‘Joe’ Haggan
Mario Haggan may have bounced around the Broncos defensive formation in 2010, but his impact remained constant.
After a career season, the eighth-year linebacker has earned a spot on USA Today’s 19th-annual All-Joe team, a group of 53 players who have never earned a Pro Bowl selection but deserve recognition for their unsung contributions.
Broncos vs. Chargers: Second Half BlogKICKOFF: Eric Decker is back to receive from Nate Kaeding. He runs up the middle and returns the kick to the 23-yard line.
Q3 14:54: Knowshon Moreno opens the half with a 35-yard run to the San Diego 42-yard line. Lance Ball is stopped for a 1-yard loss on the next play, and Tim Tebow drops back to pass on second down. The quarterback fires a pass intended for Demaryius Thomas, but Quentin Jammer steps in front of it for an interception and a 5-yard return to the San Diego 29-yard line.
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Broncos vs. Chargers: First Half BlogCOIN TOSS: The team captains are at midfield, and the Broncos have lost the toss. The Chargers have elected to receive.
Q1 15:00: Darren Sproles is deep to return the kick from Steven Hauschka and the ball bounces out of his hands. Teammates Curtis Brinkley returned it 29 yards to the San Diego 37-yard line. Denver’s defense has taken the field. Justin Bannan, Jamal Williams and Kevin Vickerson are starting on the defensive line. Jason Hunter, Wesley Woodyard, D.J. Williams and Mario Haggan are starting at linebacker, and Perrish Cox, Renaldo Hill, Brian Dawkins and Andre’ Goodman make up the starting secondary.
Q1 14:52: Ryan Matthews got the call on San Diego’s first three plays, running for 9 yards, 2 yards and then no gain. On second-and-10 from the San Diego 48-yard line, Andre’ Goodman stops Matthews for no gain again. Facing third-and-long, Philip Rivers takes the shotgun snap and Brian Dawkins rushes into the backfield for a 7-yard sack. Mike Scifres punts deep to Eddie Royal, who makes a block as the ball rolls into the end zone for a touchback.
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Broncos vs. Chargers: Pregame Blog
The San Diego Chargers are in town for the Broncos’ last game of the season and first game of the new year. The stadium is cleared of snow except for a few smile piles in the walkways.
For the second week in a row, the Broncos are wearing blue jerseys with blue pants. Stay tuned for more updates and field-level photos.
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By the Numbers: 11
I thought it might be fun to have a series of blogs (and, since it’s my blog, whatever I think might be fun seems pretty likely to find its way into print) on Broncos by the numbers.
The team has just completed 50 years of play, a milestone in any franchise history, and over that time a lot of players have made contributions, large and small, to what the Broncos are. It’s like family members, some more accomplished than others but when you are in a family, you are in for keeps. So too for the Broncos. Once a Broncos, always a Bronco.
Those players have worn a lot of numbers over the years, and we are going to take a look, over time, at various uniform numbers.
Game day against the San Diego Chargers might seem like an odd time to do a by the numbers, but it is actually tied to the college bowl season.
I am writing this in a sort of stream of consciousness technique, and if you feel like following along, great. If not, I truly understand. I love writing things about Broncos, things that fans and press today might not know, but that some might appreciate reading about.
The Number we are doing today is 11. It is labeled most recently as that worn by the tragic figure Kenny McKinley.
On the Job Training
The curtain of snow that fell on Dove Valley on Friday could not dampen Interim Head Coach Eric Studesville’s smile.
Winter weather influenced Studesville to move the day’s practice indoors, but that was just another curve ball he’s dealt with since he took over the team less than a month ago.
In a press conference before the last Friday practice of the 2010 regular season, Studesville stood at the podium fielding questions with an ear-to-ear grin on his face. He took the opportunity to reflect on a whirlwind December in which President and CEO Pat Bowlen tabbed him to lead the team.
“There are so many things that I have learned and so many experiences that I have had in the last four weeks,” Studesville said.
Bakke: 20 for 2010Team photographer Eric Lars Bakke has been working with the Broncos for 26 years. His photography blog will serve as a unique look from the perspective of an NFL photographer, periodically updating the site with tales from the sidelines, some of his favorite photos and the stories behind them.
For all of us, the year 2010 will go down as a memorable one for certain. We all had our joys and our sorrows; our struggles and our accomplishments.
And for Denver Bronco fans the year didn’t turn out as they had hoped or envisioned. The season is nearing an end and yet there is promise. Remember, there will be a tomorrow and there DEFINITELY will be more orange and blue sunsets.
As we close out this calendar year, I would like to share some of my favorite moments from the sidelines around the NFL following the team.
Happy New Year
Happy New Year, Broncos fans!
Broncos Country is in need of a new year. What better way to start off the New Year than if we get a win against San Diego! After playing San Diego the season is over, but we have a lot to look forward to.
Learning Curve
As Tim Tebow continues to grow from his first few games as an NFL starting quarterback, Offensive Coordinator Mike McCoy said he’s learning right along with the rookie.
McCoy, who assumed playcalling duties three games ago, said he and the offensive staff have appreciated the chance to pick up added responsibility down the stretch this season.
“It’s a great opportunity to learn because there’s something that comes up every week,” McCoy said. “You’re never going to call a perfect game. There’s always going to be something that you want to call, or you want back that you called, and you learn from it.”
TD HOF
That headline seems like some confusing code, but I’ll bet it makes quick sense to Denver Broncos fans.
This week the Pro Football Hall of Fame voters made their choices in bringing the list of 25 names down to the roughly 15 who will be considered for induction in 2011.
The Hall has not yet announced that list, so we cannot be sure if both Shannon Sharpe and Terrell Davis are on it, or not. The common logic is that Sharpe not only will make the list of finalists, but that this will possibly be the year when Shannon breaks through and makes the Hall. It should be. He retired as the all time tight end leader in catches, yards, touchdowns, Super Bowl victories, and Pro Bowls.
Shannon Sharpe is a Hall of Fame cinch, hopefully this year.
But it is way too easy for the national press to underrate the performance of Terrell Davis.