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OutlookPeyton Manning makes this team a playoff contender from day one. He'll have this squad ready to play and produce at a high level. But Manning doesn't play defense, which is the concern for the Broncos. The defense needs to play more consistent if the Broncos hope to make the playoffs once again. If that happens, Manning can lead the offense to good things. If not, this team might struggle to get to .500. |
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Eric Decker, WR. Decker was the most consistent target for the Broncos all last season but his overall numbers still weren't great since the team just didn't throw much. That won't be the case this season with Peyton Manning at the helm. The Broncos will be pass first this season. Decker won't be the No. 1 receiver but the starter opposite Demaryius Thomas. And the early reports are encouraging for Decker, who apparently has formed a great rapport with Manning to date. He could be a great get late for fantasy teams. |
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Willis McGahee, RB.. McGahee had a career season and carried the Broncos' offense at times last year, posting consistent numbers. McGahee is 30 years old, though, with a history of knee injuries and moves into an offense this year with Peyton Manning at the helm. You can expect a lot more passes than runs this season, which doesn't bode well for McGahee. And while McGahee posted huge yardage totals last season, he scored just five touchdowns. Don't overvalue him come draft day. |
Team Notes| May 17, 08:42 AM |
Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning signed a 'renegotiated' contract, but sources with knowledge of the deal said the new terms don't change his compensation. The contract, according to the source, adds an insurance clause, which reflects that the team has purchased an insurance policy in the event Manning suffers a serious injury. The insurance would both compensate the Broncos and provide a cap credit in the event Manning can't play. Manning will earn $40 million guaranteed over the next two seasons, in $20 million chunks for 2013 and 2014, respectively. The Broncos can avoid the $20 million payment in 2014 only if Manning suffers injury to the same area of his neck that kept him from playing in 2011. | | May 16, 11:33 AM |
Denver Broncos OLB Von Miller's role will not change after the loss of DE Elvis Dumervil. | | May 09, 11:12 AM |
Denver Broncos OT Orlando Franklin (toe, shoulder, eyes) had three different operations during the offseason. He had surgery to implant contact lenses under his eyes because he was too nearsighted to have LASIK surgery. He said his toe and eyes are 100 percent, but his shoulder is about 85 percent. | | May 08, 07:43 PM |
Denver Broncos OT Orlando Franklin (toe, shoulder) said he expects to participate when offseason workouts begin in a few weeks. He said his toe has completely healed and that his shoulder is at about 85 percent. | | May 08, 01:43 PM |
Denver Broncos RBs Knowshon Moreno and Willis McGahee likely will compete for one roster spot during training camp because the team probably will not keep both. Moreno could have an edge for the No. 3 running back job because he is younger, less expensive and a better receiver than McGahee. | | May 08, 01:43 PM |
Denver Broncos RBs Lance Ball, Jeremiah Johnson, Mario Fannin and C.J. Anderson are expected to compete for the No. 4 running back job during offseason workouts and training camp. | | May 08, 09:45 AM |
Denver Broncos executive vice president John Elway and head coach John Fox expect RB Montee Ball to compete for a starting job amongst RBs Willis McGahee, Knowshon Moreno and Ronnie Hillman this year. The team envisions Ball as an every-down back in the NFL. 'We expect all these guys to contribute,' Elway said. 'The earlier you go, the more we hope they contribute.' | | May 08, 09:27 AM |
Denver Broncos WR Tavarres King, their fifth-round draft choice, has speed as his biggest asset, and he figures to add field-stretching ability to a stable of wide receivers - Wes Welker, Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker - that is best known for their short to intermediate passing contributions. King may see some playing time for this reason as another option for QB Peyton Manning. 'As a receiver I'm a guy that gets deep in a hurry, (I) led the FBS in yards per catch last year with 22. (I'm) somebody that you guys are going to be able to depend on, somebody who will do exactly as Peyton says,' King said. 'Peyton's going to put me in a position to succeed.' | | May 07, 01:43 PM |
ESPN.com's Bill Williamson suspects that Denver Broncos RBs Montee Ball and Ronnie Hillman will receive some primary carries this year as the team looks to move away from older RBs Willis McGahee and Knowshon Moreno. Hillman is more of a third-down change-of-pace back, and the Broncos like the way Ball runs, his durability and that he can also catch the ball out of the backfield. | | May 06, 10:39 AM |
Denver Broncos TE Jacob Tamme said he is happy that the team added WR Wes Welker this offseason and is not worried about how his production could be affected. 'People ask me, 'Is it going to affect you?' All that sort of stuff,' Tamme said. 'I never really worried much about all that. Wes is awesome. It's great to have him here. It's been great to get to know him the past few days. He's going to be a great addition to our team. We have a lot of guys that can do a lot of different things. I'm going to do what- ever they ask me to do.' | | May 03, 01:22 PM |
Denver Broncos LB Von Miller said he wants to play at 260 to 262 pounds this season in order to help his pass rushing. 'As much mass as I can put on but still keep what makes me the player that I am, and that's speed and quickness,' Miller said. 'As long as I keep that, the more mass that I can put on and keep those guys off me, the better.' Miller weighed as much as 255 pounds last season. | | May 02, 01:22 PM |
The Denver Broncos are working with RB Ronnie Hillman to try to keep his weight up during the season. Hillman dropped to under 180 pounds at the end of the 2012 season.
Fantasy Impact: He won't be able to start in the NFL if he keeps dropping weight like that. | | Apr 29, 02:13 PM |
Denver Broncos OT Orlando Franklin (toe) underwent toe injury this offseason but is expected to be ready for the start of training camp. He is not expected to participate in offseason workouts. | | Apr 27, 03:42 PM |
The Denver Broncos signed LB Shaun Phillips to a one-year deal worth as much as $3 million. | | Apr 25, 05:02 PM |
Denver Broncos LB Von Miller said he hopes to fill the leadership void the team has after DE Elvis Dumervil signed with the Baltimore Ravens. | | Apr 23, 09:13 AM |
Denver Broncos executive vice president of football operations John Elway said RB Willis McGahee is part of the team's plans at running back for 2013. 'With where we are right now, McGahee is that big back for us right now,' Elway said. Elway added RB Ronnie Hillman is expected to serve as the change-of-pace back. |
Offseason Keys|
Mike Adams, S; Justin Bannan, DT; Andre Caldwell, WR; Joel Dreessen, TE; Caleb Hanie, QB; Jason Hunter, DE; Peyton Manning, QB; Tracy Porter, CB; Jacob Tamme, TE.
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Tim Tebow, QB; Brodrick Bunkley, DT; Daniel Fells, TE; Mario Haggan, LB; Derrick Harvey, DE; Spencer Larsen, FB; Ryan McBean, DT; Brady Quinn, QB; Eddie Royal, WR; Jonathan Wilhite, CB.
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2012 Schedule
| 1 | Sep 5 |
8:30PM |
Baltimore |
| 2 | Sep 15 |
4:25PM |
at New York Giants |
| 3 | Sep 23 |
8:40PM |
Oakland |
| 4 | Sep 29 |
4:25PM |
Philadelphia |
| 5 | Oct 6 |
4:25PM |
at Dallas |
| 6 | Oct 13 |
4:05PM |
Jacksonville |
| 7 | Oct 20 |
8:30PM |
at Indianapolis |
| 8 | Oct 27 |
4:25PM |
Washington |
| -- Week 9 Bye -- |
| 10 | Nov 10 |
4:25PM |
at San Diego |
| 11 | Nov 17 |
4:05PM |
Kansas City |
| 12 | Nov 24 |
8:30PM |
at New England |
| 13 | Dec 1 |
1:00PM |
at Kansas City |
| 14 | Dec 8 |
4:05PM |
Tennessee |
| 15 | Dec 12 |
8:25PM |
San Diego |
| 16 | Dec 22 |
1:00PM |
at Houston |
| 17 | Dec 29 |
4:25PM |
at Oakland |
| -- Week 18 Bye -- |
| 19 | Jan 11 |
4:30PM |
Baltimore |
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