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Denver Broncos 2014 Super Bowl favorites: Wanna bet?

Watching Ray Lewis acting like the king of the world after playing a thoroughly ordinary game, and seeing Joe Fluke-o named MVP after the Baltimore Ravens' Super Bowl victory yesterday was enough to make me nearly throw up my seven-layer dip. Fortunately, Las Vegas sports books give our Denver Bronc ... More >>

Videos: Five Broncos playoffs defeats more vomit-inducing than loss to Ravens

The Broncos' loss to the Ravens on Saturday was agonizing, and not just because we (like pretty much everyone else) inaccurately predicted an easy Denver win. But let's put things in perspective, shall we? In our opinion, there have been five Broncos playoff defeats that were even worse. Make yourse ... More >>

Denver Broncos Super Bowl favorites? Don't bet on it yet

So the boys in Vegas now have Your Denver Broncos as 3-1 favorites to win Super Bowl XLVII, ahead of annoying New England (7-2), the hot-hot Seahawks (6-1), and the snowball-chance-in-hell Vikings (100-1). Win ten games in a row, and even the smart money starts to take you seriously. But before you ... 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 >>

Peyton Manning: Does Denver have best odds of landing him according to Vegas?

Initially, many of us regarded the thought of Peyton Manning signing with the Broncos as a pipe dream . Well, the stuff in that pipe has been pretty amazing thus far, with Manning actually visiting Denver in person shortly before a similar stop in Arizona. Now, with Peyton's decision delayed and mor ... More >>

Five worst moments in Colorado sports history (inspired by Rox's 17-week Sunday losing skid)

Tulowitzki.​The Rockies should have known it wouldn't be their night when Chris Nelson decided to play "Pin the baseball on the coach's face" with Rich Dauer before the game in a gaffe seen in the background of an ESPN live shot. Then the Rockies' unfortunate play was caught by ESPN cameras -- ... More >>

NFL free agency rumors you won't find anywhere else

One of this year's top free agents, Nnamdi Asomugha knows where the best sports rumors come from.​If the NFL lockout bored you, never fear. The perfect antidote is here: a free agency fury as teams sign, cut and trade players madly to adjust their rosters in time for the season. What would usu ... More >>

Richard Seymour makes America's dream come true, socks Ben Roethlisberger in face (VIDEO)

Richard Seymour in action.​As a Broncos fan, I have a preternatural aversion for praising a member of the Oakland Raiders for doing anything -- especially attacking someone on the opposing team after the whistle had blown. But his punch to the face of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethl ... More >>

Top 10 ways Josh McDaniels has destroyed the Denver Broncos

Josh McDaniels.​Is it fair to blame Coach Josh McDaniels for the Broncos' humiliating 59-14 loss to the Oakland Raiders yesterday? In a word: yes. McDaniels was brought to Denver to revitalize a once-proud franchise. Instead, he's steadily undermined the squad with stupid decisions, poor manag ... More >>

Chris Simms pick up habit in Denver?: Red-eyed ex-Bronco arrested for driving on drugs

Simms as a Bronco.​Given the debate over whether Kyle Orton, Tim Tebow or Brady Quinn should start for the Broncos, it's easy to forget that last year, the Denver Post's Woody Paige actually called for Chris Simms to get the gig. Problem was, Simms sucked so hard when he got the chance to play ... More >>

Brandon Marshall in Denver Blogs: Expect Mike Shanahan to go after him -- hard

"Did you know I'm available?"​It's that time again, lovers of Denver bloggery. Bronco Talk's Jonathan Douglas thinks Mike Shanahan wants Brandon Marshall in a Redskins uniform in part because "Mike's probably one of the few people that Marshall would respect (and trust) enough to accept a pay ... More >>

Brandon Marshall in Denver Blogs: Could he be reuniting with Redskins coach Mike Shanahan?

Could Shanny scoop the Seahawks?​Allow us to connect you with three Denver blogs. Sayre Bedinger of Mile High Report sparks a lively conversation by way of his link to a Washington Post item speculating that a Brandon Marshall move to Washington could be the Redskins' first post-McNabb-acquis ... More >>

Mike Shanahan and Donovan McNabb trade: Did Josh McDaniels get schooled by the Mastermind?

"This is how it's done, son."​Talk about a startling NFL trade: The Eagles sent QB Donovan McNabb to the Washington Redskins for the 37th pick in this year's draft, plus a third- or fourth-rounder next year. At first glance, new Redskins coach Mike Shanahan appears to have pulled off one hell ... More >>

Shake-up at Shanahan's Steakhouse: Stephen Vice, its opening chef, is cut from the squad

Lori Midson​Just when it looked like the turbulence -- a menu revamp just three weeks after opening and a relocation to Redskins territory for the former Denver Broncos football coach for whom the restaurant is named -- at Shanahan's, the multi-million dollar steakery and seafood house at 5085 ... More >>

Bill Romanowski as Redskins' strength and conditioning coach? What a juicy idea

A Flickr photo"I've been clean for years. I just like to grit my teeth."​The Washington Post is reporting that former Bronco Bill Romanowski is interviewing for a job with his old coach, Mike Shanahan, now helming the Redskins. The gig? Strength-and-conditioning coach. Cue peals of laughter. ... More >>

Mike Shanahan's house: You may be able to buy it soon -- if you happen to own a bank or two

Proof that you can see Mike Shanahan's house from space!​FootballNewsNow.com reports that new Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan met with assistant coaches yesterday before returning to Denver, "likely to begin the moving process." Which, in his case, will be a task on par with unbuilding ... More >>

Mike Shanahan to D.C.: Will he be the seventh flop head coach for Redskins owner Daniel Snyder?

Let Mike Shanahan pick up all the checks for the next five years.​It's semi-official: Mike Shanahan is the new head coach of the Washington Redskins. But while Shanny will certainly be making some nice bank, he must also deal with an enormous headache shaped exactly like Redskins owner Daniel ... More >>

Mike Shanahan watch focuses on "Da Plane! Da Plane!" -- of Redskins owner Daniel Snyder

Isn't it nice to be wanted, Mike?​Daniel Snyder, owner of the Washington Redskins, has been described as a "tour de force of executive douchery" -- a meddler on par with the Oakland Raiders' Al Davis, albeit one who tends to avoid wearing the sort of glasses usually sported by elderly women. M ... More >>

Mike Shanahan or no Mike Shanahan, Shanahan's, the steakhouse, is ready to meat you

Lori Midson​While Mike Shanahan, the former head coach of the Denver Broncos, is reportedly in talks with the Washington Redskins to become that team's next head coach, his eponymous steakhouse finally opened on Christmas Eve at 5085 South Syracruse Street after a series of test dinners. "Mik ... More >>

Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder: "A tour de force of executive douchery" -- and Mike Shanahan's next boss?

Do you really need money this bad, Mike?​The Denver Post reports that former Broncos coach Mike Shanahan is in discussions to become the next coach of the Washington Redskins. Familiar? That rumor's been floating around for weeks now, and it makes sense given that current 'Skins coach Jim Zor ... More >>

Shmuck of the Week: Whoever's making us watch the Raiders-Redskins game

Yellow = Redskins vs. Raiders. Lucky us, eh? (See the maps here).​Before you start: Yes, I know I could actually leave my house on Sunday, and I could no doubt find a cozy booth within viewing proximity of a TV armed with the NFL Ticket. And in times of need -- when the TV Gods bestow on me an ... More >>

Broncopacalypse Now: Josh McDaniels experiences the horror

Chris Simms looking as dumbfounded on the sidelines as he did in the game.​As soon as I saw that Chris Simms was starting under center for the Broncos against the Chargers yesterday, I expected a loss -- a bad one. But even in my worst nightmares, I didn't expect the resulting 32-3 drubbing, w ... More >>

Shmuck of the Week: Mark Kiszla, sports columnist extraordinaire

​You don't expect much from your daily-newspaper sports columnists these days. Sentences that make sense, some well-placed punctuation, maybe a bad pun or two. But while our expectations have been lowered over the years by the likes of Woody Paige and Skip Bayless and whoever else shows up in ... More >>

Mike Shanahan-to-CU rumors appear to be as bogus as predicted

Mike Shanahan is a wanted man.​It only took a day for evidence that speculation about Mike Shanahan following the doomed Dan Hawkins as head coach for CU to crumble. NFL.com's Vic Carucci reports that Shanny's likely to talk next week with the braintrust of the Buffalo Bills, who just sacked ... More >>

Chris Simms should start at quarterback for the Broncos? Ha!

If Chris Simms is the answer, he's the wrong answer. Heal, Kyle, heal!​Behold: The talent-evaluating acumen of one Woody Paige, Denver Post columnist and ESPN yukmeister, who last week called for backup Chris Simms to be given the starting quarterback job for the Broncos in place of Kyle Orton ... More >>

Kyle Orton should already get thrown under the bus? Wrong, Woody Paige

Woody Paige has painted a target on Kyle Orton's back.​You had to know it'd happen about now -- and that Woody Paige would be the instigator. When the Broncos were 6-0, Kyle Orton was the toast of the town -- or at least no one was referring to him as toast, as fans had been doing before the ... More >>

No reason for Broncos fans to hit the panic button! Yet!

Last night's Broncos-Steelers game was déjà vu all over again -- a virtual blueprint of the previous week's loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Close early thanks to Denver's unexpectedly staunch defense (and despite a costly turnover -- this time an interception). But the offense's inability to hold th ... More >>

Meet Brian Orakpo, the man the Broncos were too stupid to draft

Watching the NFL draft during the Mike Shanahan era was consistently frustrating, since the team regularly made odd personnel choices, far too many of which didn't work out (Maurice Clarett, anyone?). For that reason, a lot of us were looking forward to the first draft since the arrival of a regi ... More >>

Is Jay Cutler the reincarnation of Jeff George?

Given that former Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer has a Paul Bunyon-size ax to grind, it's no surprise that his criticism of former coach Mike Shanahan is sharp in "Shanny Firing Was 'Past Due,'" a Mike Klis piece in today's Denver Post. But arguably more interesting than the Snake's sense that S ... More >>

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NFL Midseason Update

Cyber Shula

NFL Head Coach wants to make a legend out of you.

Feeling Kinda Blue (and Orange)

Analyzing the post-game psyche.

Off Limits

Bean and nothingness

Best Trade

Clinton Portis for Champ Bailey

High Hopes

The Nuggets have finally begun to warm up the faithful.

A Plan for Shanny

After a brief Gator flirtation, the Broncos' coach must get back to business.

Pat's Big Fumble

Bowlen tried to hand off a piece of his team to John Elway. Now Edgar Kaiser wants the Broncos back.

Off Limits

Is that a tuba in your pocket?

Two-Way Player

Mark Schlereth tries to balance local radio with a rising TV career.

A Sporting Chance

The good, the bad and the very ugly of athletics in 2000.

The National Free-for-All League

The NFL tries to recover from a series of fumbles.

Elway's Long Bomb

Quarterback Sneak

Letters

Buried Memories

Stupor Bowl

COWBOYS? LOST IN A CLOUD OF COAL DUST

STICKER FOR DETAIL

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