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Colorado Classics: Steve Russ, former Air Force football star

Irv MossThe Denver Post, denverpost.com

With the Super Bowl the hot topic on the sports scene, a lot of young football players could be excused for dreaming about winning a ring.

Curtis Crabtree, profootballtalk.com

The Denver Broncos made the decision Tuesday to not renew the contract of secondary coach Ron Milus in the wake of the Broncos double overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens last Saturday. It didn’t take long for the Broncos to fill the role as they have …

ESPN.com

There are usually ramifications to all-time postseason blunders and this is no exception. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Denver Broncos have fired secondary coach Ron Milus. His firing comes three days after second-year safety Rahim Moore was ou…

Jeff LegwoldThe Denver Post, denverpost.com

For the second time in two years, one of the Broncos' AFC West brethren has swooped in to snatch a member of John Fox's coaching staff.

Jeff LegwoldThe Denver Post, denverpost.com

Broncos left tackle Ryan Clady can still write "Pro Bowl 2013" in his bio if he wishes, but the fifth-year veteran will not make the trip to Hawaii next week because of a shoulder injury.

CNNSI.com

NEW YORK (AP) -- From nearly unstoppable to nearly invisible.

Jeff LegwoldThe Denver Post, denverpost.com

Peyton Manning's play in the frigid conditions Saturday may be the most talked about item on the discussion and rant pile that followed the Broncos' upset loss.

Jeff LegwoldThe Denver Post, denverpost.com

Peyton Manning's play in the frigid conditions Saturday may be the most talked about item on the discussion and rant pile that followed the Broncos' upset loss.

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

The San Diego Chargers have made it official: Their new head coach is Mike McCoy. McCoy, who has spent the last four seasons as offensive coordinator of the Broncos, officially becomes the 15th head coach in the history of the Chargers franchise today. …

Matt Loede, broncosgab.com

On Monday Broncos owner Pat Bowlen made his first public comments since he signed a free-agent quarterback named Peyton Manning on March 20th. While he is steadfast in his support for John Elway and coach John Fox, it was clear the Broncos divisional lo…

CNNSI.com

Critics are still buzzing over the Broncos' costly decision-making Saturday, but what role does Peyton Manning's health play in the situation? Peter King tackles that and more.

Peter King, CNNSI.com

Five items, a sort of mini-MMQB, for a Championship Week Tuesday ...

Mike Klis The Denver Post, denverpost.com

Pat Bowlen was sharp and quick with his answers. He seemed comfortable in the chair behind the large desk in his vast office at Broncos headquarters, dressed casually in black slacks and a black dress shirt.

CNNSI.com

Jim isn't the only Harbaugh to have a bold late-season move pay off. In Baltimore, the switch to Jim Caldwell as OC has the once free-falling Ravens thriving, Don Banks writes.

Don Banks, CNNSI.com

Everyone understood it was a bold and risky move to make at such a vital position so late in the season. But that Harbaugh guy clearly knew what he was doing, because it has quickly elevated his team's offensive production to new heights and brought a S…

CNNSI.com

SAN DIEGO (AP) Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy has agreed in principle to become head coach of the division rival San Diego Chargers, two people with knowledge of the situation said Tuesday.

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

It often takes any rookie time to earn the trust of his elders. When it’s a rookie kicker, it’s doubly hard. But for Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, there’s never been a sense that his team didn’t have confidence in him. Tucker’s double-overtime ga…

Mike Klis The Denver Post, denverpost.com

They lost because their secondary was horrendous and their offense committed three turnovers.

Mike Klis The Denver Post, denverpost.com

They lost because their secondary was horrendous and their offense committed three turnovers.

Terry Frei The Denver Post, denverpost.com

John Elway was the supportive boss Monday, saying John Fox made the right decision at the end of regulation Saturday against the Baltimore Ravens.

CNNSI.com

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- The New England Patriots have done just fine without Rob Gronkowski.

Jeff Legwold The Denver Post, denverpost.com

In the end, good was not good enough. In the wake of one of the franchise's most disappointing losses, Broncos executive vice president of football operations John Elway said he sees the franchise making progress — and he wants to see more.

denverpost.com

Although Broncos rookie quarterback Brock Osweiler attempted only four passes as the seldom-used backup to Peyton Manning, coach John Fox and team executive John Elway said Monday they were impressed with the former Arizona State Sun Devil.

Jeff LegwoldThe Denver Post, denverpost.com

It sounds hollow after the week that was in the NFL, like yelling into some enormous cave, but the Broncos' long-term success will depend greatly on taking a speed defense and making it a little faster and a little more stout up the middle.