Q&A: Were Broncos' rookies Smith, Quinn overrated?
Denver Post (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
Today's question about the Broncos comes from Nate Hurtado. Q: I am curious about your take on Denver draft picks Alphonso Smith and Richard Quinn.
Alphonso Smith
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Spotlight: Broncos rookie safety David Bruton
Denver Post (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Spotlight: Broncos rookie safety David BrutonThe Denver Broncos Alphonso Smith and David Bruton lock up the Chicago Bears Adrian Peterson after la long run in the 4th quarter of the seasons 3rd preseason game at Invesco Field at Mile High. (Joe Amon, The Denver Post)Here's a look at Broncos rookie safety David Bruton:Height, weight: 6-feet-2, 211 pounds.The buzz: Bruton, one of the Broncos'...
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Horse Tracks 11/13/09 - Marshall practices, McBean limited; Harris and Barrett still out; Portis ruled out for Skins
Mile High Report (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
... "I understand why we have that word 'rookie' attached to our names," said cornerback Alphonso Smith . " 'Rookie' to me means unaware. Ignorant in a sense, because you just don't know." DB - Keeping The Dorm Lifestyle - Chris Gentilviso Rookies David Bruton, Chris Baker, Darcel McBath and Alphonso Smith all live in the same apartment complex. The three...
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Broncos display a Team Effort in loss to Redskins
Mile High Report (Free subscription) | 11/15/2009
More photos » by Nick Wass - AP about 5 hours ago: Washington Redskins fullback Mike Sellers scores a touchdown with Denver Broncos cornerback Alphonso Smith wrapped around this feet during the second quarter of the NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Browse more photos » Football is the ultimate team game. Quarterbacks get way too...
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Redskins 27, Broncos 17
Football news from a chick™ (Free subscription) | 11/15/2009
... Washington Redskins fullback Mike Sellers scores a touchdown with Denver Broncos cornerback Alphonso Smith wrapped around his feet during the second quarter (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton is tackled by Washington Redskins defensive tackle Kedric Golston and defensive end Brian Orakpo during the second quarter (AP Photo/Nick Wass) The Washington Redskins...
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A 'Skins win: See that coming?
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
... a fake-field-goal play that was no surprise, Washington's Mike Sellers eludes the Denver Broncos' Alphonso Smith on his way to the end zone. The Redskins' 27-17 victory halted a four-game skid. After the odd second-quarter sequence, the Redskins kept the momentum yesterday and beat the Broncos, 27-17, ending Washington's losing streak at four games and extending Denver's to three."The...
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The Box Break Of My Life
Sports Cards Uncensored (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
I got 3 boxes of SPX, here are the results. To say I killed the odds is an understatement. Autos: Alphonso Smith 23/99 Buster Davis Brandon Gibson Robert Ayers (redemption) Andre Smith 18/25 Justin Forsett Patrick Chung 122/299 Jerseys Marc Bulger Dual 84/99 Patrick Willis Triple 7/10 Michael Crabtree Dual 40/149 Juaquin Iglesias Dual 17/249 Mark Sanchez 257/349 Knowshon Moreno...
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Broncos to sign veteran CB Ty Law
BroncoTalk (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
With several members of their secondary limited due to injury, and nickelbacks Jack Williams and Alphonso Smith struggling of late, the Denver Broncos agreed to terms with veteran free agent cornerback Ty Law Friday. Pending a physical, the 35-year-old will become a Bronco in time for Monday’s game. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter’s twitter [...]
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Rookies haven't earned rave reviews
Denver Post (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
... competition."I understand why we have that word 'rookie' attached to our names," said cornerback Alphonso Smith, selected by the Broncos high in the second round by way of trading away one of their first-round picks in 2010. " 'Rookie' to me means unaware. Ignorant in a sense, because you just don't know."People forget that most of the league's best players broke in as inauspicious...
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Broncos sign veteran DB Law
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
... . Law's signing also likely means reduced playing time in the nickel and dime packages for rookie Alphonso Smith .
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Five-time Pro Bowler Law signs with Broncos
Fox News (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
... Law's signing also likely means reduced playing time in the nickel and dime packages for rookie Alphonso Smith.
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Broncos add Ty Law, pending physical
Mile High Report (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
... defensive secondary in the league. Decorated, yes - but is there a need? It is true that rookie Alphonso Smith and Jack Williams have been up and down as the Nickel corners, but will the addition of Law help that? **Hat Tip to those who created Fan Posts and Fan Shots! Poll Ty Law....Good Move? Sure, the more CBs over 30 the better! No More Former Patriots! Hey, I'm on board with...
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Steelers' Carter shines at safety with Clark out
Denver Post (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
... corner just two days after signing with the team Saturday. Law immediately moved ahead of rookie Alphonso Smith and frequently found himself matched up against Hines Ward, Pittsburgh's most physical wide receiver. Law was credited with making one tackle."That's what they brought me in for, to do what I do. I want to go out there and stick to what I know, not get too fancy," Law said.New...
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Law looking to lift value of nickel
Denver Post (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
To make room for Law on their 53-man roster, the Broncos released second-year cornerback Jack Williams, a fourth-round draft pick in 2008. Williams had split time as the team's nickel cornerback with rookie Alphonso Smith in recent weeks.
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Steelers' Ward to test value of Broncos' nickel
Denver Post (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
... of those throws came with Jack Williams in pursuit, but the Broncos used Williams and rookie Alphonso Smith in that role during the game.Broncos coach Josh McDaniels said the issue at times was in the pass rush as opposed to the coverage. But either way, the Steelers load the formation with wide receivers a lot, so the Broncos will have to find a way to keep a lid on Ward's activity.Ward...