Broncos pass rush quickly under microscope after failing to generate heat in Week 1
1 year, 3 months ago

Broncos pass rush quickly under microscope after failing to generate heat in Week 1

New York Times  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos had one more chance to disrupt Jimmy Garoppolo. "https://t.co/cFL5WzqQNO — The Athletic NFL September 11, 2023 The Broncos did not lose the game on that one play alone, of course, but the sequence illustrated Denver’s general failure to impact the Las Vegas passing game Sunday, creating concern about whether a defense that failed in that category during the second half of last season can reverse the trend. Jimmy Garoppolo scrambles past Josey Jewell for a pivotal first down late in Sunday’s Raiders win over the Broncos. As a pass rusher, you would like to get a little bit more opportunities for one-on-one rushes and to see him drop back more.” Still, after a training camp in which Gregory was healthy, Allen was dominant and the Broncos appeared to be gaining traction from a pass-rush perspective, Sunday’s performance did little to answer some of the concerns about that aspect of this defense. It’s not a trust issue.” The Broncos should have a better opportunity to create havoc in Week 2 against the Washington Commanders and quarterback Sam Howell, who was sacked six times by the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, more than any quarterback besides the New York Giants’ Daniel Jones.

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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 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  

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Las Vegas’ starting quarterback situation remains uncertain as Raiders fall 27-12 to Cowboys
4 months ago

Las Vegas’ starting quarterback situation remains uncertain as Raiders fall 27-12 to Cowboys

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The competition for the Raiders’ starting quarterback job remained murky after both Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew were outplayed Saturday night by Trey Lance, a third-stringer who threw a touchdown pass and rushed for another to lead the Dallas Cowboys to a 27-12 preseason victory over Las Vegas. Minshew, O’Connell’s competition for the job, started for the …

O’Connell, White and pass rush lead Raiders to 27-14 win over Broncos in season finale
11 months, 2 weeks ago

O’Connell, White and pass rush lead Raiders to 27-14 win over Broncos in season finale

Associated Press  

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Broncos know they must finish on 3-game win streak. Here are 3 ways they can
1 year ago

Broncos know they must finish on 3-game win streak. Here are 3 ways they can

New York Times  

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Raiders hold off Patriots 21-17 after losing QB Garoppolo to back injury
1 year, 2 months ago

Raiders hold off Patriots 21-17 after losing QB Garoppolo to back injury

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Hanging over a game in which several ex-New England Patriots played key roles in a victory against their former team was the loss of Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to a back injury. Raiders coach Josh McDaniels didn’t have an update on Garoppolo after Las Vegas’ 21-17 win Sunday, and the availability of the oft-injured quarterback …

Raiders’ flawed offense needs Jimmy Garoppolo to stop forcing the ball
1 year, 2 months ago

Raiders’ flawed offense needs Jimmy Garoppolo to stop forcing the ball

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — Jimmy Garoppolo had nowhere to go with the football. Unbeknownst to Garoppolo, Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt had managed to free himself from tight end Michael Mayer and was making a beeline toward him from the quarterback’s right side. Garoppolo’s second pick of the game — he finished with three — was a crucial mistake in the …

Run game, downfield passing and pass rush are deficiencies for the Raiders
1 year, 3 months ago

Run game, downfield passing and pass rush are deficiencies for the Raiders

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Through two games — including in the 17-16 victory at Denver a week ago — some disturbing trends have emerged for the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders haven’t developed a consistent vertical passing game, which isn’t a shock considering that was a knock on Jimmy Garoppolo when Las Vegas signed him. And the Raiders’ ever-struggling defense continues …

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 …

Why Broncos must lean further into diverse run game that showed promise in Week 1
1 year, 3 months ago

Why Broncos must lean further into diverse run game that showed promise in Week 1

New York Times  

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The Raiders must clean up mistakes after overcoming them to beat the Broncos
1 year, 3 months ago

The Raiders must clean up mistakes after overcoming them to beat the Broncos

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Las Vegas got out of Denver with a season-opening 17-16 victory even though the Raiders were often their worst enemy. “We didn’t flinch.” WHAT’S WORKING In his first Las Vegas start, Garoppolo efficiently and effectively ran the offense, getting the ball out quickly to negate any hint of a Broncos pass rush. Even with Crosby’s 12 1/2 …

Raiders show resolve in ugly win over Broncos: ‘We’re not the same team from last year’
1 year, 3 months ago

Raiders show resolve in ugly win over Broncos: ‘We’re not the same team from last year’

New York Times  

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Garoppolo and Meyers spoil Payton’s Denver debut in Raiders’ 7th straight win over Broncos
1 year, 3 months ago

Garoppolo and Meyers spoil Payton’s Denver debut in Raiders’ 7th straight win over Broncos

Associated Press  

DENVER — Change the coaches and switch the quarterbacks, the Raiders still own the Broncos. Jimmy Garoppolo threw two touchdown passes to fellow newcomer Jakobi Meyers in their Las Vegas debut and the Raiders spoiled Sean Payton’s first game as Denver’s coach with a 17-16 win over the Broncos on Sunday. “It ain’t got to be pretty, you’ve just got …

Raiders’ Jimmy Garoppolo, Jakobi Meyers spoil Sean Payton’s Broncos debut
1 year, 3 months ago

Raiders’ Jimmy Garoppolo, Jakobi Meyers spoil Sean Payton’s Broncos debut

New York Times  

By Vic Tafur, Tashan Reed and Nick Kosmider Jimmy Garoppolo threw two touchdown passes to Jakobi Meyers and picked up a key first down with just under two minutes to play to help the Las Vegas Raiders spoil Sean Payton’s debut as the Denver Broncos’ coach in a 17-16 victory Sunday. — Reed GO DEEPER Jimmy Garoppolo era starts off …

Jimmy Garoppolo looks sharp in his Raiders debut, and Vegas beats the Rams 34-17
1 year, 4 months ago

Jimmy Garoppolo looks sharp in his Raiders debut, and Vegas beats the Rams 34-17

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Jimmy Garoppolo wanted a chance to lead the Las Vegas Raiders before the games that count, and Josh McDaniels was happy to give it to him. The 10-year veteran has beaten the Rams more often than any quarterback during Sean McVay’s career, and Garoppolo didn’t make a significant mistake while leading a comfortable drive ending in Brandon …

Patriots-Vikings: Why the pass rush will be key for both teams on Thanksgiving
2 years, 1 month ago

Patriots-Vikings: Why the pass rush will be key for both teams on Thanksgiving

New York Times  

Bill Belichick was already worried about the prep work needed for his team’s Thanksgiving game in Minnesota by the time the Patriots’ last game was barely completed. To make matters worse, New England’s Mac Jones has been the worst quarterback in the league this season when pressured, per expected points added. He’s a great player.” Stat of the week 33 …

Why Broncos’ K’Waun Williams is the piece tying together NFL’s best pass defense
2 years, 1 month ago

Why Broncos’ K’Waun Williams is the piece tying together NFL’s best pass defense

New York Times  

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Broncos’ offense hurt by awful 3rd quarter in loss to Vegas
2 years, 2 months ago

Broncos’ offense hurt by awful 3rd quarter in loss to Vegas

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Russell Wilson had his most productive day with the Broncos, but it wasn’t enough to overcome numerous mistakes and an awful third quarter by Denver’s offense in a 32-23 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. “And then in the third quarter, we hurt ourselves.” The Broncos’ totals for that quarter: 11 offensive plays for 7 …

How the Broncos’ San Diego workouts set the tone for ‘fast break’ offensive pace
2 years, 4 months ago

How the Broncos’ San Diego workouts set the tone for ‘fast break’ offensive pace

New York Times  

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