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Russell to IR; Martinez Returns

September 30th, 2008 - 4:51pm by Adam ZinserOther posts by Adam Zinser

Clifford Russell has been placed on injured reserve, Head Coach Mike Shanahan announced Tuesday.

Russell suffered a sprained neck on a scary injury during the Broncos’ loss to the Chiefs Sunday, and he had to be taken off the field on a stretcher. He did make it back to Denver on the team plane following the game after being cleared by doctors at a Kansas City medical facility.

To fill Russell’s roster spot, Shanahan also announced the re-signing of Glenn Martinez.

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The Only Answer is to Keep on Working

September 30th, 2008 - 8:57am by jim_saccomanoOther posts by jim_saccomano

No matter what the question is, that is the answer.

And that much is true whether it involves one’s job, relationships, weight control, or any other situation one might imagine.

And that is the situation in which the Denver Broncos find themselves after the loss at Kansas City. Many fans and media types which it were otherwise, but it is not. The key factor to punch into the equation, however, is that the situation would not be even slightly different if the Broncos had won against the Chiefs.

No matter what, the season is one quarter over and Denver is an excellent 3-1 at this time.

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Front and Center

September 29th, 2008 - 10:20pm by alex_taylorOther posts by alex_taylor

AAAaahhhhhhh my dear Broncos fans - What a start we have had. A 08/09 season that has graced us with its excitement, triumph and pride - all things that are not lost. This town homes a population of true fans and an organization that has honest appreciation of the support.

So here we are at the beginning of another season; a season that has us at 3 and 1 and many more exciting wins to come. I can’t tell you how amazing it is to have the best seats in the entire house. One of the countless surreal things about being a Denver Broncos Cheerleaders it the fact that we get to watch every single home game play front and center. Sometimes a bit too close as you get to bob and weave the players as the play extends the bounds, the refs and their watchful eye or the camera men that charge down the field after each and every play. It is a dangerous world out there on those sidelines…and I can tell you that we enjoy every second of it.

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Keeping Their Heads Up

September 29th, 2008 - 5:29pm by Jake GrilleyOther posts by Jake Grilley

Talk in the Broncos locker room on Monday was centered on the team’s 33-19 loss to the Chiefs. Head Coach Mike Shanahan reiterated that no matter how talented a football team is, if it doesn’t execute the game plan and mistakes pile up it is going to be hard to come away victorious in the National Football league.

“I just want to work on the things we did poorly,” Shanahan said. “We talked about red zone being 1-for-4 and turnovers being 4-to-1. We talked about missed tackles and gap responsibilities and we still have to improve on our third downs. All the things we did poorly in the game, you try and work on and eliminate those mistakes.”

The discussion among many of the Broncos during the team’s first three wins was the chemistry and the cohesiveness of the players in the Denver locker room. Marquand Manuel said that same camaraderie is still being felt in the locker room after the team’s first loss of 2008, and it is that team character that will help to define this team for the remainder of the season.

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K.C. (no Magic) Sunday

September 29th, 2008 - 2:27pm by mark_cooperOther posts by mark_cooper

Wow, like I mentioned last week. Dangerous territory when you have a team like K.C. winless and coming off 12 consecutive losses.

I had to repeat what I said on the 25th as I’m not sure everyone saw it. See below.

Interesting looking at stats this week. We’re the No. 1 offense in the AFC and No. 16 in defense in the AFC. On top and on the bottom. I’ve never seen that before and was a little perplexed, thinking, weird. The Saints defense is #14 in the NFC and Raiders are No. 10 in the AFC and Chargers are No. 15, all partially because of our success against them, keep in mind.

So we have a lot of improving to do before you can leave the TV set and not miss a big play :o)…. I may be O.K. with that as long as we win.

Whoops, we got run all over. I need some help from you all this week I was in Miami at a 30th High School Reunion and offshore fishing on Sunday and had to dodge some of the heaviest rain stroms I’ve seen in along time getting off the water Sunday…then listening to the scores and watching ESPN into the evening.

Help me here?? What happened ((overall)) other than 198 yards by Johnson a two interceptions by Jay and two other turnovers?

Just looking at the stats, I would have said turnovers and rushing yards against us??…correct?

Also, glad Clifford Russell is O.K.

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Reflections on a Tough Day at the Office

September 28th, 2008 - 7:51pm by mike_riceOther posts by mike_rice

Sunday’s game against the Chiefs is a prime example of why staying off the emotional roll-coaster is a wise thing to do. Teams have to remain steady, not getting too high after wins and not getting too low after losses. For the first time this year, the Broncos will have the opportunity to see if they can stay on an even keel after a disappointing loss.

I am still a firm believer in the Broncos’ ability to be a good team this year. But they are still a young team. And young teams go through growing pains. Sunday certainly qualifies as that.

Among the issues:

–TURNOVERS. Going into the game, I found it hard to come up with a scenario in which the Chiefs won without getting at least a couple of turnovers. They came up with four and that was more than enough.

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Russell On Team Plane

September 28th, 2008 - 5:41pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by Gray Caldwell

Clifford Russell, who was carted off the field in Kansas City with a neck sprain, flew back to Denver with the rest of the team.

His condition has been reported to be normalizing. Stick with DenverBroncos.com for updates on his injury.

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Broncos at Chiefs: Fourth Quarter Notes

September 28th, 2008 - 1:36pm by Adam ZinserOther posts by Adam Zinser

15:00: The Chiefs have a first-and-10 at the Denver 39 to start the fourth quarter. Bowe fires deep down the left sideline for Bowe, but he makes the grab well out of bounds near the goal line.

14:50: Huard complete to Jeff Webb for 15 yards and a first down at the Denver 23.

14:10: Huard hits Bowe for 10 yards and a first down, moving into the redzone to the Denver 13.

13:00: Huard hits Tony Gonzalez in the back of the endzone for a 13-yard touchdown. 23-13, Chiefs.

Gonzalez was injured on the play, but he got up after a few minutes and made his way to the sideline on his own.

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Broncos at Chiefs: Third Quarter Notes

September 28th, 2008 - 12:49pm by Adam ZinserOther posts by Adam Zinser

15:00: Novak kicks off to Hall, who takes it out to the 35-yard line, and that’s where Cutler and the offense will take the field for the first drive of the second half.

14:20: Hall carries the ball twice for short gains, and now it’s third-and-five at the 40.

13:40: Cutler hits Royal down the left side for 28 yards to the Chiefs’ 32.

13:08: After an incomplete pass that was ruled as a rush for no yards and fumble, it’s second-and-16 from the 37. Cutler fires into the endzone for Royal, but it sails incomplete.

12:30: Cutler hits Pittman in the flats for a short gain, and Prater comes out to attempt a 51-yarder to tie it up. It’s good, and the score is tied at 13.

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Broncos at Chiefs: Second Quarter Notes

September 28th, 2008 - 11:38am by Adam ZinserOther posts by Adam Zinser

15:00: Johnson gains six yards, getting the first down. First-and-10 from the Denver 26.

14:20: Johnson catches a screen from Huard, and Boss Bailey reads the play perfectly, tackling Johnson for a seven-yard loss. Third-and-17 at the Denver 33.

A false start penalty on Damion McIntosh and a delay of game penalty back the Chiefs up five more yards. Third-and-22 from the Denver 38.

13:00: Huard completes his pass to Will Franklin for five yards, and out comes Novak to attempt a 48-yard field goal. It sails wide right. The Broncos take over at their own 38-yard line.

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