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    <title>Orton hasn&apos;t improved, so Simms expected to start</title>
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    <id>tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.95201</id>

    <published>2009-11-22T02:15:48Z</published>
    <updated>2009-11-22T02:16:30Z</updated>

    <summary>The Denver Post stops just short of announcing Chris Simms as Denver&apos;s starting quarterback, but it will take an &quot;overnight medical miracle&quot; for Kyle Orton to get the call.Mike Klis reports that Orton&apos;s ankle has not recovered enough to play...</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Gregg Rosenthal</name>
        
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        The Denver Post stops just short of announcing Chris Simms as Denver&apos;s starting quarterback, but it will take an &quot;overnight medical miracle&quot; for Kyle Orton to get the call.Mike Klis reports that Orton&apos;s ankle has not recovered enough to play...
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    <title>McDaniels optimistic about Orton despite third missed practice</title>
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    <id>tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.95103</id>

    <published>2009-11-20T19:36:17Z</published>
    <updated>2009-11-20T19:52:06Z</updated>

    <summary>When a player doesn&apos;t practice all week, he is often ruled out for the game.But before Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton missed his third straight day of work Friday, coach Josh McDaniels was rather optimistic about his quarterback.Asked if Orton could...</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Gregg Rosenthal</name>
        
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        When a player doesn&apos;t practice all week, he is often ruled out for the game.But before Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton missed his third straight day of work Friday, coach Josh McDaniels was rather optimistic about his quarterback.Asked if Orton could...
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    <title>Chris Simms creeps closer to playing</title>
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    <id>tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.95070</id>

    <published>2009-11-20T13:39:32Z</published>
    <updated>2009-11-20T13:41:39Z</updated>

    <summary>The signs early in the week looked good for Kyle Orton playing in Sunday&apos;s crucial AFC West battle.NFL Network&apos;s Mike Lombardi said Orton would play, and the bearded one took his usual place on the podium for his weekly press...</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Gregg Rosenthal</name>
        
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        The signs early in the week looked good for Kyle Orton playing in Sunday&apos;s crucial AFC West battle.NFL Network&apos;s Mike Lombardi said Orton would play, and the bearded one took his usual place on the podium for his weekly press...
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<entry>
    <title>PFTV&apos;s Week Eleven game of the week</title>
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    <id>tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.95014</id>

    <published>2009-11-19T20:16:02Z</published>
    <updated>2009-11-19T20:17:46Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[This week's Sunday night game features the Eagles and the Bears.&nbsp; Not a bad game, given that the loser will likely fall out of the race for a playoff berth.But, in our view, there's a better game lurking on the...]]></summary>
    <author>
        <name>Mike Florio</name>
        
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        <![CDATA[This week's Sunday night game features the Eagles and the Bears.&nbsp; Not a bad game, given that the loser will likely fall out of the race for a playoff berth.But, in our view, there's a better game lurking on the...]]>
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<entry>
    <title>Bills&apos; head start could force Snyder&apos;s hand</title>
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    <id>tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94973</id>

    <published>2009-11-19T13:01:53Z</published>
    <updated>2009-11-19T13:02:27Z</updated>

    <summary>We&apos;d be shocked, perplexed, and/or flummoxed if former Broncos and Raiders coach Mike Shanahan were to become the next head coach of the Buffalo Bills.At a time when &quot;Holmgren&quot; and &quot;Gruden&quot; are getting all the press, the guy who won...</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Mike Florio</name>
        
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        We&apos;d be shocked, perplexed, and/or flummoxed if former Broncos and Raiders coach Mike Shanahan were to become the next head coach of the Buffalo Bills.At a time when &quot;Holmgren&quot; and &quot;Gruden&quot; are getting all the press, the guy who won...
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<entry>
    <title>Orton, Marshall miss Wednesday&apos;s practice</title>
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    <id>tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94970</id>

    <published>2009-11-19T12:23:14Z</published>
    <updated>2009-11-19T12:27:01Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[On Sunday, the Chargers and the Broncos get together again.&nbsp; Since their last meeting, the Chargers haven't lost a game -- and the Broncos haven't won one.As the two teams prepare for the second half of their home-and-home series, two...]]></summary>
    <author>
        <name>Mike Florio</name>
        
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        <![CDATA[On Sunday, the Chargers and the Broncos get together again.&nbsp; Since their last meeting, the Chargers haven't lost a game -- and the Broncos haven't won one.As the two teams prepare for the second half of their home-and-home series, two...]]>
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<entry>
    <title>Report: Bills contact Mike Shanahan</title>
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    <id>tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94932</id>

    <published>2009-11-18T20:35:14Z</published>
    <updated>2009-11-18T21:04:09Z</updated>

    <summary>The Buffalo Bills have named defensive coordinator Perry Fewell the interim replacement for fired head coach Dick Jauron. But they might be looking for a long-term replacement who will make a big splash.Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting that the...</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Michael David Smith</name>
        
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        The Buffalo Bills have named defensive coordinator Perry Fewell the interim replacement for fired head coach Dick Jauron. But they might be looking for a long-term replacement who will make a big splash.Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting that the...
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<entry>
    <title>Chargers sellout streak in jeopardy</title>
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    <id>tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94925</id>

    <published>2009-11-18T19:13:30Z</published>
    <updated>2009-11-18T19:23:38Z</updated>

    <summary>The Chargers are on the road this week in Denver, but fans in San Diego may not be able to watch their next home game on November 29.Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports that 7,300 tickets remain available...</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Gregg Rosenthal</name>
        
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        The Chargers are on the road this week in Denver, but fans in San Diego may not be able to watch their next home game on November 29.Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports that 7,300 tickets remain available...
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<entry>
    <title>Giants&apos; owner doesn&apos;t like Thanksgiving schedule</title>
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    <id>tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94829</id>

    <published>2009-11-17T17:28:39Z</published>
    <updated>2009-11-17T17:28:52Z</updated>

    <summary>Next week will be a busy one for the New York Giants.On Sunday the Giants will host the Atlanta Falcons at Giants Stadium, and four days later -- on Thanksgiving night -- they&apos;ll play the Broncos in Denver. Giants owner...</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Michael David Smith</name>
        
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        Next week will be a busy one for the New York Giants.On Sunday the Giants will host the Atlanta Falcons at Giants Stadium, and four days later -- on Thanksgiving night -- they&apos;ll play the Broncos in Denver. Giants owner...
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<entry>
    <title>Report: Orton will play</title>
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    <id>tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94753</id>

    <published>2009-11-16T20:31:50Z</published>
    <updated>2009-11-16T20:37:06Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[Broncos fans didn't realize how good they had it with Kyle Orton until he was knocked out of Sunday's loss to the Redskins at halftime.&nbsp; Chris Simms replaced him and struggled badly.According NFL Network's Mike Lombardi, Denver won't have to...]]></summary>
    <author>
        <name>Gregg Rosenthal</name>
        
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        <![CDATA[Broncos fans didn't realize how good they had it with Kyle Orton until he was knocked out of Sunday's loss to the Redskins at halftime.&nbsp; Chris Simms replaced him and struggled badly.According NFL Network's Mike Lombardi, Denver won't have to...]]>
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<entry>
    <title>Broncos-Redskins one-liners</title>
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    <id>tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94738</id>

    <published>2009-11-16T18:18:28Z</published>
    <updated>2009-11-16T18:19:38Z</updated>

    <summary>Rust showed on Broncos QB Chris Simms during the second half of Sunday&apos;s 27-17 loss to the Redskins.Said Broncos coach Josh McDaniels after his team gave up 174 rushing yards, &quot;I&apos;m always concerned if we&apos;re having trouble stopping the run....</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Josh Alper</name>
        
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        Rust showed on Broncos QB Chris Simms during the second half of Sunday&apos;s 27-17 loss to the Redskins.Said Broncos coach Josh McDaniels after his team gave up 174 rushing yards, &quot;I&apos;m always concerned if we&apos;re having trouble stopping the run....
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<entry>
    <title>Week Ten Morning Aftermath: Redskins 27, Broncos 17</title>
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    <id>tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94710</id>

    <published>2009-11-16T17:23:09Z</published>
    <updated>2009-11-16T17:24:51Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[The first half of the Broncos-Redskins Sunday went almost according to plan for Denver.Sure, the halftime score was close: 17-14 Denver.&nbsp; But the Redskins scored their second touchdown on a long fake field goal/fake punt pass from Hunter Smith to...]]></summary>
    <author>
        <name>Gregg Rosenthal</name>
        
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        <![CDATA[The first half of the Broncos-Redskins Sunday went almost according to plan for Denver.Sure, the halftime score was close: 17-14 Denver.&nbsp; But the Redskins scored their second touchdown on a long fake field goal/fake punt pass from Hunter Smith to...]]>
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<entry>
    <title>Orton out, Simms in</title>
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    <id>tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94648</id>

    <published>2009-11-15T19:54:05Z</published>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:55:50Z</updated>

    <summary>With Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton hobbled by an ankle injury suffered in the second quarter of Sunday&apos;s game at Washington, Chris Simms has replaced Orton to start the second half.It&apos;s unclear whether the Broncos properly disclosed that Orton would not...</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Mike Florio</name>
        
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        With Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton hobbled by an ankle injury suffered in the second quarter of Sunday&apos;s game at Washington, Chris Simms has replaced Orton to start the second half.It&apos;s unclear whether the Broncos properly disclosed that Orton would not...
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<entry>
    <title>Brandon Marshall is blowing up</title>
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    <id>tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94639</id>

    <published>2009-11-15T18:34:33Z</published>
    <updated>2009-11-15T18:35:44Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[Fewer than 12 minutes into Sunday's game at FedEx Field, Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall has two catches for 115 yards.&nbsp; And two touchdowns.The most recent score came on a 75-yard catch-and-run during which Marshall was wide open.&nbsp; Replays showed Marshall...]]></summary>
    <author>
        <name>Mike Florio</name>
        
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        <![CDATA[Fewer than 12 minutes into Sunday's game at FedEx Field, Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall has two catches for 115 yards.&nbsp; And two touchdowns.The most recent score came on a 75-yard catch-and-run during which Marshall was wide open.&nbsp; Replays showed Marshall...]]>
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<entry>
    <title>Betts active for Redskins</title>
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    <id>tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94624</id>

    <published>2009-11-15T16:40:39Z</published>
    <updated>2009-11-15T16:40:16Z</updated>

    <summary>Redskins running back Ladell Betts is active and will start for the Redskins against the Broncos at FedEx Field on Sunday afternoon. Betts had been listed as questionable with a sprained ankle, but he wasn&apos;t on the list of Redskins...</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Josh Alper</name>
        
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        Redskins running back Ladell Betts is active and will start for the Redskins against the Broncos at FedEx Field on Sunday afternoon. Betts had been listed as questionable with a sprained ankle, but he wasn&apos;t on the list of Redskins...
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