DENVER (CBS4) – The first list of Pro Football Hall of Fame candidates was released this week and among the 127 players is former Denver Broncos center Tom Nalen. Nalen’s credentials are very good. He’s won two Super Bowls, been to five Pro Bowls, and the Broncos rushed for more yards when he was the center than any other team in the NFL over his 12-year career. He also led the way for 143 rushing performances over 100 yards or more. Nalen said he hasn’t really thought about being inducted into the Hall of Fame. “It’s not something I’ve had in the back of my mind at all. People would mention that to me and I would just kind of blow it off,” Nalen said. “It’s not something I planned on doing when I was drafted here … I just enjoyed playing football.” CBS4′s Gary Miller asked Nalen if he could introduce him if he somehow gets inducted into the Hall of Fame. “Absolutely, you and the other 30 people I’ve promised,” Nalen said, laughing.
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Tom Nalen Makes First List Of Pro Football Hall Of Fame Candidates
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos linebacker Joe Mays says he’s not going to change his style after getting suspended a game for a hit that sent Houston quarterback Matt Schaub’s helmet and a piece of his ear flying.
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Mays: Suspension won’t change my style (The Associated Press)
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — As explosive as New England’s offense was during its second-half surge against Buffalo on Sunday, the Patriots defense might have been the ringleader for the quick turnaround.
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Much-maligned defense delivers for New England (The Associated Press)
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — For the Oakland Raiders, the bye is coming at just the right time.
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Raiders look to use bye week to fix problems (The Associated Press)
Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano has been hospitalized since last Wednesday to be treated for an acute form of leukemia. Pagano has taken an indefinite leave of absence that team owner Jim Irsay and Pagano’s doctor believe will last several weeks.
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NFL roundup: Colts coach Pagano sidelined indefinitely with leukemia (The SportsXchange)
The SEC has won six BCS national championships in a row — and two of those titles belong to the Florida Gators.
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Complete List of Florida Football Gators in the NFL (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Peyton Manning found his groove even with a backup center snapping him the ball – just in time for another showdown with Tom Brady, too.
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Manning in a groove despite a new center (The Associated Press)
Getting suspended a game and fined $50,000 for his hit on Houston quarterback Matt Schaub isn’t going to make Denver Broncos middle linebacker Joe Mays change his style.
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Denver Broncos’ Joe Mays says suspension won’t change his physical style
Denver Broncos center J.D. Walton is out for the year after the team placed him on injured reserve Monday, a day after he broke an ankle during a 37-6 rout of the Oakland Raiders.
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Broncos place C Walton on IR (The SportsXchange)