Brandon Stokley shows Broncos he’s more than guide to Peyton Manning’s moves - There’s this idea out there, and it would be correct, that Brandon Stokley deserves some credit for helping the Broncos land quarterback Peyton Manning. But the reverse also is true.  Stokley said he was “95 percent retired” and content to move on with his life as a former NFL player when he decided to accept Manning’s invitation to work out at Duke University in late February. It was basketball that sold Stokley on the trip to North Carolina. That Stokley rediscovered he still could play football was a bonus.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Mark Kiszla: Maria Sharapova prefers tennis over Twitter; D.J. Williams should follow suit - In way less than 140 characters, I can explain why I love Maria Sharapova way more than Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams.  Stop. Get your mind out of the gutter.  Sharapova is a tennis champion.  Williams is a twittering fool.  Need I go on?  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Kickin’ It: Peyton Manning may be great, but I’d rather have Andrew Luck - Beaming in the Broncos.  I don’t think I’m the only Indianapolis Colts fan who recently installed satellite television at my house so I can watch the Broncos this autumn. I always appreciated John Elway’s accomplishments as a quarterback, but I did not follow the Broncos after he stopped playing. Since March, I have been reading The Denver Post online. Here’s what I’m sure of that Denver fans will soon also know: When the Broncos are down by nine points at the end of the third quarter, the fourth quarter will be the most fun you have had since Elway retired. Get ready. Dennis, resident of the Hoosier State.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Denver Broncos ‘Pay It Forward’ with community service - You’ve heard the term “Paying if Forward.” That’s exactly what the Denver Broncos did on Saturday.  It’s part of their inaugural “Be a Champion in the Community Week.”  They dedicated a full week starting last Saturday to community service. Players and staff visited with kids at the Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children, helped out at the Ronald McDonald House, volunteered at the Denver Rescue Mission and many other service things. They’re also helping Habitat for Humanity build four homes for four deserving families. The families live in Lakewood, Aurora and northeast Denver.  Read more from 9 News >>>>

Catching up with….the Broncos - Part of a continuing series that takes a look at what some of the Patriots’ biggest competition in the AFC is doing this offseason. We’ve already looked at the Jets,  Ravens and Steelers. Now, we turn our attention to the Broncos: The last time we saw the Broncos, they were getting curb-stomped by the Patriots in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs at Gillette Stadium, 45-10. That being said, it was a tremendous run for Denver in 2011 — buoyed by a great run from the defense, some clutch work from its special teamers and a little magic from the quarterback, they finished 8-8 and upset the Steelers in the first round of the playoffs.  Read more from WEEI.com >>>>

Denver Broncos Undrafted WR Eric Page Can Make An Impact - It seems like every year, the Denver Broncos have some undrafted free agent emerge from their rookie class and make the final roster. Perhaps that’s a result of the team not having great depth overall, but I like to think these guys really know how to bring it and show up when their time comes.  This year, that player could be former Toledo wide receiver Eric Page, a smaller wideout who comes to the Broncos as one of the most productive players in all of college football over the last three years. Page finished his collegiate career with three thousand yard seasons, and left after his junior year with virtually nothing left to do except risk injury.  Read more from With The First Pick >>>>

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How coaches, scouts and execs graded the NFL draft, including Broncos - After talking to some coaches, scouts and executives around the NFL, here’s how they graded each of the NFL teams, by tier, at the NFL draft (from the bottom up)…Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Bailey Impressed with New Uniforms - At the beginning of April, Champ Bailey donned the Broncos’ new Nike uniform as the NFL unveiled each club’s new look.  The Pro Bowl cornerback came away impressed.  “From the outside looking in, you might not see a whole lot (of difference),” Bailey said. “But the feel is different. And Nike is top-notch — you can’t get much better than that.”  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

Draft Just One of Building Blocks - Everyone knows that the National Football League draft is a big key to the long term success of any team, but like any key, all it does is get you inside the room.  Too much is made by fans and press about instant success or failure of draft choices, but these comments often are based on what people think they know about the players. And quite frankly, with the exception of a very small minority of observers, most fans have not heard of most players.  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

Draft Picks Making Plays - The Broncos targeted these seven players for a reason, these highlights show you why.  Watch video from Denver Broncos >>>>

Peyton Manning dons new Denver Broncos jersey for DIRECTV commercial - Peyton Manning’s now a member of the Denver Broncos. Those words never look any less weird when I write write them, but it’s a truth that we’ve all got to get used to.  Seeing Peyton in his new Broncos uniform kind of helps, though, and we got a first look at Manning rocking Denver’s new orange jerseys on Monday, when the quarterback, his brother and Deion Sanders did a three-man interview with DIRECTV while on location for some sort of commercial shoot.  Read more from CBS Sports >>>>

Peyton Manning in His New Broncos Jersey. Plus, Exclusive Interview and Photos! - It’s been a busy offseason for Peyton Manning. We caught up with him when he joined Eli Manning and Deion Sanders on the set of the new DIRECTV NFL SUNDAY TICKET spot. We spent a few minutes chatting with all three and got an exclusive first look at Peyton Manning in his new Denver Broncos jersey.  Read more from DIRECTV >>>>

2012 NFL Draft Recap: How The ‘Denver Devils’ Fit The Broncos - With the 57th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos made quarterback Brock Osweiler the highest drafted Sun Devil since Zach Miller went 38th in 2007.  With the sixth pick in round four (101st overall), the Broncos went to the ASU well once again, getting a terrific value in cornerback Omar Bolden.  Read more from House of Sparky >>>>

John Hadl: Denver, Peyton Manning good fit - He’s such a regular guy that it can become easy to forget just how connected John Hadl, the Kansas University athletic department’s closer with big donors, is in the football world.  Read more from LJWorld.com >>>>

Denver Broncos Building Interesting Group Of Targets For Peyton Manning - When the Denver Broncos, they signed arguably the best free agent in NFL history. That’s certainly debatable, but there’s no doubt that Manning is one of the best to ever play his position, and if he can give the Broncos even a shell of what he used to be, it will turn out to be a historic signing.  Read more from With the First Pick >>>>

2012 NFL Draft Grades: Broncos and More Playoff Teams Who Drafted Poorly - The Denver Broncos were one of the several playoffs teams from a year ago who failed to address some of the serious needs on their roster heading into next season.  The draft is a great and inexpensive opportunity to really improve the weaknesses on your team, and failing to do so can have huge consequences.  Let’s look at three playoff teams who drafted poorly.  Read more from Bleacher Report >>>>

Floyd Little To Be Inducted Into Hometown Hall Of Fame - Denver Bronco great Floyd Little is already a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but now he will be a member of the Hometown Hall of Fame.  Little is set to be honored Wednesday, May 2 in his hometown of New Haven, CT as a Hometown Hall of Famer which is a national program put on by the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Allstate Insurance Company. The program honors the hometown roots of football’s greatest players with special ceremonies and plaque dedication events in local communities.  Read more from Predominantly Orange >>>>

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Woody Paige: Don’t mock this Broncos draft of six sure starters - How about Doom & Gloom & Boom!  With a touch of Zoom. The Broncos should pick Alabama linebacker Dont’a Hightower in the first round.  Then they should select Oregon running back LaMichael James, Connecticut defensive lineman Kendall Reyes, Arizona quarterback Nick Foles, Iowa State cornerback Leonard Johnson and Colorado guard Ryan Miller.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Big need for speed on defensive lines as NFL draft nears - It is modern NFL economics. There is supply, as in the growing list of pass-happy offenses run by quarterbacks in a league bent on keeping scores high.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Klis: NFL suited to be hit by players in court - Jim McMahon, the former star quarterback, no doubt influenced the harsh punishment meted out against New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton.  Former Detroit Lions star Alex Karras and Broncos Ring of Fame linebacker Randy Gradishar were reasons why Payton’s appeal was denied last week.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Team Store to Debut Nike Jerseys – If you’re looking to get your hands on a new Denver Broncos Nike jersey, the Broncos’ online store is accepting pre-orders beginning today, Sunday, April 15. Orders placed online will ship April 27.  The Denver Broncos Team Store at Sports Authority Field at Mile High will be selling new 2012 Nike jerseys, including quarterback Peyton Manning’s first Broncos jersey, in an exclusive 24-hour period on Thursday, April 26 before they are available anywhere else.  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

2012 NFL Draft: Why the Denver Broncos Do Not Need a Quarterback - Every year the talk of the NFL draft is about quarterbacks. Since Peyton Manning was taken No. 1 overall in 1998, quarterbacks have been chosen first overall in 11 of 14 drafts. This list has been littered with nearly as many busts as it has game changers. The trend of QBs being overvalued, reached for and rising rapidly on NFL scouts’ lists has reached almost alarming heights.  Read more from Bleacher Report >>>>

NFL Draft 2012: Denver Broncos Should Pick Biggest Stud, Despite Position - ”With the second pick in the 2011 NFL draft, the Denver Broncos select Von Miller, linebacker, Texas A&M.”  And so it began. The beginning of a career in which Miller would record 11.5 sacks, be awarded Defensive Rookie of the Year and unite with Elvis Dumervil to form what we know today as “Gloom and Doom.”  Read more from Bleacher Report >>>>

Tim Tebow Should Retire Immediately And Dedicate 100 Percent Of His Time To God And Family - A couple of days ago on an interview with Good Morning America, recently acquired New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow said that “It’s pretty easy for me to say that the most important thing in my life is my relationship with Jesus Christ, followed by my relationship with family. And football’s later on down the line.” While Tebow’s faith is extraordinary and making family a priority is admirable, his comments only prove one thing and that is he needs to retire from the NFL and dedicate his life to his religion!  Read more from Rant Sports >>>>

2012 Denver Broncos Seven Round Mock Draft – 1. First Round, 25th overall: Stephen Hill, WR, Georgia Tech.  This might seem wild, but every day, I’m liking the Broncos to take a wide receiver more and more in the first round. There’s really no telling who will be available for this pick, and it could easily wind up being a defensive tackle or cornerback, but I’m intrigued by putting some serious talent around Peyton Manning.  Read more from With The First Pick >>>>

Broncos’ Tracy Porter may avoid suspension - The NFL has yet to announce if it will discipline players that were involved in the Saints’ bounty program.  It is not known how the league will deal with the players and if some players will receive harsher punishments than others, but several players may be suspended to start the season.  Read more from Bronco Talk >>>>

Broncos’ Players Staying Active in Community - During an NFL offseason, players get a short period of time to rest their bodies before it’s back to the grind and preparing for the upcoming season.  The Denver Broncos will get back to work tomorrow when the team begins voluntary offseason workouts.  Read more from Bronco Talk >>>>

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