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2 months, 1 week ago

Broncos' Payton Returns to New Orleans, but Saints' Skid Continues

Sean Payton's return to New Orleans is a moment of nostalgia for the city and a test for the Saints' defense. The Broncos will be looking to capitalize on the Saints' struggles and secure their first win in the Big Easy since 2010. The game will also be a reunion between Payton and his former coaching mentor, Dennis Allen. The …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Inside Vance Joseph’s method that creates Broncos’ blitzing-happy madness

New York Times

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Zach Allen had harassed and hurried Las Vegas Raiders quarterbacks throughout Sunday’s game. “VJ does a good job of getting us one-on-ones, and as a player, that’s all you can ask for in this league,” Allen said of Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, who ran the Arizona Cardinals’ defense when Allen played his first four NFL seasons …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Sean Payton may be facing his most important game as Broncos coach vs. Raiders

New York Times

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — When the Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs for the first time in eight years last October, first-year Denver coach Sean Payton wasn’t eager to celebrate the win as a monumental achievement. “It’s a division opponent; this is our first chance to play a division opponent,” Payton said Wednesday. It would also be a nod of respect …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Broncos S Brandon Jones evolves from ‘a little bit of unknown’ to making impact felt

New York Times

As the end of training camp neared for the Broncos and their new prized new safety remained a spectator, defensive coordinator Vance Joseph conceded he had concerns about Brandon Jones’ absence. “That’s always a concern because playing football and being in the meeting room is different,” Joseph said in late August, just as Jones was nearing the end of his …

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4 months ago

Zach Wilson has been energized by Broncos experience. But what comes next?

New York Times

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Zach Wilson was zooming along an upward trajectory during Denver Broncos training camp when he smacked into a 261-pound roadblock. … I have to find a way to start better.” In Wilson’s uneven performance, though, Broncos coaches saw an opportunity. Broncos coach Sean Payton described it as a “heater” for Wilson as he showed off the arm …

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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 …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Broncos rookie receiver DeVaughn Vele’s age dropped him in the draft but his maturity is now a plus

Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos rookie turning the most heads this summer isn’t first-round draft pick Bo Nix but receiver DeVaughn Vele, a seventh-rounder from the University of Utah whose recent one-handed catch has been the highlight of training camp. Vele isn’t your typical rookie — he’ll turn 27 in December — so the 235th overall selection in the …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Broncos defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike returns after year-long gambling suspension

Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Denver Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike ran onto the practice field Monday shortly after the NFL reinstated him following a year’s suspension for violating the league’s gambling policies. “I just think you’ve got to be careful a little bit of putting him back out there right away,” Payton said. “And he’s young.” Also Monday, the Broncos waived …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael, who has ALS, enters the Pro Football Hall of Fame in ceremony at his home

Associated Press

Steve McMichael couldn’t make it to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, so the ceremony came to him. You’re in football heaven forever,” Hall of Famer Richard Dent said, patting McMichael on the head. “When I first exploded on the professional scene, there was a lot of negativity, because people didn’t respect the return game,” Hester said. “Every day my …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Broncos hope ‘crazy’ additions on defensive front will be a boon against the run

New York Times

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The steady wind at Broncos OTA practice on Tuesday couldn’t stifle Malcolm Roach’s voice. It helped, too, that Franklin-Myers’ close friend and former Jets teammate, Sheldon Rankins, previously played five seasons with Payton in New Orleans and “had nothing bad to say” about the experience. “It was a little different because you don’t know how someone is …

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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 …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Steelers 2024 NFL Draft takeaways: Omar Khan balances value, need in trench-heavy class

New York Times

Shortly after Omar Khan added a first-round offensive tackle for the second consecutive year, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ general manager made the team’s vision crystal clear. GO DEEPER New Steelers OC Arthur Smith has a vision — and now, the linemen to execute it In addition to selecting Washington offensive tackle Troy Fautanu, a lifelong Steelers fan whom coach Mike Tomlin …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Broncos 7-round mock draft: 2 new targets in the passing game and a Day 3 QB

New York Times

As the calendar flips to February, the Denver Broncos are less than three months away from being on the clock in the first round of the NFL Draft for the first time since 2021. 12, Bowers could be an ideal fit for the Broncos, who had less production from the tight end position last season than any team in the …

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1 year ago

Examining NFL’s 3 coaching vacancies and 9 other teams facing decisions: Sando’s Pick Six

New York Times

Cover 7 | Monday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. While turning over football operations to Bill Belichick would go against the Chargers’ established ways, working out a deal with the Patriots could include New England paying much of the coach’s salary. “Pierce could get that job because there isn’t a lead guy you …

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1 year ago

Explaining the inexplicable Denver Broncos and other NFL mysteries: Sando’s Pick Six

New York Times

Cover 7 | Monday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. “ is throwing checkdowns as quick as I’ve ever seen him.” The chart below shows Wilson’s average air yards per attempt and per completion for every season of his career. • The Cowboys’ defense the past three seasons ranks fourth in EPA per play …

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1 year, 1 month ago

No. 4 Florida State can clinch spot in ACC title game with win over struggling Pitt

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “They asked me ‘What do you want to win at Florida State?’” the redshirt sophomore defensive lineman said. “And I said, ‘Just trying to be part of bringing Florida State back.’” The fourth-ranked Seminoles are nearly there. “That’s something that we’ve held true to over the …

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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 …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Russell Wilson and Broncos’ rebuilt O-line faces a stiff test from Commanders’ dominant D-line

Associated Press

DENVER — Sean Payton’s blueprints for a rebuild by the Denver Broncos and a rebound by Russell Wilson this year began with a $139 million offensive line commitment in free agency to land guard Ben Powers and right tackle Mike McGlinchey. “We’ve got the capability to do that.. We’ve got all the pieces we need to just take over games, …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Big penalties and special teams issues lead to Broncos’ loss to Raiders in coach Sean Payton’s debut

Associated Press

DENVER — The Sean Payton era in Denver began with an onside kick. Beleaguered by costly penalties and special teams blunders, the Broncos opened Payton’s tenure with a 17-16 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. “We’ve got to find ways to do that, and we will.” Payton made his return to the field after spending last season in …

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1 year, 3 months ago

The Broncos are more functional under Sean Payton — but familiar issues remain

New York Times

DENVER — You could almost see the entire scenario being painted inside Sean Payton’s head. With the clock reading two minutes and 53 seconds left in the second quarter of Sunday’s Week 1 opener against the Las Vegas Raiders, the Denver Broncos’ new head coach took his second timeout of the first half. We have to break this cycle where …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Russell Wilson’s legs, secondary’s dominance top Broncos Day 1 camp observations

New York Times

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — As Russell Wilson escaped from the pocket during the Broncos’ first full training camp practice Friday, chased by hulking defensive end Zach Allen, the crowd on the nearby hill began voicing its approval. It’s the same way with a scramble drill when you’re out of the pocket, and you just begin working on that all the time.” …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Broncos 53-man roster projection: Who will win contested spots at wide receiver?

New York Times

The Broncos will begin training camp practices Friday under first-year coach Sean Payton, the first step in a quest to snap the franchise’s seven-year playoff drought. @NickKosmider's five who could surprise in 2023 ⤵️https://t.co/bcX6uVMPGu — The Athletic NFL July 18, 2023 Running back The Broncos almost always put an undrafted player on their initial 53-man roster. If Browning isn’t active …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Broncos employ new approaches to boost last year’s anemic QB pressure

New York Times

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — At one point during Sean Payton’s time as the head coach in New Orleans, a young member of the Saints’ staff entered his office and made a request. One of the better recruiters in the country and had a great first year with the LSU line https://t.co/ZWjLvkBX1j — Brody Miller March 25, 2023 “He’s someone that comes …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Lakers beat Warriors in a Game 4 thriller, now one win from conference finals

LA Times

Lakers guard Lonnie Walker IV steals the ball from Warriors guard Klay Thompson during Game 4 on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. Lonnie Walker IV, the Lakers’ big Game 3 rotational adjustment, didn’t attempt a shot prior to the fourth quarter Monday, but his three on the first play set the tone for a wild finish that he, of all …

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Broncos' Payton Returns to New Orleans, but Saints' Skid Continues

Inside Vance Joseph’s method that creates Broncos’ blitzing-happy madness

Why Sean Payton may be facing his most important game as Broncos coach vs. Raiders

Broncos S Brandon Jones evolves from ‘a little bit of unknown’ to making impact felt

Zach Wilson has been energized by Broncos experience. But what comes next?

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

Broncos rookie receiver DeVaughn Vele’s age dropped him in the draft but his maturity is now a plus

Broncos defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike returns after year-long gambling suspension

Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael, who has ALS, enters the Pro Football Hall of Fame in ceremony at his home

Broncos hope ‘crazy’ additions on defensive front will be a boon against the run

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

Steelers 2024 NFL Draft takeaways: Omar Khan balances value, need in trench-heavy class

Broncos 7-round mock draft: 2 new targets in the passing game and a Day 3 QB

Examining NFL’s 3 coaching vacancies and 9 other teams facing decisions: Sando’s Pick Six

Explaining the inexplicable Denver Broncos and other NFL mysteries: Sando’s Pick Six

No. 4 Florida State can clinch spot in ACC title game with win over struggling Pitt

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

Russell Wilson and Broncos’ rebuilt O-line faces a stiff test from Commanders’ dominant D-line

Big penalties and special teams issues lead to Broncos’ loss to Raiders in coach Sean Payton’s debut

The Broncos are more functional under Sean Payton — but familiar issues remain

Russell Wilson’s legs, secondary’s dominance top Broncos Day 1 camp observations

Broncos 53-man roster projection: Who will win contested spots at wide receiver?

Broncos employ new approaches to boost last year’s anemic QB pressure

Lakers beat Warriors in a Game 4 thriller, now one win from conference finals