Tag: Backup Quarterback
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Broncos backup quarterbacks Tebow, Frerotte, Osweiler, others played critical roles in past success
Jarrett Stidham has not thrown a pass all season. Now he will try to lead the Broncos through the Patriots and into the Super Bowl. Several Broncos backup quarterbacks had big-time moments and Stidham is looking to join that list. Here is a look at the best-known Broncos backups: Gary Kubiak When: 1983-91 Why he’s…
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Can Broncos’ Jarrett Stidham join Plunkett, Foles on exclusive list of backup QBs to win Super Bowl?
When Jarrett Stidham takes the field for the Broncos on Sunday in the AFC Championship Game, he will be trying to join an exclusive list. In place of Bo Nix, who suffered a broken ankle against the Bills and is out for the season, Stidham will attempt to become one of the few backup quarterbacks…
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Bo Nix enters Year 2 as proven leader | Broncos position analysis: Quarterbacks
The Denver Gazette examines each Broncos position group before the start of training camp later this month. First up: Quarterbacks. Projected starter —Bo Nix Projected backups —Jarrett Stidham —Sam Ehlinger Elephant in the room: Will Nix avoid sophomore slump? Nix enters Year 2 in the NFL as the Broncos’ proven leader. The No. 12 overall…
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‘The ultimate teammate’: Former teammates, coaches reflect on Peyton Manning’s career ahead of Hall of Fame induction
DENVER — John Fox sat in John Elway’s office awaiting a call from Peyton Manning. Fox, Elway and the rest of the Broncos organization had done their best to lure the then-four-time NFL MVP to Denver. Now, they waited for Manning’s decision — a decision that would alter the future of whichever franchise he chose.…
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Gary Kubiak — former Broncos head coach, assistant and player — announces retirement
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Former Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak, who helped Denver to Super Bowl 50, announced his retirement from football Thursday afternoon. Kubiak has spent 36 years in the NFL as a coach and player, spending time with the Broncos, Ravens, Texans, 49ers and Vikings. He had…
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‘He was doing his thing’: Drew Lock’s career day leads Broncos to 32-27 win over Panthers
On first down from the Carolina 49-yard line leading 25-20 with 4:02 remaining, Broncos coach Vic Fangio and offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur showed more confidence in Drew Lock than they have all year. And the 24-year-old delivered. Lock took the shotgun snap, faked a handoff to Melvin Gordon, took a two-step drop, went through his…
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Broncos blog: Drew Lock, Brett Rypien, Blake Bortles pulled from practice for COVID concerns; Jerry Jeudy questionable vs Saints
After canceling Friday’s practice due to kick returner Diontae Spencer and two staff members testing positive for COVID-19, the Broncos returned to the UCHealth Training Center and the practice field Saturday in preparation for Sunday’s game against the Saints. And after third-string quarterback Jeff Driskel tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, all three other Broncos…