Archives for December 2014

‘Its combined record in the final month of each season since 2000 is 21-35, including eight finishes of 1-3. If the Bills were a real estate agent, they’d be living in a cardboard box for all the deals they failed to close.’

‘”Usually rookie wall comes across the board. I think it’s the fact that people are a little bit nervous about him. So I think they pay a lot more attention to him, and he’s not used to that. So when they put their best corner on him, these guys are good, they’re experienced guys. You put a guy like (Joe) Haden on him, that guy’s spectacular. I think it just presents different challenges for him. In the NFL, you have to work for every single catch. Every single yard you get. He’s learning that. I think he’s just going through a learning process. I would say it’s a rookie wall, but he’s probably working harder than he’s ever worked in the classroom out on the playing field doing everything, so he’s been great.”‘

Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Ware regains ability to rush the QB (Denver Post)

Bills vs. Broncos: Who was the edge?; how to watch; more (Denver Post)

Ordeal over, Derek Wolfe back in business (Denver Post)

Adam Gase is beaming over Broncos’ sudden balance (Denver Post)

From Plummer to Manning, Broncos play in a quarterback’s town (Denver Post)

Broncos’ John Fox as NFL coach of the year? (Denver Post)

Three things about the Broncos-Bills game (Colorado Springs Gazette)

Broncos bring back McManus as kickoff specialist (AP)

Broncos re-sign K McManus (The Sports Xchange)

Tight Ends, Terrance Knighton Question Marks As Broncos Host Bills (KCNC-TV)

Preview: Bills at Broncos (KUSA-TV)

Three key players against the Buffalo Bills (KDCO-AM)

Broncos sign McManus to roster, waive Burse (DenverBroncos.com)

Broncos-Bills: Three Keys (DenverBroncos.com)

What’s next for special teams after McManus promoted and Burse waived? (DenverBroncos.com)

Inside the Matchup: vs. Buffalo (DenverBroncos.com)

‘Orton and the Bills no doubt will be pumped up for this showdown. Too bad it’s against the league’s most prolific passer in a stadium where the Broncos are 6-0 this season.’

‘”Sitting there and watching, you definitely want to at some point in time kind of take what you’re learning and put it to some use,” Hughes said. “I was eager to get on the field, and join those guys and all the fun they were having playing on Sundays. I try not to lose sight of that, but doubt does creep in, because you don’t know what the next year might be like.”‘

‘It’s not as cut and dry as some are making it out to be, but ultimately the Broncos have too strong of a total team to lose at home to the Bills. Buffalo’s defense will keep them in the game early, but eventually, the Bills offense won’t have enough firepower to keep up with the Denver offense. If the Denver defense weren’t as talented as they are, perhaps the Bills could keep it relatively close with the Broncos. They aren’t, and the quarterback play of Buffalo will likely hold them back from a victory on the road.’

‘Broncos running backs coach Eric Studesville was the Bills offensive coordinator from 2004-08 and the running backs coach until 2010, during which time he helped to shape Fred Jackson into the back he is today.’

‘Kyle Orton has brought stability to the position, but he has yet to make a convincing case that he can lead this team to the playoffs.’

‘Pledges of $50,000 each were made by Bills owners Kim and Terry Pegula, and the NFL Foundation. The foundation also raised $12,000 during its Text-to-Give program that ran during Buffalo’s game against the New York Jets on Nov. 24.’

‘Here’s my quarterly report card, with the grades reflecting only the third quarter performance.’

‘”Everybody gave him that title that he was raw because of Paul Johnson’s offense, but shoot, he did a great job in that offense, had a lot of catches, had a great year,” Ciano said. “He was successful there even in that offense. He had one-on-one coverage all the time. He was a great player. No question about it. Extremely gifted, hard worker. I have nothing but praise for that kid.”‘

‘Williams has been inactive three other times this season, though those weren’t injury related. He was practicing with the scout team this week, so there was a chance he wouldn’t have been in the Bills’ plans either way.’

‘Sammy Watkins had 105 receiving yards in the entire month of November. When asked whether Watkins has hit the rookie wall, Marrone simply responded, “I hope not.” The Bills have to hope, because Watkins has been their most dangerous offensive playmaker all season. If Buffalo is going to have any prayer of keeping pace with Manning and the Broncos, Watkins has to be break out of this funk.’

Broncos K Connor Barth’s goal vs. Bills: “Not have the kicks returned” (Denver Post)

Broncos tight end Julius Thomas might sit out Sunday (Denver Post)

Julius Thomas remains iffy for Broncos; Demaryius Thomas improves (Denver Post)

Demaryius Thomas says he’ll give Broncos a break (AP)

Broncos’ TE Thomas questionable vs. Bills (The Sports Network)

Stopping Bills Won’t Be Easy For Broncos (KCNC-TV)

Breaking down the Bills offense (DenverBroncos.com)

Breaking down the Bills defense (DenverBroncos.com)

Demaryius Thomas, Jacob Tamme return to practice (DenverBroncos.com)

Williams’ history, father drive him (DenverBroncos.com)

Demaryius Thomas climbing the ranks (DenverBroncos.com)

Community Conversation: Ben Garland (DenverBroncos.com)