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| Broncos coach says Orton gets first shot at QB job |
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06/12/2010 |
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -The endorsement of Kyle Orton as his starting quarterback maybe wasn't as emphatic this time around. Still, Denver Broncos coach Josh McDaniels insisted Saturday after minicamp that Orton will be his guy heading into training camp. From there, the competition is open as Brady Quinn and rookie Tim Tebow will have an opportunity to win the job. Nothing is set in stone.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report |
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| Dumervil facing deadline to sign tender |
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06/11/2010 |
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -Linebacker Elvis Dumervil has until Monday to sign his restricted free agent tender from the Denver Broncos or face losing money. The Broncos sent the 2009 NFL sacks leader a letter informing him of the deadline. Dumervil has a restricted free agent tender worth $3.168 million on the table. If he doesn't sign by Monday, the team can reduce the amount by 110 percent of his 2009 salary, which was $540,000. Even though he's not under contract, Dumervil practiced with the team Friday |
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| 2 men tied to Darrent Williams trial sentenced |
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06/10/2010 |
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DENVER (AP) -Two men who refused to testify in the trial of a man convicted in the death of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams have been sentenced to 12 months each in jail for contempt of court. Twenty-one-year-old Kataina ``Markie'' Jackson-Keeling and 22-year-old Mario Anderson were also sentenced Thursday to 90 days in jail and four years of probation for being accessories to perjury. The jail sentences will be served concurrently. The two previously pleaded guilty to the charges. Denver pr |
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| Broncos sign 5th-round pick Perrish Cox |
NFL Football |
06/09/2010 |
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -The Denver Broncos have signed cornerback Perrish Cox, their fifth-round pick out of Oklahoma State. Cox became the third player from the Broncos' 2010 draft class to agree to a deal. Seventh-round picks Jammie Kirlew and Syd'Quan Thompson signed last month. The 23-year-old Cox led the country with 19 pass breakups and turned in a career-high four interceptions last season for Oklahoma State.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information containe |
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| Disappointing rookie year in Ayers' rearview |
NFL Football |
06/07/2010 |
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -Aside from one shining moment, pass rushing linebacker-defensive end Robert Ayers had a forgettable rookie campaign for the Denver Broncos. A first-round pick out of Tennessee and the 18th overall selection by the Broncos a year ago, Ayers recovered a fumble and returned it a team rookie record 54 yards for a touchdown Nov. 9 against Pittsburgh. But he heads into his second season still looking for his first career sack. He initially was credited with one Dec. 20 against Oakland |
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| Louisiana-Lafayette ex-coach Nelson Stokley dies |
Division I College Football |
06/06/2010 |
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| - from 1986-98 - and ranks second on the school's all-time coaching victories list. He also served as athletic director from 1988 until 1992. Among the players he guided to success in the NFL are his son, Brandon Stokley, a wide receiver with the Denver Broncos, and quarterback Jake Delhomme, who led the Carolina Panthers to the Super Bowl after the 2003 season and will play his first season with the Cleveland Browns this fall. Funeral services are pending.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All |
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| Flying or football? Air Force grad weighs choices |
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06/05/2010 |
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -To launch his career as a pass rusher, Air Force graduate Ben Garland may have to ground his pursuit of becoming a pilot It's a decision that weighs on the Denver Broncos rookie defensive lineman. Garland has earned a spot into a pilot training program at Laughlin Air Force Base in Texas. It's a chance to fly jets for a living as he serves his five-year commitment to the Air Force. However, Garland's prowess as a pass rusher with the Air Force Falcons earned him a spot with the |
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| Broncos give OL Kuper six-year deal |
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06/04/2010 |
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| Englewood, CO (MySportsbook) - The Denver Broncos made a number of moves on Friday, including giving offensive lineman Chris Kuper a six-year contract. Kuper, a fifth-round pick of Denver in 2006, has started 42 games in his career. The 27-year-old Kuper is the longest-tenured Bronco on the offensive line. "We are extremely excited about the extension of Chris Kuper's contract and the fact that he will be a Bronco for a long time," Denver head coach Josh McDaniels said. "He exemplifies the qualities that w |
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| Broncos sign OL Kuper to 6-year deal |
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06/04/2010 |
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -The Denver Broncos have signed right guard Chris Kuper to a six-year deal. The 6-foot-4, 303-pound Kuper started 15 games for the Broncos last season after missing the season opener with an ankle injury. Kuper was selected by Denver in the fifth round of the 2006 draft from the University of North Dakota. According to Stats Inc., Kuper has surrendered just five sacks in 42 career starts. Broncos coach Josh McDaniels said in a release Friday that the Broncos look forward to hi |
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| Broncos release 3rd-string QB Tom Brandstater |
NFL Football |
06/04/2010 |
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -The Denver Broncos have released third-string quarterback Tom Brandstater, moving rookie Tim Tebow up on the depth chart. Tebow now trails only incumbent Kyle Orton and Brady Quinn, who was acquired in a trade with Cleveland in the offseason. Brandstater was a sixth-round pick in 2009. He served as the third quarterback all last season and didn't get into a regular season game. The 25-year-old Brandstater may have been deemed expendable after the Broncos selected Tebow with the |
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