Tag: American Football
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Peyton Manning to provide scholarship in memory of Demaryius Thomas
DENVER — Peyton Manning announced Wednesday through his PeyBack Foundation that he and his wife, Ashley, will endow a scholarship at Georgia Tech in memory of former Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas. Thomas died in December at 33. He played nine seasons with the Broncos, including four (2012-15) with Manning, helping Denver win Super Bowl 50.…
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3 keys to a Broncos’ victory over the Ravens: Slow down Lamar Jackson
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ENGLEWOOD — The Broncos are 3-0 for the first time since 2016 and hope to become 4-0 against the 2-1 Ravens at Empower Field. Here are three keys to a Broncos victory Sunday: Slow down Lamar Jackson The Ravens quarterback is one of the most electric players in football, often using his legs to make…
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A former junior college star, Broncos receiver Tim Patrick continues to prove his worth in the NFL
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Before becoming one of the Broncos’ top wide receivers, Tim Patrick was a tall, skinny 19-year-old with untapped potential. But unlike many young and talented football players, few knew of Patrick. The San Diego native wasn’t highly recruited and he didn’t attend a college football powerhouse like many of his peers, instead he started his…
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From ‘garbage’ to the NFL: How linebacker Justin Strnad found his way into the Broncos’ starting lineup
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It was in Ms. Heinlein’s Introduction to Information Technology class freshman year at East Lake High School (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) that Jake Hudson convinced Justin Strnad to play football. Strnad, 15 at the time, was a stud baseball player, hoping to one day be a pitcher in the major leagues. But after a serious injury…
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Broncos offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur prepared to face former team, New York Giants
ENGLEWOOD — Broncos offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur isn’t someone who likes to take time off. That’s why when he was fired as the head coach of the Giants in 2019, he wasted little time to find a new landing spot, which just so happened to be the Broncos, where he already had a connection with coach…
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Northern Colorado at Colorado | Subplots we’ll watch
Debut for Wilson’s defense Colorado gave up nearly 32 points per game last season and finished the year by giving up 55 points to Texas in the bowl game. That wasn’t good enough for Karl Dorrell, who replaced defensive coordinator Tyson Summers with Chris Wilson this offseason. Wilson inherits a defense with talent and experience…
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Emotional Drew Lock reacts to losing Broncos’ quarterback competition: ‘It’s disappointing’
ENGLEWOOD — Drew Lock stepped up to the podium, taking a deep breath before addressing the Denver media. For arguably the first time in his NFL career, the confident 24-year-old looked uncomfortable speaking to reporters Wednesday. His left foot tapped nervously behind him, with his voice as soft as it’s ever been. He then delivered…
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Broncos GM George Paton explains quarterback situation, believes Drew Lock or Teddy Bridgewater could be franchise quarterback
EAGEN, Minn. — George Paton believes in Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater. Paton, in his first year as the Broncos’ general manager, hasn’t wavered in his belief that either Lock or Bridgewater could be Denver’s franchise quarterback. And through two weeks of training camp, he likes what he’s seen from both as they battle for…
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Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam feels ‘100%’ after knee injury
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ENGLEWOOD — Eight days into training camp and Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam couldn’t feel more like himself. The second-year tight end is coming off an ACL tear his rookie season, but so far, that hasn’t held him back this camp. Okwuegbunam has made several big…
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Where Peyton Manning ranks statistically in Broncos history
Where Peyton Manning ranks statistically in Broncos history: BRONCOS CAREER 2nd in passing yards: 17,112 Manning sits behind only John Elway in passing yards in Broncos history, totaling 17,112 over four seasons in Denver. Elway finished with 51,475 in 16 seasons. 2nd in passing touchdowns: 140 Manning again is only behind Elway, who threw 300…