Eric MergensEric Mergens

Eric is a Colorado native, Denver Broncos enthusiast, staff writer for Predominantly Orange, and proud owner of John Elway's Greatest Comebacks on VHS. He currently lives in Denver and loves Little Man Ice Cream.

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The Denver Broncos Round-By-Round All-Star Draft

Well, we’ve all made it.  We’ve crawled into that dark sports cave, full from the Super Bowl, ready for the long nap between the end of the NFL season and the promise of the blossoming talent…Read More

2013 Mock Draft: Broncos Focus on Defensive Line Again

With the scouts pouring over the details of the prospects at the Senior Bowl, now is a great time for a 2013 Mock Draft.  Last year’s class made it easy to predict how things were going to shake…Read More

Denver Broncos Lose to Baltimore Ravens 38-35 in Double Overtime

It was a wild game out west.  One that needed more than five quarters to decide, making this the 4th longest game in NFL history.  The AFC Divisional Playoff game was as entertaining as it was counter…Read More

Broncos Fans: Which Opponent Would you Like to See in the Divisional Round?

There’s a reason that teams are automatically reseeded in the Divisional round of the NFL Playoffs.  No team would ever want to be responsible for choosing its own shocking demise.  Fans and…Read More

Denver Broncos Well Represented at Pro Bowl

The Denver Broncos will be well represented at the Pro Bowl the week prior to this year’s Super Bowl.  While the list isn’t surprising in its inclusions, it is full of potential snubs. …Read More

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Broncos Suddenly Eyeing AFC’s Top Seed

With the Texans‘ surprising 23-6 loss to the Vikings on Sunday afternoon and the Denver Broncos’ 34-12…Read More

Broncos Proposing Updates to Facilities

Remember that behemoth 40″ Sony WEGA television that you purchased in 2001?  Of course you do!…Read More

Three Keys For a Broncos Win in Baltimore

It doesn’t take bendy mirrors or supernatural spells to unearth the morbid  figures.  M&T…Read More

Broncos’ Wesley Woodyard Leading in the Community

Denver Broncos linebacker Wesley Woodyard is known for making an impact on people’s lives…an…Read More

Peyton Manning on Pace for Broncos’ Passing Record; Proving Naysayers Wrong

Rob Lowe, you were so wrong. Peyton Manning has played all of 11 games as the quarterback for the Denver…Read More

AFC West Primed for the Broncos’ Taking

The drama is all but over.  The AFC West will go to the Denver Broncos for their 12th division crown.…Read More

Replacement Running Back for the Broncos: Does it Matter?

Who doesn’t love a good debate?  In the wide world of sports, debates are all the rage.  Should…Read More

Denver Broncos Defense Putting on a Show on Third Down

Not since a 33-24 win over the Oakland Raiders during the Rich Gannon era have the Denver Broncos held…Read More

Broncos’ Offensive Line Simply Fantastic

Let’s heap some praise, shall we? Start with Peyton Manning, who has been every bit of the future…Read More

Broncos vs. Bengals Injury Report

As a team going into the halfway mark of the season, all you can ask for is a a reasonable amount of…Read More

Broncos’ Willis McGahee Talks To Students About Staying Active

It is entirely possible that the stomping of one’s feet to conjure up Broncos-mania might actually…Read More

Broncos Have Returned to National Relevance

The Denver Broncos are back to basking in the glory of the national spotlight – and with everything…Read More

The Denver Broncos After The Bye

Hope you enjoyed your week in Cabo. The Denver Broncos are back to work on Monday to prepare for the…Read More

When it Comes to the Recent History of the Broncos, it All Began With a Game Against the Chargers

History is written by key incendiary moments that are benchmarks to progress and regression.  In…Read More

Von Miller Living Up To His Billing

There were flashes of utter brilliance in 2011 that were, at times, as mind-boggling as the lack of…Read More