Introducing MAN CRUSH MONDAYS!!!! (Catching you up today on Friday)

So we all LOVE our Denver Broncos, and Yes it is Friday, so I will be catching you up on a NEW Post I am doing every MONDAY featuring non other than our AMAZING DENVER BRONCO BOYS! So to lead you off .......

The ONE, the ONLY Peyton Manning, aka The Sheriff, aka THE BOSS!

Peyton Manning is one of a kind, a role model on and off the field. Even the LOUD MOUTH from Seattle CB Richard Sherman couldn’t knock the The Sheriff, saying after our devastating loss in Super Bowl XLVIII “He was really concerned about my well-being. After a game like that, a guy who’s still classy enough to say ‘How are you doing?’ To show that kind of concern for an opponent shows a lot of humility and class.” Richard Sherman didn’t stop his praise there as relayed on ESPN's Mike and Mike in the Morning radio show "He’s a Hall of Fame player, he’s a living legend, he’s a record-holding quarterback, he’s a Super Bowl champion, he’s been a Super Bowl MVP," On February 2, 2014 Sherman even took to his Twitter saying “Peyton is the Classiest person/player I have ever met! I could learn so much from him! Thank you for being a great Competitor and person” and “There is no reason to bash him on here please Seattle let's just enjoy this one!!!! He is still a Future HOF player” (source ~ http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1946920-richard-sherman-touts-class-act-gesture-by-peyton-manning-after-2014-super-bowl?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=programming-national). 

Manning involves himself in many community projects, reaching out to fans, most recently sending a letter to the Ricketts family; Manning sent an autographed picture and a hand written letter. Gayle Ricketts wrote to the Denver Broncos QB letting him know that her grandson, Logan, who had been killed by a drunk driver, idolized him as a player. The last thing the family expected was a response, but that is what they got, Manning told the family he was honored Logan was such a big fan. (Source ~http://www.14news.com/story/29391644/teen-killed-by-drunk-driver-gets-birthday-gift-from-peyton-manning) 

Peyton Manning never boasts about his numerous community service projects he established such as the PeyBack Foundation, which awards scholarships to the University of Tennessee, donates 25 tickets to every Broncos preseason and regular season home game to youth-serving organizations in Colorado and awarding grants of $1 million to community organizations supporting programs serving youth and at risk children and families in 144 community agencies in Colorado, Tennessee, Louisiana and Indian. Please see http://www.peytonmanning.com/ for the MANY community service projects that Peyton Manning has either partnered with or established himself. 

Lets all congratulate Manning on his recent ESPY Award! 

Manning’s exceeded Brett Favre with career touchdown No. 509 last season (2014) was named the Best Record-Breaking Performance of the past year by ESPY voters. Congrats!!! A Mile High Salute!!! 

Never Count Yourself out When Peyton is your QB!

 

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Much Love 

K@tes 

Helping Out a Fellow Bronco Family Member

Hey My Bronco Peeps, I know it's been a minute since I have posted, I have been really sick.. I am asking for your help. One of our Bronco Family Members needs our help. He has been an inspiration to me in my healing and nothing but a positive person. I know many of us are going through difficult times but he would give the shirt off of his back if he could. Anything would help. I am posting his GoFundMe link here, all I ask any thing would help, $5, $10, $15 . . . I have struggled the last 2 1/2 years after my accident and there are few people who have stood by my side, C.J. is one of them. He always has positive feedback for me, NEVER negative and he is ALWAYS willing to help out anyone who needs help. So please lets do the same for him. Thank you in advance <3

Getting on My Feet





Always

K@tes

BroncoGang Global Video Participation, Public Event!

 *** EVENT THIS SATURDAY ***

When/Where ~ 1:30 pm MDT at Sports Authority Field at Mile High

Its the BroncoGang Video Global Participation, lets show the world why we are THE BEST FANS!!!! Also if your in the area how can you pass up a chance to hang with BroncoGang! Follow this link to join!
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See you there Broncos Country!!!

<3 K@tes

It's Here MHH Show Episode 7! You Don't Want to Miss This!

https://soundcloud.com/mhhshow/mhh-show-episode-7

Preseason starts this Thursday August 7th, 6pm PST, 7pm MST, 8pm CST and 9pm EST. Please check your local listings to verify times and channel information. I can tell you that in WA state the game will kick off at 6pm PST on CBS, there has been a correction the game will be on FOX here in WA State. Sorry for the confusion 

Let's make SOME NOISE!!!! #unitedinorange #broncofanforlife #broncogirlforlife

See ya Thursday! <3 K@tes

Post Season Catch-up

As I have milked my wounds at the embarrassing loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVIII with a final score of 43 – Seattle, 8 – Denver I am finally able to write about the postseason and the developments around the league. As the end of March approaches and news of Champ Bailey being released sets in, as well as Eric Decker signing a five-year $36.25 million contract with the New York Jets on March 12, 2014. With the first Bronco to go on March 11 being Guard Zane Beadles who signed a 30 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Maybe no Super Bowl contender there but hey who can pass up 30 million? With the retirement of Chris Kuper, the cap money freed up enough for John Elway and Head Coach John Fox to move fast signing Safety TJ Ward to a 23 million 4 year contract, Defensive End DeMarcus Ware to a 3 year 30 million contract and in the most surprising move Cornerback Aqib Talib to a 6 year 57 million contract.
In true fashion from Bill Belichick, the drama in signing Aqib Talib was the controversial Wes Welker hit knocking out Talib in the AFC Championship Game, infuriating in Patriots coach. Belichick of course attempted to call the hit illegal, but the NFL ruled otherwise. Talib holds no grudges and believes Welker did nothing wrong. No drama there, thank goodness as they are teammates now. 

The Broncos are also hoping to keep several starters that ended the last season on injured reserve back in the lineup. Defensive end Derek Wolfe, defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson, linebacker Von Miller, cornerback Chris Harris and safety Rahim Moore all who started for Denver in 2013 and ended the season on injured reserve.

So are the Broncos looking at Wide Receivers in the upcoming draft? Currently we have Wes Welker and Demaryius Thomas, only problem there both of their contracts expire next year. However the Broncos retained Andre Caldwell and Emmanuel Sanders, both of whom played reserved roles last year. And Sanders will be able to fill multiple roles. Reportedly the Broncos are still interested in Moreno, but so far nothing has been offered. Of course we have tight end Julius Thomas, so our offense is still looking pretty good, with the hopes of everyone staying healthy, including our starting Quarterback Peyton Manning. There is competition coming straight from the practice squad, Nathan Palmer and Greg Wilson and reserve-future signee Jordon Norwood. Norwood coming from Cleveland had 36 receptions for 405 yards and a touchdown in 16 games during the 2011-2012 seasons. It may be unlikely Elway is done with Wide Receivers, but it does seem with Caldwell and Sander resigned we are set. So bring on the Draft.

Other News around the League

It is with deepest regret that Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson passed away at the age of 95, the news was announced Tuesday March 25, 2014 by the Bills. Wilson was the longest active owner in the NFL and inducted into the Pro-Football hall of fame in 2009. He was also co-founder of the American Football league. Wilson was a World War II veteran; he purchased the Buffalo Bills in 1959 making the Bills one of eight original American Football teams which also included the Denver Broncos. Ralph Wilson will truly be missed as one of the true American Football Founders and leaders. May he Rest in Peace.

The Anticipation Builds and The Broncos Welcome Home Coach Fox

It looks as though injured Kansas City Chief Linebacker Tamba Hali will be making an appearance in Sunday’s game after all. Hali was blocked by San Diego’s D.J. Fluker, which caused his foot to get stuck in the ground and rolling his ankle in the process. Hali was forced to leave the game early in the second quarter with the Chiefs in the lead - 7-3. At the time Hali wasn’t even able to walk despite the medical trainers "magic", even after his ankle was taped, Hali was not able to push off to finish the game. KC’s coach Andy Reid said Hali has a “good chance” of playing on Sunday. Hali did not participate in practice on Wednesday, though he did join in on the walk through session the Chiefs held before practice. With KC’s other injured star Linebacker Justin Houston out on Sunday how effective will Hali be? Frank Zombo will take Houston’s place on Sunday, and if Hali is unable to play or has to make an early exit then Desmond Moses will come in, as was the case in last Sunday’s game against the Chargers. As for Hali he has every intention of meeting up with Our Denver Broncos, and getting his shot at Peyton. On Sunday moments after Houston was injured Hali joined him in the training room both watching the remainder of the game together, "We could tell that we were needed in the game with our experience and how much we're hungry to get to the quarterback and just knowing what to do out there.” Hali was quoted as saying. Hali is now in his eighth season and has missed only 2 games in his career, in 2008 spraining the same ankle against New Orleans, and the 2012 season opener for violation of the NFL’s substance-abuse policy.

As for Justin Houston the results of his MRI revealed the existence of sprained ligaments and torn muscles in the elbow, it is being reported he will not need surgery; however he will miss up to 3 weeks. With Houston’s other “half” suffering a slight ankle sprain this duo will not be hassling Manning on Sunday, and it leaves the Chiefs in a exposed place at securing the top spot for the AFC divisional win.
 

Currently Denver and Kansas City have a 9-2 record and will be competing for first place in the AFC West. Coach Reid announced that defensive tackle Mike DeVito would hopefully be returning this Sunday after missing last week's game with a knee injury. In addition right tackle Eric Fisher and right guard Jon Asamoah could be back after dealing with shoulder injuries. It sounds to me as if there are a lot of maybe’s for Sunday’s rematch.

Wednesday’ practice for the Denver Broncos held some frustrations, for one Peyton Manning did not participate in practice for the 3rd consecutive Wednesday. Knowing Manning and his passion for perfection it won't be that way going forward (or long), he is missing Wednesdays practices per Head Athletic Trainer Steve Antonopulos and the other coaches orders. Among the other players that did not practice were cornerback Omar Bolden, tight end Joel Dreessen, running back Knowshon Moreno and cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie.

Cornerback Champ Bailey, tight end Julius Thomas and cornerback Kayvon Webster were all listed as limited practice. And then the major blow of Kevin Vickerson being placed on the injured reserved, Vickerson is not expected to return this season. 

Defensive tackle Terrance Knighton recognized that losing Vickerson to injured reserve is 'a major blow,' but Knighton expects to step his game up even further to make up for Vickerson’s absence. On Wednesday morning the Broncos signed defensive tackle Sione Fue to fill Vickerson’s spot on the roster. As a veteran Knighton understands his role, but at the same time believes that other teams will block him differently now. He expressed his faith in Mitch Unrein and Sly Williams to make the plays needed to keep the momentum up and of defensive caption Wes Woodyard to keep all the boys in line. This could also mean a lot of moving around in the defensive side of the game. Vickerson’s absence increases the workload, and while Derek Wolfe and Malik Jackson play the inside we may see them in Vickerson’s role and also to relief Knighton. Another vital impact to consider is whoever does fill Vickerson’s role needs to be able to keep opponents from prioritizing Knighton. Let’s face it, losing Vickerson is a hit, and we cannot meet the expense of another injury to our defensive tackles.

Champ Bailey also spoke of this return this week; he has been on limited practices since November 13 and missed the first game against KC, and also New England. Bailey has voiced his frustrations about the healing process and as a 15 year veteran to the game he understands the feeling of wanting to be out there and wanting to help, yet knowing he has to be at 100% to be productive to the game.

 Playing in less than 2 games this season, Bailey is ready to travel to Arrowhead and stated that as long as nothing goes wrong he plans on playing this Sunday. Champ we hope to see you on the field!

This Sunday December 1, will mark the 2nd time we play the Chiefs in three weeks. KC is coming off losing 2 games in a row and our loss to the Patriots gives this game the promise of revenge on the KC side and a rebound for us. Arrowhead stadium is one of the loudest and antagonistic stadiums in the NFL, and preparation began two weeks ago for the first loss the Broncos handed the Chiefs, and now it starts all over again. The Broncos know that just because we beat them once there is no room for comfort. Manning revealed the team would be studying the game film from their game two weeks ago as well as their game against the Chargers. Regardless of who is out and who is in, the diversity of the game and the team is there. Both Von Miller and interim head coach Jack Del-Rio acknowledged that winning will be tough and they are not taking anything for granted. The Broncos haven’t played a team twice this quickly since the 2004 season when they played the Colts in the last week of the regular season and then meeting again seven days later in a Wild Card playoff game at Indianapolis. The team has been preparing for the hostile environment of Arrowhead stadium in addition to prepping for what promises to be a game full of agendas.

Now more than ever do Peyton Manning and the Broncos have something to prove, a shadow to move out of. After the devastating loss in New England Denver’s ability to get things taken care of under pressure and in big games will be in doubt, some even say that coming away with the AFC West lead will not erase that shadow. Of course if you follow football, you know that games like this happen and we can’t win them all. Nonetheless, the talk is still going strong about our 24-0 lead at halftime and surrendering 31 consecutive points in the 3rd quarter and eventually losing in OT because Tony Carter was in the wrong place at the wrong time (but truthfully the loss is not Carters Fault). The fact is going forward the Broncos have to show up for all four quarters, we have a phenomenal team and should finish as such. As we head into Chiefs territory this weekend, last week’s loss will be fresh in the minds of all our players and securing the AFC West lead is crucial. In a media interview Head Coach Andy Reid made it clear that they will be taking advantage of our loss and will be putting more pressure in Manning, however only half of the dynamic duo may show up for the game. As for myself, my motto has and always will be “Keep the Faith”.

For a little something to be thankful for, Head Coach John Fox is back in Denver, no word on when he will resume his full time coaching duties. As for today let’s be thankful for the health and safe return of John Fox and thankful for our players health and safety. Most importantly all of our friends, family and those we hold close.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

~ K@tes

Injury Impacts Going into Arrowhead

Broncos Injury Watch

Several players left New England in worse shape than they arrived in, concerning not only the coaches, but also the fans. After all next week we are off to Arrowhead Stadium to play the KC Chiefs again and the last thing we need is our preeminent players out. As it turns out Interim Head Coach Jack Del Rio has some positive news to report on the injuries some of our players took in last night’s game. Running Back Knowshon Moreno is being listed with a bruised ankle, which transpired late in overtime after Moreno set his career highs with 37 attempts and 224 yards on the day. Cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie injury was to his shoulder on the final play of the first half. He was initially likely to return to the game, however it was later announced he would be out for the remainder of the game. As of right now both players are listed as day to day.

Speaking Monday morning Del Rio stated that both the injuries that Moreno and Rodgers-Cromartie suffered against New England would not put them out of warrant for a prolonged period of time. Del Rio did not give any details on Rodgers-Cromartie return but said he wouldn’t be surprised to see Moreno back at practice by the weeks end.

Del Rio also added some positive updates in regards to cornerback Champ Bailey and tight end Julius Thomas, both were listed as questionable for Sundays game and neither suited up to play against New England. Making the decision that both were questionable all week, Del Rio and the others felt it was in the best interest to keep them rested for one more week. Personally I think it was a good call, we have made it thus far through the season without Champ Bailey (I know it’s hard to hear, but he just isn’t recovering like he has in the past). Julius Thomas on the other hand is 2nd among the NFL tight ends in touchdown reception, currently at 10; his yards are at 590 and Y/G 59.0. In addition to Wes Welker, Eric Decker and Knowshon Moreno, Demaryius Thomas is one of our key weapons in Peyton Manning’s offence and having him healthy and ready for the KC game on Sunday is crucial. Del Rio felt confident that both Bailey and Thomas would be back for the trip to Arrowhead stadium. Just released 

early Tuesday morning the news is not as optimistic for defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson (who was waiting on test results), ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter has reported that Vickerson has dislocated his hip and will be out at least six weeks, most likely the rest of the season. Vickerson injured his hip in OT and at this time he is not expected to undergo surgery. Vickerson has started in all 11 games this season with 18 tackles and his first 1st sack of the season was Sunday night against Tom Brady.

KC Injury Watch

On the flip side it looks as if KC star pass-rusher Justin Houston will  likely miss Sunday's 2nd showdown due to his right injured elbow, in which he dislocated in last week’s loss against the San Diego Chargers, team and league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Houston was scheduled to have an MRI on Monday, but due to swelling in his elbow the MRI has been postponed. His MRI was finally completed on Tuesday. 

The Chiefs, who we now once again hold the same 9-2 record with, could also be without their other star. Two-time Pro Bowl linebacker Tamba Hali may miss our big rematch this Sunday December 1st. According to Andy Reid the Chiefs coach, Hali suffered a slight ankle sprain against San Diego, and he may have to sit this game out.

Both Houston and Hali went to the Pro Bowl last season and between the two have 20 sacks this season. But the pass-rushing dynamic duo whose main goal was to take out Peyton Manning two weeks ago failed to even get near him and our Broncos handed the

Chiefs their first loss of the season. 

Frank Zombo and Dezman Moses took over for Houston and Hali in KC’s second loss against the chargers. It is assumed that is who will play this Sunday.

When Houston appeared in the Chiefs locker room on Monday, his arm was tightly bound and in a sling, he was also instructed not to say anything. This looms as KC gets ready to face Denver for the second time and after losing 2 games straight.

With the dynamic duo out against our offence, can we hold KC at Arrowhead? We know Vickerson will not be with us, but Del Rio is confident that Champ Bailey will be back and Von Miller is making his comeback. We need to keep Manning protected and make sure our offence stays on top. Will this be a challenging game? Absolutely, but we CAN go home with a win. So I will be keeping an eye on that injury report for both teams and here we go into week 13!

As for the Patriots game, it’s over, it stung, and now we have new challenges we need to prepare for. We still have the playoffs, which I am sure we will meet Brady again.

Standings for the Denver Broncos from nfl.com as of 11/26/2013
Division AFC West #1
Conference #1
League #2 (behind Seattle)

More to come, Happy Thanksgiving! 

~ K@tes