Joe Mays

NFL Team Report - Denver Broncos - INSIDE SLANT Four months have passed since the Broncos' double-overtime loss to the Ravens in the divisional playoffs, and some fans still aren't over it -- particularly one gaffe that looms over the Broncos in the way...

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...

The Sports Xchange 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...

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 safety Ed Reed said that he was grateful that his one-game suspension for repeated violations of the rule prohibiting hits to the head and neck area of defenseless players was lifted Tuesday after his appeal. As a result, Reed will be on the field...

Ed Reed’s tackling has been scrutinized all season and now the NFL has weighed in. The Ravens’ veteran free safety was suspended one game by the league Monday for repeated violations of the rule prohibiting hits to the head and neck area of...

Penalties for hits on Texans quarterback Matt Schaub on consecutive plays cost the Denver Broncos some yardage and apparently cost Schaub a piece of his ear. Von Miller was called for a roughing-the-passer penalty in the third quarter of Sunday's game,...

A week into free agency, the movement among free-agent linebackers has been limited, especially when it comes to the inside linebackers. There have been some signings at the position -- such as Joe Mays re-signing in Denver and Dan Connor joining Dallas...

As the Steelers' starting left tackle, Jonathan Scott can say he has $102 million in his back pocket. A few yards behind his back pocket, that is. That's where Ben Roethlisberger drops back to pass, and Scott — who's on his third franchise in...