Let’s Play Some Football: WR Marshall Atop Denver’s Latest Depth Chart

This news should come as no surprise.

When the Denver Broncos’ official team site released their updated depth chart today, misguided wide receiver Brandon Marshall was listed with the first string.

This is a very significant development in the Marshall saga in Denver, as just as recently as last week, he was practicing on the scout team.

Why should Bronco fans be excited about this?

It likely means that we will get our first taste of Marshall in the third preseason game against the Chicago Bears.

It also means that Marshall has gotten a good enough grasp of the playbook that head coach Josh McDaniels saw fit to place him with the first team.

There is something interesting about the depth chart though.

As it is currently listed, Marshall stands alone in his depth chart position, and the Broncos currently boast 12 offensive starters, a strategy that is likely to give many opposing teams fits.

It is likely that wide receiver Jabar Gaffney, also listed with the first team, is going to be the fourth receiver, and the Broncos’ depth chart will go back to its required 11 players.

This is a very positive movement by the Broncos and Marshall, as it currently stands.  This shows the team has given Marshall a vote of confidence, and that they feel he is ready despite not having taken a single snap with the starters in the preseason.

Denver Broncos Claim DB Antwain Spann, Waive WR Travis Shelton

The Denver Broncos brought aboard yet another ex-New England Patriot on Monday when they claimed defensive back Antwain Spann off of waivers from the Buffalo Bills.

To make room on the roster, Denver released wide receiver/kick returner Travis Shelton, an undrafted free agent out of Temple.

Spann was undrafted out of Louisiana Lafayette in 2005 and was signed by the New York Giants. 

He proceeded to spend 2006 through 2008 with the New England Patriots as a special teamer, and recently completed training camp with the Buffalo Bills. 

The six foot, 200 pound Spann has appeared in 19 career games, all with New England, and has recorded 12 total tackles, 11 on special teams.  He has also appeared in three post season contests.

Spann played in a career high 10 games in 2008, and could make the Broncos’ team due to his special teams prowess.

This is a relatively quiet move by the Broncos, and with rosters having to be cut to 75 players after the third pre-season game, many more are sure to come.

 

Simms Injury Update

Reserve quarterback Chris Simms was at the Broncos’ practice facility on crutches, and his left leg injury sustained in the Seattle pre-season game is being classified as a severe left ankle sprain.

 

Broncos-Seahawks: Poor Coaching Does Denver in Against Seattle

SEATTLE, Wash.: The Denver Broncos (0-2) dropped their second pre-season game, losing to the Seattle Seahawks (2-0), as the Josh McDaniels era continues on without a victory. 

The Seahawks beat Denver pretty convincingly with a final score of 27-13.

The Seahawks began the game with an eight-play drive that was capped off by an unbelievable reception in the end zone by rookie third-round pick Deon Butler out of Penn State, who hauled in the 34-yard Matt Hasselbeck toss to make the score 7-0.

The Broncos would answer right back with an impressive drive that lasted 12 plays, and ended with Kyle Orton’s first-ever touchdown pass in a Denver Broncos uniform. 

Orton found wide receiver Brandon Stokley on a fade route in the right corner of the end zone and made a great throw.

This would be the beginning of what turned out to be quite a night for Kyle Orton.  Orton and the Bronco offense drove into Seattle territory following a three and out by the Seahawks, and but the Broncos were forced to settle for a 53-yard field goal by Matt Prater.

Both defenses got stingy after the three scores, and the Broncos forced two punts while the Seahawks forced just one.

A Denver drive that started at the 13 yard line went for 86 yards, and a fourth and goal attempt by the Broncos’ offense proved to be their demise. 

Orton was flushed out of the pocket, tried to throw the ball left-handed, and the play resulted in an interception by Seattle cornerback Ken Lucas. 

Hasselbeck and the Seahawks marched 80 yards down the field, led by a series of screen passes to running back Justin Forsett, and the drive was capped off with a short touchdown throw to big-money wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh.

The Seahawks took a 14-10 lead and never looked back.

Denver’s inability to retain possession of the ball gave the Seahawks excellent field position nearly every time they had the ball, and they took advantage, scoring 20 unanswered points to take a 27-10 lead.

Backup punter Britton Colquitt hit a 39-yard field goal to cap off the scoring for the game, and the Broncos played an extremely sloppy second half of football.

 

Injury Notes

• Backup QB Chris Simms went down with what appeared to be a leg injury.  The play was called roughing the passer, and a Seahawk defender may have ended Simms’ 2009 season prematurely.  Judging by Simms’ reaction to the play, he could be out for quite some time.
• Reserve defensive lineman Marcus Thomas went down with an injury, but it was unclear as to the nature.  His status should be updated this week.

Game Notes

 

The Bad

• Head coach Josh McDaniels was a disappointment tonight.  After the Broncos scored on two out of three possessions, McDaniels made a “rookie mistake” when he opted to throw the ball three times with a first and goal to go.  Now, I am no coaching legend here, but if I had Peyton Hillis on my roster, he would be the man getting the ball inside the five yard line, no questions asked.  There was also a very questionable touchdown catch by the Seahawks on third-and-goal in the third quarter, and McDaniels opted not to throw the challenge flag.  Upon viewing the replay, it appeared the Seattle tight end did, in fact, drop the pass.  The offense also looked predictable at times.  I often found myself guessing the plays correctly, and the defense appeared to as well.  First downs were often a short pass, followed by a draw out of the gun, then a play-action on third down.  Many drives were constructed this way, and the Broncos looked stale at times in the second and third units.  It was also odd that the first unit was still playing into the third quarter.  Not a very great job by McDaniels tonight, but I am confident he will rebound next week against the Bears.
• LaMont Jordan continues to show me nothing.  He had four carries for nine yards, but an impressive two catches for 25 yards.  His ball-carrying skills are lacking, to say the least.  He goes down on initial contact, and his game-long run of three yards proves that.  He seems like he is trying too hard to protect the ball rather than gain extra yardage.
• Kenny McKinley had a very rough night.  He muffed two returns, and fumbled away another at a critical juncture in the game.  He finished with two receptions for 19 yards, but for a guy who was supposed to have an impact on the return game, this outing did not bode well for him.
• I will cut Tom Brandstater some slack.  The third-string offensive line was horrendous, and Brandstater was constantly under pressure.  He looked like a statue though, was indecisive, and only threw three passes despite seeing over a quarter of work.  He completed one pass for negative yardage, and the other was nothing to write home about. 
• It is hard to judge the defensive backfield fairly without Brian Dawkins roaming around, but it appeared as though the corners and safeties were playing a little soft tonight.  Perhaps this is to be expected in the pre-season, but the defensive backs were, at times, playing 10 yards off their receivers.  Fans would like to see a more aggressive approach from them, especially with the aggressive pass rush.  Water and oil don’t mix, and neither do soft coverage and heavy blitzing.

 

The Good

• D.J. Williams was all over the place.  He finished the game with six tackles and a sack, and continually made plays all over the field.  He was burned blitzing on a screen play or two, but for the most part he was impressive.
• Kyle Orton had a good game, save for one throw.  However, that throw should have never happened.  A few plays earlier, Jabar Gaffney dropped a pass in the back of the end zone in which he was wide open, and poor play-calling by Josh McDaniels resulted in no touchdown and a turnover in the red zone for the second consecutive week.  Instead of throwing the ball left handed, Orton should have been handing the ball off to Peyton Hillis inside the two yard line.  Orton started the game on fire.  He marched the Broncos down the field in 12 plays on their first drive for a touchdown, and finished the game 18-for-26 for 182 yards, a touchdown, and a pick.  He consistently found the open receivers, and ran the offense quite well.  Turnovers in the red-zone will not fly for long. though.  I said Orton needed to come out firing tonight, and he did just that.  26 passes in just over two quarters is not common in the pre-season for most starting quarterbacks.
• The starting front seven was very impressive for the second consecutive week.  They allowed 20 yards rushing in the first half, and got to Matt Hasselbeck three times.  Kenny Peterson had two sacks, while D.J. Williams had the other. 
• The first offensive unit was quite impressive despite not having the likes of Knowshon Moreno, Brandon Marshall, and Brandon Lloyd.  Jabar Gaffney had five catches for 55 yards, Eddie Royal had four receptions for 44 yards, Brandon Stokley had three, including a touchdown, and Peyton Hillis was up to his usual tricks.
• Darius Walker ran hard all night long, and led the team with 48 yards rushing on 11 carries.  
• The starting offensive line allowed no sacks for the second consecutive game.  They may be the best unit in the league.

 

The Ugly

Do not be at all surprised if the Broncos make a play for now available Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson.  Jackson played well in the Vikes’ recent win over the Kansas City Chiefs, and with the injury to Chris Simms coupled with the poor play of rookie Tom Brandstater, the Broncos could turn to Jackson if the price is right.

The Broncos have yet to win a game under new head coach Josh McDaniels, but the pre-season is what it is:  practice.

Broncos-Seahawks Preview: Keys For Denver in Seattle

Tonight, the Denver Broncos will travel to Seattle to face off against the Seahawks, and this may be the most critical preseason game in Denver history (until Jay Cutler comes to town next week).

Josh McDaniels and Kyle Orton are under heavy scrutiny. No matter what they say or do, their time in Denver will be remembered by what they do together with the Broncos. 

Orton had a terrible first game with the Broncos. His three interceptions in the first half definitely did not set Denver fans at ease from the Cutler trade, even though it was only the first preseason game.

Will McDaniels back off on the passing to take pressure off of Orton?

My guess would be not at all. I fully expect the Broncos to come out firing tonight, especially with the absence of Knowshon Moreno and Correll Buckhalter due to injury.

 

Here are some keys for the Broncos in tonight’s game.

1. Orton and the Offense must put points on the board—Last week, the first team offense was able to effectively move the ball down the field a couple of times, but three straight drives were ended by interceptions. This type of performance is certainly not expected, but is also not too far fetched given the fact Denver’s players all had to learn a brand new offense. The rust was expected, and the Broncos certainly looked rusty. It is imperative that Orton’s unit scores a touchdown, not just puts points on the board.
2. Peyton Hillis—With Moreno and Buckhalter out of the game with injuries, it is expected that third string back Peyton Hillis will resume much of the running duties. Hillis was solid in the first preseason game, and he could have a big game tonight.
3. Pass Rush—The Broncos’ defense was able to get four sacks last week against the 49ers. They need a repeat performance tonight to prove that this unit is for real. This is also a critical game potentially for Jarvis Moss, who is on the fringe of making the team.

 

This is an important game for the Broncos. I will not classify it as a “must win,” but it is certainly crucial for the first team offense to play well. Not to avoid scrutiny, but to show that progress has been made. 

 

Brett Favre Expected to Sign with Minnesota Vikings Today

Buckle up NFL fans.  For the first time in three years, the NFL will feature both Michael Vick and Brett Favre at the same time.

According to Mark Rosen of the Twin Cities CBS affiliate, Brett Favre had flown to Minnesota and is set to sign a deal with the Vikings today.

This move, in my eyes, makes the Vikings the clear-cut favorites to win the NFC North, and possibly the favorites to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl.

It has been said for years that if the Vikings could get their hands on a big name quarterback, they would be at an elite status.  Well, here you have it.

Despite his best efforts to be the worst quarterback in NFL history (leads all-time INTs), Favre is one of the best leaders on the field and has one of the strongest arms this game has ever seen.  He will provide the Vikings offensive unit with a potent set of playmakers in Adrian Peterson, Percy Harvin, Bernard Berrian, and breakout tight end Visanthe Shiancoe.

 

Jamie Dukes Warns Broncos Fans of “Bombshell Alert;” Brandon Marshall Out?

According to NFL Network’s Jamie Dukes’ Twitter account, the Broncos are in for a big surprise sometime later tonight.

Per Dukes, there is a “BOMBSHELL ALERT COMING OUT OF DENVER.”

Do not worry Bronco fans, this is no tragedy that we have experienced with the likes of Darrent Williams or Damien Nash. Dukes feels this move further proves his pessimistic stance that the Broncos’ management is the worst in football.

“No one died if that’s what you’re worried about, but I just don’t know what they are thinking.”

Since the Broncos traded quarterback Jay Cutler in March, Dukes has been all over the Broncos…and his apparent man-crush for Jay Cutler.

One can only speculate as to the nature of this news, but putting the pieces together, this Broncos fan is bracing for a trade of wide receiver Brandon Marshall.

Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk thinks it is one of three things: A Marshall trade or suspension, or get this: A signing of quarterback Brett Favre.

At this point, it would not be a surprise if any of the three happened. 

Who in the world knows what is going on in Brett Favre’s head. Maybe not even Favre knows that.

Marshall has missed a ton of camp time, and the Broncos have a solid core of receivers with Eddie Royal, Brandon Stokley, Jabar Gaffney, and Tony Scheffler. 

Still, a trade of Marshall would hurt the Broncos’ offensive unit significantly, as he is in fact a Pro Bowl receiver. His off-field baggage and recent trade request have made him expendable, and next off-season his contract expires.

Maybe the Broncos are smart to get rid of him.

Potential suitors are unknown. It has been speculated that the Bears and Ravens would be the most likely destinations if traded, but who would want to take on this personality?

If this move is made, it will highlight a busy day for the Broncos. Earlier today, they traded a fifth-round pick to the Patriots for defensive end Le Kevin Smith and a seventh-round pick, and they signed rookie running back Marcus Thigpen.

To make room on the roster, they released defensive end Rulon Davis and guard Pat Murray.

49ers 17, Broncos 16: Denver Falls Short In a Defensive Battle

You take the good, and you take the bad.

There is no way to sugarcoat this one Broncos fans; new quarterback Kyle Orton had a very rocky Denver debut.

Despite marching the troops directly to San Francisco’s four-yard line in his opening drive, Orton tried to force the ball to tight end Daniel Graham in the back of the end zone. While Graham appeared to be wide open when the ball was thrown, veteran cornerback Nate Clements broke from his receiver to make an incredible interception to end Denver’s impressive drive.

On the following Denver drive, Orton was able to drive the Broncos into enemy territory again, only to be picked off a second time by Dre’ Bly. This particular throw appeared to be intended for Brandon Stokley, who was well covered.

On the fourth play of the next Denver possession, Orton fired a pass to a wide open Jabar Gaffney, and San Francisco safety Reggie Smith skied in the air to grab the Orton pass.

Orton’s debut as a Denver Bronco lasted two quarters, but you can bet the fifth-year quarterback wanted to stay on the field after throwing three picks to prove he was not as bad as his game indicated.

Although Denver’s new signal caller had a rough start, it should be dually noted that the Broncos defense was absolutely dominant throughout the course of this game.

In fact, the Mike Nolan-led unit surrendered only six points on Orton’s three turnovers, and that was with a three-yard field to work with.

So, Broncos fans, hidden beneath a poor performance by our new quarterback was a spectacular performance by our new defense.

The Broncos’ aggressive attack was led by the front seven, who throughout the course of the game compiled four sacks.

Here are some of the highlights and low-lights of Denver’s pre-season opener against the 49ers:

 

Low-Lights

1. Kyle Orton—Orton was very shaky in his Broncos debut. He consistently moved the ball down the field, but three interceptions in one half is never acceptable. I expect him to come out firing once again when the Broncos travel to Seattle next week. He displayed a very strong arm, stronger than it was in camp, and let’s face it: This was his first game in a brand new system with a brand new team.  Like I said, there is no way to sugar coat it, but this performance will be good motivation for the new Denver quarterback, and remember Broncos fans—this is the preseason.
2. LaMont Jordan—Jordan was, to me, the biggest disappointment of the night. He was slow, went down very easily, and rarely kept his legs churning. Before a carry of eight yards (his longest of the game), he was averaging only two yards per carry. Jordan did have a nine-yard reception on the opening drive, but he needs to utilize his great size by running harder.

 

Highlights

1. Defensive Front Seven—I am proud to declare that the best part of Denver’s game tonight was the performance by the front seven.  Rookie nose tackle Chris Baker, defensive end Ryan McBean, and outside linebackers Elvis Dumervil and Mario Haggan each had a sack in Denver’s defensive effort. This unit allowed only 278 yards and appeared much more aggressive than year’s past. For the first time in two years, I am impressed with Denver’s defensive unit.
2. Chris Simms—Simms entered the game in the second half and put on quite a show for Broncos fans. He finished the game completing 11 of his 17 pass attempts for 142 yards and two touchdowns.  Simms displayed a rocket for an arm and brought the Broncos back into the game with three scoring drives in the second half.
3. Peyton Hillis—Hillis needs no explanation to Bronco fans. He proved once and for all why he is so valuable to this team, rushing 10 times for 49 yards, catching two passes for 18 yards, and blocking very well. This kid is the real deal.
4. Knowshon Moreno—The rookie running back came in on the second drive of the night and ran the ball three times for 18 yards. The numbers are not gawdy, but he averaged six yards per carry, displayed great toughness (he appeared to play injured after his first carry), and showed he had great quickness to the hole.
5. Kenny McKinley and Brandon Lloyd—Rookie wide receiver Kenny McKinley had a pretty marginal game until making the biggest play of the game for Denver when he snagged a 52-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Chris Simms. He finished with 71 yards on three receptions, and saw time as both the kick returner and punt returner. Veteran receiver Brandon Lloyd snagged two passes from Simms, and both are likely to be on someone’s highlight reel. He finished with two receptions for 42 yards.
6. Did I mention the front seven?  Along with the four players who recorded sacks, the rest of the Broncos’ new look 3-4 was quite impressive as well. Second-year linebacker Spencer Larsen led the team with five tackles, including a stop on third down that led to a punt that was followed by a Denver touchdown late in the fourth quarter. New linebacker Andra Davis found himself making plays in the backfield multiple times, and Kenny Peterson had four stops of his own. What an opening performance by these guys.
7. Head Coach Josh McDaniels—McDaniels put together a wonderful offensive game plan and also appears to have done a nice job of putting together a defensive unit that can rush the quarterback and stop the run. The rookie also had his team go for two when they could have tied the game late in the fourth at 17 apiece, and the pass by Simms was intercepted in the end zone. I like what I am seeing out of him so far.

This performance by Kyle Orton is sure to receive all the negative press in the world, but quite frankly the Broncos controlled the rest of the game. Give credit to San Francisco for playing a great game, because they did. They shut the Broncos’ offense down in the first half, and Mike Singletary did a great job of coaching.

Take it with a grain of salt, Broncos fans. It’s only the preseason.

Broncos Sign RB Marcus Thomas As Ryan Torain Goes Down Again

Bill Williamson of ESPN.com is reporting that Denver Broncos second year running back Ryan Torain has suffered yet another injury.

Torain, who injured his elbow and tore ligaments in his knee in 2008, suffered a strained knee ligament in practice on Wednesday.

Per Williamson, Torain is expected to miss the preseason, a time that would have been very valuable for his chances of making the Broncos’ final roster.

The Denver Post’s website is reporting that Torain is “done with Denver,” but the team has not issued a statement or made any roster move concerning Torain directly.

The Broncos did announce the signing of former Chargers running back Marcus Thomas, who was a fifth-round draft pick in 2008 out of UTEP.

Thomas was at practice on Wednesday.

Torain’s tenure in Denver, if it comes to a close, will be remembered for the potential he brought to the table for being dubbed the next Terrell Davis by former head coach Mike Shanahan.

The second-year player out of Arizona State has showed flashes of greatness with the Broncos, completely dominating the Browns’ defense for one half and having a solid training camp. Unfortunately, it may not work out the way he wanted it to.

In other injury news, running back LaMont Jordan returned to the practice field after suffering a leg injury.

 

Denver Broncos Training Camp Notes: Moss Not Going down without Fight

As the Denver Broncos prepare for the first game in the Josh McDaniels era, it appears that former first round pick Jarvis Moss is finally finding a niche as an outside linebacker.

Since I am not in Denver, I am only reporting what was offered on the Denver Broncos’ official training camp blog, but it appears as though No. 94 is one of the team’s most improved players in camp. 

The site reports that before practice last night, Moss was working diligently with defensive line coach Wayne Nunnely on his hand technique (pictured) with the focus of the session being fending off blockers.

Per Gray Caldwell, Moss was “all over” the practice field, making plays left and right.  During 11-on-11 drills, Moss quickly made his way to the backfield to wrap up running back Darius Walker for a loss, and during a two-minute drill, the linebacker blitzed and sacked quarterback Kyle Orton.  He also had multiple sacks during one-on-one drills.

Many analysts, namely Bill Williamson of ESPN.com feel Moss’ days with the team are numbered, but due to the high praise he has received the last week or so I think this team will be hard pressed to not find a roster spot for him.

In addition to Moss, rookie tailback Knowshon Moreno continues to prove why the Broncos picked him up with the 12th overall pick in the draft.

The Georgia product showed great speed when he broke through the defensive backfield and sprinted past everyone for a touchdown, and later in the practice, he hurdled wide receiver Brandon Stokley after the wide receiver scored a touchdown during two-minute drills.

I do not know that I would want him doing too much of the latter though.

Moreno also sported for the first time his “rookie hairdo.”  Have a look.

It should also be noted that with the release of the Broncos’ first depth chart, head coach Josh McDaniels was not lying when he said “That is not our depth chart.”  Seeing time with the first unit last night that were not listed were Robert Ayers, Wesley Woodyard, Darrell Reid, Alphonso Smith, Darcel McBath, and Jack Williams.

Woodyard also played the role of Patrick Willis at times during practice, sporting a sleeveless, red, No. 52 practice jersey.  Other players posing as 49ers were Ryan Torain (Frank Gore, No. 21) and Marquez Branson (Vernon Davis, No. 85).

“We started talking about San Francisco last night,” Head Coach Josh McDaniels said. “We put some specific players in jerseys today to kind of simulate some of the things that (San Francisco) does. This is like a game week for (the team).”

McDaniels also had some profound words for the team’s current starting running back, former Philadelphia Eagle Correll Buckhalter.

“Buck, he is kind of like the rest of our backs. He has got a lot of versatility. He can, certainly, run the ball. He has got a great, great burst. (He) may be our fastest back. He probably is. We aren’t ever going to time them and run them out here, but he is probably our fastest back. He is very good in pass protection, catches the ball very well (and) comes from a program where they don’t accept anything other than winning. A lot of those things are very positive. Buck has been a great influence on some of our younger players. There is really nothing that disappoints you about Correll. He shows up every day ready to work.”

More from Broncos camp including a preview of Friday night’s game to come.

 

Big Surprises Fill Denver Broncos’ First Depth Chart

When the Denver Broncos travel to San Francisco for their first preseason game, their starting lineup will feature a few surprises.

The biggest shocker is wide receiver Brandon Marshall, who has been demoted to the second-team offense for missing all of the offseason workouts and a good majority of training camp due to an injury and holdout.

This move is sure to stir the pot with Marshall, but as a professional, one would expect him to use it as motivation to prove the coaching staff that he is worthy. Josh McDaniels may be hard-nosed, but he is not stupid. Brandon Marshall will play.

The Broncos’ starting running back situation is sure to heat up as the preseason rolls along. For now, the first string back will be Correll Buckhalter, who was acquired earlier this offseason from the Philadelphia Eagles.

Rookie Knowshon Moreno is currently fourth on the Broncos depth chart, but McDaniels and company have hopes for him to be the every-down back in Denver.

Jabar Gaffney, who quietly has had one of the best camps of any player on the team, was rewarded with his hard work and superior knowledge of the offense by being named the starting wide receiver opposite Eddie Royal. Brandon Stokley is the third starting receiver for the Broncos, who opted not to use a fullback in the starting lineup.

The starting defensive line has not changed since OTA’s, as Ryan McBean, Kenny Peterson, and Ronald Fields will anchor the front for Denver.

The starting linebacker group has a surprise on the outside with veteran special-teams ace Mario Haggan getting the nod opposite Elvis Dumervil.

Haggan has great size at 6’3″ and 265 pounds. The fact that he is a special teams ace indicates he has exceptional speed. He will be hard pressed to keep this job for long though, as rookie Robert Ayers is right on his heels.

The Broncos’ starting defensive backfield is, as expected, one of the best in the NFL with Champ Bailey, Brian Dawkins, Renaldo Hill, and training camp MVP Andre’ Goodman.

Here is a look at the official depth chart as it stands right now.

Broncos Offense

WR	19 E. Royal	84 B. Lloyd	11 K. McKinley	12 M. Willis
LT	78 R. Clady	76 T. Polumbus	68 S. Bryant
LG	50 B. Hamilton	70. S. Olsen	60 M. McChesney
C	62 C. Wiegmann	67 K. Lichtensteiger	63 B. Schlueter
RG	73 C. Kuper	61 M. Erickson	72 P. Murray
RT	74 R. Harris	77 B. Gorin	71 C. Oldenburg
TE	89 D. Graham	88 T. Scheffler	81 R. Quinn	87 J. Putzier
				85 M. Branson
WR	14 B. Stokley	83 N. Swift	13 T. Shelton
WR	19 J. Gaffney	15 B. Marshall	16 C. Jackson	17 C.J. Jones
QB	8 K.Orton	2 C. Simms	3 T. Brandstater
RB	28 C. Buckhalter	32 L. Jordan	22 P. Hillis	27 K. Moreno
				42 R. Torain
				34 D. Walker

 

Broncos Defense

DE	98 R. McBean	79 M. Thomas
NT	91 R. Fields	75 C. Baker	97 C. Powell
DE	90 K. Peterson	99 M. Askew	64 E. Pedescleaux	93 N. Clemons
				65 R. Davis
OLB	57 M. Haggan	95 D. Reid	96 T. Crowder
ILB	55 D.J. Williams	59 W. Woodyard	51 L. Robinson
ILB	54 A. Davis	46 S. Larsen	48 B. Kelley
OLB	92 E. Dumervil	56 R. Ayers	94 J. Moss
LCB	24 C. Bailey	33 A. Smith	35 D.J. Johnson	40 R. Moulton
RCB	21 A. Goodman	26 J. Williams	25 J. Bell	37 T. Carter
SS	23 R. Hill	30 D. Bruton	36 J. Barrett
FS	20 B. Dawkins	31 D. McBath	39 V. Fox

 

Broncos Specialists

P	1 B. Kern	4 B. Colquitt
K	5 M. Prater
KO	5 M. Prater	1 B. Kern	4 B. Colquitt
PR	33 A. Smith	12 M. Willis	13 T. Shelton
KR	33 A. Smith	12 M. Willis	13 T. Shelton
PC	66 L. Paxton	73 C. Kuper	88 T. Scheffler
KC	66 L. Paxton	73 C. Kuper	88 T. Scheffler
H	1 B. Kern	4 B. Colquitt	8 K. Orton

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