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Blinky the Clown made history...does he belong in History Colorado?

Blinky the Clown was an icon for generations of Colorado kids who grew up watching his Blinky's Fun Club on local television. Blinky -- aka Russell Scott -- passed away on August 27 at the age of 91, and now his friends and family members -- including daughter Linda and son-in-law Steve Ballas, who ... More >>

Videos: Von Miller, Broncos D make Carolina's Cam Newton their bitch

During the last three Broncos victories (over San Diego, New Orleans and Cincinnati), the focus was on Peyton Manning, and rightfully so. But while Manning put up impressive stats in yesterday's 36-14 dismantling of the Carolina Panthers, the stars of the game were Von Miller and the Broncos defense ... More >>

Photos: Top ten tweets ripping the replacement refs

This week, Broncos coaches John Fox and Jack Del Rio were hit with a cumulative $55,000 fine for criticizing NFL replacement referees. Fortunately, the same penalty hasn't been assessed on Twitter users, since it seems as if the majority of recent tweets have been ripping on gaffes in high-profile g ... More >>

John Fox, Broncos coach, to be fined for bullying replacement officials?

Denver blog posts know the facts of life. Predominantly Orange's Kim Constantinesco thinks it's ridiculous that Broncos coach John Fox could be penalized for bullying replacement refs on Monday night. Free Range Longmont's Kaye Fissinger touts an event tomorrow on the hidden aspects of fracking in ... More >>

Brian Xanders out as Broncos GM: How did he last so long?

Brian Xanders' ouster as the Broncos' general manager isn't exactly a shock. After all, his association with the discredited Josh McDaniels regime made it surprising that he was able to hang on for as long as he did. Why did his luck finally run out?

Peyton Manning-Tim Tebow memes, part 2: Laughing off neck injuries

After our first roundup of memes inspired by Peyton Manning and Tim Tebow, the folks at the NFL Memes Facebook page did something funny. They kept coming up with more of them...so many, in fact, that we've assembled a brand new collection featuring PM, The Chosen One, John Elway, John Fox and more. ... More >>

Video: Ryan Clady predicts fans will pressure Jets to start Tim Tebow before season's end

Broncos lineman Ryan Clady provided insight into the 2011 Denver locker room during an ESPN chat yesterday. Despite goading from Tim Tebow fan club head Skip Bayless, Clady didn't shy away from noting Timmy's "trials and tribulations," said the defense was largely responsible for his win streak, and ... More >>

Tim Tebow timeline: The history of The Chosen One in Denver

Denver may be landlocked, but the town was hit by a hurricane two years ago -- and its name was Tim Tebow. Now that Peyton Manning has signed with the Broncos and Tebow's trade to the New York Jets is offical, the time is right to look back on Tebowmania, from the first time his name ever appeared i ... More >>

Peyton Manning's plane parked in Taylor Swift's hangar: Sounds dirty!

Even as Broncos Nation waits to find out if former Indianpolis Colts megastar Peyton Manning will bring his act to Denver, Twitter Nation is abuzz over the news that the plane in which he traveled to Nashville yesterday to meet with the Tennessee Titans braintrust parked in Taylor Swift's hangar. Wh ... More >>

Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos: Does Arizona have inside track?

Last Thursday, I scoffed at the prospect of Peyton Manning inking with Denver in a post headlined "Peyton Manning a future Bronco? And is that a pig I see flying?" But by the next day, when Manning met with John Elway and the team's brass, it was clear my instincts had been wrong, and that remains t ... More >>

Tim Tebow-Peyton Manning billboard and poll: The Chosen One the choice?

Remember that billboard last season urging Broncos coach John Fox to play Tebow? Well, it's been updated. This time, the sign asks folks to vote for who they'd rather see at quarterback: Tebow or Peyton Manning. And at this writing, Tebow is winning.

Tim Tebow and Brady Quinn are "close," insists coach John Fox

John Fox.​Denver blog posts tweets #WelcometoColorado. Mile High Report's KaptainKirk links to a CBS Sports post quoting Broncos coach John Fox insisting that Tim Tebow and Brady Quinn are close and hinting that Quinn might return to the team. Really? Colorado Pols notes that independent exp ... More >>

Tim Tebow-Skip Bayless love match preview: Is John Elway disrespecting The Chosen One?

ESPN's Skip Bayless loves Tim Tebow so much that many viewers are ready to stage an intervention -- and that won't change after they see Bayless's Super Bowl week chat with The Chosen One. The full interview won't air until later this morning. But in the following preview, Bayless does everything sh ... More >>

How to avoid screaming yourself hoarse this weekend

Based upon the number of hoarse voices we encountered after the game this past Sunday, we've reached the following conclusions: Nobody in this town seems to know how to express his enthusiasm without damaging his voice. And with another big game on tap this weekend and the way the season's been go ... More >>

Tim Tebow inspires least confidence of all QBs this weekend, say ESPN's Mike and Mike

How can Denver be in the playoffs and still be a national laughingstock? This morning, NPR opened a half-hour segment by noting that the Broncos have 120-1 odds against making the Super Bowl, with the host wryly noting that this fact probably won't prevent some Tim Tebow fans from betting on them. B ... More >>

Tim Tebow: Top five franchising opportunities

Big pics below.​No question about it, the ascension of Tim Tebow has established a unique style of football in Denver. The Broncos have managed to distill all the heart-pounding excitement and nail-biting competitiveness of NFL action and compress it into the final couple of minutes (and somet ... More >>

The 7 trials of Tim Tebow in Broncos' win over Bears (PHOTOS)

Big pics below.​Broncos' fans are growing accustomed to improbable victories this season -- and yesterday's 13-10 overtime win over the Chicago Bears is no exception. But that doesn't mean we should take Tim Tebow's latest miracle for granted. Like his Lord and Savior, Tebow faced seven trials ... More >>

Tim Tebow guarantees starting job for rest of season with Broncos' win over Raiders? (VIDEO)

Video below.​After Tim Tebow threw himself to the Lions last weekend, the hatred from Twitter Nation came fast and furious -- and even True Believers could be forgiven a moment of doubt. But once again, The Chosen One answered unlikely prayers, leading the Broncos to a 38-24 victory on the roa ... More >>

Tim Tebow-led Broncos win proves God has a sense of humor -- and hates Miami (VIDEO)

Tim Tebow.​This morning on ESPN Radio, NFL analyst John Clayton said both Tebow lovers and Tebow haters got what they wanted from the Broncos' hilarious 18-15 win versus the Dolphins yesterday. But frankly, Tebow lovers got more -- including a mighty strong argument that God not only exists, ... More >>

Tim Tebow to start over Kyle Orton for Denver Broncos, ESPN reports (VIDEO)

Tim Tebow.​In our post about Sunday's Broncos-San Diego game, we stated in our headline that Tim Tebow was now Denver's starting quarterback, despite Coach John Fox's initial unwillingness to make such a statement. And while Fox still hasn't confirmed the move at this writing, ESPN is reportin ... More >>

Tim Tebow now Broncos starting quarterback: Are you excited, terrified or both? (VIDEOS)

After the Green Bay Packers topped the Broncos last week, we predicted that if the team fell to the San Diego Chargers, no token Tim Tebow package would satisfy fans calling for a QB change. But in the second half of what turned out to be a 29-24 loss, Tebow got his chance half a game earlier than e ... More >>

John Elway softening about Tim Tebow? Could he overrule John Fox and bench Kyle Orton?

Denver blog posts love you. Mile High Report fan poster Waldo wonders if John Elway and John Fox disagree with the QB situation -- and if Elway may be listening to Tim Tebow fans. Colorado Independent: Dems blast Representative Cory Gardner for taking Koch cash. The Grazing Mind's Jarod Ballentin ... More >>

Denver Broncos play John Fox's dream game vs. Tennessee Titans, lose anyway (VIDEO)

John Fox.​If you've been wondering when you'd see the sort of Denver Broncos team new coach John Fox would like to field week in and week out, you got your answer yesterday. The Broncos played the Fox way versus the Tennessee Titans, but still came up on the bottom of a 17-14 score. Is that be ... More >>

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Tim Tebow's catapult throwing motion & other sights from Broncos training camp (PHOTOS)

Big pics below.​Today, the Broncos are wrapping up training camp in a session that's not open to the public. But before the team cut off access to fans, Westword photographer Brandon Marshall -- no relation to the other BM -- was able to capture the squad in action. Page down below to see phot ... More >>

Tim Tebow vs. Cowboys in preseason opener: Wild, crazy, not ready for prime time (VIDEO)

Tim Tebow.​Yesterday, I predicted that last night's Broncos-Cowboys preseason opener wouldn't provide us with definitive answers when it comes to Tim Tebow's NFL future -- and it didn't. However, Denver's 24-23 loss indicated that the minority of fans arguing that Kyle Orton should start at QB ... More >>

Broncos-Cowboys preview: Can Tim Tebow play his way out of ever starting at QB?

Tim Tebow.​At first glance, no one should give a single damn about a Denver Broncos-Dallas Cowboys preseason game given the teams' miserable seasons a year ago. But because of the quarterback drama in Denver between alleged trade-bait Kyle Orton and anointed one Tim Tebow, as well as the 'Boys ... More >>

Tim Tebow scores with God and football in new memoir, but where are all the ladies?

Tim Tebow.​Shanahan was fired, McDaniels was forgotten, and now it's up to new head coach John Fox to bring home a Super Bowl title... or is it? With so many changing faces in the Denver franchise as of late, there's only one that fans seem to be rallying behind: Tim Tebow. The Tebester may co ... More >>

John Elway the man doesn't want Elway the punk-rock band to use his name

John Elway.​John Elway's got a lot on his plate right now, what with the Denver Broncos coming off their worst season in ages and an NFL lockout preventing his new coach, John Fox, from being able to work with players new and old. But somehow, he's found time to inform members of a punk-rock b ... More >>

Kyle Orton's price tag on the rise: Will Dolphins, Cardinals, Seahawks, Vikings pony up?

Kyle Orton.​Kyle Orton continues to be a hot topic in this very strange NFL offseason -- and getting hotter. With reported interest from the Miami Dolphins and the Minnesota Vikings, sources suggest that the Broncos now want more value for KO before shipping him to another franchise.

Kyle Orton's obviously out as Denver QB -- so why won't the Broncos admit it?

Kyle Orton.​Even though the NFL season is in limbo right now, there's already a quarterback controversy in Denver, with most fans ready to say goodbye to Kyle Orton and hand the starting job to Tim Tebow on a full-time basis. Do John Elway, John Fox and the rest of the Broncos braintrust secre ... More >>

Broncos coach John Fox pledges to address defensive tackle, running back positions

John Fox.​There are so many Denver blog posts out there. Here are three that rose to the top today. Mile High Report's KaptainKirk: Broncos coach John Fox says the team will look for defensive tackle and running back help among free agents and the undrafted masses. Things to Do in Denver Whe ... More >>

Von Miller: Here's why Denver will fall in love with Broncos' top NFL draft pick (VIDEOS)

Videos below.​During the blessedly completed Josh McDaniels era, top picks like Knowshon Moreno and Tim Tebow defied conventional wisdom -- and we still don't know if they'll pay off in the long run. In contrast, the choice of Texas A&M linebacker Von Miller makes perfect sense from the start ... More >>

Denver Broncos preseason schedule: What are the chances these games will be played?

John Fox.​We bring you these three Denver blog posts at no additional charge. Predominantly Orange's churst breaks down the preseason schedule for John Fox's first season at the Broncos helm -- in the hope that the games will actually be played. We can dream, can't we? At Colorado Education ... More >>

Dave Logan signs new KOA contract, to remain voice of Denver Broncos for three more years

Dave Logan.​Only a few months ago, many University of Colorado fans were touting Dave Logan as the CU Buffs' next head coach. But it was not to be: CU's hiring of Jon Embree made it clear that Logan is unlikely to ever jump from coaching Mullen High School to his Division I dream job. So he's ... More >>

Denver Broncos first draft pick to boycott ceremony due to NFL lockout? No photo ops?

John Fox.​Denver blog posts just keep rollin' along. Mile High Report's Troy Hufford: With the NFL Players Association advising draft picks to boycott the April ceremony, there may be no photo ops for the Broncos or anyone else. Colorado Independent's Scot Kersgaard: The Denver mayor's race ... More >>

John Fox: Denver Broncos coach promises on ESPN that team will soon be in championship

John Fox.​It's Denver blog post roundup time again. Mile High Report's KaptainKirk links to an ESPN item in which Broncos coach John Fox promises the team will be championship-caliber "very soon." Your mouth to Tim Tebow's savior's ear, pal. Colorado Independent's Scot Kersgaard cites a stud ... More >>

Tim Tebow's already lost his starting Broncos QB job to Kyle Orton? Say it ain't so, John Fox

Kyle Orton.​Mosey up to these Denver blog posts. Mile High Report's Sayre Bedinger: As of now, John Fox says Kyle Orton is starting QB. But what about Timmy? Colorado Pols feels Latino alienation will add up to demographic disaster for the GOP. In contrast, WhoSaidYouSaid sees catastrophe f ... More >>

John Fox: Is 7-9 record best Broncos can hope for in 2011 season -- if there's a 2011 season?

John Fox.​Riffle through these Denver blog posts. Mile High Report fan poster ConradA sees a 7-9 record as a reasonable record for the 2011 season -- on the odd chance football actually starts on time this year. At Colorado Education News, Peter Levine argues in favor of civic education. Is ... More >>

Tim Tebow-style spread offense off the table for Denver Broncos now that John Fox is coach?

Tim Tebow & pal.​We count three Denver blog posts below. Mile High Report fan poster BroncoPH wonders if Josh McDaniels had been planning a Tim Tebow-friendly spread offense -- and if that plan changes under John Fox. Coyote Gulch tracks water releases from lakes Powell to Mead. Mile High M ... More >>

Champ Bailey's Pro Bowl sets cornerbacks record -- and Broncos might let him go?

Champ Bailey.​Denver blog posts? Three of them just crossed our path. Mile High Report's John Bena notes that Champ Bailey's belated invite to the Pro Bowl breaks the all-time record for cornerbacks. Isn't that the kinda guy you want around here, John Fox? Wanna go on a walking tour of the U ... More >>

Denver Broncos cheerleaders get ready for auditions, Pro Bowl: A photo gallery

Big pics below.​New Denver Broncos coach John Fox and his staff aren't the only ones getting ready for next season. So, too, are the Broncos cheerleaders. The squad recently posted information about its upcoming April 3 auditions on its Facebook page, along with a slew of new photos that give ... More >>

Kevin Alexander: Charges dropped against Broncos linebacker who was cut after arrest

Big pic below.​Although Kevin Alexander probably won't get a second chance with the Denver Broncos, it looks like he'll have his freedom. The rookie linebacker Alexander was cut by the team almost immediately after being arrested on an assault-and-battery accusation in December. The Broncos sa ... More >>

John Fox's coaching career sees plenty of ink: Kenny Be's Tat-Tuesday

Tattoo detail affirms that "Crash" football instincts come from the gut.​ The newly hired head coach for the Denver Broncos has seen plenty of ink lately. The ink refers to the vast amount of press coverage used to tell John Fox's life story. But as seen below, a tattoo artist could have used ... More >>

John Fox hire getting vote of approval from Denver Broncos nation

John Fox.​John Elway's announcement yesterday that John Fox has been named the Broncos' new head coach wasn't a guaranteed hit. After all, Fox most recently coached the Carolina Panthers, the one NFL team with fewer wins than Denver this past season. But in advance of his introductory news con ... More >>

John Fox's Denver Broncos introductory press conference commentary track

John Fox.​We felt like sharing these three Denver blog posts. Bronco Talk's Kyle Montgomery oversees a live blog of John Fox's introductory press conference as Denver Broncos head coach. For the most part, the masses liked what they heard. Colorado Independent's David O. Williams: Jared Poli ... More >>

John Fox named new Denver Broncos coach: Are you excited or underwhelmed?

John Fox.​We've got the news straight from the Horse's tweet: Moments ago, newly minted football operations veep and Twitter fan John Elway revealed that the Denver Broncos have hired John Fox to succeed the disastrous Josh McDaniels as the team's head coach. Which is good in some ways, not a ... More >>

Shannon Sharpe will make it to the Hall of Fame this year: So says our crystal ball

​Shannon Sharpe, the outspoken tight end who was part of both of the Denver Broncos winning Super Bowl teams, was named on Sunday as a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame -- again. It was the third time that the eight-time Pro Bowler -- now a broadcaster for CBS -- has been included; h ... More >>

Denver Broncos videotaping head coaching candidates and sharing footage with fans

Perry Fewell.​Update below: Carolina Panthers coach John Fox is expected to arrive in Denver today -- weather permitting -- to interview for the job of Denver Broncos head coach. But before he faces Pat Bowlen, John Elway, Joe Ellis and other team executives, he will likely show his face to B ... More >>

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