Broncos head out early for trip to New England for Sunday’s game - The Broncos are ready. So ready, they’re bussing out at 1:30 p.m. MDT Friday for their team flight to the Boston area.  Most teams leave the day before the game. But Broncos coach John Fox likes to get out of the house. Whenever possible, he likes to leave two days early.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Champ Bailey says Broncos have a whole new attitude this year - Champ Bailey usually moves on quickly from football disappointments in his quest for the first Super Bowl trip of his decorated career. But there is a little something from last January’s crushing 45-10 playoff loss in New England that remains a sore point in his mind as the Broncos prepare to return to Foxborough, Mass., this weekend.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

John Fox vs. Bill Belichick: Not matchup Broncos fans want - For the Broncos to beat New England, they must overcome a huge mismatch nobody in Denver wants to talk about: Bill Belichick vs. John Fox.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Helmets Off: Jacob Tamme - Tight end Jacob Tamme is thrilled to be in Denver, re-united with his former quarterback and finding a niche in the new-look Broncos offense.  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

Get to Know: Linebackers Coach Richard Smith - Linebackers Coach Richard Smith talks about Von Miller’s development from his rookie season and the linebacker’s role in the success of the team’s run defense thus far.  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

Patriots Week – Friday: Fox - John Fox outlines the week’s final injury report before the team travels to New England.  Watch more from Denver Broncos >>>>

Denver Broncos Much Improved Since 2012 NFL Playoffs vs New England Patriots - Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots have been lopsided in recent years. In the 2012 NFL playoffs, the Broncos took a 45-10 thumping from the Patriots. There have been many changes with the Broncos and the game should be much different this time around.  Read more from Rant Sports >>>>

10 reasons why you love Peyton Manning and hate Tom Brady - Let’s face it.  It doesn’t matter that Manning has beaten down the Denver Broncos far more consistently throughout his career (he’s got a 6-2 record) than Tom Brady (he’s 3-5).  Read more from KDVR >>>>

The Biggest Bronco of Them All. A Talk With Floyd Little - Floyd Little was one of the greatest running backs to emerge from the AFL-NFL merger, getting what was an expansion franchise in the Denver Broncos on the path to what is now one of the strongest brands in the NFL. Little was really the third link in an unparalleled chain of running backs at Syracuse University that included Jim Brown and then Ernie Davis, both of whom were instrumental in getting him to play for the Orangemen.  Read more from Big Lead Sports >>>>

Patriots vs. Broncos: 3 Players to Watch on Denver - When the NFL released its 2012 schedule a few months ago, fans across the country circled this week’s match-up on their calender: Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos taking on Tom Brady and the New England Patriots—a rivalry renewed.  Read more from Pats Pulpit >>>>

Manning and Brady renew classic rivalry - Future Hall of Fame quarterbacks Tom Brady and Peyton Manning renew their rivalry on Sunday when the New England Patriots host the Denver Broncos in week five.  Read more from Chicago Tribune >>>>

Denver Broncos: The Good, Bad and Ugly of the First 4 Games - The Denver Broncos have showed us a mixed bag in terms of performances through the first four weeks of the 2012 season. Their 2-2 record is an indication of just how up and down it has been.  Read more from Bleacher Report >>>> 

Broncos will learn Sunday if all their work to close the gap with Patriots has paid off - After giving up 86 points to the Patriots last year, the Denver Broncos realized just how far away they were from becoming a championship contender.  Following the Broncos’ 45-10 loss at New England in the playoffs, coach John Fox pledged, “We will do everything we can to get better.”  Read more from the Associated Press >>>>

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Broncos QB Peyton Manning clearly on the marquee in Denver - Peyton Manning is about to play his first game for keeps — his first real game with the Broncos. His first regular-season game since missing last year with a neck injury.  He will play his first game since the 2010 season against the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have played in three of the past seven Super Bowls and had the NFL’s No. 1-rated defense last year.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Broncos’ Stokley, Dreessen respond to Greeley NFL jersey ban - Not to stereotype or anything but Brandon Stokley doesn’t even have a tattoo.  Yet, his No. 14 is forbidden in the Greeley-Evans School District because the number could have possible associations with a local gang.  ”I think it’s sad that it’s come to that,” Stokley said. “We love the support, especially from kids. I have a son in the third grade and he loves to wear jerseys. It’s sad that the circumstances surrounding this have made it come to this.”  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Terry Frei: Elvis Dumervil needs to stand up as leader of Broncos - Elvis Dumervil was soft-spoken and polite about it. No, he said, he wasn’t going to talk to me.  This was during the Broncos’ open locker-room period Wednesday at Dove Valley, and the veteran defensive end had passed through to pick up some things at his stall.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Notebook: Two-Headed Monster -  The Steelers offense presents two primary threats – two major strengths, two ways it will try to beat you. ”(The biggest challenge is) stopping that run game,” said cornerback Champ Bailey, who has faced Pittsburgh five times in his career. “You know one thing about the Steelers — they’re always going to try to run the ball and establish their run game. Then, contain (quarterback) Big Ben (Roethlisberger). He’s one of the most dangerous at what he does. He hasn’t been a two-time Super Bowl winner for no reason. He’s a great quarterback.”  Defensive tackle Justin Bannan is another veteran on the Broncos who has seen his fair share of Pittsburgh. Bannan has played nine games against the Steelers in his 10-year career – seven during his four-year stint with Baltimore.  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

Under the Helmet: Malik Jackson – Malik Jackson, a rookie fifth-rounder out of Tennessee, finished tied for fifth on the team and first among defensive lineman with eight tackles in the preseason. Jackson also recorded two preseason sacks to tie for the team lead in that category. DenverBroncos.com recently caught up with Jackson to talk about his adjustment to the NFL.  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

Broncos unveil Mile High Mountain Village - Broncos fans know all about the Broncos Barn on game day, but with a new season comes a new way to get pumped for kick off.  On the north side of Sports Authority Field at Mile High, between Gates 4 and 5, fans that already have a game-day ticket can enjoy the Mile High Mountain Village. The village is a section of the lower level concourse where fans get a true feel of the Colorado lifestyle.  Read more form 9News >>>>

Broncos game day food goes gourmet - This may be the Denver Broncos most hyped season in a very long time.  With Peyton Manning now in the driver’s seat fans are expecting big things. And whether or not the magic happens on the field, a group of chefs are making sure it does happen on your plate.  Executive chef Christopher DeJohn is taking the food at Sports Authority Field to all new levels.  Read more from KDVR >>>>

Peyton Manning’s return is one of many reasons to watch the NFL this season - Football is finally back.  This region will likely be fixated on the New England Patriots and their road to redemption following last year’s Super Bowl loss, but there’s 31 other teams in the league and plenty of reasons to broaden your viewing horizons.  Read more from MassLive.com >>>>

Peyton Manning makes Denver Broncos debut vs. Pittsburgh Steelers - The Pittsburgh Steelers have prepared themselves for just about anything that comes their way when Peyton Manning returns to NFL action with a new team.  After he missed last season recovering from neck surgery and was then released by the team he starred with for 13 years, Manning makes his much-anticipated debut with the Denver Broncos against the visiting Steelers on Sunday night in a rematch of last season’s playoff thriller.  Read more from NFL.com >>>>

NFL Rumors: Denver Broncos Will Play All Four Running Backs – When the Denver Broncos released their first regular season depth chart on Monday, and a few eyebrows were raised at the running back position. Willis McGahee was obviously still listed as the number one back, but Knowshon Moreno had moved up to the second spot. The third and fourth spots are occupied by Lance Ball and Ronnie Hillman respectively. It’s fun to look at depth charts but in this instance, it doesn’t mean very much. All four of the Bronco running backs are going to play, and when they play depends on the situation. They all bring something different to the offense.  Read more from Rant Sports >>>> 

Denver Broncos’ Peyton Manning Revolutionized NFL Offense -  Peyton Manning is arguably the greatest quarterback in the history of the NFL. He’s the only four-time NFL MVP in league history, a five-time All-Pro, a Super Bowl champion, and the fastest to 50,000 passing yards with the biggest TD-INT ratio (201) of any QB.  Read more from CBS Denver >>>>

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With Day One down, Broncos look forward to rest of season - One down, plenty of high hopes to go.  The Broncos formally opened training camp practices Thursday with a future Hall of Famer at quarterback in Peyton Manning and a record crowd on hand to see it.  It was standing-room only, an enthusiastic first step to the marathon still to come.  ”Any time you’re a performer, whether it’s sports or any kind of entertainment, the crowd gets you going,” said Broncos head coach John Fox.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Aurora shootings resonate with Broncos receiver Eric Decker - Both here and everywhere, the shootings at the Aurora theater last week stirred thoughts and feelings in nearly every able-minded, feeling person.  For Broncos receiver Eric Decker, the tragedy caused a flashback.  ”It brought back some tough memories,” Decker said. “It sparked some emotions. It sparked memories of what happened in high school.”  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Peyton Manning hype can’t compare to John Elway’s rookie Broncos camp - I’m looking at an ancient photograph of John Elway.  He’s unloading what looks to be a station wagon. He’s got a bag slung over his shoulder, a giant suitcase in one hand and a stuffed gym bag in the other.  His thick blonde hair, cut in Prince Valiant style, is topped with a baseball cap. He’s wearing short shorts and tube socks up to his knees. He’s got a goofy grin on his face.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning the man again after steady progress - Let’s go back to that mysterious time at Duke University.  It was on the eve of St. Patrick’s Day, and Peyton Manning was giving a private audition for the Broncos’ brass, coaches and medical team. He threw about 60 passes of various lengths and patterns. Publicly, the Broncos reported Manning threw great. Privately, while they were encouraged by what they saw, the Broncos’ decision makers knew Manning wasn’t fully recovered from the neck surgeries that forced the star quarterback to miss the 2011 season.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Training Camp 2012: Day Two - Just about 10 minutes into Friday’s training camp practice, huge — and nearby — bolts of lightning caused a delay in the session. As rain began to fall, the team ran off the field — as seen above — and fans were cleared from the sidelines.  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

Denver Broncos: Players with the Most to Gain in Camp - Training camp is officially underway for the Denver Broncos in Englewood, Colorado. Fans are flocking out to get that first glimpse of Peyton Manning in orange and blue.  But training camp is the setting for players to step up and make the most of their opportunity to prove they belong on the team.  We all know Manning, Demaryius Thomas, Willis McGahee, Von Miller and Champ Bailey will make this squad, but what about the players we aren’t familiar with, or the ones that may be on the bubble?  Read more from Bleacher Report >>>>

Denver Broncos: Peyton Manning’s 3 Favorite Plays He Ran in Indianapolis - For 13 seasons Peyton Manning had grown quite comfortable running just a handful of passing plays. A tremendous degree of production came out of just three plays and some basic passing concepts.  The Colts offense with Manning was arguably among the simplest in the league, using only a handful of formations.  Read more from Bleacher Report >>>>

History isn’t with Manning, even if his wits still are - First test passed: Peyton Manning is still Peyton Manning — at least when there’s a microphone in his mouth.  There will be just as many questions for the Denver Broncos’ new signal caller Friday when he takes the field around 2:20 p.m. for the team’s second day of training camp. If his Day 2 answers live up to those he gave on Day 1, the days of robotic rhetoric (Tim Tebow), smug looks (Jay Cutler)  and silence (Kyle Orton) may start to seem like distant memories.  Read more from KDVR >>>>

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Trips to pro days will be important for Broncos - Having briefly unpacked after the scouting combine, the Broncos now will get serious about hitting the road.  The University of Missouri kicked off the predraft workout season Thursday with the first major pro day of a month filled with on-campus workouts throughout America.  Read more from The Denver Post >>>>

Q&A: Broncos’ magic number: six draft picks next month - Today’s question about the Broncos comes from Mickey Kavanaugh:  Q: I’m confused in that everybody seems to think the Broncos’ sixth-round pick in this draft went to Philadelphia for Joe Mays and it looks like they still owe a conditional pick for Brady Quinn to Cleveland. Can you clarify?  Read more from The Denver Post >>>>

Prater Wins Top Professional Moment - Matt Prater’s performance against the Chicago Bears — including a 59-yard field goal to tie the game and send it to overtime, and a 51-yard game-winner in the extra frame — has earned plenty of fanfare.  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

Vegas notables strike their best Tebow pose to mark Denver quarterback’s visit - Professional football players have certainly influenced pop culture, but perhaps none has triggered such a wildfire reaction as Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow’s dropping to one knee and praying during games, either seeking divine help or giving thanks for it.  Read more from Las Vegas Sun >>>>

2012 NFL Mock Draft: LB Luke Kuechly Projected For Broncos By The Sporting News - The 2012 NFL Draft might not be the time for the Denver Broncos to select a defensive tackle in the first round, even though so many mock drafts have the team doing exactly that. It is a huge need for the Broncos, but let’s remember that Ty Warren and Kevin Vickerson will be back from injuries and that Brodrick Bunkley is a target for being re-signed. So, as we see in Russ Lande’s latest mock draft for the Sporting News, he has the Broncos selecting Boston College Eagles middle linebacker Luke Kuechly at pick No. 25.  Read more from SB Nation >>>>

Tim Tebow trade rumors swirl around Denver, NFL - There is a rumor that the Denver Broncos might be willing to trade quarterback Tim Tebow to get one of the best QBs in the upcoming draft.  Read more from KDVR >>>>

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Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno has been charged with DUI, failing to have insurance, and careless driving, according to The Denver Post.

KDVR reported Moreno was pulled over Feb. 1 on I-25 near Quincy Ave. in Denver for speeding in a construction zone.  According to KDVR, the officer smelled alcohol and Moreno performed poorly on a sobriety test.  He was taken to a detox facility.

Knowshon Moreno's arraignment on DUI charges is set for next month. (personal photo)

KDVR also reported the Bentley Moreno was driving had the personalized license plates of “SAUCED.”

Ooooh.  Okay then…

Court records show Moreno will be arraigned on March 2.

The 24-year-old tore his ACL in November and finished the season in injured reserve.  Moreno is entering the fourth year of a five-year deal with the Broncos.  He was Denver’s first-round draft pick in 2009.

The team released the following statement Monday afternoon:

“We take the incident involving Knowshon Moreno very seriously, and are thoroughly reviewing this matter.  Our organization will continue to gather information and closely monitor this issue while the legal process takes it course.”

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Before we delve into the headlines, here’s a video I finally got around to watching last night.  It’s a reenactment of the Tim Tebow-to-Demaryius Thomas overtime touchdown pass – using peanuts.

Like Conan said, using NFL game football is a bit pricey for his budget.

Patriots making plans to stop Broncos’ “track meet” - Inside the defensive meeting rooms here at the Patriots practice facility, the game tape of the first quarter of New England’s 41-23 win against Denver last month is getting plenty of play.  Read more from The Denver Post >>>>

Krieger: Broncos are playing with house money vs. Patriots - So let’s see.  No team that finished the regular season at 8-8 has ever gone beyond the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.  Read more from The Denver Post >>>>

Game-Winner Drawn Up at Halftime - Going into halftime Sunday, the Broncos held a two touchdown lead over the Pittsburgh Steelers. They had 11 first down plays so far on the day, and had run the ball on all 11 snaps.  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

NFL Playoff Preview – Denver (9-8) at New England (13-3) - The unlikeliest of teams that remain in the hunt for this season’s Lombardi Trophy continues its remarkable run Saturday at Gillette Stadium, though the Denver Broncos’ participation in this weekend’s AFC Divisional Playoff clash with the storied New England Patriots is just one of several juicy plot lines that have built up this fascinating and pivotal matchup.  Read more from Kansas City Star >>>>

2012 NFL Mock Draft: Post-BCS Championship Game version - Now that Alabama and LSU have officially put an end to the college football season, all attention will start turning toward the prospects who are leaving school behind for a chance to play in the NFL and how the draft’s first round might go.  Read more from Sports Illustrated >>>>

Broncos, Tebow memorabilia fetching big bucks–for now - Broncos fans are taking matters into their own hands and turning their love for Tim Tebow into a money market.  Read more from KDVR >>>>

Broncos History: Remembering ‘The Drive’ 25 Years Later - History has a way of repeating itself. We were privy to that fact almost to the day when the Denver Broncos put together a game winning, albeit one play drive, Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers to move on to the second round of the playoffs.  Read more from Predominantly Orange >>>>

Shanahan Should Take Note of Fox’s Flexibility - Denver Broncos coach John Fox has bucked a trend. In a coach-driven league where the guys wearing headsets on the sideline know best, he’s altered his entire philosophy to mesh with a quarterback he and Broncos’ new executive vice president John Elway didn’t even want.  Read more from NBC Washington >>>>

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For those needing to chase away the Tuesday blahs…

John Parr, the voice behind the 80’s hit “St Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion),” updated and re-recorded his signature song in homage to Tim Tebow.  I first heard of this rewrite a few months ago, early into the nation’s heighten Tebowmania obsession, when Parr performed “Tim Tebow’s Fire” on ESPN’s painfully annoying SportsNation.  Parr told KDVR Monday:

“I was inspired by Tim Tebow so I wanted to modify the lyrics…in his honor of the way that he lives his life as being a great example.”

Read the lyrics here.

Eddie Royal Playoffs Package Giveaway

Watching Saturday’s Broncos at Patriots divisional round playoff game?  Of course you are, but how about watching it from Gillette Stadium?

Broncos wide receiver Eddie Royal is giving away an all-expenses-paid trip to New England, which includes two game tickets, roundtrip airfare for two, a two-night hotel stay, signed Eddie Royal jersey, and a five-minute “meet and greet” with Royal on Friday.

Enter now!  Contest ends Wednesday. >>>>

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The Denver Post: Shannon Sharpe offers his insight on the Tim Tebow-led Broncos.

The Denver Post: Ranking the league’s quarterbacks through 11 weeks.

ESPN: Missed Tuesday’s morning “epic” phone conversation between ESPN’s Skip Bayless and Tim Tebow?  Here it is.

ESPN: NFL Power Rankings for Week 12.

KDVR: Some Broncos players met their Lakewood fans.

NJ.com: The Jets are still dissecting the Broncos game-winning drive from last week.

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Monday: Boo.  Three Day Workweek: Yay!

The Denver Post: Can the Tebow bandwagon hold any more fans? Sure, why not!

The Denver Post: Getting to know Broncos long-snapper Lonie Paxton.

DenverBroncos.com: Just your typical lunch with John Elway…

Cleveland Plain Dealer: The Browns should follow the Broncos philosophy and mold the offense to suit the team.

Observer-Reporter: Need reasons to cheer for Tim Tebow?  Probably not, but just in case, here you go.

SI.com: John Elway and Brian Xanders were checking out some pro prospects at Saturday’s Oklahoma vs. Baylor game.

Predominantly Orange: Broncos don’t have to win pretty to win.

KDVR: Broncos head coach John Fox deserves credit for catering the team’s offense to Tim Tebow.

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