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Broncos at Cardinals: First Half Blog

December 12th, 2010 - 2:13pm by Eric DetweilerOther posts by Eric Detweiler

COIN TOSS: Wesley Woodyard, Champ Bailey, Daniel Graham and Chris Kuper represented the Broncos at midfield for the coin toss. The Broncos have called tails, and it is tails. The Broncos will receive to start the game.

Q1 15:00: Eric Decker stepped back to receive the opening kickoff for the Broncos. The rookie got the corner and returned Jay Feely’s kick deep into Arizona territory before being pushed out of bounds. However, there was holding on Cassius Vaughn. The Broncos will start at their own 11-yard line instead.

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Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Denver Broncos, First Half Blog, Week 14
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Broncos at Cardinals: Pregame Blog

December 12th, 2010 - 12:01pm by Eric DetweilerOther posts by Eric Detweiler

Even with sunny skies on a warm Arizona afternoon, the roof is closed at University of Phoenix Stadium with the Broncos preparing to play the Cardinals in a Week 14 showdown. Today will mark Interim Head Coach Eric Studesville’s head coaching debut.

Both teams enter the contest at 3-9, hoping for a momentum boost down the stretch. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:15 p.m. MST.

11:59 a.m. MST: The Broncos have recently released a statement on Perrish Cox’s availability today. The cornerback will play but not start against the Cardinals. The full statement is available here.

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Tags: 2010, Arizona Cardinals, Denver Broncos, pregame blog, Week 14
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A Challenging Encore

December 9th, 2010 - 4:03pm by Eric DetweilerOther posts by Eric Detweiler

In Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs, Champ Bailey held Dwayne Bowe — the league’s hottest receiver after scoring in seven straight games coming in — without a single catch. Defensive Coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale called it “one of the best performances I’ve ever seen.”

Bailey’s reward for the effort? The nine-time Pro Bowler gets a Week 14 matchup with Arizona’s Larry Fitzgerald — a four-time Pro Bowler who is one catch away from being the team’s all-time receptions leader.

“It is more of a challenge this week,” Bailey said. “He is more of a polished receiver. He is more experienced. So, my hands will be a little full this week.”

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Tags: 2010, Champ Bailey, Defensive Coordinator Don 'Wink' Martindale, Denver Broncos, Week 14
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Making Their Mark

December 2nd, 2010 - 3:27pm by Eric DetweilerOther posts by Eric Detweiler

With four starters in the secondary with at least nine years of NFL experience, there’s not much the veteran unit hasn’t seen on the football field.

That’s good news for safety Kyle McCarthy and the three other rookies who have emerged in supporting roles throughout the season.

“It’s huge,” said McCarthy, who has played all six games since being promoted from the practice squad on Oct. 16. “It gives you a sense of calm knowing they’re out there with you and if you have a question they can help you out.”

McCarthy along with rookie cornerbacks Perrish Cox, Cassius Vaughn and Syd’Quan Thompson have all seen time on defense this season, showcasing an ability to adapt to the pro game quickly. They all are playing roles on special teams with many practicing at multiple defensive positions, putting an added emphasis on being prepared each Sunday.

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Tags: Defensive Coordinator Don Martindale, Denver Broncos, Head Coach Josh McDaniels, Kyle McCarthy, Week 13
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‘No Excuses’

November 29th, 2010 - 3:19pm by Eric DetweilerOther posts by Eric Detweiler

A day after the Broncos lost for the sixth time in seven games when their spirited fourth-quarter rally fell short against the Rams, Head Coach Josh McDaniels explained some of the factors behind his team’s disappointing 3-8 record.

The head coach concluded there are no easy answers to his team’s recent inconsistency but took responsibility for that lack of success.

“I’ll be the first one to stand up and say, ‘I can do a better job doing what I’m doing,’ but I think that again, this is a team game — a situation where you have to have a lot of people do the right thing and execute it at a high level,” McDaniels said. “We’re playing against really well-coached and really well-put-together teams that play hard every week too.”

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Tags: 2010, Denver Broncos, Head Coach Josh McDaniels, Robert Ayers, St. Louis Rams, Week 12
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Time to Give Thanks

November 25th, 2010 - 2:30pm by Eric DetweilerOther posts by Eric Detweiler

Last year at this time, the Broncos were preparing to play the Giants in a primetime Thanksgiving night clash.

This season, Head Coach Josh McDaniels had the opportunity to give his players and coaches the most conventional holiday possible by NFL standards.

McDaniels moved up Thursday morning’s practice to ensure the players had the afternoon off to spend with their families. The coaches worked late on Tuesday night to get ahead on gameplanning normally reserved for Thursday, so they’ll have a little extra time away from the Dove Valley training facility, too.

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Tags: 2010, Denver Broncos, Head Coach Josh McDaniels, Thanksgiving, Week 12
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Tough Adjusting

November 23rd, 2010 - 4:14pm by Eric DetweilerOther posts by Eric Detweiler

The Broncos offense went 69 yards in six plays for a touchdown on the opening drive of last night’s 35-14 loss in San Diego. During its final 11 possessions, Denver picked up 169 yards total and just seven more points.

On Tuesday morning, Head Coach Josh McDaniels gave the Chargers credit for making defensive adjustments that his team never solved.

The head coach said the Chargers, who blitz on about 40 percent of plays, backed off the pressure significantly after the first drive and focused on taking away Kyle Orton’s sideline passing lanes.

“That took some adjusting on their part because they had to leave some of their comfort zone I am sure and go to some different things, but that was something they tried to do and we tried to combat it,” McDaniels said. “We didn’t do it very well, and the game ended up becoming more of a catch up game for us.”

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Tags: 2010, Denver Broncos, Head Coach Josh McDaniels, Kyle Orton, Robert Ayers
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Striking a Balance

November 19th, 2010 - 5:24pm by Eric DetweilerOther posts by Eric Detweiler

The package of plays designed for Tim Tebow showcased a new wrinkle in Sunday’s win against Kansas City when the rookie quarterback tossed a 3-yard touchdown pass to Spencer Larsen.

Besides ensuring Tebow heads into Week 11 with a sparkling 118.8 passer rating, McDaniels said the play represents a natural progression for the package.

After a run in a similar situation earlier in the game on which Tebow scored a rushing touchdown, the coaching staff saw the Chiefs overplaying for the run and trusted Tebow to make the play with his arm.

“I think now everybody knows we will throw it with him,” McDaniels said. “It is just a matter of picking your spots there.”

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Tags: 2010, Andre' Goodman, Denver Broncos, Head Coach Josh McDaniels, Tim Tebow
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Veikune Joins Squad

November 17th, 2010 - 12:46pm by Eric DetweilerOther posts by Eric Detweiler

The Broncos bolstered their linebacking corps on Wednesday, signing free agent David Veikune.

To make room for Veikune, the team waived linebacker Jarvis Moss.

Veikune played in 10 games for Cleveland last season after the Browns drafted him in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-2, 257 pound linebacker registered eight tackles in three preseason games this season before being waived on Sept. 7.

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Tags: 2010, David Veikune, Denver Broncos
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‘The Life of a Fullback’

November 15th, 2010 - 3:51pm by Eric DetweilerOther posts by Eric Detweiler

Spencer Larsen came into the season without an offensive touch in his NFL career.

In Sunday’s 49-29 win against the Chiefs, the Broncos fullback-linebacker turned full-time fullback continued to show why the team has entrusted him with the position.

After earning four touches total in his first five games of the season, Larsen got the ball three times Sunday, showcasing himself as another weapon in a versatile attack.

The 26-year-old picked up a pair of rushing first downs in short-yardage situations, including a career-long 14-yard scamper in the third-quarter, and added his first career touchdown on a 3-yard pass from Tim Tebow.

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Tags: 2010, Denver Broncos, Head Coach Josh McDaniels, Spencer Larsen, Week 10
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