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Denver Broncos defenders Tony Carter, left, and Wesley Woodyard bring down the Oakland Raiders Gary Russell during the third quarter of play Sunday December 20, 2009 at Invesco Field at Mile High.

1, 2008 file photo, Tennessee defensive end Robert Ayers sacks Wisconsin quarterback Tyler Donovan during the second quarter of the Outback Bowl football game in Tampa, Fla.

Broncos pass rush star Elvis Dumervil - the NFL leader with 15 sacks - was among the four players missing from the early portion of practice that is open to the media Wednesday.

DPP - Broncos' defense started too slowly vs. Colts, Peyton Manning - Jeff Legwold "Russell, who was benched four weeks ago, was sacked six times, fumbled and threw an interception in a half of work against the Redskins on Sunday." LTC - Happy Holliday - Brian Howell DPP - Analysis: Broncos on right path to succeed - Jeff Legwold "It's a lot to ask ...

Here's a question to ponder as you await Sunday's epic clash in K.C.: How come the 11th pick in last year's draft, a defensive end who pocketed $14 million in guarantees, can't get on the field for a team that's last in the NFL in run defense? "I'm not a coach," Aaron Maybin said Wednesday, "so I can't answer those questions and I won't try to.

The Broncos have had their struggles against the no-huddle offense this season, specifically starting with the game in Baltimore against the Ravens .

Nobody on the Broncos seemed too concerned about a sideline incident between receiver Brandon Marshall and running back Knowshon Moreno.

San Diego linebacker Shawne Merriman said the difference between the Chargers and the Broncos is that the Chargers "apply ourselves better when the pressure is on than they do." McDaniels said he isn't sure how long safety Brian Dawkins will be out with a neck injury.

October 19th: Broncos 34, Chargers 23. That day marked the last time Denver has won.

Denver Post sports columnist Woody Paige posts Woody's Mailbag on Thursdays. Do you still think Chris Simms is the answer for the Broncos after what you saw in Washington? I don't think a week of work with the "ones" is going to make a difference in that situation.

Robert Ayers had such a good senior year at the University of Tennessee that he soared up the draft boards this spring.

Denver Broncos linebacker Robert Ayers talks with head coach Josh McDaniels during training camp.

Bronco of the week LB Robert Ayers: The rookie first-round draft pick from Tennessee scored his first NFL touchdown Monday night.

THE DONKEYS: WEEK 9 Ita s Not Just Losing Two Straight, Ita s How Theya ve Been Lost Remember life in Bronco nation before the bye week? Fresh off a 34-23 win in San Diego, a perfect 6-0 record and a comfortable 3 1/2-game lead over the same division-rival Chargers; life was lookina good.

The safety returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown as the Steelers improved to 6-and-2 to keep their share of the AFC North lead.

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson DENVER -- The Broncos and Steelers have traded defensive touchdowns.

Denver Broncos linebacker Andra Davis knows all about what it feels like to work hard, only to suffer losses week after week while he was with the NFLA's lovable losers, the Cleveland Browns.

But if you were building a team and you could have Cutler or Orton, Robert Ayers , Alphonso Smith and Richard Quinn , who would you take? I would take those four players.

The Denver Broncos hired a new coach this year and they are currently 6-0. A Josh McDaniels, the former Patriot offensive coordinator and a northeastern Ohio native has made some changes in the Mile High City, and as of this point in the season, those alterations have had a profound effect.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is tackled by Denver Broncos linebacker Robert Ayers in the first quarter of their NFL football game in Denver October 4, 2009.