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Broncos Ink Full 2012 Draft Class

July 24th, 2012 - 2:24pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by

On Tuesday, the Broncos agreed to terms with quarterback Brock Osweiler and running back Ronnie Hillman, meaning the club has all seven of its 2012 NFL Draft picks under contract.

All seven rookies are expected to suit up for the first practice of training camp, which is open to the public on Thursday at 8:50 a.m.

“Osweiler and Hillman have agreed to terms,” Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elway said via his Twitter account. “All picks are signed…ready for camp!”

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A Crop Of New Players

May 1st, 2012 - 9:42am by mike_riceOther posts by

What a weekend. The draft is now history. Some thoughts on the big weekend.

1) LET’S ALL BE HONEST ENOUGH TO SAY WE REALLY DON’T KNOW HOW WELL THE BRONCOS DRAFTED. With the plethora of opinions and evaluations, we like to think we know how well they did. The fact is, however, we don’t know how good it is. We don’t know how any team did.

I know that sounds like any easy out but for me, it is the absolute truth. It simply takes time to find out how well a team drafted.

In the lead-up to the draft, we hear and read analysts talk and write about certain players. Thus, we tend to think those are the best players. Then, we hope that the team we root for drafts some of those players. The fact is, there are a lot of really good players available. Many of them we haven’t heard of or seen play. And virtually none of us have ever broken down film on them.

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Fan Announces 4th-Round Pick

April 30th, 2012 - 11:26am by Gray CaldwellOther posts by

Denver Broncos partner Kwal Paint sent one lucky Broncos fan and a guest to the NFL Draft in New York City to announce the team’s second fourth-round pick — Baylor center Philip Blake — on Saturday, April 28. Tim & Jamie Felten of Craig, Colo., spent the weekend in the Big Apple and participated in various NFL Draft-related events including the opportunity to meet NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell at a private breakfast with 80 other fans from across the country.

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Trevathan Motivated to Succeed

April 28th, 2012 - 3:58pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by

Danny Trevathan went to the same college as fellow linebacker Wesley Woodyard, but the former Wildcats have more than Kentucky in common.

“It’s been an honor to see him play,” said Trevathan, the Broncos’ sixth-round pick. “I never had a chance to play with him. I think our football characteristics are similar. I strive [to be] like him, he’s a great leader, I can’t wait to play with him this year.”

Both Woodyard and Trevathan could qualify as “tackling machines” at Kentucky — both are in the top 10 in Wildcats history in tackles, and Trevathan is coming off two straight seasons of leading the SEC in tackles.

The linebacker said he didn’t have much contact with the Broncos leading up to the draft — just “enough to know that they were interested,” — but he’s excited to join the team.

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Broncos Country Gets Another Volunteer

April 28th, 2012 - 2:09pm by Kenny LeganOther posts by

Is Denver becoming Knoxville West?

With its fifth round selection, Denver picked former University of Tennessee defensive lineman Malik Jackson, making him the fourth Volunteer on the Broncos roster, the most out of any school. He joins punter Britton Colquitt, quarterback Peyton Manning and defensive end Robert Ayers.

“I feel like we’ve some good Tennessee guys, so hopefully they’ll be welcoming me with open arms and I’m pretty excited to play with those kinds of guys,” Jackson said.

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Blake: From Virtual to Reality

April 28th, 2012 - 11:42am by Kenny LeganOther posts by

Philip Blake didn’t grow up with football.

Being from Canada, Blake didn’t have very many football resources. However, his mother came home from a trip to New York with a present that would change his life.

The John Madden video game.

“I started playing it,” Blake — who couldn’t remember if it was Madden ’98 or ’99 — said in a conference call. “From then on I fell in love with the game.”

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Bolden Joins Osweiler on Broncos

April 28th, 2012 - 11:16am by Kenny LeganOther posts by

The Broncos went back to Tempe.

A day after Denver drafted Arizona State quarterback Brock Osweiler, the front office plucked another player from the Arizona State campus in defensive back Omar Bolden.

A four-year starter, the 5-foot-10, 202-pound Bolden missed all of last season after tearing his ACL in a spring practice. But he said he is healthy and ready to go.

“Oh yeah, I’ve got (my speed) back,” Bolden said in a conference call. “I’m ready to play, ready to compete.”

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Broncos Players Welcome New Teammates

April 27th, 2012 - 10:08pm by Stuart ZaasOther posts by

Throughout the second day of the 2012 NFL Draft, defensive lineman Robert Ayers, cornerback Chris Harris, linebacker Von Miller and tight end Julius Thomas took to Twitter to welcome their new teammates. Below are their thoughts on the Broncos draft thus far.

Julius Thomas ‏ (@Julius_Thomas): Congrats to all my new teammates. Special day for em. #BroncosNation
Robert Ayers (@1_900_ayersjr): I just watched Hillman’s combine footage and looked up his stats on NFL.com EXPLOSIVE!! And has great hands.. #greatpick
Robert Ayers (@1_900_ayersjr): Bronco Nation welcome the “Giant Gunslinger” from the desert @BrockOsweiler Glad to have ya big guy..
Robert Ayers (@1_900_ayersjr): Welcome to the Denver Broncos D-Line Derek Wolfe… Glad to have ya big dawg.. #letdowork
Von Miller ‏ (@MillerLite40): I’m loving what we’re doing in the draft!!! Brock Osweiler was a beast at ASU!!!!!!!
Chris Harris‏ (@CHarris_25): I’m liking the pick Derek Wolfe

-Stuart Zaas

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Hillman Ready to Learn

April 27th, 2012 - 8:38pm by Kenny LeganOther posts by

After selecting a 6-foot-7 quarterback, the Broncos went to the other end of the spectrum with their next pick, grabbing 5-foot-10 running back Ronnie Hillman.

Hillman said he hopes to come in and use his diverse skill set to carve a niche on the team.

“I’m just going to come in and try to win. That’s all I can do,” Hillman said. “I’m just bringing my versatility to the team and be able to create more offense and come in and learn from the vets.”

Hillman, who was once coached by Snoop Dogg as a youth football player, left San Diego State after his redshirt sophomore season as he works towards achieving his lifelong dream.

“I’m just excited. It’s been my dream to play in the NFL for a while,” Hillman said. “I’m just thankful.”

-Kenny Legan

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Osweiler Stands Out

April 27th, 2012 - 7:57pm by Kenny LeganOther posts by

In March, the Broncos signed their quarterback of the present in four-time NFL MVP Peyton Manning.

On Friday, the Broncos drafted who could be Manning’s successor in 6-foot-7 quarterback Brock Osweiler.

“I’m just absolutely completely estactic to be a Denver Bronco,” Osweiler said. “It’s a dream come true. I absolutely can’t wait to get to Denver and can’t wait to get to work and give everything I have to that organization.”

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