Tag: Cornerback
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Justin Fields’ strong start not enough to make Denver Broncos rue 2021 draft decision
George Paton’s decision during the 2021 NFL Draft didn’t look good for much of Sunday’s game, but his guys got the last laugh in the Broncos’ 31-28 win Sunday in Chicago. After Drew Lock, Jeff Driskel, Brett Rypien and quarterback-turned-receiver-turned-quarterback Kendall Hinton split the starts at quarterback in 2020, Denver’s general manager still needed a…
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Denver Broncos’ Jonathon Cooper looking to reconnect with Justin Fields in Chicago Bears’ backfield
ENGLEWOOD – Jonathon Cooper is hoping to find his old college buddy in the backfield before Sunday’s game ends. “That’s one of my closest friends on the team. That’s my guy,” the Broncos outside linebacker said of Bears quarterback and friend Justin Fields after Thursday’s practice. “I’m excited to get to him, for sure.” Fields…
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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 training camp observations: Drew Lock, Teddy Bridgewater throw interceptions in 2-minute drill
ENGLEWOOD — The Broncos are a week into training camp and there appears to be no separation in the quarterback battle, as both threw interceptions in the 2-minute drill Wednesday. Here are the top observations from Wednesday’s practice: QB battle update: Lock, Bridgewater throw interceptions The most notable sequence of the day came in the final…
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Broncos training camp observations: Rookie OLB Jonathon Cooper standing out on and off field
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ENGLEWOOD — The Broncos put on pads for the first time this training camp Tuesday, allowing a new running back and a rookie outside linebacker to stand out. Here are the top observations of the Broncos training camp Day 6: Star of the day: RB Mike Boone Few players starred during Tuesday’s practice, but new…
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Why Pat Surtain II has been the Broncos’ most impressive rookie: ‘He’s always asking questions’
ENGLEWOOD — Few people in the Broncos’ organization have a bad word to say about rookie cornerback Pat Surtain II. The ninth overall pick in the 2021 draft has looked anything but a rookie in his first few training camp practices. He’s only gotten beat a few times — mostly by his former Alabama teammate, Jerry Jeudy —…
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Broncos training camp observations: OLB Bradley Chubb participates in team drills for first time
ENGLEWOOD — Star outside linebacker Bradley Chubb participated in team drills for the first time during Broncos training camp Monday, while rookie cornerback Pat Surtain II got his first interception of camp. Here’s the top observations from Day 5: Star of the day: OLB Bradley Chubb Chubb didn’t do anything flashy during Monday’s practice, but he…
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Broncos training camp observations: Teddy Bridgewater wins Day 2, Caden Sterns has first interception, Bradley Chubb still limited
ENGLEWOOD — From Teddy Bridgewater outdueling Drew Lock to rookie safety Caden Sterns having the first interception of camp, here are the top observations from Day 2 of Broncos training camp: QB battle update: Teddy Bridgewater wins Day 2 From his first throw of the day to his last, Teddy Bridgewater clearly won Day 2 of…