Broncos assistant head coach Mike Westhoff steps down because of vision problems
1 month, 1 week ago

Broncos assistant head coach Mike Westhoff steps down because of vision problems

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Denver Broncos assistant head coach Mike Westhoff has resigned because of problems with his vision. Westhoff, 76, is a former special teams coordinator with the New York Jets and New Orleans Saints who came out of retirement to join head coach Sean Payton’s staff in Denver in 2023. Under Westhoff and special teams coordinator Ben Kotwica, the Broncos have had one of the league’s best special teams units since 2023. “So, we’ll miss him.” Westhoff’s resignation comes at a time that the Broncos are reeling from a blocked field goal as time expired Sunday, resulting in a 16-14 loss at Kansas City.

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Broncos head into 2024 with optimism about secondary — and plenty of questions
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Broncos head into 2024 with optimism about secondary — and plenty of questions

New York Times  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — If you had been asleep since January and showed up to Denver Broncos practice last week to see No. “We’re a young, young group,” said Jones, who signed a three-year, $20 million contract as Denver’s first free-agent addition in March. The Broncos might not be able to replace Simmons’ elite ball-hawking presence — his 30 interceptions since …

Broncos coach Sean Payton expresses disappointment but not discouragement after 8-9 season
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Broncos coach Sean Payton expresses disappointment but not discouragement after 8-9 season

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Sean Payton senses a feeling of disappointment but not discouragement from his Denver Broncos. A 27-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday dropped the Broncos to 8-9 to finish Payton’s first season as coach in Denver. We’ve had different running backs over the years and part of our job is to build the offense around …

Sean Payton pins blame for awful 2022 season by Broncos, Wilson on predecessor Nathaniel Hackett
1 year, 4 months ago

Sean Payton pins blame for awful 2022 season by Broncos, Wilson on predecessor Nathaniel Hackett

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Sean Payton was so intent on having the Denver Broncos put last year’s awful 5-12 season behind them that he had a video made showing a 2022 Ford Bronco with its rearview and side mirrors removed. Payton, who’s returning to the sideline after a year’s sabbatical, called the work Hackett and his staff did in Denver last …

Sean Payton throws support behind Broncos QB Russell Wilson: ‘He still has it’
1 year, 4 months ago

Sean Payton throws support behind Broncos QB Russell Wilson: ‘He still has it’

New York Times  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Sean Payton had already hinted, without much subtlety, that he didn’t think highly of the previous coaching staff of the Denver Broncos. During the NFL’s annual league meetings in Phoenix back in March, Payton, who was hired to replace Nathaniel Hackett following his firing after 15 games in 2022, called the offensive film from the season “hard …

Sean Payton is officially named Broncos head coach
1 year, 10 months ago

Sean Payton is officially named Broncos head coach

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos named Sean Payton the 20th head coach in franchise history Friday, 40 days after firing rookie head coach Nathaniel Hackett. He shares our commitment to winning championships for Broncos Country and we’re excited to welcome him as our new head coach,” owner and CEO Greg Penner said in a statement. “Our goal was to …

AP source: Broncos get Payton as coach in deal with Saints
1 year, 10 months ago

AP source: Broncos get Payton as coach in deal with Saints

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos have agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Saints that will make Sean Payton their head coach, a person with knowledge of the accord said Tuesday. Payton’s top task will be to get quarterback Russell Wilson back to his winning ways after the 11-year pro had his worst statistical season following his blockbuster …

Broncos get Sean Payton as coach in deal with Saints
1 year, 10 months ago

Broncos get Sean Payton as coach in deal with Saints

LA Times  

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton watches a play during a game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn., on Nov. 14, 2021. The Denver Broncos agreed to a deal with the Saints that will make Payton their head coach, a person with knowledge of the accord said Tuesday. The Denver Broncos agreed to a deal with the New Orleans …

Broncos fire coach Nathaniel Hackett: What’s next for Denver, and how appealing is the job?
1 year, 11 months ago

Broncos fire coach Nathaniel Hackett: What’s next for Denver, and how appealing is the job?

New York Times  

The Broncos fired coach Nathaniel Hackett on Monday, two weeks before the completion of his first season at the helm, Denver announced. Broncos CEO Greg Penner said Tuesday that he’ll lead the search for a new head coach and that person will report to him rather than general manager George Paton for both instances. What Denver said CEO Greg Penner …

Denver Broncos’ head coach search starts out in the Midwest
2 years, 11 months ago

Denver Broncos’ head coach search starts out in the Midwest

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos began their search for Vic Fangio’s replacement in the Midwest, meeting with Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn ahead of their trip to Green Bay. “I am so happy for him,” Hackett, Green Bay’s offensive coordinator, said of Getsy, the team’s QBs coach and passing game coordinator. “I mean he deserves this opportunity, for …

Denver Broncos fire coach Vic Fangio after 3 losing seasons
2 years, 11 months ago

Denver Broncos fire coach Vic Fangio after 3 losing seasons

Associated Press  

DENVER — The Denver Broncos are looking for a new head coach to lead them out of a six-year playoff drought and a half decade of losing seasons that marks the most protracted plunge by a Super Bowl champion in NFL history. The new head coach will be the Broncos’ fifth in nine years, something Ellis said pointed to organizational …

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