Tag: American Football
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John Elway has ‘high hopes’ for Drew Lock, but will the Broncos’ new GM say the same?
John Elway has full faith that Drew Lock can be the Broncos’ quarterback of the future. That’s why he drafted in 2019 and why he’s backed him this season, despite the many ups and downs of Lock’s second year. Unfortunately for Lock, Elway is no longer Denver’s general manager, after announcing Monday he’ll be moving…
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Joe Ellis says Broncos board of trustees will ‘prevail’ in trial vs. Pat Bowlen’s eldest daughters
The Broncos will face a plethora of questions this offseason, from hiring a general manager to coach Fangio’s future to whether or not they’ll keep Von Miller in Denver. But above all, is the question of ownership. With Pat Bowlen’s kids fighting over who should own the team and whether or not to put it…
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Denver Broncos Hall of Famer Floyd Little dies at 78
Former Broncos running back and Hall of Famer Floyd Little died, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Saturday. He was 78. Little was considered one of the greatest players in Broncos history, being inducted in the Broncos Ring of Fame in its first year in 1984. “Everyone with the Denver Broncos family is heartbroken…
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Broncos blog: KJ Hamler out vs Raiders; Bradley Chubb questionable for Sunday; Courtland Sutton progressing well
Broncos coach Vic Fangio said Friday that rookie wide receiver KJ Hamler will miss Denver’s season finale against the Raiders, after suffering a concussion against the Chargers last week. Hamler finishes his first NFL season with 30 receptions, 381 yards and three touchdowns. He played 13 games this year, missing two games early in the…
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Broncos on verge of having least amount of turnovers in franchise history
The Broncos can make history Sunday. But not in a good way. If Denver doesn’t force at least two turnovers — something they’ve done only four times this season — against the Raiders in the season finale, the Broncos will finish with the least amount of turnovers created in a single season in franchise history. They…
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Broncos rookie roundup: Jerry Jeudy ranks second in NFL in drops
Following a season-high five drops against the Chargers on Sunday, rookie wide receiver Jerry Jeudy is second in the NFL in drops this season with 12, according to Pro Football Focus. He’s only behind Pittsburgh’s Diontae Johnson, who’s dropped 14. Jeudy’s drops were costly for the Broncos in the 19-16 loss, as two of the…
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Three games gamblers should monitor in Week 17 of the NFL season
The final week of the NFL season is upon us. We have no shortage of drama, with two divisional titles up for grabs in the NFC East and AFC South. We also have five teams in the AFC at 10-5 fighting for only four playoff spots. The NFC picture is less hectic with four teams…
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Von Miller’s return to Denver Broncos this season looking unlikely, Vic Fangio says
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Broncos star outside linebacker Von Miller is not likely to return this season, with only two games left and Denver already eliminated from playoff contention, coach Vic Fangio said Monday. Miller suffered an ankle injury before the season began and has been on the injured…
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Broncos blog: McManus going into isolation; Gordon’s DUI court date postponed; Bolles, Fant fly back to Denver; Von Miller still not cleared
Broncos kicker Brandon McManus tweeted Monday that he’s going on the Reserve/COVID-19 list after coming in close contact with someone outside of the building. He said he still intends to play against the Bills on Saturday. The Broncos signed kicker Taylor Russolino to the practice squad last week and he would be able to play in…
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Broncos vs. Panthers big question: How much did Pat Shurmur’s play calling help Drew Lock?
Broncos quarterback Drew Lock is garnering a lot of attention for his performance Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, and rightfully so. It was arguably the best game of his career, throwing for 280 yards and a career-high four touchdowns. But how much of Lock’s success can be attributed to offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur? “I thought…