Tag: Broncos Quarterback
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Broncos QB Craig Morton, who led team to first Super Bowl appearance, dies at 83
A legendary Broncos player and member of the Ring of Fame has died. Ex-Broncos quarterback Craig Morton passed away Saturday, the team announced. He was 83. The family confirmed his death with the Broncos. The Denver Gazette chronicled Morton’s recent health struggles last fall from his home in Mill Valley, Calif. Morton endured serious back…
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Broncos QB Bo Nix earns consecutive NFL Rookie of the Week honors
Nix won award for performances against Chiefs, Falcons
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Bo Nix fits Sean Payton, but Oregon QB was a reach for Broncos | Paul Klee
ENGLEWOOD — It’s Bo time. What convinced Sean Payton to hitch his Broncos future to former Oregon and Auburn quarterback Bo Nix with the No. 12 pick in the NFL draft? “It was a blast talking football with them, to be honest,” Nix said late Thursday night, sounding very much like a 24-year-old diehard who,…
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Drew Lock has taken the right offseason approach, but will it win him the Broncos’ quarterback competition?
To find out what exactly Drew Lock has been doing this offseason, one might have to wait until he publishes a book about it years later, according to Lock. The Broncos quarterback has been radio silent since the 2020-21 season ended. He’s stayed off social media and the only interview he’s done in the last…
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Broncos’ Garett Bolles ‘disappointed’ in Pro Bowl snub, says ‘ one day I will get recognized’
Drew Lock may be biased, but the Broncos quarterback strongly felt like his starting left tackle, Garett Bolles, should have made the Pro Bowl. Safety Justin Simmons and outside linebacker Bradley Chubb were the only Broncos selected. “I’ve been standing behind and been protected by Garett extremely well this year,” Lock said. “I’m extremely proud…
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‘I do believe I’m the guy here’: Drew Lock expresses confidence as Broncos QB as 2020 season nears end
New week, same question for Broncos quarterback Drew Lock. Is he Denver’s quarterback of the future? Lock’s been heavily criticized in his two years with the Broncos, making 16 starts — five last year and 11 so far this season. He’s thrown for 3,350 yards, 21 touchdowns and 16 interceptions, posting an 8-8 record as a…
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Behind enemy lines: Bills’ Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs see bright futures for Broncos’ Drew Lock, Jerry Jeudy and KJ Hamler
The Broncos may be 5-8 and essentially eliminated from the playoffs, but that doesn’t mean the Bills (10-3) are taking Denver lightly this week. “They are a lot better team than what their record shows,” Bills quarterback Josh Allen said. “It’s going to be no small task to go into Denver.” Allen, along with star…
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Justin Simmons wins Darrent Williams Good Guy Award, says ‘it would mean everything’ to stay with Broncos long term
Justin Simmons never met Darrent Williams, but the Broncos safety wants to follow in his footsteps. Simmons, in his fifth season with the Broncos after being taken by Denver in the third round of the 2016 draft, is well on his way after being named the recipient of the Darrent Williams Good Guy Award on…
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Behind enemy lines: Chiefs trying to avoid Broncos quarterback COVID issues
The Broncos will certainly have their hands full Sunday night when they face the 10-1 Chiefs in Kansas City. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes and wide receiver Tyreek Hill have proven to be one of the top offensive duos in the league. And its high-powered offense comes alongside a defense that boasts star players such as safeties…