For the second day in a row, all 53 players participated in Friday’s practice.
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Patriots Week: Friday Injury Report
October 5th, 2012 - 2:52pm by Tyler EverettOther posts by Tyler Everett
Harris Continues Ascent
October 5th, 2012 - 7:43am by Gray CaldwellOther posts by Gray Caldwell
In starters Orlando Franklin, Von Miller and Rahim Moore, the Broncos have a strong corps of second-year players contributing on a weekly basis.
But in addition to those 2011 NFL Draft picks, cornerback Chris Harris — an undrafted free agent last season — is playing a key role as a sophomore.
“For him to make the team as a free agent last year, he knows he’s better this year,” cornerback Champ Bailey said. “His mentality as far as the game and what to expect, it’s sky-high right now and he’s feeling good about what he can do.”
Bailey said Harris has grown “tremendously” from year one to year two.
Last year, Harris played in all 16 regular-season games and both playoff contests as a rookie, starting five as he emerged as the team’s nickel cornerback.
He was named to the 2011 NFL All-Rookie Team by the Pro Football Writers of America and Football Outsiders after ranking first among the league’s rookie defensive backs with 65 tackles to go along with one interception, six passes defensed and six special-teams stops.
Patriots Week: Thursday Injury Report
October 4th, 2012 - 3:09pm by Stuart ZaasOther posts by Stuart Zaas
All 53 players on the Broncos roster fully participated in Thursday’s practice, the first time that has happened all season.
Below is the full injury report for both the Broncos and the Patriots:
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Full Participation for Entire Roster
October 4th, 2012 - 2:08pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by Gray Caldwell
On Wednesday, the entire 53-man roster participated in practice.
Today, the news got even better for the Broncos, as every player on the roster was listed with full participation in Thursday’s session.
That includes guard Chris Kuper and linebacker Nate Irving, who were both limited on Wednesday.
It marks Kuper’s first full practice since fracturing his forearm in training camp on Aug. 14. Thursday was Irving’s first full practice since suffering a concussion in Week 3 against the Houston Texans.
Fox said Kuper’s status for Sunday’s game in New England is still up in the air, but if he were able to play, “it would be great.”
“He’s been through a lot with the ankle in the offseason and forearm in the preseason,” Fox said of the team captain. “At the end of the day, he’d much rather be out here than in the training room, so I’m sure he’s excited about it.”
Big Game This Week
October 4th, 2012 - 7:28am by Eric DeckerOther posts by Eric Decker
We considered last week a pivotal game, not a must-win, but pivotal, because it was in the division and it was at home. We thought we were a better team than we put out there record-wise, so just to come out there and execute well against a solid Oakland team was encouraging to everybody.
The best part is it was a total team effort. All three phases played great. To win a championship and to be a championship team that’s what you’ve got to do consistently. Execute well offensively, get three-and-outs defensively and make a play on special teams. We accomplished that against Oakland.
Big game this week. I was just saying, New England is one of the premier teams in this league in modern time. For us to pack it up and go up to Foxborough is going to be a challenge and a test for us. But I think we’re excited. We know that we’ve got to play our best. That’s been our focus this week.
I thought the first time we played them last year, we were winning the game up to the middle of the second quarter, then I think we had three turnovers. We kind of shot ourselves in the foot. We were doing things well, we just can’t have turnovers against a team like this. The second time was just — they had our number. We didn’t play well. I think that still sticks in a lot of guys’ minds, and we know we want to go up there and perform a lot better.
Patriots Week: Wednesday Injury Report
October 3rd, 2012 - 5:17pm by Stuart ZaasOther posts by Stuart Zaas
All 53 players on the Broncos roster participated in Wednesday’s practice, including wide receiver Matthew Willis, who missed all of last week with a hamstring injury. Willis was listed as a full participant, along with cornerbacks Tracy Porter (shoulder) and Chris Harris (ankle).
Limited for the Broncos were Nate Irving, who continues to work back from a concussion suffered in the team’s Week 3 game vs. Houston, and guard Chris Kuper, who broke his forearm during training camp.
Head Coach John Fox said that Kuper, who returned to practice on a limited amount last week, has continued to make strides in his recovery.
“He’s easing back into playing,” Fox said. “He missed time in the offseason with his ankle surgery and then soon after coming back he broke his forearm so he’s missed a lot of time playing football but he looked good last week and he looks even better this week.”
As for Kuper’s prospects this week, Fox called it a “gameday decision.”
“He practiced all last week,” Fox said. “We decided to make him inactive for the game. We’ll see how he does this week in practice.”
Below is the full injury report for both the Broncos and the Patriots:
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Belichick Respects the Run
October 3rd, 2012 - 10:44am by Sam DavisOther posts by Sam Davis
Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick knows all of the different challenges that Peyton Manning will pose to his defense on Sunday.
One of those challenges is the way Manning utilizes the run, knowing exactly when and where to hand the ball off.
“I think Peyton has always used the running game well,” Belichick said in a conference call Wednesday. “He certainly understands how to attack defenses and where defenses are light, whether it’s in the running game, or the outside passing game, or play action or down the field or misdirection plays — whatever it happens to be — Peyton does a really good job of anticipating them, seeing them and getting his team in place to attack them. Certainly the run game is a part of it. I think he’s always used that as a good weapon against the defense, and it has complemented the passing game.”
The Broncos have run the ball 113 times this year, an average of nearly 30 times per game. Willis McGahee has led the way with a pair of 100-yard performances and a trio of rushing touchdowns.
The 10th-year veteran has spent his entire career in the AFC — including his first five years in the AFC East with the Buffalo Bills — so Belichick is very familiar with him.
Broncos at Patriots: Quotables
January 14th, 2012 - 11:18pm by Stuart ZaasOther posts by Stuart Zaas
Head Coach John Fox
On the outcome of the game
“I was very proud of them. I thought they accomplished a lot. I thought they came a long ways from a 1-4 start with a football team that had no offseason, no OTAs — really I was as proud of them as any team I’ve ever coached. The New England Patriots had a little bit to do with that. They are a good football team, obviously we played them twice in a month and we’re a work in progress and we’re obviously not up to par to compete with them at this point. Not taking anything away from them – obviously they’re well-coached, they had two weeks to prepare, they were fresh. I think Brady was about as sharp as I’ve seen him. He’s a terrific quarterback anyways, but I thought he had a great night. The fact that we lost a couple safeties didn’t help.”
On bringing pressure
We reached a point there where we didn’t have enough people to match up on their multiple wideout stuff so it limited us to some point as far as playing man coverage. But that’s neither here nor there. I think they were definitely the better team tonight.
On QB Tim Tebow
“Kind of like our football team. I was really proud of where he started and where he brought this team. We are a work in progress. We’ve got a lot of work to do. That hasn’t changed for some time and as I mentioned earlier — with the two matchups we had against the New England Patriots I think it’s evident we have work to do.”
On the offense
“Every year has it’s own personality and we’re officially starting our offseason now and we’ll do whatever it takes to get better. So whether that’s scheme, personnel, all the same things the teams the teams that didn’t make the playoffs are already ahead starting on.”
Broncos at Patriots: Gameday Coverage
January 14th, 2012 - 9:27pm by Max HensonOther posts by Max Henson
BRONCOS AT PATRIOTS:
We’re here at Gillette Stadium as the Broncos get set to face the Patriots tonight in the Divisional Round of the playoffs.
A few players have taken the field for warmpus and as we inch closer to kickoff.
Temperatures are currently in the low 30s but they are expected to drop into single digits later in the night.
Stay tuned as we keep you updated with all the latest info.
BRONCOS MOBILE APP: For those of you who follow the action on your smartphone, there’s a brand new — free — official Broncos mobile app. For more information on the app, check out this blog. On your smartphone, visit BroncosMobile.com to download it. The app is now available for Blackberry, in addition to Android and iPhone platforms.
BRONCOS AT PATRIOTS GAMECENTER: For play-by-play action and up-to-the-minute stats, check out the DenverBroncos.com Gamecenter. We’ll keep you updated here with scoring plays, drive recaps and all the fun bits and pieces you can’t get from looking at a box score.
BRONCOS ON TWITTER: Another option is to follow the @Denver_Broncos Twitter account. There are constant updates on there throughout the game. You don’t have to be on Twitter to read the posts, but if you are, you should follow the account for news throughout the week as well.
SERIES HISTORY: BRONCOS VS. PATRIOTS: As we gear up to gametime, we’re going to post some stories from earlier in the week to get you all primed and ready for the Divisional Round matchup. Firstly, take a look at the series history between the two teams. This will be the 45th time the teams meet, with the Broncos owning a 27-17 advantage.
BRONCOS SIGN LONG SNAPPER: With Lonnie Paxton unavailable, the Broncos signed veteran long snapper David Binn.
TEBOW GETS READY FOR ROUND TWO: As the Broncos prepare to face the Patriots for the second time this season, Tim Tebow discusses what Denver needs to do differently to come out with a win.
PATRIOTS NOT SURPRISED TO FACE BRONCOS: New England Head Coach Bill Belichick and QB Tom Brady talk about the matchup with Denver.
INACTIVES: Check out the inactive list for both the Broncos and Patriots.
GAME PREVIEW: Check out a preview of today’s Divisional Round game between the Broncos and Patriots in New England.
PREGAME PHOTOS: Take a look at photos from the Broncos warmup session.
CAPTAINS AND STARTERS: Check out the Broncos captains and starting lineup for today’s game.
PATRIOTS STRIKE FIRST: A 7-yard TD catch by Wes Welker has given New England an early 7-0 lead.
PATRIOTS DOUBLE LEAD: Tom Brady hit Rob Gronkowski for a 10-yard score to give New England a 14-0 lead.
BRONCOS ANSWER AFTER CARTER INT: Quinton Carter intercepted Tom Brady, setting up a 5-yard TD run by Willis McGahee to cut into the New England lead.
INJURY UPDATE: Denver safety David Bruton has a concussion and is out. DT Brodrick Bunkley is questionable to return with a neck injury.
GRONKOWSKI EXTENDS N.E. LEAD: Rob Gronkowski reeled in a 12-yard TD catch and the Patriots now lead Denver 21-7.
BRADY HITS BRANCH FOR TD: Tom Brady tossed a 61-yard touchdown pass to Deion Branch, giving New England a 28-7 lead.
GRONKOWSKI ADDS ANOTHER TD BEFORE HALF: A third touchdown catch for Rob Gronkowski has given the Patriots a 35-7 advantage at halftime.
BRADY FINDS HERNANDEZ FOR TD: Patriots lead 42-7 after 17-yard TD catch by Aaron Hernandez.
BRONCOS TACK ON FIELD GOAL: Matt Prater connected on a 41-yard field goal late in the third quarter.
PATRIOTS KNOCK OUT BRONCOS: Denver’s season comes to an end with a 45-10 loss to the Patriots.
Patriots Knock Out Broncos
January 14th, 2012 - 9:26pm by Max HensonOther posts by Max Henson
The Denver Broncos have been knocked out of the postseason by the Patriots in New England.
After a 5-yard Willis McGahee touchdown run brought the Broncos within seven in the second quarter, the Patriots scored 28 unanswered points and ultimatley captured a 45-10 victory.
New England qaurterback Tom Brady tossed six touchdown passes — three of which went to tight end Rob Gronkowski — and with the win, the Patriots advance to the AFC Championship game to face the winner of the Ravens-Texans game.