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Broncos’ 2009 Preseason Revealed

March 30th, 2009 - 10:04am by Gray CaldwellOther posts by

And the pieces keep falling into place.

More information on the Broncos’ 2009 schedule — well, the 2009 preseason, at least — were released today, and two West Coast trips and a primetime home game are on the docket.

In Week 1 of the preseason, the team travels to San Francisco to take on the 49ers. The exact date and time haven’t been announced, but the game will be played sometime between August 13-17 and broadcast on CBS4.

In Week 2, Denver heads to Seattle to battle the Seahawks. Once again, the exact date and time haven’t been announced but the contest will be played between August 20-24 and broadcast on CBS4.

The next two weeks of the preseason have the Broncos hosting the Chicago Bears and Arizona Cardinals, respectively.

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2009 NFL Draft Order Set

March 24th, 2009 - 2:45pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by

With the compensatory picks handed out earlier today, the entire order for the 2009 NFL Draft is set in stone. Thought you all might be interested in the Broncos’ official picks.

(Round-Pick-Overall)

1-12-12 Denver
2-16-48 Denver
3-15-79 Denver
4-14-114 Denver
5- 4-140 Denver (from Seattle)
5-13-149 Denver
6-12-185 Denver
7-16-225 Denver
7-26-235 Denver (from Atlanta)

Some Love for a Former Bronco

January 23rd, 2009 - 10:29am by Gray CaldwellOther posts by

With the Senior Bowl ready to kick off tomorrow, showcasing some of the premier college talent trying to raise their stock before the NFL Draft, one of our esteemed PR workers Erich Schubert happened upon this quote on a former Bronco that impressed in the game years ago — Al Wilson.

“He was very impressive that day,” Jacksonville Jaguars Head Coach Jack Del Rio said on Jaguars.com. “We were right down on him. I was almost in the huddle. He was just real infectious with his passion. He would rally the guys. He took charge of the huddle. He played with a great deal of energy and had some real jarring hits during the week. I knew he was going to play well and make it in the NFL and be a good player, which he was.”

Just thought we’d share that quote with you all.

-Gray Caldwell, DenverBroncos.com

Peyton Hillis Update

January 15th, 2009 - 11:48am by Gray CaldwellOther posts by

Saw that some fans on the message board yesterday were wondering about Peyton Hillis’ recovery from his hamstring injury he suffered against the Chiefs.

He’s been hanging around the locker room since he’s at the facilities rehabbing this offseason, and I thought I’d give you all a quick update.

He said everything’s coming along fine, and he’s not too concerned that he is staying in Denver working while many of his teammates are on vacation or home with their families.

“As long as I’m in here getting better, getting stronger, getting faster, there’s really not a problem for me,” he said.

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Live Blog: McDaniels’ Press Conference

January 12th, 2009 - 5:43pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by

Watch the press conference live here.

4:40 p.m. MST: So, sitting in the team meeting room for the press conference announcing Josh McDaniels as the new Denver Broncos Head Coach, it seems like it might even be a little bit more of a circus than the last time the media was gathered here.

The room is pretty crowded, and there are media members here that even our acclaimed media relations intern Brad Gee doesn’t recognize. That shows the wide-spread interest in the event.

4:49 p.m. MST: I count about 25 video cameras and about a dozen still photographers. Almost every seat is full in the meeting room, and Broncos staff members are lining the walls — so far it’s mostly the PR staff.

We’re about 10 minutes away from the conference.

4:55 p.m. MST: Head Athletic Trainer Steve Antonopulos and Strength and Conditioning Coach Rich Tuten have arrived, and Vice President of Football Operations/Player Personnel Jim Goodman and Assistant General Managers Jeff Goodman and Brian Xanders are in the room as well.

The room is growing silent as the press conference should begin shortly — the crowd is still growing as more Broncos staff members make their way into the meeting room.

5:00 p.m. MST: Vice President of Public Relations Jim Saccomano is addressing the crowd — he says President and CEO Pat Bowlen will address the crowd first, followed by new Head Coach Josh McDaniels.

The owner and coach have just walked into the room.

5:01 p.m. MST: “I’m ecstatic, I’m excited, I’m ready to introduce the new coach of the Denver Broncos, Josh McDaniels,” Bowlen says and gives McDaniels a handshake.

“I’m excited and looking forward very much to the opportunity to lead this team,” McDaniels says.

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Clady Named Second-Team All-Pro

January 9th, 2009 - 12:00pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by

The Associated Press released its 2008 NFL All-Pro team on Friday, and Ryan Clady made the cut.

Clady is the first tackle listed on the second team offense.

The rookie had an impressive debut season as a professional — he didn’t allow a full sack in 16 starts at left tackle, part of an offensive line that set a Broncos franchise record by allowing only 12 sacks all year.

He was named Diet Pepsi Rookie of the Week in Week 14.

-Gray Caldwell, DenverBroncos.com

Sharpe a H.O.F. Finalist

January 6th, 2009 - 4:07pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by

The NFL announced the finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2009, and Shannon Sharpe is among them.

There were 133 eligible candidates — players, coaches and contributors — at the beginning of the process, and Sharpe was only one of a handful of players in their first year of eligibility to be selected as one of the 25 semifinalists.

Former Bronco Terrell Davis was also one of the 25 semifinalists, though the Hall of Fame selectors only voted Sharpe through to the final 15.

Sharpe played 12 seasons in Orange and Blue and two seasons with the Baltimore Ravens during a playing career that spanned from 1990 to 2003.

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Wild Card Playoff Preview

January 3rd, 2009 - 12:12pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by

It’s that time again — January football. The playoffs are upon us, and this weekend marks the Wild Card matchups. Ten years ago the Broncos had a bye this week as a part of their Super Bowl XXXIII run. We’ll have memories of the Broncos’ playoff games from that season during their corresponding weekends — starting next week in the divisional round.

For now, we thought we’d give some quick hits about the playoff games on the docket this season. Occasionally we might have a Broncos player chime in on the matchups, so check back each weekend before the playoff matchups to check out what to watch for.

Quick Wild Card previews after the jump.

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Bowlen, Shanahan Press Conference Live Blog

December 31st, 2008 - 11:37am by Gray CaldwellOther posts by

10:35 a.m. MST: The team meeting room is flooded with reporters and television cameras. I count 20 cameras, with plenty of photographers lined up across the front of the room.

The parking lot outside is flooded with satellite trucks — there are live radio shows happening as we speak here at Dove Valley. You can really get a feel how big this story is, not only in Broncos Country but across the nation.

10:45 a.m. MST: Vice President of Public Relations Jim Saccomano is addressing the crowd — he said the conference will begin at around 11:01 or 11:02, for television purposes.

10:53 a.m. MST: Broncos staff members are heading into the room — the room is pretty packed. People are standing along the sides of the room against the wall, as well. Quarterbacks Coach Jeremy Bates and Wide Receivers Coach Jedd Fisch just arrived and found seats.

10:58 a.m. MST: Assistant General Managers Brian Xanders and Jeff Goodman along with Vice President of Football Operations/Player Personnel Jim Goodman are standing along the wall. The room is silent as the crowd awaits the arrival of President and CEO Pat Bowlen.

11:03: a.m. MST: A number of assistant coaches have arrived now, including Tight Ends Coach Pat McPherson, Offensive Assistant Joe Baker and Running Backs Coach Bobby Turner. Jim Saccomano is headed to the podium to address the crowd.

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Moving Forward

December 29th, 2008 - 3:34pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by

THE SHOW MUST GO ON

Even though the Broncos fell just short of the postseason, it’s still playoff time in the NFL, and that means that players, coaches and fans are excited.

The Broncos’ excitement is certainly tempered, by Brandon Stokley said he can’t help but to watch some of this weekend’s matchups.

“I am a football fan,” he said. “I love football. I love watching the playoffs. I will be cheering for Indy.”

Stokley used to play for the Indianapolis Colts, and it doesn’t hurt that they’re going up against the San Diego Chargers.

Jay Cutler, on the other hand, said his TV won’t be tuned in to any playoff football.

“I won’t watch them,” he said. “No interest in it.”

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