Author: Woody Paige [email protected]
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Woody Paige: Broncos go with Bridgewater; Lock likely to go elsewhere at some point
It’s the end of an error for Drew Lock. Coach Vic Fangio said Wednesday afternoon: “I have no doubt Drew will be again a quality starting quarterback in this league.’’ But not in Denver, it sure sounded like. In historic perspective, Teddy Bridgewater becomes the Broncos’ 55th starting quarterback in 62 seasons and the 11th…
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Woody Paige: League is littered with former Broncos starting QBs as backups
The Broncos are No. 1 in something. They lead professional football in this achievement: A team’s former starting quarterbacks who are backups today. The number is 7, and Ol’ No. 7 was responsible for all. And if, as prophesied by most alleged experts, Teddy Bridgewater is named the Broncos starter any day now, the number…
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Woody Paige: In Broncos’ case, 2 quarterbacks is a good problem
Teddy Bridgewater demonstrably doesn’t want to be a backup quarterback, a bridge quarterback or a quarterback for a terrible team. He desires to be a starting quarterback, a long-term quarterback and a Pro Bowl quarterback again. DeShawn Williams certainly doesn’t want to be a practice squad player for the fifth time, a waived nose tackle…
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Woody Paige: Fangio’s career with Broncos is on the line this season
Vic’s seat is hotter than the nation’s current temperatures and chairs for NFL coaches named Mike and Matt. No matter who is selected the starting quarterback, if the Broncos don’t win nine games this season, Vic Fangio will not be retained as head coach in 2022. Fangio can earn hero coach status with a winning…
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Woody Paige: Colorado’s Dynamic Dozen Paralympians have great ability, drive
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save They have exceptional mettle and gold medals. They courageously conquered challenges. They are among the best and the brilliant in sports. They are Colorado’s Paralympians. The grand opening ceremonies of the second of the 2020 Summer Games will occur in one week, and Colorado is…
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Woody Paige: It’s not even-steven, Lock should be Broncos starting QB
Make the pick, Vic! Lock must be the lock. Although Vic Fangio repeated his refrain Saturday evening of “even steven’’ in evaluation of the two Broncos’ quarterbacks, the coach saw the same game the rest of us did. Oh, no, Fangio. Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater are not equal. Drew Lock vs Teddy Bridgewater: How…
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Woody Paige: Drew Lock must establish clear QB lead or Teddy Bridgewater will step in
Buzz Bronco must create space and take the decisive lead over Teddy Bridgewater this week in Minnesota. Or else. In an inevitable pronouncement Tuesday, Vic Fangio said Drew Lock will start the first exhibition against the Vikings on Saturday afternoon. There was never any doubt despite the quarterback duel in training camp. The Broncos’ brain…
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Woody Paige: Peyton Manning brings Hall of Fame busts to life
At 11:57 Sunday night the Pro Football Hall of Fame was closed, and everybody had gone. The rotunda that is home now to 354 busts of the paramount players in the 101-year history of the National Football League was dimly lit and still life. A low, raspy voice sliced through the silence. “Hey, new kid,…
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Woody Paige: After long wait, Steve Atwater takes his place in Pro Football Hall of Fame
Canton, Ohio – For Steve Atwater, induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame was better late than ever. The Broncos’ best safety of all time had to wait his time. The 54-year-old Atwater, who retired in 1999, was a semifinalist in the balloting by the media selectors for nine years. Last year Steve was…
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Woody Paige: Ellis, Elway combined to make Manning acquisition work
“Come together, yeah.’’ – — The Beatles CANTON, Ohio – The genesis of Peyton Manning uniting with the Denver Broncos occurred on New Year’s Day 2012. As Joe Ellis watched from a stadium suite while Tim Tebow completed only 6 of 22 passes for 60 yards, and threw an interception, the Broncos’ president formulated a…