Posted by ccv
on May 21, 2012
in AFC West, Business and Sports, Denver Broncos, OAKLAND RAIDERS
Now that the 2012 NFL draft is in the can, it’s time to take the Shutdown 50 scouting format forward and get a closer look at some of the surprising and fascinating selections from this year’s draft — the guys we missed in the original 50, but who could be impact players now or down the road. Our next entry: Arizona receiver Juron Criner, selected by the Oakland Raiders with the 33rd pick in the fifth round (168th overall).
Overview: While most of the talk about Pac-12 passing attacks in 2011 focused on the offenses led by Andrew Luck and Matt Barkley, the Arizona passing game has been one of the more productive in the nation in recent seasons — and receiver Juron Criner may be the primary reason for that.
read more: sports.yahoo.com
Posted by ccv
on May 21, 2012
in Aaron Rodgers, Andrew Luck, Archie Manning, Denver Broncos, Drew Brees, Eli Manning, John Elway, Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning, Broncos ready to mesh on field
Watching John Fox and Peyton Manning lead separate NFL teams in the previous decade would suggest they have some work to do to get on the same offensive playbook page.
Fox is a head coach raised on the defensive side of the line of scrimmage. He has operated his offense as if half his thoughts are with his defense. Pound the running game. Milk the clock. Keep the defense on the sideline. Mix in an explosive pass play. Pound the running game.
Read more: denverpost.com
Posted by ccv
on May 9, 2012
in Aaron Rodgers, Andrew Luck, Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos, Eli Manning, fanaticism, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, NFL, NFL draft
2012 NFL team OTA, minicamp dates
| 2012 NFL team OTA, minicamp dates |
| TEAM |
OTA DATES |
MINICAMP DATES
(All camps include rookies and veterans unless otherwise noted) |
| Arizona Cardinals |
May 22-24, May 29-31, June 4-7 |
May 11-13 (rookies), June 12-14 |
| Atlanta Falcons |
May 29-31, June 5-7, June 12-15 |
May 11-13 (rookies), June 19-21 |
| Baltimore Ravens |
May 22-24, May 29-31, June 4-7 |
May 11-13 (rookies), June 12-14 |
| Buffalo Bills |
May 29, May 31-June 1, June 5, June 7-8, June 11-12, June 14-15 |
May 11-13 (rookies), June 19-21 |
| Carolina Panthers |
May 22-24, May 30-June 1, June 4-7 |
May 11-13 (rookies), June 12-14
read more: cbssports.com |
Posted by ccv
on April 26, 2012
in Denver Broncos, NFL, NFL draft, NFLPA, Tim Tebow
Tim Tebow’s success dropped Broncos in NFL draft order
Somewhere, no doubt in proximity to a spotlight, Tim Tebow is giggling. The No. 25 draft pick was Tebow’s parting gift to the Broncos.
The three-day NFL draft starts tonight, with the first round beginning at 6 p.m. The Broncos are expected to make their No. 25 selection around 8 p.m.
“We’ll have a group of players we like,” said John Elway, the Broncos’ executive vice president of football operations. “But because of where we’re picking and you don’t know how the board will fall, we won’t know who we’re picking until an hour before our pick. Not an hour before the draft, an hour before we pick.”
Read more: DenverPost.com
Posted by ccv
on April 20, 2012
in Denver Broncos, fanaticism, Football, New Orleans Saints, NFL, NFL draft, NFLPA, Peyton Manning
Broncos switch to Manning’s no-huddle offense
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Out with the old option. In with the new no-huddle.
The Denver Broncos are getting their first taste of the hurry-up-at-altitude offense that Peyton Manning will unleash on the NFL this fall if everything keeps going well with his surgically repaired neck.
Although the installation of the Broncos’ new offense won’t happen until summertime, Manning and his receivers are getting to know each other during the team’s voluntary workouts this month.
Read more: si.com
Posted by ccv
on April 18, 2012
in Denver Broncos, New Orleans Saints, NFL, NFL draft, NFLPA, Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning to make Denver debut in prime time
Peyton in prime time?
It won’t take long.
As the NFL revealed Tuesday with its schedule release, the Denver Broncos — Peyton Manning‘s new team — will play host to the first “Sunday Night Football” game of the 2012 season, against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Read more: latimes.com
Posted by ccv
on April 18, 2012
in Aaron Rodgers, Andrew Luck, Bill Belichick, Denver Broncos, Eli Manning, ESPN, Football, Monday Night Football, New York Giants, New York Jets, NFL, NFL draft, NFLPA
NFL releases regular-season schedule
The nation won’t have to wait long to see Peyton Manning in a Broncos uniform.
Manning’s first game as Broncos quarterback will come in prime time as Denver hosts Pittsburgh on the opening Sunday of the NFL season. The four-time MVP was released by Indianapolis after missing the 2011 season following neck surgery. After conducting a four-city lottery for his services, Manning landed in Denver, which hasn’t won a Super Bowl since his new boss, John Elway, was behind center.
He won’t have an easy assignment against the Steelers, who ranked first in overall defense and against the pass last year.
Read more: msn.foxsports.com
Posted by ccv
on April 17, 2012
in Andrew Luck, Archie Manning, Denver Broncos, Drew Brees, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning
Manning joins workouts for Broncos
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Peyton Manning is joining his new teammates Monday at the Denver Broncos headquarters for the start of offseason workouts.
The four-time MVP, who signed with Denver after he was cut by the Colts, has been working out with wide receiver Eric Decker over the last month.
Manning is not only learning a new playbook in Denver but he’s also trying to regain his arm strength following a series of neck operations that sidelined him for all of last season and led to his departure from Indianapolis.
Read more: CBSSports.com
Posted by ccv
on April 13, 2012
in Denver Broncos, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, NFL, Peyton Manning
I was on my cell talking to a media colleague long distance when another call came in this afternoon. The number was blocked. With so many calls out on several stories, who could this be?
“Hi Phil, it’s Peyton Manning,” he said.
Not to get overly sentimental, but it always bothered me in the past when there wasn’t an opportunity to say good-bye to Colts most enjoyed. Marcus Pollard comes to mind. Still have never been able to tell him thank you. I’ve been fortunate enough to catch up to others down the road, Edgerrin James, Ken Dilger, Kelvin Hayden, Tarik Glenn, Mike Peterson, Marlin Jackson, Gary Brackett, David Thornton, Jake Scott, the list goes on. Dallas Clark was considerate enough to send out an email to many of us after his recent release.
Read more: indystar.com
Posted by ccv
on March 27, 2012
in Denver Broncos, NFL, Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning works out with new Broncos teammates
As expected, Peyton Manning is hard at work in Denver.
Manning worked out with center J.D. Walton, throwing passes to wide receiver Eric Decker and tight end Julius Thomas at Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch on Monday.
Read more: indystar.com
