Here are some highlights from our AFC West chat, held earlier Thursday: Denver McNutty from Seattle: Does the signing of [Joel] Dreessen and [Jacob] Tamme (Dreesetamme) mean that Denver is not counting on Julius Thomas this year? Bill Williamson: They are giving Thomas time. Tamme and Dreessen are ready to go. Thomas is a developmental player. If he comes on ... [Link]

via prod.images.broncos.clubs.nflcdn.co~ This afternoon I had the privilege to be involved in a Media teleconference interview with former Denver Bronco Wide Receiver Rod Smith. This was a chance for Rod to share his thoughts on being Inducted into the Broncos Ring of Fame. He began by thanking Mr (Pat) Bowlen, former coaches, the fans and the Denver Broncos organization. One ... [Link]

Earlier this morning, Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen called former wide receiver Rod Smith and notified him that he had been voted into the Broncos Ring of Fame in his first year of eligibility. That call started a chain of phone calls and text messages that would flood the franchise’s all-time leading receiver’s phone. “It’s a huge deal,” Smith said of ... [Link]

(Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) Name: Chris Kuper Pos: Guard Ht, Wt: 6’4″, 303 Age: 29 Exp: 7 College: North Dakota Chris Kuper is one of the longest tenured players on the Denver Broncos roster and has been a mainstay at right guard since 2008. As a fifth round pick in 2006, though, fans may forget it took Kuper two seasons playing ... [Link]

I have received a lot of questions from readers this afternoon about how much of the 2012 season Oakland middle linebacker Rolando McClain will miss because of his court case in Alabama. Right now, it is impossible to guess. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that after being sentenced to 180 days in jail, McClain's attorney, Harvey Steinberg, said McClain has filed ... [Link]

The 23rd member of the Denver Broncos' Ring of Fame is one of the most renowned hard workers in team history. Rod Smith went from an undrafted free agent to a two-time Super Bowl winner and leader of the franchise in Denver. It's no surprise Broncos owner Pat Bowlen and the selection committee have given Smith the team’s greatest honor ... [Link]

Thursday was not a good day for Oakland middle linebacker Rolando McClain. However, his legal fate in an Alabama assault case has not been sealed, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. He reports that after being sentenced to 180 days in jail, McClain's attorney, Harvey Steinberg, said McClain has filed a request for a jury trial and now, under state law, ... [Link]

CB Omar Bolden has signed his rookie contract with the #Broncos: dbron.co/ub. — Denver Broncos (@Denver_Broncos) May 17, 2012 The Broncos have announced that they signed 4th round pick, CB Omar Bolden to a 4 year contract. Bolden is the first of the Broncos draftees to sign a contract. Bolden the 101st selection in Aprils NFL Draft totaled 138 tackles, ... [Link]

via prod.images.broncos.clubs.nflcdn.co~ Denver Broncos CEO and Owner Pat Bowlen announced today that Wide Receiver and fan favorite Rod Smith will have his name and number hung from the Ring of Fame facade at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sunday September 23, 2012. The Induction ceremony will take place during halftime of the Week 3 contest against the Houston ... [Link]

Denver Broncos CB Omar Bolden signs his rookie contract. (Denver Broncos photo) Based on reader comments and the buzz he’s created from one mini-camp, Omar Bolden is quickly becoming a fan-favorite among the Denver Broncos‘ 2012 rookies. The fourth round pick added another reason for Broncos fans to appreciate him: he’s the first of Denver’s seven 2012 draft picks to ... [Link]

John Elway celebrates after scoring with receiver Rod Smith against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII. (Photo By US PRESSWIRE)visit site to read more] Rod Smith To Be Inducted into Broncos’ Ring of Fame - Predominantly Orange - Predominantly Orange - A Denver Broncos Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more. [Link]

The first of the Broncos’ 2012 NFL Draft picks has signed with the team. Cornerback Omar Bolden, drafted in the fourth round, put pen to paper on Thursday. Selected at pick No. 101 overall, Bolden amassed 138 total tackles, five tackles for loss, 21 pass breakups and seven interceptions in his career at Arizona State. In addition, he accumulated 523 ... [Link]

Former Broncos wide receiver Rod Smith, who set every major receiving record with the club from 1994-2007, has been elected the 23rd member of the team's Ring of Fame. [Link]

John Elway might be the head honcho running the Denver Broncos, but back when he was 'just the quarterback' of the Broncos, one of his favorite weapons was wide receiver Rod Smith. After the team announced Smith would join Elway and fellow teammate Shannon Sharpe in the Ring of Fame, Elway had this to say about his former teammate: "You ... [Link]

Former wide receiver Rod Smith, who was a part of 126 total wins and two Super Bowl titles while setting every major receiving record with the club from 1994-2007, has been elected as the 23rd member of the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame. Owner & CEO Pat Bowlen made the announcement on Thursday after meeting with the selection committee. The ... [Link]

San Diego coach Norv Turner is thrilled about the addition of former Kansas City fullback Le’Ron McClain to the Chargers’ backfield. “The guy I’m really excited that we added in the offseason is Le’Ron McClain, because he’s a very versatile player and he’s a big old-school fullback,” Turner said in a radio interview. “But he’s a good runner, he’s got ... [Link]

Denver Broncos WR Rod Smith makes a catch during Super Bowl XXXIII in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999. (AP Photo/Denver Broncos) Rod Smith was the forger of a prolific career with the Denver Broncos, and now he’s being honored as such. Smith has been elected as the 23rd member of the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame. The induction ceremony will ... [Link]

Malik Jackson during the game against the Oregon Ducks. (Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE)visit site to read more] DE Malik Jackson Accustomed to Transitions - Predominantly Orange - Predominantly Orange - A Denver Broncos Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more. [Link]

The Chiefs announced they have signed tackle Donald Stephenson, a third-round pick. The Chiefs’ lone remaining unsigned draft pick is nose tackle Dontari Poe. He was the No. 11 pick in the draft. San Diego has signed its entire draft class. In other AFC West news: The co-defendant of Rolando McClain in an Alabama assault case has pleaded guilty and ... [Link]

On Thursday, Owner/CEO Pat Bowlen announced that wide receiver Rod Smith has been elected as the 23rd member of the Broncos Ring of Fame. [Link]

Domonique Foxworth during the game against the Oakland Raiders. (Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE)visit site to read more] Former Bronco Foxworth Thinking Retirement - Predominantly Orange - Predominantly Orange - A Denver Broncos Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more. [Link]

The 16th-annual NFL Rookie Premiere officially begins today in Los Angeles, CA. and runs through the weekend. Thirty-six of the top 2012 NFL Draft picks, including Denver Broncos rookies QB Brock Osweiler and RB Ronnie Hillman will make their professional debut at the event sponsored by Nike The rookies will wear professional jerseys for the first time – and be ... [Link]

Please join me for our AFC West chat, which will be held at 2 p.m. ET Thursday. I look forward to chatting with you. [Link]

Be sure to follow me on Twitter for more Broncos updates throughout the day. Good morning Broncos fans! BT Player Profiles make their return starting today, so get ready to resume helping us continue the first fan-powered Broncos roster on the web! Denver Broncos News Osweiler 1-On-1 From Xfinity Draft Special | DenverBroncos.com After airing locally in Denver on Xfinity ... [Link]

Miller, Thomas, Franklin Pick Up National Recognition " DenverBroncos.comVon Miller received another honor on Wednesday, adding to the recognition he’s received following his 11.5 sack-season in 2011. Broncos kicker Matt Prater so far absent from offseason workouts | First-and-Orange Broncos kicker Matt Prater, a free agent until he was slapped with a $2.6 million franchise tender for the 2012 season, ... [Link]

Count New York Jets all-pro cornerback Darrelle Revis as a believer when it comes to Tim Tebow. [Link]

Denver Broncos defensive end Elvis Dumervil‘s return to the football field in 2011 resulted in a debut on NFL Network’s 2012 Top 100 Player List. Dumervil, who missed the 2010 season with a pectoral injury and therefore the NFL’s inaugural Top 100 list a year ago, tallied 11.5 sacks in his 2011 redemption tour. For his efforts, he was voted ... [Link]

Derek Wolfe Yesterday, we mentioned that the Denver Broncos have yet to sign any of the seven members of their 2012 draft class. Today, the Denver Post tells us that that will soon change. The Broncos are “near deals” with top picks Derek Wolfe and Brock Osweiler, which will be within $15,000 of the contracts signed by players drafted in ... [Link]

Von Miller received another honor on Wednesday, adding to the recognition he’s received following his 11.5 sack-season in 2011. Former NFL scout and current NFL.com analyst Daniel Jeremiah published his list of the top 10 players under the age of 25 today and included Miller, who is 23 years old. “Miller didn’t waste any time making his presence felt on ... [Link]

I know some Oakland Raiders fans are concerned about whether versatile fullback Marcel Reece will be part of the team this season. Reece, an exclusive rights free agent, has still not signed his tender and he is missing voluntary OTAs. The Raiders signed fullback Owen Schmitt this week and Reece has hired an agent, Joel Segal, who recently had a ... [Link]

NFL Network is currently counting down “The Top 100: Players of 2012,” and reports are a Broncos player will be revealed on today — Wednesday, May 16 — at 6 p.m. MST. It’s a defensive player, is ranked between No. 70 and No. 61 and was not included on the list last year. A glance at The Top 100: Players ... [Link]

Brock Osweiler during mini camp at Broncos headquarters. (Ron Chenoy-US PRESSWIRE)visit site to read more] Brock Osweiler Happily A Clip Board Holder For Now - Predominantly Orange - Predominantly Orange - A Denver Broncos Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more. [Link]

This off-season we've discussed a very large number of topics as we've tried to keep busy during the down time. Now my desire to learn more about topics has lead me to do a lot of my own research. This have lead to a lot of articles, one of which dealt with salary and winning. It was started by a ... [Link]

ESPN's Mark Schlereth thinks Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler will be a good long-term fit for the Broncos. [Link]

Are you devastated by the fact Denver Broncos rookie mini-camp is over? Has the lack of practice photography left an insurmountable hole in your heart you’re afraid may utterly consume you before training camp begins in late July? Have you convinced yourself Broncos rookies simply cease to exist because there aren’t 20 minutes of media coverage supporting their corporeality? Allow ... [Link]

David Zalubowski, The Associated PressBroncos rookie defensive tackle Derek Wolfe. The Broncos will soon join the parade of NFL teams who have been signing their draft picks. There really is no mystery with the contracts the seven drafted Broncos will receive. With the NFL salary cap set at the same $120.375 million figure in 2011, the draft salary pool for ... [Link]

According to the fine folks who took our AFC West poll this week, new Oakland backup quarterback Matt Leinart is the best backup in the AFC West. We asked readers this week who they think is the best backup quarterback in the division. All four backups are new in 2012. In addition to Leinart in Oakland, Caleb Hanie is in ... [Link]

The Kansas City Chiefs have signed safety DeQuan Menzie. He was a fifth-round pick. The Chiefs have six of their eight draft picks signed. The Chiefs also announced they signed free agents, defensive back Dominique Ellis, tight end Martin Rucker, offensive lineman Rich Ranglin and linebacker Leon Williams. Rucker and Williams are former draft picks of the Browns when current ... [Link]

Philip Blake blocks the Texas Longhorns. (Jerome Miron-US PRESSWIRE)visit site to read more] Broncos C Philip Blake Takes Detour In Route To NFL - Predominantly Orange - Predominantly Orange - A Denver Broncos Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more. [Link]

The final installment of the post draft look at the NFC South division concludes with a look at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who the Denver Broncos host during Week 13 of the 2012 NFL season. Here’s how Florida’s scalawags measure up. Tampa Bay finished the 2011 season in 4th place in the NFC South division with a 4-12 record. Looking ... [Link]