ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Blame Peyton Manning. Or Tom Brady. Drew Brees. Or the Greatest Show on Turf. Or anyone else who has accumulated the passing yards or touchdowns along the way to a throw first mindset. No matter how it was done, cornerback is now a highly-valued position. Although the value of a franchise quarterback … Read more
KELLY KLEINE HAS She takes a half hour to catch her breath before she starts practice at the Senior Bowl in Mobile. She’s wearing her athleisure uniform, a white baseball cap, and red manicured nails. It’s February in early February. She is cheerful despite the exhaustion she has felt after traveling across the United States … Read more
ENGLEWOOD (Colo.) — Since the Denver Broncos acquired quarterback Russell Wilson In a franchise-shifting deal this offseason the word “comfort,” has been used almost as often as Wilson’s new signature phrase “let’s go” or “playoffs”. This has enabled Wilson to easily transition from new arrival into franchise pacesetter in just a few weeks. Hackett stated … Read more
ENGLEWOOD (Colo.) — Denver Broncos They will reconvene for training camp in two weeks. Walmart heir Rob Walton, Carrie Walton Penner, his daughter, and her husband Greg Penner are the new owners of the team. They also include co-CEO of Ariel Investments, chair of Starbucks Mellody Hbson, and former Secretary of State Condoleezza rice. The … Read more
ENGLEWOOD (Colo.) — Former Denver Broncos Wide receiver Rod Smith once described the struggle of a player recovering from injury as a fight that went well beyond physical pain. Smith discussed the frustration of wrestling with constant reminders about how such a large investment in time, effort, emotion and money was rarely returned. Smith said, … Read more
ENGLEWOOD (Colo.) — Year after year, it’s the same. Denver BroncosMany have wandered through the wilderness of special forces in search for a successful returninger, with very little to show for it. Their hopes of flipping the field in the third game are now a serious problem. Rick Gosselin, a long-time NFL journalist and columnist … Read more
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Jerry JeudyLast season, there were zero touchdowns with the Denver BroncosThe fifth consecutive season saw them average less than 20 per game as they continued to search for a replacement for their quarterback. When the Broncos selected Jeudy from Alabama in the first round, 2020 draft, they didn’t intend to have him … Read more
ENGLEWOOD (Colo.) — There have been many changes in the area, including a new lounge for players. Denver BroncosThe team’s playbook overhaul continues in the offseason with Nathaniel Hackett as coach. The Broncos have a fresh look for their meetings, and the practices are on a different schedule. Hackett continues to make an impact on … Read more
ENGLEWOOD COLO. — Hidden in the fine print of the blockbuster deal for the acquisition of quarterback Russell WilsonThe team-leading 68 receptions, 670 yard and four touchdowns was his record. Denver Broncos‘ tight end Noah FantTook him to Seattle. Five draft picks were made by the Broncos: two first-rounders, two second-rounders and three players. Fant … Read more
ENGLEWOOD (Colo.) — Friday’s last round pick was Oklahoma outside linebacker/defensive tackle. Nik BonittoHis radar: Denver BroncosGeorge Paton, general manager of the team, said that he had to wait for many “tense” moments before making the first selection. In the wake of the blockbuster quarterback deal, the Broncos have signed the contract to acquire the … Read more