Author: Bob Morris

I'm a sports writer in real life, though I've always focused on smaller communities, but that hasn't stopped me from learning more about some of the ins and outs of the NFL. You can follow me on Twitter @BobMorrisSports if you can put up with updates on the high school sports teams I cover.

Midweek Musings: Claims And Realities For Broncos-Steelers

As the Broncos get ready for their playoff opener against the Steelers, I figured it was time to revisit what actually happened the last time these two teams met in the regular season and what to really look for this weekend — depending on who takes the field, of course.

There’s going to be a lot of narratives that will surface, but if one goes back to look at the last meeting between the teams, it will tell you more than what the narrative really says. There are some obvious differences, such as Peyton Manning starting at quarterback for the Broncos and Ben Roethlisberger dealing with a shoulder injury, but I want to examine claims some might make and find out if they really had any bearing the last time the teams met.

Going over these, one by one:
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Broncos Add Three More On Future Contracts

Lost in all the excitement over the Great LA Debate was this:

Obviously, there’s a reason I highlighted the punter.

The other two added are TE Manasseh Green and OT Darrion Weems, the latter who was on the Broncos practice squad for two months in 2012 until the Dallas Cowboys signed him away.

More information about the three here.

Broncos Vs. Steelers: Pittsburgh Injury Updates

A quick summation of injury updates for the Pittsburgh Steelers, culled from tweets from Lindsay Jones.

* Steelers HC Mike Tomlin remains a bit vague regarding Ben Roethlisberger’s status.

* He was clearer on where WR Antonio Brown’s status presently stands.

* For another Steelers player who missed the Cincy game, his status is still up in the air.

For more information on what’s going on with Roethlisberger, you can read this.

There’s nothing new to report about Broncos players. They will practice again Wednesday.

Broncos Injury Reports For Early Week

Remember, it’s still early and the only time to become concerned about a player’s status for Sunday’s game is if he doesn’t practice by Friday.

It is good news, though, that DeMarcus Ware is able to practice, which indicates his knee injury wasn’t serious.

ETA: Normally I wouldn’t update this so late after posting, but there are a few things you might be interested in. First, regarding Chris Harris.

Then there’s Darian Stewart.

And Stewart remembers something very well from the last time the Broncos and Steelers met up.

Ben Muth: Denver’s O-Line Peaking

Figured everyone would enjoy reading up on what Ben Muth at Football Outsiders had to say about the Broncos’ offensive line and how it may be peaking at the right time.

He even had a couple of nice things to say about Michael Schofield (even as he called him the worst offensive lineman he’s seen in some time), but what you really want to read up on is how Emmanuel Sanders came in to block on a run play. Scroll down to near the end of the article if you want to get right to what Muth has to say about Sanders.

Midweek Musings: Postseason Awards For Broncos And NFL

I’ve already said my piece regarding what the Broncos should do at quarterback for the playoffs and won’t repeat it. For this week’s Midweek Musings, I want to talk about postseason awards.

The first ones I’ll talk about are ones I’m handing out specifically to Denver Broncos players. Then I’ll get into the NFL postseason awards and who I believe they should go to.

I don’t see any Broncos getting the usual postseason awards that are handed out, so I figured it was a good idea to recognize those Broncos who made significant contributions. Plus, you have a couple that could have been contenders for the league awards, were it not for some others standing in the way.

So let’s get to the Broncos awards first.
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Peyton Manning Will Start In Playoffs

Klis also has this note:

Regardless, the die has been cast and we shall see what happens next.

Ronnie Hillman Named AFC Offensive Player of the Week

Hillman rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown, with said TD the one that decided the game.

It’s the 60th time a Denver Bronco player has won Offensive Player of the Week honors since the award was initiated in 1984.

More information can be found here.