Tag: American Football In The United States
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Broncos rookie Pat Surtain II shares moment with father after first pick-six
DENVER — There was no one within 5 yards of Pat Surtain II by the time he crossed into the end zone on Sunday afternoon, breaking out into a wind mill to celebrate his first-career touchdown. Then he paused. He felt the moment called for a dance. It wasn’t planned, even though the rookie has…
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5 things to watch in Broncos’ preseason game against the Seahawks
The Broncos head into their second preseason game Saturday in Seattle with several important questions still needing an answer, including who will be the team’s starting quarterback. Here’s five things to watch Saturday in the Broncos’ preseason game against the Seahawks: Drew Lock vs Teddy Bridgewater Round 2 The quarterback battle continues this weekend in…
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Why Pat Surtain II has been the Broncos’ most impressive rookie: ‘He’s always asking questions’
ENGLEWOOD — Few people in the Broncos’ organization have a bad word to say about rookie cornerback Pat Surtain II. The ninth overall pick in the 2021 draft has looked anything but a rookie in his first few training camp practices. He’s only gotten beat a few times — mostly by his former Alabama teammate, Jerry Jeudy —…
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Broncos training camp observations: OLB Bradley Chubb participates in team drills for first time
ENGLEWOOD — Star outside linebacker Bradley Chubb participated in team drills for the first time during Broncos training camp Monday, while rookie cornerback Pat Surtain II got his first interception of camp. Here’s the top observations from Day 5: Star of the day: OLB Bradley Chubb Chubb didn’t do anything flashy during Monday’s practice, but he…
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Denver Broncos left tackle Garett Bolles hoping to build off 2020 momentum
Garett Bolles was arguably the best left tackle in football last season. In his fourth season in the NFL, the 6-foot-5, 300-pound offensive lineman looked like the player the Broncos hoped he would be when they drafted him 20th overall in 2017. He gave up zero sacks, committed only seven penalties and was ranked the…
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Broncos rookie minicamp observations: Pat Surtain II leading way, Baron Browning comfortable at inside linebacker
Pat Surtain II stood out at Broncos rookie minicamp this weekend. Not only does he look the part, donning the No. 2 jersey and standing at 6-foot-2, 202 pounds, he was also leading the 28 players who participated in the two-day camp. He made sure to be the first player to do every drill. “I’ve…
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Why Broncos rookie Seth Williams could be Denver’s steal of the draft
It was the summer of 2015 when Seth Williams realized just how good he was at football. Williams, who was entering his sophomore year of high school at the time, was attending Alabama’s summer football camp. Living 10 miles from Bryant-Denny Stadium, he put on a show for the school he grew up watching. “I…
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Denver Broncos NFL Draft 2021: Breaking down each of Denver’s 10 picks
The Denver Broncos’ 2021 draft class is set. Here’s everything you need to know about each of their picks: Round 1, pick 9: Patrick Surtain II, cornerback Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II looks on against Notre Dame at the Rose Bowl game Jan. 1 in Arlington, Texas. The Associated Press School: Alabama Awards: SEC Defensive…
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Broncos draft notebook: Patrick Surtain II wants to wear No. 2; Javonte Williams was valedictorian; Meinerz’s wild summer workouts
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Broncos were busy Friday. Not only did they introduce Alabama cornerback Patrick Surtain II to the media, but they also made some big moves in the second and third rounds, which gave them three more rookies. Here’s all the nuggets and notes from the…
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Denver Broncos trade up, pick North Carolina running back Javonte Williams in second round
The Broncos weren’t on Javonte Williams’ radar. But the North Carolina running back was Denver’s pick in the second round Friday at the NFL Draft. The Broncos even traded up to get him. “I didn’t expect the Broncos to be the team that I went to,” Williams said. “Just throughout the process, it wasn’t a…