What I’m seeing from the Denver Broncos: Bo Nix’s rare feat, O-line depth, TE issue
2 months, 2 weeks ago

What I’m seeing from the Denver Broncos: Bo Nix’s rare feat, O-line depth, TE issue

New York Times  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Sean Payton chose an interesting time to use the word “perfect” Sunday at MetLife Stadium. So this is an important month of football.” As the Broncos prepare to embark on this critical stretch, let’s break down some things I’ve been seeing from the team: Positive trend for Nix Bo Nix made rather ignominious history at MetLife Stadium on Sunday when he threw for minus-7 yards across 15 first-half pass attempts. Yet, when Payton said after Denver’s 10-9 win against the Jets that his rookie quarterback “played well,” he wasn’t merely paying lip service. So I was pleased with our ability to win those little battles.” GO DEEPER Broncos S Brandon Jones evolves from 'a little bit of unknown' to making impact felt Broncos passing first big depth test When offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey suffered a knee injury at the end of Denver’s Week 2 loss to the Steelers, it appeared to be a brutal blow for an offensive line already struggling. “He’s a little bit like Bo; he’s one of those guys that had a ton of starts in college,” Broncos offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi said.

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Rookie QB Bo Nix weathers a tough start and has Broncos in position to end a long playoff drought
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Rookie QB Bo Nix weathers a tough start and has Broncos in position to end a long playoff drought

Associated Press  

DENVER — This figured to be a season filled with plenty of growing pains for the Denver Broncos and rookie quarterback Bo Nix. “A good week of rest, good week of just kind of a reset,” explained Nix, whose TD passes, yards passing and wins are the most in Broncos history for a rookie QB. “But we’re also going to …

Bo Nix efficient again as Broncos complete season sweep of Raiders: Key takeaways
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Bo Nix efficient again as Broncos complete season sweep of Raiders: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Nick Kosmider, Vic Tafur, Tashan Reed and Chris Licata The good times kept rolling for Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, securing a 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium to improve to 7-5 and sweep their regular season series against the Las Vegas Raiders for the first time since 2014. The Raiders led 13-9 at halftime despite Minshew’s …

What fuels internal competition for Broncos’ pass rush? ‘It’s a race to the quarterback’
2 months ago

What fuels internal competition for Broncos’ pass rush? ‘It’s a race to the quarterback’

New York Times  

It was only a few days into Denver Broncos training camp, but Jonathon Cooper was ready to share a lofty goal. The Broncos, after all, haven’t had a single player reach double-digit sacks since 2018, when prime Von Miller and all-rookie linebacker Bradley Chubb had 14 1/2 and 12 takedowns, respectively. “It’s a race to the quarterback,” said Allen, whose …

Broncos rookie report: Can Bo Nix improve accuracy? More carries for Audric Estimé?
2 months, 1 week ago

Broncos rookie report: Can Bo Nix improve accuracy? More carries for Audric Estimé?

New York Times  

When the Denver Broncos finally found offensive life in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, it was a cast of rookies who provided it. Broncos coach Sean Payton expressed consistent optimism about the rookie class throughout training camp and during the preseason, and Sunday’s fourth-quarter drive showed glimpses of its promise. Courtland Sutton made a …

Justin Herbert is getting healthier, and that is great news for the Chargers
2 months, 1 week ago

Justin Herbert is getting healthier, and that is great news for the Chargers

New York Times  

DENVER — Justin Herbert is getting healthier. Herbert set season highs in passing yards and pass attempts in Sunday’s victory, the Chargers’ first at Empower Field at Mile High since 2018. “Hopefully this reminds everybody that Justin Herbert’s really good at playing quarterback,” Harbaugh said. … That’s really what’s precipitating it.” GO DEEPER Chargers' Jim Harbaugh returns to sideline vs. …

Bo Nix, Sean Payton get into heated discussion after botched play vs. Raiders
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bo Nix, Sean Payton get into heated discussion after botched play vs. Raiders

New York Times  

DENVER — The best performance of Bo Nix’s young NFL career included a fiery interaction with coach Sean Payton during the Broncos’ 34-18 victory against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. “He turned and looked at me and said, ‘I love you,’” Nix said with a grin after the Broncos snapped an eight-game losing streak against the Raiders with their …

Rookie Bo Nix throws 2 interceptions and growing pains continue as Broncos fall to Steelers 13-6
3 months, 1 week ago

Rookie Bo Nix throws 2 interceptions and growing pains continue as Broncos fall to Steelers 13-6

Associated Press  

DENVER — Bo Nix soon followed a long completion on a trick play with an interception in the back of the end zone. “You play long enough, it’ll fail you over and over and over,” said Nix, the 12th overall pick in April. Sometimes you’ve just got to keep taking hits and keep taking hits, and then eventually you’ll figure …

Rookie Bo Nix had a difficult debut for Denver and it won’t get any easier the rest of this month
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rookie Bo Nix had a difficult debut for Denver and it won’t get any easier the rest of this month

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Things won’t get any easier for Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix the rest of this month. Broncos coach Sean Payton said after the game that the loss in Nix’s deficient debut had as much to do with Denver’s bumbling and stumbling supporting cast than with the rookie who started more games in college — 61 at …

How Broncos’ Bo Nix raced ahead of the curve: From 8th-grade starter to rookie QB1
3 months, 2 weeks ago

How Broncos’ Bo Nix raced ahead of the curve: From 8th-grade starter to rookie QB1

New York Times  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Bo Nix studied the photo as he stood in a shaded corner of the Denver Broncos practice facility after a scorching, mid-August practice. “I just remember Bo, from the second he stepped foot at Auburn, we might be going to the pool or doing something like that and he was very driven to stay in the and …

Broncos stock report: High marks for goal-line scheme; questions about rookie WR
4 months ago

Broncos stock report: High marks for goal-line scheme; questions about rookie WR

New York Times  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos are nearing the finish line in their quest to arrive at the right 53-man roster ahead of the Sept. 8 regular-season opener in Seattle. Ahead of this critical stretch, let’s take a look at some players and aspects of Denver’s overall team trending up — and down — after a 27-2 victory against the …

Rookie Bo Nix strengthens his bid for the Broncos’ starting QB job in a 27-2 win over the Packers
4 months ago

Rookie Bo Nix strengthens his bid for the Broncos’ starting QB job in a 27-2 win over the Packers

Associated Press  

DENVER — Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton isn’t ready to name rookie quarterback Bo Nix his starter just yet. I’m not announcing any starting quarterback tonight,” Payton said after Nix made another strong case for the gig when he led Denver to scores on both of his drives in his first NFL start, a 27-2 win over the Green Bay …

No clarity yet about who will start at quarterback for the Denver Broncos in 2024
4 months, 2 weeks ago

No clarity yet about who will start at quarterback for the Denver Broncos in 2024

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The only clarity in the Denver Broncos’ quarterback competition two weeks into training camp is that no clear-cut leader has emerged. Jarrett Stidham was listed first on the team’s initial depth chart this week, followed by Zach Wilson at second-string and rookie Bo Nix behind him. That led to quite a national conversation noting Nix’s supposed standing …

‘Cannot get a bead off him’: One trait helping Broncos QB Bo Nix progress in camp
4 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Cannot get a bead off him’: One trait helping Broncos QB Bo Nix progress in camp

New York Times  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — When P.J. “Man, what I notice from Bo is that he’s a good look-off guy,” said Locke, entering his fifth season as a safety with the Broncos. “Once you get down there, the field shrinks and it’s all about just converting red zone third downs,” Nix said, “and knowing you have points and trying to get touchdowns.” …

Greg Dulcich has made it back to the Broncos’ main field after two injury-marred seasons
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Greg Dulcich has made it back to the Broncos’ main field after two injury-marred seasons

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — A grin chased the grimace from Greg Dulcich’s face as the Denver Broncos ' star-crossed tight end peered toward the side field at the team’s training complex following Wednesday’s practice. “It’s been so nice getting to play football again, getting to be on the correct field during practice with my teammates,” Dulcich said. Payton said all the …

Sean Payton praises all 3 quarterbacks competing for Broncos starting job
7 months ago

Sean Payton praises all 3 quarterbacks competing for Broncos starting job

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos closed out their first week of OTAs Thursday with coach Sean Payton praising all three quarterbacks competing for the starting job and cautioning that nothing should be read into the order in which they take snaps. “There’s going to be a time when you read into the reps, I don’t think it’s early in …

Broncos select former Oregon QB Bo Nix with the 12th pick in the NFL draft
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Broncos select former Oregon QB Bo Nix with the 12th pick in the NFL draft

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The sixth quarterback selected in the 2024 NFL draft was No. “New York would have been the surprise team and if New York took a quarterback, then there’s three waiting for two,” Payton said. Let’s not overthink it.’ And we would have been sick if we lost him just for, you know, a couple of fifth-round picks …

What Greg Dulcich’s eventual return could mean for the Broncos’ offense
1 year ago

What Greg Dulcich’s eventual return could mean for the Broncos’ offense

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Lions vs. Broncos ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos had one of their best games of tight end production this season during Sunday’s 24-7 victory against the Los Angeles Chargers. “We’ll see,” Broncos coach Sean Payton said when asked if Dulcich will play Saturday night. Payton was much more loquacious when discussing what Dulcich …

Broncos’ swarming defense dominates Chargers, shows it’s ready for stretch run
1 year ago

Broncos’ swarming defense dominates Chargers, shows it’s ready for stretch run

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Lions vs. Broncos INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Zach Allen barely had time to grab a seat on the Denver Broncos sideline before he had to stand up and push his helmet back onto his head. On Denver’s first offensive play at SoFi Stadium after its defense had forced a quick punt, quarterback Russell Wilson threw …

Broncos aren’t basking in victory and know they can’t stay sloppy with tough schedule ahead
1 year, 2 months ago

Broncos aren’t basking in victory and know they can’t stay sloppy with tough schedule ahead

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Winning does not cure all ills in the view of Sean Payton, who isn’t about to let the Denver Broncos feel too good about themselves after his first win as their coach. Denver only allowed one sack, but guard Ben Powers was the only O-lineman who didn’t get flagged as the Broncos committed five false starts. Russell …

What is wrong with the Broncos defense? List is lengthy and fixes must come fast
1 year, 3 months ago

What is wrong with the Broncos defense? List is lengthy and fixes must come fast

New York Times  

Denver Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders played the first four snaps of his NFL career against the Washington Commanders on Sunday. In each of the first two games, third-down penalties extended an opponent’s fourth-quarter drive when the Broncos had the chance to get the ball back. What follows is a closer look at Denver’s struggles defensively and where fixes could come …

Broncos’ ‘race’ for improvement before Week 1 starts with better pass protection
1 year, 4 months ago

Broncos’ ‘race’ for improvement before Week 1 starts with better pass protection

New York Times  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — As Sean Payton addressed the media following Monday’s training camp practice, the Denver Broncos’ head coach spent two minutes and 15 seconds providing a winding overview of his team’s performance in its preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals on Friday. Five observations: Broncos lose preseason opener, but Russell Wilson looks “sharp” after overcoming a slow start: https://t.co/nlfCXqhQTg …

After viewing “hard” to watch Broncos film, Sean Payton sets offseason blueprint
1 year, 8 months ago

After viewing “hard” to watch Broncos film, Sean Payton sets offseason blueprint

New York Times  

PHOENIX — “It sounds like I’m being critical of the special teams and the offense, and I am.” The 30-minute session new Broncos coach Sean Payton conducted with reporters at the NFL’s annual league meetings Monday morning wasn’t solely devoted to criticisms of Denver’s five-win performance in 2022. Here are other takeaways from Payton’s question-and-answer session Monday: • After the …

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