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Steelers-Broncos game features top pass-rushers (AP)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:17:45 PST

When cornerback William Gay was drafted by Pittsburgh three years ago, he took one look at Steelers pass-rusher James "Deebo" Harrison and had flashbacks to his college days playing alongside Elvis Dumervil. "When I first came in, I saw Deebo, I was like, 'You know, we had a guy just like that in Louisville.

Steelers Safety Clark Will Not Play In Denver (SportingNews.com)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:15:48 PST

The Pittsburgh Steelers defense is expected to be without three starters against the Denver Broncos: DE Travis...

Ty Law signs with Denver, giving Broncos' seasoned secondary another veteran (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:55:00 PST

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Ty Law spent the first half of the season waiting for the right team to come calling. Now that it has, he doesn't want to waste any more time getting back on the field.

Pro Bowler Ty Law signs with Broncos (AP)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:36:46 PST

Ty Law spent the first half of the season waiting for the right team to come calling. Now that it has, he doesn't want to waste any more time getting back on the field. Law came out of what he called "semiretirement" Saturday to join the Denver Broncos and counts on contributing Monday night when the Pittsburgh Steelers bring three wide receivers to Invesco Field who are averaging...

Broncos Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:59:19 PST

Early this season, the Denver Broncos prided themselves on being more physical than their opponent. That changed during a rough game against Baltimore.

The Ravens manhandled the Broncos in many areas during a 30-7 loss. That's not a good sign before Denver faces Pittsburgh, which has long been known for its physical play.

"They beat us up pretty good, no question about it," quarterback Kyle Orton said. "We feel like we have a physical football team, and certainly Pittsburgh prides themselves on that too, so it'll be a hard-hitting game. Whoever wins that battle is going to have a good chance to win."

Denver put together a roster of players in the offseason that fit the physical style Josh McDaniels wanted from his team.

Broncos, Law agree on terms as team adds another veteran to defensive backfield (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:40:00 PST

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Defensive back Ty Law has agreed to terms on a deal with the Denver Broncos.

Tomlin wants Steelers motivated, ready for 'world's best defence' (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:17:00 PST

PITTSBURGH - The more coach Mike Tomlin keeps talking about it, the more agitated his players get.

Trailing at half in last 4 games, Broncos looking to rev up their offence (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:41:00 PST

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - The Denver Broncos' 6-1 start puts them among the league's elite. Their inability to score on their opening drive, however, places them among some dubious company.

Is the NFL recession-proof? (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:48:25 PST

The recent travails of the American economy have affected just about everyone. But when it comes to the...

Broncos looking to rev it up to stop slow starts (AP)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:49:45 PST

The Denver Broncos' 6-1 start puts them among the league's elite. Their inability to score on their opening drive, however, places them among some dubious company. The Broncos have been outscored 39-24 in the first quarter and they've trailed at halftime four straight weeks. They learned Sunday at Baltimore that they can't keep counting on their second-half surges to carry them.

NFL Capsules: Pittsburgh at Denver (AP)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:47:55 PST

Monday, Nov. 9 ^PITTSBURGH (5-2) at DENVER (6-1) 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN= OPENING LINE -- Steelers by 2 1/2 RECORD VS. SPREAD -- Pittsburgh 2-5; Denver 6-1 SERIES RECORD -- Broncos lead 13-6-1 LAST MEETING -- Broncos beat Steelers 31-28, Oct. 21, 2007 LAST WEEK -- Steelers bye, beat Vikings 27-17 in Week 7; Broncos lost to Ravens 30-7 STEELERS OFFENSE -- OVERALL (6), RUSH (19), PASS (5) STEELERS DEFENSE...

Thursday's National Football League Capsules (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:45:03 PST

NFL Team Reports: AFC West (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:16:48 PST

Several times a week, The Trenches will present team reports from Sporting News' 32 NFL correspondents.

On the Corner, podcast #30: Deep inside the Denver Broncos (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:57:18 PST

On the very special 30th podcast here at Shutdown Corner, we take a look at arguably the AFC's most...

Week 9 picks: Eagles, Cowboys battle for NFC East lead (SportingNews.com)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:16:44 PST

Donovan McNabb knows how to duck pressure and avoid interceptions. It's strange, but considering all the...

Broncos know they have to throw the first punch, keep whaling away (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:36:00 PST

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - The Denver Broncos are still smarting from their beatdown at Baltimore and they're pledging not to let themselves get pummeled by Pittsburgh.

Staggered Broncos out to avoid another beatdown (AP)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:12:43 PST

The Denver Broncos are still smarting from their beatdown at Baltimore and they're pledging not to let themselves get pummeled by Pittsburgh. The main message when coach Josh McDaniels installed his game plan Wednesday was that the Broncos need to get back to the basics of winning the physical matchups.

Week 9 playoff forecast: Ravens make big jump (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:49:00 PST

Signs of a revamped defense bode well for the Ravens' playoff chances the rest of the way.

The absurdly premature playoff picture: Week 8 (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:40:53 PST

See last week's absurdly premature playoff picture here . AFC First-Round Byes : Indianapolis Colts Denver...

Broncos sign 2 to practice squad (AP)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:21:47 PST

The Denver Broncos have signed running back Lance Ball and defensive lineman Carlton Powell to the practice squad. Those players replace running back Darius Walker, who was released, and defensive lineman Everette Pedescleaux, who was placed on the practice squad injured list Tuesday. Ball was released from Tennessee's practice squad Oct.

NFL's most clutch quarterbacks (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:41:00 PST

Which signal callers are the best in tough situations in the fourth quarter?

The Week 8 NFL Quarterback Power Rankings: Favre vs. Rodgers (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:47:32 PST

Shutdown Corner is proud to present the weekly quarterback power rankings. They're just as arbitrarily...

NFL Power Poll: Texans gaining playoff momentum (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:16:11 PST

The second half of the season could be historic for the Houston Texans . They have a chance to make the playoffs...

Broncos coach McDaniels says blame for 1st loss starts with man in the mirror (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:08:00 PST

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Now, that's how most of their fans feared the Denver Broncos would play this season: dominated on defence, overpowered on offence, squelched on special teams.

Ravens savour first win since September, hope win over Denver begins a streak (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:05:00 PST

OWINGS MILLS, Md. - For the first time in a month, the Baltimore Ravens had a win to savour. And the timing couldn't have been any better.