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| Gonzaga, former Detroit Lions lineman, dies at 74 |
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05/20/2007 |
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| d Gonzaga's death followed a lengthy illness. Born in Martinez, Calif., Gonzaga played five seasons for Detroit (1961-65) and worked for Ford Motor Co. during the offseason. He also played for the 49ers (1956-59), the Dallas Cowboys (1960) and the Denver Broncos (1966). After retiring from professional football, he was a general sales manager for Ford's glass division before he started his own glass company. Gonzaga is survived by his wife, Madonna, four daughters, seven grandchildren, two great grandch |
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| Broncos practice with heavy hearts |
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05/16/2007 |
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DENVER (AP) -The Denver Broncos returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since the deaths of teammates Darrent Williams and Damien Nash in the offseason. ``Their memories are going to stay here for a long time,'' coach Mike Shanahan said. ``We're going to embrace it and no be afraid to talk about it.'' Williams, a starting cornerback and one of the league's rising young stars, was slain in an unsolved drive-by shooting on New Year's morning. Nash, a backup running back, collapsed after a chari |
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| Nash autopsy is inconclusive; no drugs or unnatural substances |
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05/08/2007 |
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DENVER (AP) -An autopsy on Denver Broncos running back Damien Nash found no drugs or unnatural substances of any kind in his system. An exact cause of death could not be determined, the St. Louis County medical examiner's office said Tuesday night. Nash, 24, collapsed and died Feb. 24 after a charity basketball game he hosted in St. Louis, his hometown. Nash arranged the game at his high school to benefit The Darris Nash Find a Heart Foundation, which was named after his 25-year-old brother, who had a he |
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| Russell goes No. 1; Quinn falls to 22 |
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05/01/2007 |
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| om Pittsburgh. The Steelers used the 15th selection to fill in the hole left by the departure of Joey Porter, selecting Florida State linebacker Lawrence Timmons. Then, after the Green Bay Packers took DT Justin Harrell from Tennessee at No. 16, the Denver Broncos acquired the 17th pick from Jacksonville and took Florida defensive end Jarvis Moss. The Jaguars received the Broncos' first (21), third (86) and sixth-round (198) picks, taking Florida safety Reggie Nelson with the 21st pick. The Cincinnati Bengals |
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| Broncos, Jaguars exchange picks |
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04/28/2007 |
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| New York, NY (MySportsbook) - The Denver Broncos moved up four spots from 21st overall to 17th overall and sent the Jacksonville Jaguars picks in the third round (86th overall) and sixth round (198th overall). Denver picked Florida defensive end Jarvis Moss with the 17th overall pick. |
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| NFL Draft: First-round pick profiles |
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04/28/2007 |
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| endon. Put off his surgery for a week to get some playing time in the Florida game, which speaks well for his toughness and leadership. Needs to improve his pass rushing technique, but is the type of powerful player who commanded double teams. 17. Denver Broncos (from Jacksonville). - JARVIS MOSS, DE, junior, 6-6, 251, Florida: A talented, nimble athlete who needs to add some bulk and learn to use his hands better to keep linemen at bay. More of a finesse rusher than a power one. His height and quickness |
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| Shanahan provides rare glimpse into pre-draft thinking |
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04/27/2007 |
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DENVER (AP) -The Denver Broncos always prided themselves on how secretive they were in the weeks leading up to the NFL draft. They wouldn't talk to anybody, not even some of the players they planned to pick and certainly not to the reporters looking for insight into whom the team had its eyes on. This year, the league said all teams had to talk before the draft, so there was coach Mike Shanahan before the cameras and microphones Friday. ``I like it,'' Shanahan said when asked about the new media policy |
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| NFL DRAFT: Williams' death looms over Broncos on draft day |
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04/27/2007 |
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DENVER (AP) -Darrent Williams' death still looms over the Denver Broncos four months after the promising 24-year-old cornerback was gunned down following a New Year's Eve party. The Broncos acquired Dre' Bly from Detroit in one of their many offseason moves, and he'll take Williams' spot on defense, teaming with Champ Bailey in what promises to be the top cornerback tandem in football. To replace Williams' presence on special teams, the Broncos will be looking for a kick returner in the draft this week |
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| Broncos sign a pair of linebackers |
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04/26/2007 |
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| Englewood, CO (MySportsbook) - The Denver Broncos upgraded their linebacking corps on Thursday, signing Warrick Holdman and D.D. Lewis. Terms of both contracts were not disclosed. Holdman started all 16 games last season for the Washington Redskins and had 53 solo tackles and a sack. Lewis had spent his first five seasons in the league with the Seattle Seahawks. He has compiled 163 tackles and one sack over that time. Lewis played in just five games last season due to a toe injury that forced him on injure |
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| NFL DRAFT: Despite need, RB Lynch not a lock for Packers |
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04/26/2007 |
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| to do anything at that position.'' If Cal's Marshawn Lynch is gone before the Packers pick, they still could pursue running back help through a trade or a second-tier free agent signing. Of course, if the Packers reach their goal of emulating the Denver Broncos' zone-blocking scheme, they might not need a marquee back. Thompson notes that his mentor, former Packers general manager Ron Wolf, found running back Dorsey Levens in the fifth round in 1994. ``The key is making sure you find the right guy,'' T |
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