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So if the Broncos keep Fant, Fumagalli, Heuerman and Butt, then they will carry more tight ends into the regular season than in each of the last three years. The last time Denver had four tight ends on its Week 1 roster was in 2015, and that was in part because James Casey was also listed as a...

NFL Look Ahead: Which teams will rise into playoff contenders? (Ryan O'Halloran and Kyle Fredrickson, Denver Post) The NFL is set up, through its draft and salary cap, to fuel instant turnaround seasons. Teams that were also-rans the year before suddenly burst into contention. Teams that were...

My question: Which current Broncos that aren't in the top 100 have the best chance to crack the list in the future? -- Mike Middleton (@ThirdEye84 on Twitter) You start with outside linebacker Bradley Chubb and running back Phillip Lindsay. Chubb already has a double-digit sack season in his...

Until now, defensive end DeMarcus Walker was rarely asked to work in a role similar to the one that made him a second-round pick two years ago. He took weight off to play outside linebacker as a rookie. He regained it to try to find playing time in his second season, but the back-and-forth...

It was a great honor to be asked to join with our great fans and Senior Digital Reporter Andrew Mason in selecting the Denver Broncos' Top 100 Team. Some of the selections were obvious, some not so much so. But one of the elements of the task that I found particularly enjoyable was being...

As the Broncos head toward training camp, DenverBroncos.com is again taking a detailed look at several members of this year’s rookie class. And aside from Denver’s coaching staff, who better to call than their college coaches? These players honed their techniques while at school, and their...

The Broncos offer strong candidates in each of the Hall of Fame’s planned expanded categories. They better get one of the 10 nominations for the senior pool. They have two solid candidates for the three-man coaches category. And 9News introduces a worthy choice for the Hall's three-person...

HOF determines Pat Bowlen's family will receive his Gold Jacket, ring (Mike Klis, 9NEWS) The HOF confirmed in the last 24 hours to members of the Bowlen family and the Broncos that he would receive the artifacts. The HOF then confirmed to 9NEWS through a statement that it will deliver the Gold...

You hear the car before you can see it. The engine is all that signifies someone is approaching until the dark SUV turns onto the gravel road leading up to the church. The dust sinks back down to earth as Kathy Freeman puts her vehicle in park and steps out into the church parking lot. Her...

Broncos announce all-time Top-100 team after more than 5,000 fan votes (Kyle Fredrickson, The Denver Post) Each member (or family members) of the Broncos’ Top-100 team will receive commemorative game balls. Several will also participate in “Fantennial Weekend” on Oct. 11-13 and be recognized...

LBs: Randy Gradishar (1974-83), Tom Jackson (1973-86), Karl Mecklenburg (1983-94) Gradishar and Jackson were the ringleaders of the Orange Crush defense in the 1970s and early 1980s, arriving in back-to-back drafts. But Mecklenburg is the most unclassifiable great player in NFL history, a...

Hey Mase, big Broncos fan from Italy here. Why don’t NFL teams have their own anthem as soccer teams here in Europe do? — Andrea Mariani This is a question that doesn’t have a clear answer. A few teams — most prominently the Redskins, Ravens, Bears, Lions and Eagles — have old-school fight...

Off-season program was time of discovery for Broncos’ offensive coaches (Ryan O'Halloran, The Denver Post) “When we come back for fall camp, we can hone in on the plays and schemes that are best-tailored to the personnel we have and (quarterback Joe Flacco’s) strengths and everyone’s...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos on Monday announced their all-time Top 100 Team, celebrating the NFL’s 100th season. More than 5,000 fans voted for the Broncos Top 100 Team during the month of May and helped select the franchise’s greatest players along with Broncos alumni, Team...

DENVER — Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders told reporters it’s “realistic” for him to be ready for the Broncos’ Week 1 opener against the Oakland Raiders, but he also said he couldn’t be certain about his return from an Achilles injury. “It feels realistic, but who knows until I get out there and...

If you've ever played Madden, you know their ratings can be pretty harsh on rookies. But we got our hands on their ratings for "Madden NFL 20" and they at least gave some respect to the three Broncos draft picks for whom we have ratings at this time. Here's a quick breakdown of their top skill...

DENVER — More than 500 people attended a private service to celebrate Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen on Monday at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Denver. The Bowlen family, other NFL owners, President and CEO Joe Ellis, President of Football Operations/General Manager...

Nearing return from third ACL injury, Broncos TE Jake Butt is on a mission to prove doubters wrong (Nicki Jhabvala, The Athletic) Could Butt be the next miracle athlete? He thinks so. Nine months into what he described as his most grueling recovery yet, Butt is on the brink of returning for the...

With some of the pieces in place on offense for Denver, where would be the next best place to focus on position-wise? -- Scott Thielemier Defensive line, because the projected starting trio of Derek Wolfe, Adam Gotsis and Shelby Harris are all scheduled to become unrestricted free agents...

The Denver Broncos not only have represented the city and region in a championship manner on the field, but they have a long history of giving back to the community, as well. The generosity of our late Owner Pat Bowlen has long been recognized, but most recently in the many articles written...