It seems the San Diego Chargers, now without a general manager and head coach, turned to Denver for some answers.

And were subsequently denied.

The Denver Post reports the Broncos turned down the Chargers’ request to interview director of player personnel Matt Russell for San Diego’s GM spot.  According to the NFL Network’s Albert Breer, Russell has no interest in any position outside of Denver.

The Chargers fired general manager A.J. Smith and head coach Norv Turner on Monday.  John Elway, the Broncos’ executive vice president of football operations, said the denial was made after discussion the request with Russell:

“Matt’s done a tremendous job with the Broncos and he’s got a very bright future ahead of him.”

Russell, who played linebacker at the University of Colorado in the 1990s, has been with the Broncos since 2009.

Staying on the subject of job vacancies, it seems the Buffalo Bills are now interested in Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy.  The Bills have asked permission to meet with McCoy, and the Broncos will allow it, so long as the interview happens in Denver this weekend.  The Broncos don’t want any potential timing conflicts with playoff preparations now in full swing.   The Arizona Cardinals and Chicago Bears are also interested in McCoy, but ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Cardinals are ready to move quickly and hire ex-Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid.

As for Denver defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio, a least one fellow Broncos blogger believes Del Rio is staying put.  Given the revolving doors at defensive coordinator for Denver – not to mention Del Rio’s head coaching past – that would be a huge milestone.

Other Headlines:

• Associated Press: Broncos Go From Joke To Contender In 2 Years
• Denver Broncos: Top 12 of 2012
• Denver Post: Broncos need a win to do it, but some fans already looking at Patriots
• Denver Post: Denver Broncos to stay in Denver during week off
• USA Today: Broncos’ Trindon Holliday just might end up perfect

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In less than three days, the AFC West champion Denver Broncos will play at Oakland against the Raiders.

With such a short turnaround between games, it’s not your typical week in and around Dove Valley.  For starters, the first injury report is already out for both teams.  Curiously, neither team practiced today, so this injury report is the hypothetical “if there had been practice today” type of thing.  Among the highlights:

For Robert Ayers is back in Denver after missing much of last week due to the death of his father. According to the team, WR Matthew Willis (knee) and LB Wesley Woodyard (ankle) would have been held out of practice, and WR Brandon Stokley, who was inactive Sunday, would have participated on a limited basis.

Even though Denver has clinched a playoff spot, the Broncos know there’s room for improvement.  Head coach John Fox addressed the team’s turnover ratio, saying it’s not up to snuff with the NFL’s elite.  Fox used the 2003 Carolina Panthers, a team he coached to the Super Bowl, as an example:

“That’s a big reason why we reached the Super Bowl.  The important thing is getting in the tournament and then playing really well when you get in. … We want to start building for that and we want to start this week against Oakland.”

Other Headlines:

• Bleacher Report: Denver Broncos at Oakland Raiders preview
• Denver Post: Sports Authority Field at Mile High is Peyton Manning’s house, so play by his rules.
• Rant Sports: Demaryius Thomas is an elite wide receiver.
• USA Today: Some of Tim Tebow’s ex-Broncos teammates are speaking out anonymously about the quarterback…and agree with the New York Jets.

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‘Tis the season for firings and hirings.  The coaching carousel is underway in college football, and is about to intensify in the NFL.

And among the names surfacing for a head coaching position for a former head coach himself: Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio.  His name is already floating around at least one coaching position, California-Berkeley, but as Del Rio told the Denver Post:

“That’s not something anybody has talked to me about.  I can’t really comment on something that doesn’t exist.

“My concentration of late has been on getting my wife a birthday present and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.”

So Del Rio is only focused on the Denver Broncos for now.   Still, as I’ve mentioned before, I have little doubt he takes an NFL head coaching position in the offseason, and my hunch is Kansas City for no reason other than a hunch.

Other Headlines:

• Denver Broncos: Peyton Manning, meet Peyton Manning.
• Denver Broncos: The St. Kilda Football Club of the Australian Football League visited Dove Valley Friday.
• Denver Post: Ex-Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer is now living in Colorado and reconnecting with football.
• Denver Post: Broncos-Bucs draft trades pay off twice as Derek Wolfe and Doug Martin are prized picks.
• ESPN: A look at the AFC playoff race
• USA Today: Brandon Stokley knows it’s good to be Peyton Manning’s friend.

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And pass…and pass some more.

It seems the Denver Broncos could very well feast on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense come Sunday at Sports Authority Field.  As the Denver Post’s Jeff Legwold points out, the Tampa Bay’s pass defense is…well…not the best in the league.   It’s actually the worst:

The Buccaneers have surrendered 51 pass plays this season of at least 20 yards. That’s a temple-rubbing number for any defensive coordinator. Four teams have had at least six completions of 20 yards or more in games against the Buccaneers this season.

And more grabbing of attention: Of the 18 touchdown passes the Buccaneers have surrendered this season, nine have been for 20 yards or more. In fact, three of the scoring passes have been 80 yards; two of those 80-yarders have been on third down.

That’s good news for Denver on a few obvious fronts: 1) Peyton Manning, and 2) the Broncos’ rushing game has struggled at times this season.

No reason to try and force it this weekend.

But…

Bucs head coach Greg Schiano believes stats can be deceiving.  He admits the secondary’s play has been “frustrating” at times, but insists the unit is improving, as he explained during a conference call Wednesday:

“We’re getting better.  You can’t for a minute complain about their effort, their work ethic. It’s a process. We just have to keep doing it. And it’s been my experience that when you do that, you get better.

“I can see (improvement).  You can see it on the practice tape. It’s coming. And we also could use more pass rush to help those guys out.”

Other Headlines:

• Associated Press: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Denver Broncos game preview
• BroncoTalk: Did you buy a Peyton Manning jersey on Cyber Monday?  Turns out a lot of fans did.
• Denver Broncos: Champ Bailey remains one of the most respected cornerbacks in the league.
• Denver Post: New Bronco Jacob Hester suited up for Wednesday’s practice.
• USA Today: Broncos traded away pick that would have given them Doug Martin.

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What’s making headlines today?  Well, if the above title for this post didn’t give it away, it’s the Denver Broncos’ trouncing of the Carolina Panthers.

Read ‘em and enjoy…’Cause what else is better than reading about your team’s victory?

What they said: Broncos praise defense after stopping Carolina, Newton – The Denver Post

“We’re not perfect, but we have the right mindset about where we need to go.”
–Champ Bailey

Denver Broncos blow out Panthers in Carolina, as Manning ties Marino – The Denver Post

…Manning can continue his quest at an accomplishment Favre never got — a second Super Bowl title. While such talk as a practical matter is premature, there is also evidence that Manning’s current team may have the goods to pull it off.

EXCLUSIVE: Locker Room Celebration (VIDEO) – Denver Broncos

Broncos at Panthers: Fox (VIDEO) – Denver Broncos

Broncos bury Cam Newton, Panthers 36-14 – USA Today

It’s hard to say what’s been the bigger surprise in 2012 – the disappointing sophomore season of Newton, or the thunderous return of Peyton Manning.

Manning ties Marino, Broncos sack Cam seven times in rout – CBSSports.com

Fox, who coached the Panthers for nine seasons, downplayed his return all week, but celebrated on the sideline with a few fist pumps Sunday.

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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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Broncos’ maturity will be tested over next 10 games, starting vs. New Orleans - Today’s question about the Broncos comes from Brent in Pittsburgh: Q: From in the middle of Steelers country, I’m wondering how the Broncos think they’re positioned to make a playoff run?  A: Brent, there have been times this season when some of the Broncos more veteran players have talked about the importance of the team’s younger players to stay locked in week to week.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Broncos’ Tracy Porter missing time after summer seizure; hopeful vs. Saints - Tracy Porter has been sidelined in recent days because of precautionary measures the team’s medical staff is taking after the Broncos’ cornerback suffered a seizure in August.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Facing a Hometown Team - A quartet of Broncos will be playing against their hometown team when the Saints come marching into town on Sunday.  Quarterback Peyton Manning, wide receiver Brandon Stokley, tackle Chris Clark and cornerback Tracy Porter, who played four seasons with the Saints to open his career, grew up in the New Orleans area.  “It’s always fun to play the Saints,” Stokley said. “You know all your friends and family from where you grew up back home are watching the game, so it always is a bit extra special to play them.”  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

Carrying Over From the Comeback - Usually teams talk about the 24-hour rule to enjoy a win. With the Broncos having Week 7 as their bye week, the positive energy from Denver’s historic comeback win at San Diego has had an extra week to stew.  Now, the Broncos hope to take advantage of that and continue the momentum that has been on their side since the offense marched down the field for a touchdown to open the second half against the Chargers.  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

Saints, Broncos hope to be half as compelling on the field as they are off it - If the Denver Broncos and New Orleans Saints put on as compelling a show on the field as they do off of it, Sunday night’s game should be a blockbuster.  Read more from Associated Press >>>>

Manning wary of playing catch up against Brees - Peyton Manning didn’t need a full week off to realize his team had to fix its problem of disastrous first quarters.  In the six games before the Broncos’ bye week, Denver had lost five fumbles and thrown three interceptions all in the first quarter. No wonder the Broncos trailed at halftime of four of those six games.  Read more from USA Today >>>>

Saints not overlooking Broncos’ defense - Peyton Manning’s comeback gets all the headlines in Denver, but the Saints are just as worried about the Broncos’ underrated defense.  No one comes back on Denver, which has allowed an NFL-low six points in the fourth quarter. The Broncos also are tied for sixth in sacks per game (three), tied for fifth in yards per carry allowed (3.7) and tied for third in yards per play allowed (4.8).  Read more from CBSSports.com >>>>

Will Denver Broncos continue winning ways? - Are the Denver Broncos going to put together a long winning streak? Darren Sharper discusses the possibility of the Broncos running away with their division thanks to an easy schedule.  Watch video from NFL.com >>>>

Denver Broncos Coach John Fox says Tracy Porter has been a good fit for their defense - Former New Orleans Saints cornerback Tracy Porter once picked off Peyton Manning in the Super Bowl. Now he’ll be hoping to do the same against Saints quarterback Drew Brees.  Porter signed with the Denver Broncos in the offseason after playing for the Saints from 2008-11. He has 21 tackles and one 43-yard interception return for a touchdown this season.  Read more from NOLA.com >>>>

Denver Broncos: Highlighting Must-Win Matchups vs. Saints - The Denver Broncos (3-3) enter their Week 8 matchup with the New Orleans Saints (2-4) at Sports Authority Field at Mile High coming off of a 24-point comeback vs. the San Diego Chargers.  Read more from Bleacher Report >>>> 

Denver Broncos: Stuffing the Run? - Here we are, six games into the 2012 season . . . and I still find myself hearing some of the same questions that were raised at the end of the 2011 season and throughout the off-season. These questions have arisen both in casual conversations with family, friends and co-workers and in reading the comments sections of online football discussions.  Read more from Bleacher Report >>>>

Bill Romanowski Offers his Unique Views on Peyton Manning - Former Denver Broncos linebacker, Bill Romanowski has lost his mind! Ok, he actually lost his mind many years ago but he took it to another level on Thursday when he appeared as a guest on 102.3 ESPN Radio in Denver. Romanowski who is a regular guest on the station every Monday asked to come on Thursday because he had a theory on Peyton Manning. This is where it gets strange!  Read more from Rant Sports >>>>

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Broncos looking for next men up front on offensive and defensive lines - If the question is injuries and the question has been posed to Broncos coach John Fox, the answer will be three words.  And they aren’t “woe is me, ” even if he might really be leaning that way.  ”Next man up,” Fox said. “That’s our philosophy here; that’s how we approach it.”  After the last few days at the Broncos’ Dove Valley complex, Fox has said those words quite a bit.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Peyton Manning puts in extra work at Broncos’ final full practice - In the final real practice of Denver Broncos training camp, Peyton Manning wasn’t about to let any time with his wide receivers go to waste.  Twice while the majority of his teammates worked through special teams drills, Manning spent time with his first-line receivers working through red zone patterns.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Kiszla: Broncos rookie Derek Wolfe needed to help pull load - The Broncos can no longer rely on linebacker D.J. Willliams, a talented 30-year-old linebacker who acts like a child who should be sent to his room without dinner.  This team needs a new hero.  Enter rookie defensive lineman Derek Wolfe, a 300-pound ray of light very much welcome in a bring-me-no-more-bad-news week for your local NFL team.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Goal Remains the Same - After seeing just 12 snaps in the club’s 31-3, preseason-opening win at Chicago, quarterback Peyton Manning and the first-team offense will get a little more playing time this Saturday.  Head Coach John Fox said that the starters will play to the end of the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks in the preseason home opener at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

Notebook: Bannan Bolstering the Line – After missing a few practices and the Broncos’ preseason opener as he recovered from a calf injury, Justin Bannan returned to the field on Monday.  With a few practices under his belt since suiting back up, Bannan said he’s getting back up to full speed.  “I feel good,” he said on Thursday. “The calf is feeling better. It’s still a little tender, but I felt pretty good today. I felt like I could go at a faster pace than what I had been doing the past few days. It’s coming along. They keep telling me to be real patient with it. I just don’t want any setbacks at this point in time.”  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

‘Tough Pill to Swallow’ - In one morning practice, the Broncos lost two players that were atop the depth chart at their respective positions.  On Tuesday, right guard Chris Kuper fractured his left forearm, and defensive end Jason Hunter injured his triceps. Both injuries required surgery.  ”It’s tough,” defensive tackle Justin Bannan said. “It’s not every day where you have a job where you can come out and all of a sudden you can break something or tear something. That’s a tough pill to swallow sometimes.”  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

Broncos rookies find their clothes strewn about a hotel lobby – The chaotic sea of poorly-folded gym clothes you see above is actually the collective wardrobe of the Denver Broncos rookies. Why is it scattered about a hotel lobby? You’d have to ask the Denver Broncos veterans.  Read more from Yahoo! Sports >>>> 

Peyton, Eli not totally thrilled by prospect of Manning Bowl - It would be the perfect dream ending to a remarkable comeback story: Peyton Manning, coming off a year away from football following cervical spinal fusion surgery, leading his new Denver Broncos teammates to a Super Bowl showdown against the defending champion New York Giants and younger brother Eli.  Read more from USA Today >>>>

The Biggest Winners and Losers of Broncos Preseason Camp so Far - The Denver Broncos have been engaged in training camp for three weeks now. They recently completed a 31-3 victory over the Chicago Bears last Thursday night in Peyton Manning’s first in-game action in over a year and a half.  Although it was by no means a perfect performance, Manning managed to at least silence some of his doubters by at least showing he still has a lot of the skill and passing prowess that made him a four-time NFL MVP in Indianapolis.  Read more from Bleacher Report >>>>

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Broncos’ Elvis Dumervil, Von Miller pack combination punch if healthy - The guys who get paid to face the Broncos defense during the regular season know they won’t get to see the good stuff until September.  And the best of that good stuff will be what first-year coordinator Jack Del Rio does with a luxury most defensive coordinators don’t really have around the league. Del Rio has not one, but two edge rushers with the ability to lead the league in sacks.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Broncos’ Jacob Tamme seizes chance to hone skills vs. elite cornerback - During his time at the University of Kentucky, Broncos tight end Jacob Tamme handled his business in the classroom well enough to earn academic All-Southeastern Conference honors in four consecutive seasons.  Which means he knows a good thing when he sees it.  And when Champ Bailey, an 11-time Pro Bowl selection, was ready to leave a drill this week as Tamme jumped in to line up, Tamme asked him to stay. Tamme asked him because he knows the return on working with a player like Bailey far outweighs the potential difficulty in facing one of the best defensive backs of his generation.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning finds target in Demaryius Thomas - Though wide receiver Eric Decker appeared to be quarterback Peyton Manning’s favorite target most of the first week of training camp, Decker did not fully participate Thursday. That opened the door for Demaryius Thomas.  Decker sat out the team drills but went through individual drills.  Meanwhile, Manning said Thomas has had a good camp, even when Decker was practicing before injuring his groin on Wednesday.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Manning, Offense Continue to Jell – Peyton Manning’s assimilation into the Denver Broncos offense isn’t complete, but after eight days of training camp, substantial progress has been made.  Manning showed a crisp connection with wide receiver Eric Decker in the opening days of camp. The two clicked on several routes in the early goings of team drills, one-on-ones and seven-on-sevens, even getting one past veteran cornerback  Champ Bailey on occasion.  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

One Advantage the Denver Broncos Have over Each Division Foe in 2012 - The Denver Broncos have begun their long-awaited training camp, and so far the results are positive. Peyton Manning is throwing the ball well, connecting with Eric Decker on a regular basis. Derek Wolfe has been receiving first team snaps, and Ronnie Hillman has been showing his world-class speed on a regular basis.  Read more from Bleacher Report >>>>

Broncos’ upgrade to Peyton Manning is no passing fancy –  It was a seven-on-seven drill midway through a training camp session, essentially pitch-and-catch for any quarterback and his wide receivers.  More than 4,000 fans wedged into the tree-shaded grassy banks overlooking the practice fields at Dove Valley, all eyes locked on Peyton Manning, the Denver Broncos’ marquee offseason acquisition.  Read more from USA Today >>>> 

For Broncos, best training is across the line - The biggest benefit to training camp can often be working against teammates who are among the NFL’s elite at their position. For the Denver Broncos, that works on both sides of the ball.  Quarterback Peyton Manning’s quick tempo and constant changes at the line of scrimmage forces the Broncos’ defense to be on its toes and make the correct adjustments on the fly.  Read more from Lindy’s Sports >>>>

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Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno working his way back into lineup - Don’t count out running back Knowshon Moreno just yet.  On the fifth day of Broncos training camp, the former first-round pick was cleared to rejoin full-squad drills. Moreno, who had surgery to repair a torn ACL on Dec. 1, ran second behind starter Willis McGahee in 11-on-11 team drills Monday morning.  Moreno had been limited to 7-on-7 passing sessions and individual drills in the first few days of camp.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Champ Bailey shows speed to challenge Manning at Broncos training camp - Everyone digs the long ball it seems and the day’s biggest cheers typically are reserved for the big completions, unless Champ Bailey is involved.  The veteran cornerback, an 11-time Pro Bowl selection, got the loudest roar of the day when he showed closing speed to break up Peyton Manning’s deep toss up the right sideline that was headed for Demaryius Thomas.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Quinton Carter’s hamstring injury affects Broncos’ rotation at safety – Q: How does Quinton Carter’s injury affect what the Broncos will do at strong safety?  A: Carter suffered a hamstring injury Friday when the Broncos’ practice was conducted indoors because of lightning. Carter got tangled up with a receiver and fell to the ground.  The Broncos quickly signed former Colorado safety Anthony Perkins, who was at training camp for Saturday’s walk-through practice.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Making Plays at the Next Level - For most rookies, the first few days of training camp are spent with their heads spinning as they try to learn the playbook while keeping up with the fast pace of an NFL practice.  For linebacker Danny Trevathan, there’s also the fact that he’s trying to learn three different linebacker positions – all while practicing against a first-team offense led by four-time NFL MVP Peyton Manning.  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

Learning from the Best - When Brian Dawkins visited practice on Sunday, the future Hall of Famer shared some words with second-year safety Rahim Moore.  The former Bronco didn’t mince words. He gave it to him straight.  “He told me, ‘Rahim, you’re not a scary guy,” Moore recalled. “You like to hit, but sometimes, you’ve got to know when to make the big hit.’”  In a uniform, Dawkins was a scary guy – but also a smart one.  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

Notebook: Miller Encouraged - Von Miller has seen more contact in the past three days than he did throughout the entire months of May and June.  On Saturday morning, the Broncos practiced in full pads for the first time this season. As far as Miller is concerned, so far, so good.  “I’m feeling pretty good,” Miller said. “All my muscles are feeling pretty good. We’re eating pretty good here at the Broncos facility. It’s pretty nice. I think stretching and doing all that stuff (during the offseason) really paid off. I haven’t had to spend all those long hours in the cold tub yet.”  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos Might Surprise People in 2012 - Peyton Manning knows what he likes in his offensive weapons. It’s why players like Austin Collie and Jacob Tamme were able to step right in and be big-time producers. If you run the routes, and do what Peyton asks when he’s yelling gibberish at the line of scrimmage, then he’s going to get the ball to you, and more often than not it’s going to be exactly where you need it.  Read more from Opposing Views >>>>

Denver Broncos Training Camp: Sorting out Starters at Safety Position in 2012 - In 2011, the safety position was a weak link for the Denver Broncos late in the season after the Broncos lost veteran Brian Dawkins and were forced to start two rookies in Quinton Carter and Rahim Moore.  The issues from last season were big enough that management made a few moves to upgrade the secondary with the prospect of Dawkins retiring, moving toward youth by releasing Andre Goodman and signing on both Tracy Porter and Drayton Florence. The big acquisition at safety was former Cleveland Brown Mike Adams.  Read more from Bleacher Report >>>>

Early Camp Hype - Mario Fannin and Danny Trevathan. No, these aren’t two of the fellas who tango with the female celebrities on Dancing with the Stars. And no, they aren’t two characters from a Michael Connelly crime novel.  They’re two members of the Denver Broncos. And they are names you should know, at least according to the people who pretend to be in the know when it comes to the orange and blue.  Read more from Mile High Sports >>>>

Rookie lineman Derek Wolfe gives Broncos push inside- Derek Wolfe pointed to his upper lip, drawing attention to the thin trace of hair under his nose.  ”You see the white-trash mustache,” he said, grinning. “I’m not pretty. I’m not a big deal.”  The Denver Broncos think otherwise. They used their first selection in April’s draft, the 36th overall pick, on the defensive lineman from Cincinnati. And after one weekend of training camp, Wolfe had earned significant repetitions with the second team.  Read more from USA Today >>>>

Peyton Manning Key For Broncos To Make NFL Playoffs - The Denver Broncos made the NFL playoffs last season after winning out on tiebreakers since they finished in a three-way tie with an 8-8 record. Tebow Time fueled part of that, but the end-of-season struggles made it a shaky proposition to make the playoffs. But things should be different with Peyton Manning under center this time around.  Read more from SB Nation >>>>

Denver Broncos Training Camp: Sorting out Starters at Safety Position in 2012 - In 2011, the safety position was a weak link for the Denver Broncos late in the season after the Broncos lost veteran Brian Dawkins and were forced to start two rookies in Quinton Carter and Rahim Moore.  The issues from last season were big enough that management made a few moves to upgrade the secondary with the prospect of Dawkins retiring, moving toward youth by releasing Andre Goodman and signing on both Tracy Porter and Drayton Florence. The big acquisition at safety was former Cleveland Brown Mike Adams.  Read more from Bleacher Report >>>>

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