If the Broncos tried to trade Kyle Orton, he would have increased value on the market as long as potential trade partners believed the Broncos would not release him. John Elway’s comments Wednesday seem to signal Orton will remain on the roster well into the offseason. — Denver Post

Champ Bailey is an unrestricted free agent whenever the new league year begins, so he can do as he pleases, roam where the contract offers take him. It sounds like Bailey is going to leave Denver, hoping to play with a Super Bowl contender before he retires

The biggest change was the involvement of what Broncos president Joe Ellis termed “a psychologist/headhunter” in the team’s interviews. The goal was to… READ MORE

Broncos president Joe Ellis, who coordinates the budgets on all things Broncos for team owner Pat Bowlen, has said money won’t the guiding principle in hiring a new head coach, that the Broncos will try to get the best man for the job, no matter the cost. Thats not stopping buzz around the NFL that the Broncos will go cheap on its next coach

Denver Broncos star pass-rusher Elvis Dumervil will be tried April 5 on charges he allegedly assaulted a parking lot attendant at Invesco Field in October. Judge Johnny Barajas set a trial in Denver County Court after Dumervil pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and disturbing the peace. — Denver Post / AP

A snowstorm in the Southeast — not the one here in Denver — has forced the Broncos to reschedule their interview with former Carolina head coach John Fox. Broncos executive vice president John Elway said Monday morning that Fox was unable to leave Charlotte as planned because of the snow in North Carolina. Fox’s interview has been rescheduled for Wednesday. — Denver Post

Kyle Orton and plenty of folks calling the shots for NFL teams still believe he is a productive starting QB who can win with the right team around him. Continue reading →

They could always franchise Champ Bailey. It would cost the Broncos at least $15 million for the 2011 season   Continue reading →

It’s starting to look like Jim Fassel could be in play in Denver, especially if John Elway is in the equation. The team could do a lot worse than the former Giants coach. — National Football Post

The Broncos have been doing their homework on hiring a general manager. Believed to be in their bullpen are Chargers senior executive Randy Mueller, CBS information man Charley Casserly, former Broncos general manager Ted Sundquist, Ravens player personnel director Eric DeCosta, Colts player personnel director Tom Telesco and Vikings player personnel director George Paton. It is believed the Broncos’ first choice is to hire someone with general managing experience. If John Elway is part of the equation, however, the team is going to limit its potential choices. — National Football Post

Broncos QB Kyle Orton is signed through the 2011 season. Although some associated with Orton and the Broncos have put his total guaranteed money this season and next combined at $8.1 million, a review of NFL Players Association figures show Orton’s guaranteed money over 2010 and 2011 is $5.499 million — $2.62 million from this season and $2.879 million in 2011, whether he’s with the team or not. Orton also has a roster bonus of $1.5 million due on the fifth day of the new “league” year in 2011, pending a new collective bargaining agreement, but that money is not guaranteed. – Denver Post

Kyle Orton is on the bench, in all likelihood having thrown his last pass with the Broncos, barring an injury to Tim Tebow. Continue reading →

Just four months after signing a contract extension that included $8.1 million in guaranteed money and saying Denver “is a place I want to be,” Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton believes he’s been swept to the curb. Rookie Tim Tebow has replaced him, not only for Sunday’s game, but most likely for good. Orton, who sat out last Sunday’s game at Oakland because of a rib injury, said Wednesday he believes he will be healthy enough to play the final two games but has been told Tebow will get the nod. “I’d love to play it out,” Orton said. “It wasn’t my decision. There was nothing I could do. . . . The way it was presented to me was he’ll be the starter the rest of the season and that’s just how it goes.” Orton is less than pleased with the turn of events. For half of this season, he was chasing the NFL’s single-season passing record. Now, he’s on the bench, in all likelihood having thrown his last pass with the Broncos, barring an injury to Tebow. “You never want to give up your job, you know?” Orton said. “We’ve worked hard as a unit for a number of months, and you’d like to be able to finish that out with your guys. It’s disappointing not to be able to do that.” — Denver Post