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Step Up or Get Out: Denver's Key Players at Washington

Is it me, or is this year's team starting to remind anyone else a little bit of the 2006 Denver Broncos? Personally, I hate to make comparisons to old teams...

Written by Jesse Schaffer about 16 days ago 314 reads 4 comments
K-Mart's Healthy Return Is Huge for the Denver Nuggets

During the Nuggets' game vs the Miami Heat on Friday night, my roommate Jason and I had a hard time paying attention. In fact, our minds wandered so badly that at one point, that we both fell asleep and missed the majority of the second quarter...

Written by Jesse Schaffer about 19 days ago 76 reads 0 comments
When Things Fall Apart, Kyle Orton Can't Pick Up the Pieces

Last week following the Broncos' loss to the Ravens, my parents and I went on a walk. It was a beautiful day in suburban Littleton and I don't think any of us really felt like watching football anymore...

Written by Jesse Schaffer about 19 days ago 282 reads 14 comments
Colorado's Win Against Texas A&M Fails to Brighten a Bleak Season

Before we begin, let's get one thing straight: College football fans do not have a lot of respect for their livers. I've seen guys stay out all night drinking and then scarf down an Egg McMuffin ...

Written by Jesse Schaffer about 21 days ago 83 reads 1 comments
Denver Broncos' 4-0 Start Refuels the Orange Crush Fever

It's funny how some things in life can be completely invisible to some people and have complete control over others. Take football for instance. I myself cannot live without the Broncos. Believe me, I've tried...

Written by Jesse Schaffer about about 1 month ago 410 reads 7 comments
Promising Broncos' Keep On Truckin', and Runnin', Through Opponents

One of the golden rules in the NFL is that teams who take care of the ball on offense and create turnovers on defense will usually find a way to win the game...

Written by Jesse Schaffer about 2 months ago 403 reads 1 comments
Last Minute Touchdown Aside, New Look Denver "D" Debuts Well

It wasn't much more than a month ago that I predicted that the Broncos' defensive line didn't have the talent needed for the transition they were making to the 3-4. In fact, I basically expected them to be a bust right from the start...

Written by Jesse Schaffer about 2 months ago 761 reads 3 comments
Kyle Orton's Struggles Are All Part of the Process

Truth be told, I got an email last week from B/R asking me to write a preview of all the top matchups that the Broncos are facing this season...

Written by Jesse Schaffer about 3 months ago 389 reads 12 comments
Josh McDaniels' Old-School Camp Approach Will Pay off Down The Line

“I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'" ~ Muhammad Ali That has always been my personal favorite sports quote...

Written by Jesse Schaffer about 3 months ago 2,315 reads 19 comments
Why the Denver Broncos Should Take a Chance on Michael Vick

(Author's note: It has since been reported that Josh McDaniels and the Broncos are not interested in signing Michael Vick) I know what you're thinking. You don't even have to tell me...

Written by Jesse Schaffer about 4 months ago 1,081 reads 26 comments
Redemption Camp '09: Five Questions the Denver Broncos Need To Answer

As the Broncos report to training camp for the first time under head coach Josh McDaniels, it's mind boggling to think how differently the pieces to this puzzle were arranged just six months ago...

Written by Jesse Schaffer about 4 months ago 558 reads 9 comments
For Todd Helton, Milestone Is Just Another Walk in The Park

When the Rockies traded first basemen Andres Galarraga to the Braves in 1998, I recall my mom being extremely unhappy...

Written by Jesse Schaffer about 4 months ago 72 reads 3 comments
Denver's Patchwork Defensive Line Could Kill The Season

Two years ago, Mike Shannahan hired Jim Bates to apply his two-gap 4-3 defense. The Broncos drafted linemen Jarvis Moss, Tim Crowder, and Marcus Thomas and signed free agents Sam Adams and Simeon Rice...

Written by Jesse Schaffer about 4 months ago 731 reads 59 comments
The Internal Confessions of a Frustrated Broncos Fan

I should be doing anything but writing this column right now. I have two finals tomorrow that will greatly determine my grades in those respective classes, not to mention a final paper due on Wednesday that I have barely even started...

Written by Jesse Schaffer about 6 months ago 347 reads 9 comments
Denver Could Learn a Valuable Lesson from the 1994 Broncos

This hasn’t been an offseason that Broncos fans have become accustomed to. After 15 years under the control of the “Mastermind,” Mike Shanahan, Denver’s favorite sports team now marches to the tune of a vastly different drummer...

Written by Jesse Schaffer about 7 months ago 603 reads 6 comments
Despite Cutler Controversy, McDaniels' Biggest Challenge Is Yet To Come

Enough with the McDaniels-Cutler controversy already. The next person to think of it as the cataclysmic end to the Denver Broncos franchise should quietly escort themselves out of the building before they embarrass themselves...

Written by Jesse Schaffer about 8 months ago 737 reads 0 comments
The Nastiness of Playoff Football: A Closer Look at Each Divisional Round Game

This NFL season has been anything but a conventional and predictable sports year. With the Wild Card Round on the table and everyone sold on going a perfect 11-0 in their playoff predictions, ...

Written by Jesse Schaffer about 10 months ago 143 reads 1 comments
Clock Strikes Midnight On Shanahan

As an 18-year old Bronco fan with very few memories before the Broncos won back-to-back Super Bowls, I now find myself in a very awkward position...

Written by Jesse Schaffer about 11 months ago 179 reads 1 comments

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Jesse Schaffer Article Archive

Step Up or Get Out: Denver's Key Players at Washington

K-Mart's Healthy Return Is Huge for the Denver Nuggets

When Things Fall Apart, Kyle Orton Can't Pick Up the Pieces

Colorado's Win Against Texas A&M Fails to Brighten a Bleak Season

Denver Broncos' 4-0 Start Refuels the Orange Crush Fever

Promising Broncos' Keep On Truckin', and Runnin', Through Opponents

Last Minute Touchdown Aside, New Look Denver "D" Debuts Well

Kyle Orton's Struggles Are All Part of the Process

Josh McDaniels' Old-School Camp Approach Will Pay off Down The Line

Why the Denver Broncos Should Take a Chance on Michael Vick

Redemption Camp '09: Five Questions the Denver Broncos Need To Answer

For Todd Helton, Milestone Is Just Another Walk in The Park

Denver's Patchwork Defensive Line Could Kill The Season

The Internal Confessions of a Frustrated Broncos Fan

Denver Could Learn a Valuable Lesson from the 1994 Broncos

Despite Cutler Controversy, McDaniels' Biggest Challenge Is Yet To Come

The Nastiness of Playoff Football: A Closer Look at Each Divisional Round Game

Clock Strikes Midnight On Shanahan

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