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Colquitt Enjoys Being a Spectator When Team is Winning

May 20th, 2013 - 7:13am by Stuart ZaasOther posts by

Britton Colquitt has a pretty good vantage point to watch Broncos games on the sidelines.

And he’s OK with staying a spectator as much as possible this season.

“You kind of wonder that,” Colquitt said. “But when you start thinking about that, then you’re not as mentally prepared. I would love to start out maybe one punt in the first half because we’re scoring. If I’m just out there holding, that’d be awesome, because we’re winning. But I like punting. That’s my job. I feel like God has blessed me with that. Anything I can do to help.”

Colquitt punted three times or fewer in seven of Denver’s 16 regular-season games last year and the team went 6-1 in those contests.

That includes Denver’s 37-6 win over Oakland in Week 3, where Colquitt didn’t have to punt a single time.

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Want a Sneak Peek at Sports Authority Field Upgrades?

May 18th, 2013 - 8:34am by Stuart ZaasOther posts by

Maybe you’ve already seen the photos of the new Sports Authority Field at Mile High scoreboards being installed.

But today is your first chance to see the improvements live and in person.

The other professional sports team that calls Sports Authority Field home will play its home opener at the stadium tonight.

The undefeated Denver Outlaws (3-0), who appeared in the Major League Lacrosse title game last year, take on the Rochester Rattlers (1-2) at 7 p.m. MDT tonight at Sports Authority Field.

Tickets are still available for the game and may be purchased online or in-person before the game starting at $10.

The Outlaws game will be preceded by the Class 4A and 5A state championship lacrosse games, which face off at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., respectively. Admission to both of those high school games is free with the purchase of an Outlaws ticket.

Today’s lacrosse tripleheader offers the first look at the $30 million of improvements that include a brand new 220 foot by 40 foot high-definition scoreboard on the south side of the stadium. The new scoreboard is believed to be either the third or fourth-largest in the United States.

Pro Football Focus Says Miller Has No Weakness as Rusher

May 16th, 2013 - 10:24am by Stuart ZaasOther posts by

Pro Football Focus, an advanced NFL statistics website, profiled Broncos linebacker Von Miller today.

The piece breaks down Miller’s strengths and weaknesses as a pass rusher and pinpoints the tackles that Miller victimized the most, and who had the most success blocking the linebacker. It also goes into what last season means for Miller’s future prospects.

It doesn’t take long to read through the third-year player’s weaknesses — there are none listed.

Below is the excerpt from Pro Football Focus’ Ben Stockwell:

Weakness

None

The only category that Miller didn’t rank among the league’s Top 20 in terms of pressure rate this season was at getting unblocked pressure, and when you’re talking about Von Miller that’s hardly a surprise

Across his two seasons in the NFL Miller has recorded only 12 unblocked pressures, which is fewer than Aldon Smith (14) and Calvin Pace (13) recorded this season alone. When you dig further into Miller’s unblocked stats you find that he even makes the most of these rare occasions that he can get at the opposing pass rusher without anyone picking him up. Of those 12 unblocked pressures he has recorded, he failed to turn only one of those into a sack or hit of the opposing quarterback, further illustrating why you just can’t leave Miller unaccounted for in your blocking scheme. In his rookie season Miller converted his six unblocked pressures into five hits and one hurry, while this season he converted six into three hits and three sacks. Miller doesn’t get much of his pass rush for “free” but when he does, he makes you pay in full for not picking him up.


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Broncos Help Build Community

May 15th, 2013 - 2:29pm by Stuart ZaasOther posts by

Be a Champion in the Community Week continued on Wednesday with a trip to Habitat for Humanity sites around Denver.

A group of players including cornerback Champ Bailey, safety David Bruton, longsnapper Aaron Brewer, punter Britton Colquitt, kicker Matt Prater and wide receiver Demaryius Thomas visited a pair of Habitat sites in Denver’s Globeville Neighborhood.

At the same time, tackle Paul Cornick, guard Ben Garland, linebacker Steven Johnson, defensive tackle Terrance Knighton, cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and tight end Jacob Tamme visited Habitat build site in the Chase Street neighborhood in Lakewood, Colo.

“They are overwhelemed,” Habitat for Humanity Director of Development and Communication Ryan Smith said. “They are so excited to know that the Denver Broncos are helping build their homes financially and with volunteers. Especially here in Globeville. A lot of these families have been here 30, 40 or 50 years.”

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Be a Champion in the Community Week Kicks Off

May 13th, 2013 - 3:06pm by Stuart ZaasOther posts by

The Broncos opened up Be a Champion in the Community Week with a visit to Whittier School and the Denver Center for International Studies on Monday afternoon.

Throughout the week, the team will be spending time with different community partners in the greater Denver area.

“Our primary goal is to get an all-hands-on-deck approach involved in all of our community platforms,” Vice President of Community Development Cindy Kellogg said. “What’s special about this year in particular is having an entire week devoted to our community initiatives. In its second year, I think this will really bolster the impact of that, as well as introduce our players to the work that our organization is doing in the community.”

To start the week’s events, cornerback Mario Butler, tight end Joel Dreessen, guard Ben Garland, defensive end Malik Jackson, linebacker Steven Jackson, center Quentin Saulsberry and defensive tackle Sealver Siliga visited Whittier students at recess to promote healthy, active lifestyles. Cornerback Omar Bolden, cornerback Tony Carter, wide receiver Greg Orton and wide receiver Gerell Robinson did the same at Denver Center for International Studies.

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Broncos Honor Their Moms on Mother’s Day

May 12th, 2013 - 8:59am by Stuart ZaasOther posts by

Several Broncos players took the time to show their appreciation for their mothers’ roles in their lives. In celebration of Mother’s Day, here are some thoughts from players on their moms:

Linebacker Von Miller
“My mom has never ever missed anything I have ever participated in, whether it be an assembly at school or at track meet out in Miami or a football game up in Oakland—or wherever. My mom has never missed anything I have been a part of. I think that’s what makes my mom different from a lot of moms and that’s what makes her special to me.”

Tight End Jacob Tamme
“I’ll go back and see (my mother) this Mother’s Day, actually. With my wife being a mother now, that’s the one you always forget about. You always think of your mom, then you have a small kid and now your wife’s a mom, too. That’s a big deal. You can’t forget about that one (laughing). I’m with you. It’s a big deal. You gain an appreciation for it the more you see what your wife does. You think you’re working hard, but you spend a few days at home and you see what it’s like.”

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Broncos Ink Fifth-Round Picks

May 10th, 2013 - 12:58pm by Stuart ZaasOther posts by

Defensive end Quanterus Smith and wide receiver Tavarres King were drafted just 15 picks apart by the Broncos — both fifth-round selections.

So fittingly, the pair officially signed their rookie contracts approximately 15 minutes apart on Friday.

Smith was added with the 146th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Western Kentucky University, where he totaled 23 sacks. The defensive end led the nation with 1.25 sacks per game in his injury-shortened senior season.

Smith is still recovering from an ACL injury that cut his 2012 season short, but is in attendance at this weekend’s rookie minicamp.

King, a wide receiver out of Georgia, was selected with the 161st pick. He ranks fourth in Bulldogs history with 2,602 receiving yards and his 950 yards in 2012 are fourth-most all-time for a single season in school annals.

Tackle Vinston Painter signed his rookie deal on Thursday evening, giving the Broncos three of their seven selections under contract.

Watch Peyton Manning at the Tennessee Football Coaching Clinic

May 1st, 2013 - 12:00pm by Stuart ZaasOther posts by

The University of Tennessee Athletic Department recently held a football coaches’ clinic that featured Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning as a keynote speaker.

Watch this video that goes behind the scenes to show how Manning not only spoke at the clinic, but helped put together the video portion of his presentation.

In the video, you can also see how he had Tennessee Sports Technology Coordinator Joe Harrington send him a clip from one of his college games that he had the Broncos offense drill in practice.

Ball Gets the Call

April 27th, 2013 - 6:15am by Stuart ZaasOther posts by

You’ve seen the Broncos’ side of John Elway and John Fox’s phone call to running back Montee Ball welcoming him to the team.

Now watch from Ball’s perspective, courtesy of the University of Wisconsin:

Third Round, No. 90 Overall: Kayvon Webster

April 26th, 2013 - 8:14pm by Stuart ZaasOther posts by

Kayvon Webster bio

Articles

Kayvon Webster to Denver in Third Round
With the 90th pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Broncos selected cornerback USF Kayvon Webster.

What Kayvon Webster Brings to Broncos
Andrew Mason looks at what the selection of CB Kayvon Webster means for the Broncos secondary.

Evaluating the Pick: Kayvon Webster
A look at what media analysts are saying about the Broncos’ third-round draft choice.

Combine Performance Boosts Webster to Broncos
With the 90th pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Broncos selected cornerback USF Kayvon Webster.

Videos

Kayvon Webster Highlights
View highlights of cornerback Kayvon Webster’s college career.

Webster Gets the Call
John Elway and John Fox tell Kayvon Webster he’s a Bronco.

Photos

Third-Round Pick Kayvon Webster Photos
View images of Kayvon Webster, a speedy cornerback from University of South Florida that the Broncos chose with their 90th overall pick.