Tag: Brandon Mcmanus
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‘A big brother’: How Von Miller has taken Malik Reed under his wing on and off the field
From how to be a better pass rusher to how to prepare mentally and physically for Sundays, Malik Reed has learned a lot from Von Miller on the football field. An eight-time Pro Bowler, Miller has been a mentor to the undrafted Reed, who’s entering his third season in the NFL. The two Broncos outside…
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Broncos blog: Kareem Jackson says Deshaun Watson wants to be in Denver; McManus talks NFLPA, COVID-19 vaccine
According to Broncos safety Kareem Jackson, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson wants to be a Bronco. Watson, who is facing several lawsuits alleging sexual assault and inappropriate behavior, requested a trade from the Texans following the 2020 season, and the Broncos were speculated to be one of the favorites to land the Pro Bowl quarterback.…
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‘There’s a lot of value’: Broncos safety Justin Simmons explains decision to attend OTAs
Over a month ago, on April 13, the Broncos were the first in the NFL to publicly announce they would “be exercising (their) right to not participate in voluntary offseason workouts.” Soon after, many teams followed, as the NFL Players Association encouraged players to boycott offseason workouts. Broncos OTAs observations: Lock, Bridgewater prepare for competition;…
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Broncos OTAs observations: Lock, Bridgewater prepare for competition; Gordon, Fuller absent; Bolles building off 2020 season
Don’t expect the Broncos to name a starting quarterback any time soon. With the first day of organized team activities behind them, the competition between Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater is officially underway. But coach Vic Fangio said Monday that no one should take much stock into how either performs the next several weeks during …
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Drew Lock’s comeback comes up short as Broncos fall to Chargers, 19-16
Drew Lock almost did it again. The Broncos’ second-year quarterback led a furious comeback Sunday against the Chargers for the second time this season. In Week 8, Lock helped the Broncos come from behind 21 points in the fourth quarter to beat the Chargers, 31-30. Sunday, he led them from down 13 in the fourth…
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3 takeaways from Broncos’ 19-16 loss to Chargers
The Broncos’ comeback came up short Sunday against the Chargers, falling 19-16 and are now 5-10. Here’s three takeaways from the game: Herbert upends Lock’s comeback Drew Lock, per usual, was up and down Sunday, but for the second time this season against the Chargers, led an impressive second-half comeback. Trailing 13-0 at the half…
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3 takeaways from Broncos’ 48-19 loss to Bills
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The Broncos (5-9) were officially eliminated from playoff contention Saturday, after a crushing 48-19 loss to the Bills (11-3) in Denver. Here’s three takeaways from the game: Allen torches Broncos secondary Bills quarterback Josh Allen continued his MVP campaign Saturday against a depleted Broncos secondary, which is down to three healthy cornerbacks in rookie Michael…
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Thanks to ESPN commentator and COVID, former XFL player likely to be Broncos kicker
Broncos kicker Brandon McManus is likely to miss Saturday’s game against the Bills, coach Vic Fangio said Thursday. McManus tweeted Monday that he was being added to the Reserve/COVID-19 list for being in close contact with a family member who had contracted the virus. According to league rules, McManus has to test negative five days…
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Diontae Spencer’s first NFL punt return touchdown sparks Broncos, begins new conversation with Vic Fangio
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Diontae Spencer and Vic Fangio will have to find something else to talk about. Since Fangio and the Broncos brought Spencer to Denver from the Canadian Football League, the Broncos’ coach and his return specialist frequently discussed producing the team’s first punt return for a touchdown since 2015. “Him and I have had many short…
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Broncos give valiant effort, but come up short in 22-16 loss to Chiefs
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With 6:13 remaining and the Broncos trailing by three and facing a fourth and 3 from their own 49-yard line in a game no one expected them to be in, coach Vic Fangio had a decision to make. Go for it or punt. Fangio opted for the latter and the Chiefs went on a 10-play,…