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Posts Tagged ‘Captains’

Broncos at Patriots: Captains and Starters

January 14th, 2012 - 6:18pm by Stuart ZaasOther posts by

The Broncos captains today are cornerback Champ Bailey, linebacker Wesley Woodyard and defensive end Elvis Dumervil, running back Willis McGahee, wide receiver Matthew Willis, guard Russ Hochstein. Denver called heads, won the toss and chose to defer to the second half.

The Broncos started in their nickel package with defensive linemen Brodrick Bunkley, Marcus Thomas and Elvis Dumervil, linebackers Von Miller, Joe Mays and D.J. Williams, cornerbacks Champ Bailey, Andre’ Goodman and Chris Harris and safeties Quinton Carter and David Bruton.

On offense, Denver opened with quarterback Tim Tebow, running back Willis McGahee, offensive linemen Ryan Clady, Zane Beadles, J.D. Walton, Russ Hochstein and Orlando Franklin, tight ends Virgil Green, Daniel Fells and Dante Rosario and wide receiver Demaryius Thomas.

Broncos vs. Chiefs: Coin Toss, Captains & Starters

January 1st, 2012 - 2:18pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by

The captains are at midfield for the coin toss — Ryan Clady, Elvis Dumervil, Champ Bailey, Chris Kuper and Willis McGahee represented the Broncos. In addition, honorary captains Terrell Davis and former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand, who is battling back from an injury that resulted in a severe spinal injury, were at midfield as well.

The Chiefs called heads, and it was tails. Denver won the toss and elected to defer, so the Chiefs received the ball to start the game.

After the coin toss, Tim Tebow greeted LeGrand on his way off the field.

After a touchback, the Broncos starting defense took the field. Robert Ayers, Brodrick Bunkley, Marcus Thomas and Elvis Dumervil are the defensive line. D.J. Williams, Joe Mays and Von Miller are at linebacker, and the secondary consists of Champ Bailey, Andre’ Goodman, Quinton Carter and David Bruton — replacing an inactive Brian Dawkins.

After a Kansas City punt, the Broncos offense took the field. Starting at offensive line are Ryan Clady, Zane Beadles, J.D. Walton, Chris Kuper and Orlando Franklin. Tim Tebow is at quarterback. At receiver are Eddie Royal and Eric Decker. Tight ends Daniel Fells and Virgil Green are in for the opening play of the drive, and Willis McGahee is lined up at running back.

With his start today, Clady joined T Claudie Minor (’74-77) as the only players in club history to start every game during their first four years.

Captains and Starters

December 24th, 2011 - 11:08am by Stuart ZaasOther posts by

Gameday captain Mario Haggan, who played with Buffalo from 2003-07 joined season captains Willis McGahee (who also played for the Bills from 2003-06), Chris Kuper, Brian Dawkins, Champ Bailey and Wesley Woodyard for the opening coin toss today.

Denver called heads and the coin turned up tails. Buffalo chose to receive to start the game.

The Broncos started out in their base defense with linemen – Robert Ayers, Brodrick Bunkley, Marcus Thomas and Elvis Dumervil, linebackers – Joe Mays, Von Miller and D.J. Williams, defensive backs – Champ Bailey, Andre’ Goodman, Brian Dawkins and Quinton Carter.

After one first down, the defense forced Buffalo to punt, bringing out the Broncos offensive starters:

Offensive linemen – Chris Clark, Zane Beadles, J.D. Walton, Chris Kuper, Ryan Clady and Orlando Franklin, tight end – Dante Rosario, running back – Willis McGahee, wide receivers – Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker and quarterback – Tim Tebow.

Broncos Starters vs. Chicago

December 11th, 2011 - 2:09pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by

In addition to the season-long teams captains of Brian Dawkins, Champ Bailey, Wesley Woodyard, Chris Kuper and Willis McGahee, Joe Mays walked out to midfield for the coin toss as today’s game captain.

The Bears called tails and won the toss, and elected to defer. The Broncos received to start the game.

The starting offense took the field with Tim Tebow at quarterback. Ryan Clady, Zane Beadles, J.D. Walton, Chris Kuper and Orlando Franklin make up the offensive line. Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker are at receiver, Willis McGahee and Spencer Larsen are in the backfield and Daniel Fells is at tight end.

After a punt, the starting Denver defense lined up.

Elvis Dumervil, Brodrick Bunkley, Marcus Thomas and Robert Ayers make up the line. At linebacker are Von Miller, Joe Mays and D.J. Williams. In the secondary are Champ Bailey, Andre’ Goodman, Brian Dawkins and Quinton Carter.

Broncos to Kick Off

December 4th, 2011 - 11:01am by Stuart ZaasOther posts by

Game captain Eric Decker joined Broncos season captains Chris Kuper, Willis McGahee, Champ Bailey, Brian Dawkins and Wesley Woodyard for the coin toss. Denver called tails and the coin landed on heads.

Minnesota chose to receive the ball to start the game. The Broncos are 3-2 this season when losing the opening coin toss.

-Stuart Zaas

Broncos to Receive

November 17th, 2011 - 6:25pm by Kenny LeganOther posts by

With kickoff just minutes away, the captains trotted out to midfield for the coin toss.

Navy Seal Jon Cummings served as an honorary game captain and joined the team captains for the coin toss. Also joining the regular captains of Kyle Orton, Chris Kuper, Wesley Woodyard, Brian Dawkins and Champ Bailey was receiver Eddie Royal, who is the Broncos gameday captain.

The Jets called tails and won the toss. They elected to defer meaning the Broncos will receive to start the game.

-Kenny Legan

Broncos to Kick Off

October 23rd, 2011 - 11:01am by Stuart ZaasOther posts by

The team’s captains for today’s game (Kyle Orton, Chris Kuper, Andre’ Goodman, Champ Bailey and Wesley Woodyard) are at midfield for today’s coin toss.

As the visiting team, the Broncos called the toss and chose heads. The coin came up tails and the Dolphins will receive the ball to start the game.

Leading the Way

September 8th, 2010 - 11:52am by Gray CaldwellOther posts by

Seven Broncos will help lead the team into 2010.

After a vote by their peers, Chris Kuper, Kyle Orton and Daniel Graham have been named offensive captains, Champ Bailey, Brian Dawkins and D.J. Williams have been named defensive captains and Wesley Woodyard was voted special teams captain for the season.

It’s an honor Dawkins takes very seriously, and one that he said comes with plenty of responsibilities.

“Being able to answer tough questions when questions are asked, being able to stand up after tough losses and talk about things and being able to make the right decisions in tough, tough times,” the safety said. “(They are) not always the most popular decisions sometimes a leader has to make — you just have to be able to follow your heart and make the right decisions.”

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And the Captains Are…

September 5th, 2008 - 1:13pm by Adam ZinserOther posts by

On their final day of practice at Dove Valley before heading to Oakland for the season opener on Monday Night Football, the Broncos selected their team captains for 2008.

Champ Bailey and Jay Cutler will again don the big “C” patch on their jerseys, but they will be joined by three more of their teammates as well. Daniel Graham and D.J. Williams will also be captains for the offense and defense, respectively, and Mike Leach will represent the special teams.

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Amazing Game at Buffalo

September 10th, 2007 - 3:37pm by jim_saccomanoOther posts by

Everybody who saw the Broncos’ heart-stopping 15-14 win at Buffalo was astonished, captivated, electrified and stunned by the finish.

This is my 30th year with the Broncos, and I have never seen a finish like that.

Neither had anyone else among a veteran press corps whom I informally polled after the game.

Game-winning field goals at the final gun are nothing new in the National Football League, but for the kick to take place in that amount of time, without any clock stoppage, is remarkable.

Basically, the Broncos ran two plays in 18 seconds, the pass from Jay Cutler to Javon Walker, and then, with no clock stoppage, the offense left the field and the special teams took the field, lined up without flinching, snapped, and kicked.

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