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ESPN.com

Any questions about how much Broncos executive VP John Elway values classic strong-armed quarterbacks? In a yet another statement of his anti-Tim Tebow approach to the position, Elway made his second big quarterback splash in a month by taking intriguin…

Kenny Legan, denverbroncos.com

In March, the Broncos signed their quarterback of the present in four-time NFL MVP Peyton Manning. On Friday, the Broncos drafted who could be Manning’s successor in 6-foot-7 quarterback Brock Osweiler. “I’m just absolutely completely estactic to be…

The Associated Press, denverpost.com

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.—The Denver Broncos orchestrated a deal with Cleveland to move up in the third round and select San Diego State running back Ronnie Hillman with the 67th overall pick in

The Associated Press, denverpost.com

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.—The Denver Broncos have selected a quarterback for Peyton Manning to mentor, taking Brock Osweiler from Arizona State with their second pick in the second round of the NFL

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

The Denver Broncos have selected a quarterback of the future.  Given the uncertain health of Peyton Manning, the future could become the present at pretty much any moment. Quarterback Brock Osweiler has joined the Broncos via the 57th pick in the 2012 d…

Tom KenslerThe Denver Post, denverpost.com

Broncos draftee Derek Wolfe may be a surprise to some analysts, but the 6-foot-5, 286-pound defensive tackle from Cincinnati said Friday night he was disappointed at not being selected in the in the first round.

ESPN.com

Derek Wolfe might not have been the sexist name among available defensive tackles, but he might have been the safest pick at No. 36. The Denver Broncos frustrated some fans Thursday night when they twice traded down, going from No. 25 to No. 31, then No…

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

After trading out of the first round, the Broncos have devoted their first pick of the Peyton Manning to a guy who’ll never catch a pass from him. The Broncos have selected defensive tackle Derek Wolfe, from the University of Cincinnati. Mel Kiper said …

Tom KenslerThe Denver Post, denverpost.com

 Now what?After causing guacamole and chips to be left uneaten at numerous draft-watch parties Thursday night by trading out of the first round, the Broncos intend to fill some roster holes

Matt Loede, broncosgab.com

The Broncos went defense with their first pick of the draft, as with the fourth pick in round two the team snagged Cincinnati DT Derek Wolfe. 2012 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report: Wolfe projects as a possible 3-4 defensive end because of his height a…

Tom KenslerThe Denver Post, denverpost.com

After causing guacamole and chips to be left uneaten at numerous draft-watch parties Thursday night by trading out of the first round, the Broncos filled some roster holes with some surprises Friday night.

Gray Caldwell, denverbroncos.com

4:59 p.m. MDT: The second day of the 2012 NFL Draft is just about underway. The Broncos currently hold two picks in the second round — No. 36 and No. 57 overall — and one pick in the third — No. 87 overall. This will be different than yesterday’s …

The Denver Post, denverpost.com

The Denver Post's Jeff Legwold analyzes the NFL draft's first round, pick by pick.

Lindsay H. JonesThe Denver Post, denverpost.com

The Broncos didn't make a selection Thursday, but team executive John Elway said it was a busy night in the draft room.