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Hillman, Wolfe, Osweiler ready to help Broncos

Jeff Legwold The Denver Post, denverpost.com

Saturdays were the most difficult days to punch the clock for new Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman.

Stuart Zaas, denverbroncos.com

With no draft choices in the seventh round, the Broncos front office was able to start on its list of potential college free agents to pursue at the conclusion of the draft. As soon as Mr. Irrelevant was announced, Executive Vice President of Football O…

Mike KlisThe Denver Post, denverpost.com

Peyton Manning alone will not get the Broncos to the Super Bowl.

Gray Caldwell, denverbroncos.com

Danny Trevathan went to the same college as fellow linebacker Wesley Woodyard, but the former Wildcats have more than Kentucky in common. “It’s been an honor to see him play,” said Trevathan, the Broncos’ sixth-round pick. “I never had a chance …

Tom KenslerThe Denver Post, denverpost.com

Broncos sixth-round pick Danny Trevathan always wants to stay humble.The former Kentucky linebacker worked with children in Ethiopia during a 2011 service trip.

ESPN.com

The biggest offseason move in the AFC West in years was the Broncos’ signing of superstar quarterback Peyton Manning in March. It instantly changed the landscape of the AFC West and it likely will continue to do so for the next three years or so. During…

Tom KenslerThe Denver Post, denverpost.com

The waiting game during an NFL Draft day can be cruel.Just ask the Broncos' first pick, former University of Cincinnati defensive tackle Derek Wolfe who was voted 2011 Big East Conference

Kenny Legan, denverbroncos.com

Is Denver becoming Knoxville West? With its fifth round selection, Denver picked former University of Tennessee defensive lineman Malik Jackson, making him the fourth Volunteer on the Broncos roster, the most out of any school. He joins punter Britton C…

Tom KenslerThe Denver Post, denverpost.com

As expected, former Colorado offensive lineman Ryan Miller became the first area player to be selected in the NFL Draft when Cleveland made the 6-foot-7, 321-pounder the 25th pick of the fifth round, No. 160 overall.

ESPN.com

Monday, Denver executive VP John Elway said the Broncos weren’t as worried about their situation at defensive tackle as folks on the outside. Well, there had to be some concerns because the Broncos made sure they got better at the position during the we…

Kenny Legan, denverbroncos.com

The Broncos went back to Tempe. A day after Denver drafted Arizona State quarterback Brock Osweiler, the front office plucked another player from the Arizona State campus in defensive back Omar Bolden. A four-year starter, the 5-foot-10, 202-pound Bolde…

ESPN.com

The Broncos’ compensation in the Tim Tebow trade is a gift for Tebow’s replacement, Peyton Manning. Denver took Baylor center Philip Blake with the No. 108 pick, in the fourth round. That was the primary pick the Jets gave up in the Tebow trade. Inter…

Tom KenslerThe Denver Post, denverpost.com

In a bit of irony, the Broncos used their fourth-round pick obtained from the Tim Tebow trade on a player, Baylor center-guard Philip Blake, who played college ball with 2011 Heisman Trophy

Tom KenslerThe Denver Post, denverpost.com

Former Arizona State cornerback Omar Bolden didn't play last fall as a senior while recovering from a knee injury but said he's back to full speed for the Broncos.

Matt Loede, broncosgab.com

The Broncos took the player they hope will be the apparent to QB Peyton Manning, as the team selected Arizona State quarterback Brock Osweiler with the 57th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. Denver signed Peyton Manning to a five-year, $96 million con…

Tom KenslerThe Denver Post, denverpost.com

Four rounds remain in the NFL Draft and the Broncos, with four picks barring further trades, will be looking today for contributors, if not impact players.

Mike Klis The Denver Post, denverpost.com

Just one month after the Broncos gave Peyton Manning a red-carpet welcome, they came up with his exit strategy.

The Associated Press, denverpost.com

The first round of the NFL draft averaged 6.66 million viewers on ESPN, up 11 percent from last year and the second-highest audience since 7.29 million tuned in two years ago.

Lindsay H. Jones and Jeff Legwol, denverpost.com

Round 2 (36th overall pick)DT Derek Wolfe, Cincinnati Measurables: 6-feet-5, 295 pounds.

Jeff LegwoldThe Denver Post, denverpost.com

The Broncos obviously like low-mileage readings on the football odometer for their prospects.

Tom KenslerThe Denver Post, denverpost.com

Former Colorado offensive lineman Ryan Miller and other area prospects hope to hear the phone ring today during the NFL draft.

ESPN.com

Friday was a good draft for the AFC West. The Chargers were stars, the Broncos had a terrific Day Two after bailing out of Day One and the Chiefs have quietly added big beef so far. I give credit to Oakland general manager Reggie McKenzie for being pati…

PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer, denverpost.com

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.—Peyton Manning will be taking snaps from a Baylor center next season.

Stuart Zaas, denverbroncos.com

Throughout the second day of the 2012 NFL Draft, defensive lineman Robert Ayers, cornerback Chris Harris, linebacker Von Miller and tight end Julius Thomas took to Twitter to welcome their new teammates. Below are their thoughts on the Broncos draft thu…