Archive for February, 2011

Sources around the NFL are reporting that contract negotiations have once again broken down between the Denver Broncos and Pro Bowl cornerback Champ Bailey.  After the two sides met today, it is being reported that Bailey is not happy with Denver’s latest proposal and that they are not any closer to a new deal than they were earlier in the season, when a contract extension worth more than $40 million was taken off the table.  It’s also being reported that Bailey has put his Littleton, Colorado house up for sale. Make sure to follow Predominantly Orange on Facebook.

When I think of the Broncos resigning a player like cornerback Champ Bailey, I imagine a mafia-like discussion around the “family” dinner table. I think of the Broncos top level executives sitting in the dark basement of an Italian restaurant filled with cigar smoke, top-shelf scotch, and faces as serious as a newly elected President taking the oath of office. There are decisions where peace follows and then there are decisions where chaos ensues. However, it’s not hard to make a decision when you know what your value is.

Contract negotiations have resumed between the Denver Broncos and All-Pro cornerback Champ Bailey.  Bailey, who recently completed his seven-year, $63 million contract with the Broncos, finished the 2010 season with his tenth Pro Bowl selection, a record among cornerbacks in the NFL. Talks of a four-year extension worth more the $40 million was taken off the table earlier in the season.  Bailey, 32, made 45 tackles and had two interceptions for the Broncos in 2010.  If a new deal is not completed, Bailey will be eligible for unrestricted free agency once the NFL and the players union reach a new collective bargaining agreement.  In addition, it [...]

  Congratulations to Shannon Sharpe for being elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a 2011 class member. Sharpe and six others will be enshrined on August 6th in Canton, Ohio. The rest of the class includes RB Marshall Faulk, DE Richard Dent, LB Les Richter, LB Chris Hanburger, CB Deion Sanders, and NFL films founder Ed Sabol. Sharpe, who is widely considered as one of the best tight ends who has ever played the game, finally earned his entrance into the most prestigious of football brotherhoods in his third year of eligibility. 

Pounding the city of Denver, getting stronger, faster, and smarter, these men know what it takes to get the job done. Football glory is at the cusp and one city counts on the four of them to save their team. Forget Brooklyn’s Finest. This is Denver’s finest. It’s these men that hold the reigns to the future of the Broncos franchise. John Elway, Tim Tebow, Elvis Dumervil, and Brandon Lloyd have the talent, heart, and ability to bring the Broncos back from the brink. Let’s hope their show is coming to a theater near you.   Make sure to follow Predominantly Orange [...]

Broncos: Demaryius Thomas had surgery Monday, but now comes the hard part. What becomes of Robert Ayers and Elvis Dumervil in the 4-3. Is the lockout really a lock? College scouts are in Denver preparing for the Combine. Britton Colquitt is still growing as a punter. Do the Broncos need the draft? AFC West: There’s a chance former Broncos and current Chief, Casey Wiegmann, could retire. Rod Woodson is making a comeback – this time as the Raiders’ cornerback coach. Legal trouble for a Chargers’ player. Random: The tooth fairy has been kept busy with hockey season. Call 911 when [...]

Happy sniper in a diaper day. As cupid hovers around, let’s hope he spends some extra time with the Denver Broncos. They’re an organization that needs some lovin’. After too many years of failing to make a playoff appearance, and combining for a 12-20 record over the past two seasons, the Broncos have come close if not hit rock bottom. Despite this, we still, well, love our team.  The Broncos have one of the best fan bases in all of sports with the 300+ consecutive sellouts and a large season-ticket waiting list. The trickle-down effect has become apparent as Broncos fans pass tradition and [...]

  As soon as Shannon Sharpe puts on the distinctive gold jacket and rubs his newly unveiled bronze bust, the Denver Broncos will officially have four members from the franchise enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The former tight end and current CBS Sports commentator will join quarterback John Elway, running back Floyd Little, and offensive lineman Gary Zimmerman as past members of the Broncos who have made it into the Hall of Fame. All of these men are quality representatives for the Broncos, but when you compare the amount of members from Denver in the Hall of [...]

With the possibility of an impending lockout, potential quarterback controversies, and torn achilles tendons among Denver Broncos headlines, it is important to look for bright spots to maintain optimism.  Sometimes that means looking forward. In 2012 Predominantly Orange could be more than a super awesome place to get your Broncos fix, but it could also mark the return of the super awesome jerseys that Broncos fans have come to adore.

The Broncos group of wide receivers was hit hard this week. First, Eddie Royal had hip surgery that will sideline him at least until May, and then Demaryius Thomas tore his Achilles tendon while working out in Georgia. Thomas will be out 6-8 months. In this week’s article on NFL.com, I talk about the rollercoaster ride that Eddie Royal has been on since entering the league. To read the article, go here. Make sure to follow Predominantly Orange on Facebook.