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Denver Broncos News: Horse Tracks - 10/17/12

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Next Day Notebook: Bye 'Comes at a Good Time'
Head Coach John Fox talks about the Broncos getting over the hump, the return of guard Chris Kuper and the strong play from several role players.

Denver Broncos' anatomy of a miraculous comeback victory vs. Chargers - The Denver Post - Lindsay Jones
Elvis Dumervil found himself in the middle of a swarm of reporters inside the cramped visitors locker room at Qualcomm Stadium late Monday night.

Inside the game: Denver Broncos' season a two-sided affair so far - The Denver Post - Jeff Legwold
It didn't take long, just a few minutes after the Broncos finished providing Exhibit A for

Denver Broncos Videos

John Fox Press Conference
Head Coach John Fox talks about Monday night's 35-24 comeback win over the Chargers.

NFL32OT: Manning Making Magic - ESPN Video - ESPN
Episode 206: Wendi Nix and Antonio Pierce discuss Peyton Manning's comeback win over the Chargers. Adam Schefter breaks down what's next for Ray Lewis. The NFL32 crew discuss the problems plaguing the Cowboys.

3-3 Teams Power Rankings - ESPN Video - ESPN
Mike Golic ranks the top 5 teams in the NFL with a 3-3 record.

Highlight Of The Night - ESPN Video - ESPN
Broncos rally to stun Chargers 35-24.

Monday Night Football Booth Breakdown - ESPN Video - ESPN
Jon Gruden and Mike Tirico look back at the Broncos' win over the Chargers.

Manning On Broncos' Huge Comeback - ESPN Video - ESPN
Peyton Manning talks after the Broncos' big comeback against the Chargers.

Breaking Down The Broncos' Win - ESPN Video - ESPN
Steve Young and Trent Dilfer break down how the Broncos came back to top the Chargers.

Video: AFC West Blogger Blitz - AFC West Blog - ESPN
The Denver Broncos will be defined by their 35-24 win at San Diego on Monday night as they erased a 24-0 halftime deficit. The game will define the Chargers as well.

Grading the Chargers - ESPN Video - ESPN
ESPN Fantasy Expert, Eric Karabell, tells you which Chargers he'd own and which he'd sell.

Denver Broncos Blogs

ProFootballWeekly.com - MVP Meter: Mannings, Rodgers in thick of the race
It should come as a surprise to no one that it seems a few former MVP winners are not going to make Matt Ryan’s bid for his first MVP award an easy one.

Broncos' Champ Bailey to safety? Better for takeaways, not coverage - The Denver Post - Jeff Legwold
Q: What are the chances of moving Omar Bolden into a corner spot and Champ (Bailey) to a free safety spot? Do you think that would slow down the air attack from the pass-happy teams?

Denver Broncos have closing power, to the tune of 77-0 - The Denver Post
It's almost as if the Broncos won because they were down 24-0.

Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams returns to team headquarters - The Denver Post
With one suspension finished, Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams is back at the team's headquarters as he begins serving a second suspension under a new set of rules.

Broncos recover from tall order, short rest for meetings, film sessions - The Denver Post - Lindsay Jones
The Broncos returned to Denver early Tuesday morning after a raucous plane ride home from San Diego, players and coaches still exhilarated by Monday night's 35-24 win against the Chargers.

Broncos' D.J. Williams back at team HQ following 1st of 2 suspensions - The Denver Post - Mike Klis
With one suspension finished, Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams is back at the team's headquarters Tuesday as he begins serving a second suspension under a new set of rules.

D.J. Williams back with Denver Broncos, but not allowed on field - Mike Klis
With one suspension finished, Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams returned to the team’s headquarters Monday as he begins serving a second suspension under a new set of rules.

Broncos linebacker Nate Irving beginning to carve out playing time - The Denver Post - Jeff Legwold
Ready or not, the Broncos appear to be pushing second-year linebacker Nate Irving along a little more quickly these days as they try to find some balance between holding up in the run game and having linebackers in coverage when they need to.

Broncos DBs Harris, Carter turn into unlikely heroes - The Denver Post - Lindsay Jones
When Tony Carter arrived at Dove Valley to prepare for the Broncos' trip to San Diego on Sunday, he figured he would play only a little Monday night at Qualcomm Stadium.

Trindon Holliday will keep job as Broncos' punt returner - Lindsay Jones
The newest Bronco gets to keep his job, despite a mistake early in Monday’s game in San Diego.

Broncos Mailbag: 2nd-half comeback raising expectations - The Denver Post - Mike Klis
Would the Broncos-Chargers game change the team's mentality and make it compete with the heavyweights?

Division News

Total QBR: Peyton Manning is No. 1 - AFC West Blog - ESPN
A look at the AFC West Total QBR leaders through Week 6:

Evening AFC West notes - AFC West Blog - ESPN
San Diego coach Norv Turner plans to adjust the offense in light of two straight meltdowns, including an epic 35-24 home loss to Denver on Monday night. The Chargers became the fourth team in the Super Bowl era to blow a 24-point halftime lead.

ProFootballWeekly.com - Tuesday's 60-second rant: Change coming in San Diego
Those who stuck with the Broncos-Chargers game on Monday night after San Diego took a 24-0 lead into the locker room at halftime were treated to perhaps one of Peyton Manning’s most scintillating second-half showings.

Norv Turner: It starts with the coaching | ProFootballTalk
Chargers coach Norv Turner met with the media Tuesday after watching film of the team’s total collapse in the second half of a 35-24 loss to the Broncos on Monday night.

At the bye: San Diego Chargers - AFC West Blog - ESPN
Here is a look at the Chargers and what needs to be done after the break.

Matt Cassel cleared for non-contact, setting up bad QB competition | ProFootballTalk
Frankly, as quarterback controversies go, this is a fairly lame one.

Cassel, Quinn face off in Kansas City - AFC West Blog - ESPN
An interesting story developed while I was traveling from San Diego on Tuesday.

Matt Cassel: Kansas City is a great place to play | ProFootballTalk
Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel got the go-ahead to start practicing for the Chiefs, which means they’ll use their bye week to figure out whether he or Brady Quinn starts at quarterback come Week Eight.

NFL News

NFL Communications - Fall 2012 NFL Health & Safety Report
Following is the Fall 2012 NFL Health & Safety Report, which includes a summary of the programs and initiatives in place currently to protect and enhance the health and safety of players.

NFL Communications - Transcript: Commissioner Goodell at 2012 NFL Fall Meeting "
For the complete transcript, click here

Report: 50th Super Bowl down to Miami, New Orleans | ProFootballTalk
For its milestone Super Bowl, the NFL is apparently down to two potential sites, both long on league history.

Miscellaneous Stuff

ProFootballWeekly.com - Free agency will include three-day 'tampering' period
Teams now may legally speak with agents during a three-day period prior to the start of free agency, the NFL announced Tuesday.

ProFootballWeekly.com - Contenders, pretenders still a mystery
Normally as we head into Week Seven of an NFL regular season, we’re starting to get a pretty good idea of who the best teams in the league are.

Inside look at the Patriots' top route concept | National Football Post
Want to beat Brady? Then you have to limit this ro

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