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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Peyton Manning Takes in Rockies Games at Coors Field

  Peyton Manning is figuring out what Coloradans have known for 17 years: when it comes to summer recreation in the Mile High City, you’re hard pressed to find a better venue than Coors Field. …Read More

Game Changers: Approved 2012 NFL Rule Changes

Each year the NFL Competition Committee meets to evaluate and propose changes to the game.  From year to year these changes can range from the sensible (the addition of the 2-point conversion in 1994)…Read More

Broncos Legend Rod Smith Right Where He Belongs

On Thursday, team owner Pat Bowlen and the Denver Broncos announced that retired receiver Rod Smith would be added to the elite group of players enshrined on the team’s Ring of Fame. Perhaps the…Read More

Broncos’ 4th and 6th Round Picks Close Book On McDaniels Era

Time to balance the ledger.  The books will finally close on the Josh McDaniels era in Broncos’ Country. McDaniels began his tenure as the head coach of the Denver Broncos in 2009 by inquiring…Read More

Recent Roster Moves Hint At Broncos’ Draft Plans

On Monday, the Denver Broncos rescinded their one-year tender for defensive tackle Ryan McBean and signed former Bronco and Peyton Manning teammate Brandon Stokley to a one-year contract. McBean played…Read More

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Denver Broncos Bring Back Justin Bannan

The Denver Broncos have made one of the more important signings of the off-season, even though it will…Read More

Justin Bannan Would Fit The Broncos’ Need For Depth At DT

With the quarterback cyclone settling enough that we can continue to look at the other positional needs…Read More

Three Cheers For Former Bronco Tim Tebow!

In a strange way, Tim Tebow‘s heroics led to his demise.  If he doesn’t direct the Denver…Read More

Broncos’ Elway Gets His Man, Stakes Legacy On Manning

Once-in-a-lifetime.  Future first-ballot Hall of Famer.  Super Bowl champion.  The resume describing…Read More

Broncos Fans: There’s a New Man on (Bill)Board!

From the department of covering breaking news from every possible angle: The billboard at 58th Avenue…Read More

Broncos Only 2012 Mock Draft and Free Agent Alternatives

With free agency beginning Tuesday at 2 PM MDT and the draft next month, it’s time to look at…Read More

Quarterback Infidelity? Not the Broncos’ First Rodeo

A marriage vow is a contract of sorts, but a contract is no marriage.  For team owners it’s a…Read More

Billboard Barometer Indicates Denver Broncos Quarterback Conundrum

The staff over at Multiline International Imports in Denver is at it again!  Dedicating every single…Read More

What The Denver Broncos Can Learn From The Indianapolis Colts

There’s obviously ample player-oriented news (read: speculation) surrounding Peyton Manning signing…Read More

2012 Mock Draft: Denver Broncos Thinking Defense

  1. Indianapolis Colts Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford Andrew Luck: “Hey Peyton, any advice on…Read More

Leaping into the Denver Broncos’ Quarterback Options

Have you heard that the Denver Broncos have a polarizing quarterback with raw mechanics who just wins? …Read More

Cubicle Combine: Me Vs. The 2011 Denver Broncos Draft Class

The results are in.  The numbers don’t lie. My NFL dream is done…and so are my hammies (three…Read More

The Denver Broncos’ Quarterback Non-Controversy

Denver Broncos quarterback Brady Quinn was quick to apologize for comments in a recent article. (Jason…Read More

Pre-Combine Player Profile: Miami University of Ohio TE Ken Bruton

  For NFL prospects who have finished up their college careers, there are no more games to add…Read More

The Denver Broncos Unrestricted Free Agent Primer/Grammy Awards Mash-Up

In the wake of Sunday’s Grammy Awards and just prior to NFL free agency, let’s divide the Denver…Read More