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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Broncos Have The Tools To Emulate Patriots’ Aerial Attack

Saying the New England Patriots love their tight ends is understated.  It is an implied truth.  Like saying Mitt Romney will be wearing a red tie and Barack Obama will wear a blue tie at the next debate,…Read More

Peyton Manning Must Assert Himself Against Raiders

Yeah.  I’m going there.  Grow your bread thick and get a little standoffish…because I am about to tell you about the number one thing Jake Plummer did incredibly well for the Denver Broncos. He…Read More

Former Coaches Return to Denver to Face Broncos

The connection to the Denver Broncos runs deep in the Houston Texans‘ coaching organizational chart.  Head coach Gary Kubiak, offensive coordinator Rick Dennison and defensive coordinator Wade…Read More

Three Keys for the Broncos’ Defense

The Denver Broncos will play their second prime-time game in as many weeks in Atlanta against the Falcons.  Peyton Manning and the Broncos’ no-huddle offense is all the rage, but the performance…Read More

Broncos Release QB Caleb Hanie

The Denver Broncos have released Caleb Hanie.  The former Colorado State University quarterback lost the backup battle this preseason to second-round pick Brock Osweiler and given the Broncos’…Read More

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CBS to Air Buffalo Bills at New York Jets in Colorado Markets

As if more proof was needed that Tim Tebow‘s popularity is still through the roof in the Rocky…Read More

Five Denver Broncos Change Uniform Numbers

It is more a formality for the fans and media; the ability to identify players on the fly using their…Read More

Expect Traffic Chaos Around Denver For Sunday’s Preseason Game

Denver Broncos fans who plan on attending the game versus the San Francisco 49ers: expect extremely…Read More

Broncos vs. 49ers: What to Look For

In what amounts to the last dress rehearsal for starters prior to the season opener in September (starters…Read More

With Chris Kuper’s Injury, The Broncos Need To Think Outside The Depth Chart

Call it unbelievably bad luck or a casualty of playing a contact-heavy sport, but Chris Kuper has suffered…Read More

Ed McCaffrey To Handle Color Commentary for Broncos Radio Coverage

Ed McCaffrey is back with the Denver Broncos as color analyst for the Broncos’ flagship radio…Read More

First Impressions of the 2012 Denver Broncos

At the first day of training camp on Thursday, there was a discernible energy floating around Dove Valley. …Read More

Huge Crowd Packs First Day Of Broncos Training Camp

Excited for football, Denver Broncos fans?  Must be, since a record crowd packed the grassy berms of…Read More

The Denver Broncos Make First Training Camp Roster Moves

I will spare you the Sheryl Crow lyric as I pass along the information that the first two players have…Read More

Peyton Manning’s Numbers Versus The AFC West

All things being equal, the vast majority of NFL teams (minus the Indianapolis Colts) would likely rather…Read More

The Denver Broncos’ Wildfire Relief and How My Life Was Touched By The Waldo Canyon Fire

There are a few things that are distinctly Colorado: delicious microbrews, the stunningly blue sky,…Read More

Judge Dismisses D.J. Williams’ Suspension Compliant

It seems increasingly likely that the Denver Broncos will have to test their depth at linebacker –…Read More

Denver Broncos to Open Training Camp on July 26th

Start gathering your excuses now!  The Denver Broncos plan to open training camp on July 26th at their…Read More

Broncos Bring Depth to Minicamp

It’s easy to forget how incredibly dichotomous the Denver Broncos were in 2011.  At times they…Read More

Broncos At Odds With D.J. Williams’ Decision Making

    D.J. Williams is very rapidly making it difficult for the Denver Broncos to keep his incumbent…Read More