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Injuries Dominate Conversation in Broncos Locker Room

November 3rd, 2008 - 6:44pm by Jake GrilleyOther posts by

Injury news was running rampant in the Broncos locker room on Monday and players were quick to chime in on what this latest rash of injuries means to the Broncos season.

Hall/ Pittman Done for ’08
The biggest news of the day was the announcement that running backs Andre Hall and Michael Pittman had been placed on the team’s effectively ending their season.

One player that will have to step up in the absence of Hall and Pittman will be running back Ryan Torain who saw his first action as a Bronco against Miami on Sunday.

“It is a rough sport; injuries come and go,” he said. “You just have to stay focused and handle the adversity when it comes.”

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Tickets Available Against Miami

October 31st, 2008 - 11:49am by Jake GrilleyOther posts by

The Broncos announced Friday that the Miami Dolphins have returned 230 tickets for Sunday’s 2:05 p.m. game at INVESCO Field at Mile High, and those tickets are now on sale to the general public.

The tickets are being sold at all Ticketmaster outlets, via Ticketmaster Charge By Phone, through online sales at www.ticketmaster.com and at the INVESCO Field at Mile High box office.

Fans may purchase tickets with a credit card via Ticketmaster Charge By Phone by calling (303) 830-TIXS in the metro Denver area or (719) 520-9090 in the metro Colorado Springs area. Fans desiring to use the Internet to purchase tickets may do so at www.ticketmaster.com..

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Fresh Faces Following Bye

October 27th, 2008 - 5:24pm by Jake GrilleyOther posts by

The Broncos made several roster moves on Monday, including signing free agent wide receiver Chad Jackson and tackle Matt Murphy to their active roster. The team also elevated Josh Bell to its active roster from its practice squad and placed center Greg Eslinger and cornerback Rashod Moulton on its practice squad.

In two seasons with New England, Jackson played in 14 career games including a start, amassing 13 receptions for 152 yards with three touchdowns.

Head Coach Mike Shanahan said he is looking forward to seeing how Jackson acclimates himself the the Broncos’ system.

“We just had him in here today, and he did a pretty good job for his first day out,” he said. “We’ll get a chance to see over the next week or so.”

Jackson said he feels fairly comfortable in the Broncos offensive system and with a little studying he should have a solid grasp of it.

The former Patriot and Florida Gator said the hardest adjustment for him will be playing in the Mile High air of Denver.

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Banged Up But Optimistic Heading Into The Bye

October 22nd, 2008 - 1:49pm by Jake GrilleyOther posts by

Still Atop the AFC West

The Broncos didn’t want to head into the bye week on a losing note but at 4-3 and still first place in the AFC West the Broncos know they are still in a pretty good position heading into the second half of the season.

Michael Pittman likes where his team is right now but said he knows they are capable of playing at a higher level.

“Right now we are 4-3 and I think that is a pretty good record right now in the NFL because everybody is good in this league,” he said. “We are at the top of our division right now but we have to play better.”

“We just need to do what is needed to win these football games and eliminate these mistakes that we are making on both sides of the ball,” he continued. “We are going to keep battling as a team and as a unit because we believe in one another. Early in the year we were scoring a lot of points and the defense was doing a good job stopping people. We know we can go out there and do a lot of good things, we just have to go out there and do it.”

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Not Dwelling on History

October 15th, 2008 - 8:23pm by Jake GrilleyOther posts by

The New England Patriots have been the most consistent team in the National Football League this decade. The team’s three Super Bowl Championships, four Super Bowl appearances, six division titles and NFL-best record of 103-31 can attest to that.

But if the Patriots are this century’s super team, then the Broncos are their kryptonite.

Since 2001, the year New England started its dominance by winning the team’s first Super Bowl, the Broncos have a 5-1 record against the Patriots. That mark includes the Broncos’ 27-13 win in an AFC Divisional Playoff Game during the 2005 season, making Denver the first team to beat New England in the playoffs since ’01.

Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick said the Broncos are a team that knows how to win.

“They are a good football team — that is number one,” he said. “It starts with Mike and the coaching, their program and their players. They have won a lot of games and championships, and they have beaten a lot of teams. They certainly have had a lot of success against us. I have a tremendous amount of respect for Mike and the Broncos — they are always tough.”

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Not Making Excuses

October 13th, 2008 - 4:52pm by Jake GrilleyOther posts by

The Broncos weren’t making any excuses Monday after the team’s 24-17 loss to the Jaguars. Some might have blamed the weather, others could have noted that key players were out of the lineup and others still might have argued that a controversial late call could have cost them the game.

But Denver didn’t do any of that, the team knows this loss is on them, and it is up to them to get better and correct mistakes.

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Disregarding Records

October 8th, 2008 - 3:45pm by Jake GrilleyOther posts by

The Broncos have the Jacksonville Jaguars on tap for this weekend. The Jags come to Denver with a 2-3 record on the season but the Broncos know that Jacksonville has played all five of its opponents close this season. Denver realizes that it is up against a talented football team, regardless of what its record may be coming in.

“The average fan looks at them and they see a 2-3 record and they don’t see the football team,” Head Coach Mike Shanahan said. “That’s usually indicative of most people. You are looking at the record and not how they have been playing. Our football team is well aware of that and we will be ready to play.”

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Scheffler and Young Out

October 8th, 2008 - 12:27pm by Jake GrilleyOther posts by

On Wednesday Head Coach Mike Shanahan announced that Tony Scheffler and Selvin Young will be out against Jacksonville.

Scheffler and Young each suffered left groin strains in the Broncos 16-13 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday.

Eddie Royal, who suffered an ankle sprain against the Buccaneers, should not miss much practice time with his injury and could be available on Sunday.

According to Shanahan both Young and Scheffler should be ready for the team’s Monday Night Football game against New England in two weeks.

Royal and Ebenezer Ekuban were not scheduled to participate in drills on Wednesday but should practice on Thursday. According to Shanahan both players are probable for Jacksonville.

-Jake Grilley, DenverBroncos.com

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Mustard Signed, All-Around Outing, Smith Honored

October 6th, 2008 - 4:59pm by Jake GrilleyOther posts by

Broncos on Monday signed free-agent tight end Chad Mustard. To make room for Mustard the team waived guard Dylan Gandy.

Mustard is in his fifth NFL season and third year with the Broncos. He competed with Denver in its 2008 training camp before he was waived on Aug. 30.

He has has totaled 12 receptions for 123 yards in 41 career games with the Broncos and Browns.

Mustard gives the Broncos added depth at tight end.

Tony Scheffler suffered a groin strain against Tampa Bay on Sunday. Scheffler underwent an MRI on Monday, the full extent of his injury should be known later in the week.

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A Fight For 4-1

October 1st, 2008 - 7:40pm by Jake GrilleyOther posts by

The Broncos are entering this weekend’s game against Tampa Bay 3-1, fresh off the team’s first loss of the season. The Buccaneers are also 3-1, but Tampa has put together three straight wins following the team’s opening weekend loss against New Orleans. Both teams have taken different routes to get where they are a quarter through the NFL season, but to each team Sunday’s showdown is critical in keeping their productive starts going.

Denver will attempt to rebound and collect some of its early season momentum while Tampa will try and keep its winning steak alive. Regardless of what each team has done up to this point, both know a 4-1 start is better than a 3-2 one.

Jay Cutler said every game comes down to preparation and execution.

“It is a chess match,” Cutler said. “Each and every game is and all season long is about how you can arrange, adjust and tweak things.”

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