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Broncos’ breakdowns ruin a rare fast start and keep them from clinching 1st playoff berth since ’15

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Sean Payton was kicking himself after Denver surrendered both the momentum and the NFL’s first successful fair-catch kick in 48 years. Cameron Dicker’s gift 57-yard field goal sparked the Chargers’ 34-27 comeback Thursday night that snapped Denver’s four-game winning streak and prevented the Broncos from clinching their first playoff berth since 2015. “It’s just a dumb penalty,” …

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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 …

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2 months ago

Packers' McManus Makes Lambeau Leap in Emotional Return to Packers' Stadium

Associated Press

A plethora of players returned to action in Week 7, showcasing the thrill of homecomings and the joy of celebrating success. Brandon McManus's Lambeau Leap was a highlight, while Saquon Barkley's return for the Eagles was a significant moment. Russell Wilson's return to the Steelers was a testament to his resilience and the importance of player loyalty. The Kansas City …

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4 months ago

Rookie Bo Nix wins Broncos’ starting QB job over Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson

Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Denver’s unconventional quarterback competition concluded Wednesday with one final plot twist when Broncos coach Sean Payton walked up to his QBs during warmups and informed them rookie Bo Nix had won the starting job. “Because I’m not going to spend meetings with the rest of the team on every one of these other positions.” Besides, he said, …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Sean Payton expects Courtland Sutton to be on hand for Broncos’ 3-way quarterback competition

Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos are about to begin their three-way quarterback competition, and coach Sean Payton expects wide receiver Courtland Sutton to be on hand for all of it. Asked Tuesday when veterans reported for training camp if he’d had any recent contact with his star receiver, Payton said, “No, and there will not be any. “I’m not …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Celtics call Payton Pritchard’s desperation 3-pointer the ‘play of the game’ in Game 2

Associated Press

Payton Pritchard doesn’t care much about what his line in the stat sheet looks like, which is one of the many things that endears him to Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics. “I think the play of the game can’t go unnoticed, the humility of our team, is Payton’s shot at the end of the quarter,” said Mazzulla, the Celtics’ …

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8 months ago

Klay Thompson’s exit interview: As free agency nears, what’s next for Warriors legend

New York Times

SAN FRANCISCO — Klay Thompson bolted out of Golden 1 Center quickly Tuesday night in Sacramento, the wounds of another elimination loss too fresh to speak to reporters. “You know, I really haven’t given it much thought because what I previously just said about the season,” Thompson said. “Wow, considering it’s April 17, I don’t think I have to pivot …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Broncos’ playoff drought now at 8 years, but they have a shot at first winning season since ’16

Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Although the Broncos didn’t end their playoff drought in Sean Payton’s first season in Denver, they do have a chance at snapping two other unseemly skids Sunday in Las Vegas. “I think what would be important for us is to get to our ninth win.” A ninth victory would give the Broncos their first winning season since …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Payton’s curious calls again haunt Broncos as they’re all but eliminated from AFC playoff race

Associated Press

DENVER — Bill Belichick seemed content to take the game into overtime, but Sean Payton wanted another crack in regulation, so he called a pair of timeouts that ultimately helped the New England Patriots all but torpedo the Denver Broncos’ playoff plans with a 26-23 stunner at frigid Empower Field on Christmas Eve. “Our margin of error isn’t what we …

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1 year ago

Toughness at core of Broncos’ NFL-best winning streak on display vs. Browns

New York Times

DENVER — The Denver Broncos had already carried their celebration of Baron Browning’s vicious, drive-killing hit on Cleveland Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson to the sideline when the flag was finally tossed on the ground. Three plays later, Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson danced through Cleveland’s pass rush until he could fire a dart on the run to tight end Adam Trautman …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Broncos are still on a heater but have much to fix to rally from 1-5 start and make playoffs

Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Even though the Denver Broncos now boast the NFL’s longest active winning streak at four games, their Monday video review featured a lot more roasts than boasts. “It’s not really good,” coach Sean Payton said after watching the Broncos’ blooper-filled 21-20 squeaker over the Minnesota Vikings from Sunday night in which they were outplayed, outmuscled and even …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Broncos predictions at NFL midseason: There’s no replacing Russell Wilson in 2023

New York Times

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos are emerging from their bye with a two-game winning streak, but they face a massive test on the road against the Buffalo Bills on Monday night. The Broncos’ win over the Chiefs broke a 16-game losing streak to the division rivals and gave hope Denver could turn its season around after a 1-5 start. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Hollinger: Why I’m picking a Celtics-Nuggets NBA Finals, with Boston winning it all

New York Times

Here’s the thing about the NBA playoffs: A lot of guys who played a fair number of minutes this season are about to become irrelevant. Milwaukee’s point differential this season seems superficially unimpressive because the B team played so many minutes, but PLANINIC thinks the Bucks’ best groups can beat anybody. Cleveland vs. New York : I haven’t talked a …

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1 year, 9 months ago

NFL free agency’s best fits: Chiefs, 49ers and Seahawks make smart moves on defense

New York Times

Usually, the first wave of NFL free agency features out-of-whack deals, as teams pay prices that don’t match a player’s production due to high demand and limited supply. The 49ers had the best defense in the league last season and didn’t have many weaknesses, but if there was one, it was at defensive tackle. They added one of the best …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Prescott pays tribute to late mother while accepting award

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! PHOENIX — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott used his platform as the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year award recipient for an emotional tribute to his mother, whom he called his “moral compass” and his inspiration. “My mother was, and still is, my moral compass,” …

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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 …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Saints again rode Kamara’s dynamism to a needed victory

Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS — When the New Orleans Saints keep trying different ways to get the ball to dynamic running back Alvin Kamara, chances are he’ll eventually do something that turns a game in their favor. Indeed, most of the Saints’ available receiving targets didn’t consistently produce in a game that saw six New Orleans possessions end in punts and one …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Gary Payton on carrying the 'Dream Team' torch after Michael Jordan in 1996

Daily Mail

It's amazing what invincibility feels like. Gary Payton posed alongside Muhammad Ali during the 1996 Olympics Payton was part of the 'Dream Team III' that won gold at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta Jordan and Co won all eight games played by an average of 43.8 points and they are, to this day, considered the greatest team to play …

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Broncos’ breakdowns ruin a rare fast start and keep them from clinching 1st playoff berth since ’15

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

Packers' McManus Makes Lambeau Leap in Emotional Return to Packers' Stadium

Rookie Bo Nix wins Broncos’ starting QB job over Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson

Sean Payton expects Courtland Sutton to be on hand for Broncos’ 3-way quarterback competition

Celtics call Payton Pritchard’s desperation 3-pointer the ‘play of the game’ in Game 2

Klay Thompson’s exit interview: As free agency nears, what’s next for Warriors legend

Broncos’ playoff drought now at 8 years, but they have a shot at first winning season since ’16

Payton’s curious calls again haunt Broncos as they’re all but eliminated from AFC playoff race

Toughness at core of Broncos’ NFL-best winning streak on display vs. Browns

Broncos are still on a heater but have much to fix to rally from 1-5 start and make playoffs

Broncos predictions at NFL midseason: There’s no replacing Russell Wilson in 2023

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

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

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

Hollinger: Why I’m picking a Celtics-Nuggets NBA Finals, with Boston winning it all

NFL free agency’s best fits: Chiefs, 49ers and Seahawks make smart moves on defense

Prescott pays tribute to late mother while accepting award

Sean Payton is officially named Broncos head coach

Saints again rode Kamara’s dynamism to a needed victory

Gary Payton on carrying the 'Dream Team' torch after Michael Jordan in 1996