Justin Bannan

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Denver Broncos - INSIDE SLANT Running back Willis McGahee was the only player not accounted for when the Broncos held their first organized team activity of 2013 on Monday. McGahee also missed some OTA time last...

NFL Team Report - Denver Broncos - INSIDE SLANT While the Denver Broncos were willing to stick out Peyton Manning's neck in terms of guaranteeing him $20 million in 2014, the team is covered by insurance if he is unable to play due to any other injury....

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Denver Broncos - INSIDE SLANT Unlike the rookies at his disposal, Adam Gase wasn't new to his surroundings when the Broncos began their first practice of rookie camp last Friday; he's been with the organization since...

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Denver Broncos - INSIDE SLANT Replacing Elvis Dumervil takes more than just one player. Even if the Broncos had more actively pursued Dwight Freeney or John Abraham, neither of them alone would have filled in for...

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Denver Broncos - INSIDE SLANT The signature signings of John Elway's era as executive vice president have mainly been offensive: Peyton Manning, Wes Welker, Willis McGahee and Louis Vasquez. But all three of his...

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Denver Broncos - INSIDE SLANT There's no doubt the Broncos are in win-now mode. Peyton Manning turned 37 in March. Defensive linchpin Champ Bailey turns 35 in May. Wes Welker, who turns 32 in May, was their signature...

Ravens 38, Broncos 35, 2OT Strategy: It took a ton of wise decisions to triumph in the instant classic. Jim Caldwell blended aggressive deep passes with an old-fashioned approach on the ground, piling up 479 yards of total offense. Joe Flacco trusted...

RAVENS PASSING GAME: It will be interesting to see new offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell's influence on the play-calling and game plan. The expectation is that the Ravens will loosen the reins on quarterback Joe Flacco, who feels he's at his best in...

The purple-and-black clad Ravens long have been the NFL’s bruise brothers. With linebacker Ray Lewis leading the bullying, the Ravens’ defense beat people up and laid down the law, especially when playing at home. The Broncos know that...

The Ravens have a long history of promoting their defensive coordinators from within. Mike Nolan replaced Marvin Lewis. Rex Ryan replaced Nolan. Greg Mattison replaced Ryan. And Chuck Pagano replaced Mattison. Now that Pagano is leaving the Ravens...

TV SPORTS SATURDAY Soccer-Premier League, Chelsea at Newcastle, 6:30 a.m. (ESPN2) Men's College Basketball-North Carolina at Kentucky, 11 a.m. (CBS); Iowa State at Michigan, 11 a.m. (Big 10 Network); Massachusetts at Miami, Noon (ESPNU); Southern...

The Ravens took another major step on their road back to the playoffs yesterday by making a detour down memory lane. From another blocked field goal in Music City to Steve McNair re-connecting with Derrick Mason for a game-winning touchdown on their...