All Entries in the "Denver Broncos" Category
Kyle Orton Still in Broncos’ QB Mix
Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton gave way to 2010 first-round pick Tim Tebow late last season, but is still in the mix to start in 2011, Broncos executive vice president of football operations John Elway said. “If we had to go right now (Orton would start), but we’ve got to make a decision about where [...]
Broncos CB Champ Bailey Named to 10th Pro Bowl
Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey has been named to his 10th Pro Bowl, the team announced on Thursday. Bailey replaces Oakland Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha. A member of the NFL’s All-Decade team for the 2000s, Bailey was an alternate after totaling 45 tackles, 1 quarterback sack, and two interceptions in 15 starts this season. Bailey’s [...]
Broncos Add Two to Defensive Coaching Staff
The Denver Broncos announced the additions of Ron Milus and Richard Smith to the defensive coaching staff. Denver announced the hiring of defensive coordinator Dennis Allen on Monday. Milus will coach the secondary, while Smith will coach the linebackers, just as they had done since joining Broncos head coach John Fox with the Carolina Panthers [...]
Broncos to Interview Dennis Allen
New Orleans Saints secondary coach Dennis Allen will interview for the Denver Broncos defensive coordinator position, Jay Glazer of FOXSports.com reports. Allen is also scheduled to interview with the Philadelphia Eagles regarding their defensive coordinator vacancy. The 38-year old Allen has been with the Saints for the past five seasons, and just completed his third [...]
Broncos RB Laurence Maroney Arrested in St. Louis
Denver Broncos running back Laurence Maroney was arrested on unlawful weapons charges in St. Louis on Monday night, KMOV in St. Louis reports. Few details are available, but KMOV’s report says the arrest occurred when Maroney and three other men were pulled over late Monday night. A first-round pick out of the University of Minnesota, [...]
Broncos to Interview Mora
Jay Glazer of FOXSports.com reports the Denver Broncos will interview former Seattle Seahawks and Atlanta Falcons head coach Jim Mora for their defensive coordinator position. Mora has defensive coordinator experience with the San Francisco 49ers from 1999-2003, and was actively involved in defensive game-planning in his two head coaching stints. The Seahawks fired Mora after [...]
Broncos Name Eight Coaches
Denver Broncos head coach John Fox announced eight members of his inaugural coaching staff: Offensively, Mike McCoy will be the coordinator, with Clancy Barone coaching tight ends, Tyke Tolbert coaching the wide receivers, Dave Magazu coaching the offensive line, and Brian Callahan working as an offensive quality control coach. 2010 interim head coach and head [...]
Broncos OC McCoy Staying Put
Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy is staying put, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. McCoy was a candidate for the offensive coordinator positions with the Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs. The 38-year old McCoy joined the Broncos in 2009 after spending nine seasons with the Carolina Panthers, where he coached the quarterbacks from 2003-08. Former [...]
Broncos OC McCoy Candidate For Browns OC Position
Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy is a candidate for the same position with the Cleveland Browns, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports. The 38-year old McCoy joined the Broncos in 2009 after spending nine seasons with the Carolina Panthers, where he coached the quarterbacks from 2003-08. McCoy’s lengthy history with newly hired [...]
Broncos Hire John Fox
John Fox has agreed to terms to become the 14th head coach of the Denver Broncos. Executive Vice-President of Football Operations John Elway announced. “I am very thankful to (Owner and CEO) Pat Bowlen and John Elway for giving me the opportunity to coach a football team with such a proud tradition,” Fox said in [...]
Broncos Narrow Coaching List to Three
The Denver Broncos have narrowed their list of head coaching candidates to three names, Mike Klis of The Denver Post reports. Those three are former Carolina Panthers head coach John Fox, Houston Texans offensive coordinator Rick Dennison, and Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter. Klis adds that New York Giants defensive coordinator Perry Fewell and [...]
Saints DC Gregg Williams to Withdraw From Consideration For Broncos Job
New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams will not interview with the Denver Broncos, Jeff Duncan of The Times-Picayune reports. Williams intends to withdraw his name from consideration today, Duncan adds. The Broncos asked for and received permission to interview Williams on Monday, two days after the Saints’ 41-36 playoff loss to the Seattle Seahawks. [...]
Broncos Seek Permission to Interview Gregg Williams
The Denver Broncos have requested permission to interview New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams for their head coaching vacancy, Saints head coach Sean Payton confirmed on Monday. Payton adds that, thus far, the Broncos are the only team to do so. Losing Williams would be a big blow to the Saints and Payton, who [...]
Broncos Will Not Interview Jim Harbaugh
The Denver Broncos will not interview Stanford head coach Jim Harbaugh for their vacant head coaching position, Mike Klis of The Denver Post reports. Broncos Executive Vice-President of Football Operations John Elway had indicated to Harbaugh that he’d be interested in interviewing him for the position, but Harbaugh’s top choices appeared to be the San [...]
Broncos CB Perrish Cox Due in Court
Denver Broncos rookie cornerback Perrish Cox is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, The Associated Press reports. Cox, who turns 24 next week, was arrested on December 9 on sexual assault charges related to an incident from late October. Freed on $50,000 bail, Cox’s court appearance today is to determine whether or not he’ll [...]
