Author: Mike Klis
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Denver Broncos release running back C.J. Anderson
The Denver Broncos have released starting running back C.J. Anderson. Although he rushed for 1,007 yards last season and is only 27 years old, Anderson was informed by general manager John Elway prior to the Broncos’ offseason-opening team meeting this morning that he was getting let go. He had two years at $4.5 million each…
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Trump selects Tillerson for State, dismissing Russia ties
NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday he has picked ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be secretary of state, calling him “among the most accomplished business leaders and international deal makers in the world.” “Rex Tillerson’s career is the embodiment of the American dream. Through hard work, dedication and smart deal making, Rex…
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Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian named AFC Player of the Week
Have an NFL road debut, Trevor Siemian. The Denver Broncos’ quarterback was named AFC Player of the Week after he torched the Cincinnati Bengals for 312 yards and four touchdowns in a 29-17 win Sunday at Paul Brown Stadium. Siemian is 3-0 after three career starts. He is the NFL’s 11th-rated passer entering the Broncos’…
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Broncos place Talib, Ware on non-football injury list
ENGLEWOOD—Aqib Talib will require more time to recover from gunshot wounds to his right leg. The Denver Broncos have placed Talib on their preseason non-football injury list (NFI). Broncos General Manager John Elway said during the training camp opening media barbeque Wednesday that outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware would also go on the non-football injury list. Ware has…
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Why John Elway didn’t want Robert Griffin III with Broncos
FORT LAUDERDALE – By itself, the Robert Griffin III contract agreement with the Cleveland Browns had no impact on the quarterback situation in Denver. RGIII became the Browns’ new backup quarterback after it became evident the Broncos weren’t interested in the former No. 2 overall draft pick out of Baylor. A month ago, when the…
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Peyton Manning 9th highest paid NFL quarterback
The new NFL economic system is becoming difficult to comprehend. Carolina Panthers’ quarterback Cam Newton, who has one career playoff win and sub-mediocre 85.5 passer rating (91.0 is average) and 31-33-1 record, just got a new contract worth $20.76 million a year. Yet, the Denver Broncos’ Peyton Manning, who is roughly a half season away…
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Broncos to face John Fox’ Bears in Chicago; will open at home vs. Ravens
John Fox will not be soon forgotten just because he’s gone to Chicago. The Denver Broncos will meet up with their former head coach in a Week 11 game against Fox’s new team, the Chicago Bears, on Sunday, Nov. 22 at Soldier Field, according to an NFC source. The game will kick off at 11…
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Wes Welker preparing for 2015, not mulling retirement
Contrary to a report last week, Broncos receiver Wes Welker is not mulling retirement. Welker, who ranks 20th all time among receivers with 890 career catches, said Monday he intends to play on. “Just getting ready for 2015,” Welker told The Denver Post via text. FoxSports.com cited sources in its report on Feb. 10 that Welker…
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Foot injury to Broncos’ Julius Thomas not as bad as feared
The Denver Post is reporting that the early diagnosis is the ankle injury to Broncos tight end Julius Thomas is not as bad as initially feared, according to an NFL source. Thomas injured his ankle in the first quarter of the Broncos’ 22-7 loss at St. Louis on Sunday and did not return to the…
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Broncos pass for now on signing Richie Incognito after workout
Along the Broncos’ front line, where men are men and guards can become tackles and vice versa, all is not well. The Broncos are so concerned about their offensive line they’re willing to consider the NFL bad boy and alleged bully Richie Incognito. The veteran guard was at the Broncos’ Dove Valley headquarters for a…