a former Broncos videographer.  He made the word “Spygate” relevant again.

If you missed it Sunday, Broncos WR Brandon Lloyd had the honors of presenting the NFL’s 18th best player, as selected by his peers.  Football News Now has more.

Why is John Elway doing in a story about mob bosses?  Chicago Daily Herald makes the connection.

The Big Lead previews the upcoming rookie symposium, which was cancelled then rescheduled because of the lockout.

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Just a day’s work stands in the way of the weekend.

Yes.  Life is good.

Headlines make life even better.

There’s growing belief the NFL lockout is nearing an end.  The Denver Post has a recap of Thursday’s meetings and what’s next.

NPR revisits the story of Broncos player turned substitute teacher David Bruton.

Tim Tebow was a guest on Wednesday’s ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live.’  See Part I and Part II of the interview.

Football News Now lists some of the NFL’s best cornerbacks – a list that would be incomplete without Champ Bailey.

I’ll have more on this story later today, but another former Denver Bronco is moving to the broadcast booth, according to NFL Labor.

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The mornings are alway rough for me; I like sleeping in.  But if it’s any consolation, at least this week has gone quickly.

Translation: It’s almost the weekend.

Love Marty McFly?  Who doesn’t?  Saturday is Film on the Field Night for the Denver Outlaws.  Lacrosse…Invesco Field…and ‘Back to the Future’ on a 97 foot-wide screen.  Now you’re talkin’!  Read more from Outlaws’ official website.

In case you missed Tim Tebow’s latest TV appearance, Huffington Post has the video.

What if John Elway had stuck with baseball?  The Yankee Analysts ponder.

Arrowhead Addict continues is AFC West rankings.  It’s now the safeties turn.

Football News Now looks at some possible free agents the Ravens should consider signing, including a Bronco.

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A reminder, there’s still time to sign up for the Broncos combine for high school football players.  The cost is $20 and players must be enrolled to participate, which you can do so here.

Football News Now profiles Broncos rookie Julius Thomas, a former college basketball player turned NFL tight end.

Lakeville (MN) Patch checks in on Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker.

Arrowhead Addict ranks the AFC West’s best OLBs.

More rankings!  USA Today counts down the top cornerbacks in the NFL, and of course, Champ Bailey is deservedly on that list.

The Big Lead ponders where Plaxico Burress might end up.  Are the Broncos serious contenders?

CBSSports.com writes John Fox should consider an old Carolina connection as a possible mentor for Tim Tebow.

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