Broncos

Weather | Teams

Broncos

Player News - Broncos

Date: Team: Pos:
Ronnie Hillman - RB - Broncos

Ronnie Hillman and rookie Montee Ball received increased reps at Broncos OTA practice Monday as Knowshon Moreno (knee) sat and watched and Willis McGahee (personal) stayed away from workouts.

USA Today's Lindsay Jones earlier passed along that Hillman got the majority of first-team reps, likely out of veteran deference. VP of Football Operations John Elway has stated publicly he envisions Hillman as no more than a "change of pace type guy." Ball is slated to be Denver's Week 1 starter at running back.
Related: Montee Ball
Source: Denver Post
May 20 - 4:47 PM
Joe Mays - LB - Broncos

Broncos MLB Joe Mays (broken ankle/leg) is not medically cleared for OTAs.

Mays is in grave danger of losing his roster spot. He's owed an untenable $4 million base salary, isn't healthy, and people inside the Broncos' organization want Nate Irving to start at middle linebacker. On day two of April's draft, NFL Network reported Mays was available for trade. Denver found no takers.
Source: Lindsay Jones on Twitter
May 20 - 2:32 PM
Knowshon Moreno - RB - Broncos

Updating a previous item, Knowshon Moreno (knee surgery) has not been medically cleared for Broncos OTAs.

With Willis McGahee a no-show and Moreno still hobbled, second-round pick Montee Ball will soak up first-team reps during the Organized Team Activities. Moreno is at Denver's Dove Valley facility, but he's not practicing. He's likely to be healed by training camp, but projects as a third-stringer this year.
Related: Montee Ball
Source: Lindsay Jones on Twitter
May 20 - 2:28 PM
Willis McGahee - RB - Broncos

Willis McGahee was a no-show for the start of Broncos OTAs Monday.

It's notable since McGahee is healthy after last year's torn MCL and broken leg. He was the lone non-injured Broncos veteran to skip out. McGahee's absence from the "voluntary" sessions could suggest he doesn't view himself as long for Denver. McGahee's advancing age and $2.5 million salary make him a strong release candidate after the Broncos drafted Montee Ball. For what it's worth, McGahee's agent insists there's "no message" behind his absence.
Source: Mike Klis on Twitter
May 20 - 12:00 PM
Knowshon Moreno - RB - Broncos

Knowshon Moreno (knee scope) is expected to participate in this week's OTAs.

Moreno is three months removed from his arthroscopic operation. He is believed to be fighting with Willis McGahee for one roster spot. According to the Denver Post, there "isn't much doubt" the Broncos want second-round pick Montee Ball and Ronnie Hillman to be their "1-2 punch" at running back.
Source: Denver Post
May 20 - 11:02 AM
Von Miller - LB - Broncos

Broncos defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio promises to continue moving SLB Von Miller around the formation in 2013.

Miller played linebacker and both defensive end positions in Del Rio's first year on the job in 2012, and ranked third in the NFL in both sacks (18.5) and forced fumbles (6). Miller's tackles also rose from 64 as a rookie to 68. "Von’s role is such where he does a lot -- and he’ll continue to do a lot," said Del Rio. "That won’t change because Elvis (Dumervil) isn’t here."
Source: denverbroncos.com
May 17 - 3:05 PM
Peyton Manning - QB - Broncos

Peyton Manning signed a renegotiated contract, but hasn't "(altered) the compensation in any way."

In other words, he tweaked it. A source with knowledge of the situation told PFT the sides added an insurance clause that would "both compensate the Broncos and provide a cap credit" were Manning to go down with major injury. Manning is due $20 million guaranteed in each of the next two seasons.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com
May 17 - 8:24 AM
Montee Ball - RB - Broncos

Coach John Fox downplayed Montee Ball's slow forty time at the Combine.

Ball ran a 4.66, 19th among participating running backs. It was slower than seven defensive linemen and five linebackers. "I don't put as much into speed times on running backs as maybe some other people do," Fox said. "That's all nice, but how many guys are breaking 80 yards anyway? The league is too fast." Fox has a reputation for not trusting rookies, but his comments on Ball have been glowing so far.
Source: Denver Post
May 14 - 10:11 AM
Zac Dysert - QB - Broncos

Broncos signed seventh-round QB Zac Dysert to a four-year contract.

A favorite of Rotoworld draft guru Josh Norris, Dysert was a four-year starter at Miami (OH). Dysert was hurt by a lot of dropped passes and poor line play as a Redhawk, but he's cool under pressure and has a strong-enough arm. He could eventually push Brock Osweiler for No. 2 duties with the Broncos.
May 13 - 6:15 PM
Broncos Offense - TM - Broncos

Broncos hired Alex Gibbs as offensive consultant.

The team did the same with ex-Colts OC Tom Moore last offseason, and he helped install the Peyton Manning offense with Mike McCoy and Adam Gase. Gibbs will be around longer, working with OL coach Dave Magazu to increase Denver's use of zone-run concepts. Gibbs is considered the Godfather of Zone Blocking, as his old Broncos lines paved the way for Terrell Davis and two Super Bowl wins. New Broncos feature back Montee Ball is an adept one-cut runner.
Related: Montee Ball
Source: Denver Post
May 12 - 3:46 PM
Tavarres King - WR - Broncos

The Denver Post thinks fifth-round WR Tavarres King has a "good chance" of becoming the Broncos' No. 4 receiver as a rookie.

It's notable because the Broncos run so much out of their three-wide sets, and King would be an injury away from becoming relevant. King is a straight-line speedster with 4.47 wheels who averaged 22.6 YPR on 42 catches as a senior. Demaryius Thomas has missed 11 games in three seasons due to injury.
Source: Denver Post
May 12 - 12:16 PM
Quanterus Smith - DL - Broncos

Broncos signed No. 146 overall pick DE Quanterus Smith to a four-year contract.

A potential fifth-round steal because he's recovering from a November ACL tear, Smith flashed edge-bending pass-rush ability and excellent technique while pacing the nation in sacks per game before his injury. Smith is sitting out rookie minicamp. He could wind up contributing late in the season as a rookie.
May 10 - 4:08 PM
Tavarres King - WR - Broncos

Broncos signed fifth-round WR Tavarres King to a four-year contract.

A speedster with adequate size at just over 6-feet-tall and 189 pounds, King averaged 22.6 yards per reception as a senior for the Georgia Bulldogs. Eric Decker is in a contract year and Wes Welker won't last forever, so there is some opportunity at the end of the tunnel if King shows well as a rookie.
May 10 - 4:04 PM
Montee Ball - RB - Broncos

NFL Films' Greg Cosell believes rookie Montee Ball is an "ideal fit" for the Broncos' offense.

Cosell cited Ball's "burst, fluidity, and ability to get skinny at the point of attack" as reasons why he's already the most talented back on Denver's roster. While Ball was often criticized for lacking "special" qualities at Wisconsin, on college tape we were enamored with his better-than-advertised first-step burst, high-effort efficiency, and consistent downhill run style, never dancing in the backfield. He's going to be a high-upside RB2 as a rookie.
Source: NFL.com
May 10 - 2:11 PM
Ronnie Hillman - RB - Broncos

According to the Denver Post, the Broncos "would like" Montee Ball and Ronnie Hillman to be their "one-two running punch" this season.

The club is expected to release either Willis McGahee or Knowshon Moreno, with a slight lean toward McGahee due to his more severe 2012 injury, age, and cost. In an ideal scenario, rookie Ball would run away with the Broncos' feature back job and Hillman would work in as a change-of-pace back. The team does not consider 2012 third-rounder Hillman a viable option to play starter's snaps.
Related: Montee Ball
Source: Denver Post
May 10 - 12:51 PM

NFL Headlines

View All Headlines
Headlines: NFL | MLB | NBA | NHL | GOLF | NAS | CFB


Highest Searched Players over the last 7 days


Video Center

  •  
    Is Father Time beating Pujols?
    Is Father Time beating Pujols?
  •  
    Is Cabrera an all-time great?
    Is Cabrera an all-time great?
  •  
    Is Pujols hurting the Angels?
    Is Pujols hurting the Angels?
  •  
    Why don
    Why don't the Jets cut Sanchez
  •  
    Draft: Latest Risers & Fallers
    Draft: Latest Risers & Fallers
  •  
    NFL Draft: Who will trade up?
    NFL Draft: Who will trade up?
  •  
    NFL Draft: Top Safeties, CBs
    NFL Draft: Top Safeties, CBs
  •  
    NFL Draft: Top Def. Linemen
    NFL Draft: Top Def. Linemen