Tag: Cornerback
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George Paton, Broncos still need to add help at offensive tackle, tight end, quarterback after NFL Draft
The Broncos’ draft is complete, with 10 new faces hoping to contribute come September. But did general manager George Paton fill all the positions of need? Here’s three spots the Broncos still need to add help this offseason and three places where Paton got the job done in the draft. Help still needed Denver Broncos…
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What we learned from George Paton’s first NFL draft: Broncos will lean on defense to win in 2021
On Jan. 19, general manager George Paton shared his philosophy on how he was going to make the Broncos Super Bowl contenders once more: draft and develop. “Drafting and developing players will be our foundation,” he said. “It’s going to be the lifeblood of this football team.” Now 104 days later, Paton’s finished the drafting…
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How new Denver Broncos safeties Caden Sterns, Jamar Johnson help Vic Fangio’s defense
Caden Sterns and Jamar Johnson will soon be competing to make the Broncos roster. But first, the two safeties congratulated each other. Sterns, from Texas, and Johnson, from Indiana, trained together in Arizona in preparation for the NFL draft. Little did they know they’d both be heading to Denver and selected only 12 picks apart —…
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Denver Broncos NFL Draft 2021: Breaking down each of Denver’s 10 picks
The Denver Broncos’ 2021 draft class is set. Here’s everything you need to know about each of their picks: Round 1, pick 9: Patrick Surtain II, cornerback Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II looks on against Notre Dame at the Rose Bowl game Jan. 1 in Arlington, Texas. The Associated Press School: Alabama Awards: SEC Defensive…
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Broncos draft notebook: Patrick Surtain II wants to wear No. 2; Javonte Williams was valedictorian; Meinerz’s wild summer workouts
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Broncos were busy Friday. Not only did they introduce Alabama cornerback Patrick Surtain II to the media, but they also made some big moves in the second and third rounds, which gave them three more rookies. Here’s all the nuggets and notes from the…
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Patrick Surtain II ready to help already talented Denver Broncos, just like he did at Alabama and American Heritage
Chad Wilson has seen his fair share of NFL drafts and NFL corners. Having coached several NFL cornerbacks in his career, including his sons Quincy Wilson, who plays for the New York Jets, and Marco Wilson, who is expected to be drafted this week, Wilson has seen it all. So, when Patrick Surtain II, who…
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Why did the Broncos pass on Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields?
Justin Fields was there for the taking. The Ohio State quarterback looked primed to be the Denver Broncos’ pick at No. 9 Thursday night in the NFL Draft. But new general manager George Paton threw a curve ball in his first draft. He took arguably the best defensive player available, Alabama cornerback Patrick Surtain II. Heading…
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2021 NFL Mock Draft: Broncos trade back; Atlanta takes Justin Fields
The NFL Draft is nearly here, which means time for one final mock draft. The Broncos and general manager George Paton of course threw a wrench into a lot of mock’s Wednesday when they traded for Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. The Gazette’s George Stoia tried to put the pieces together on how this might…
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Denver Broncos 2021 NFL draft: 5 positions of need other than quarterback
The Broncos certainly need to address their quarterback situation this offseason and might do so come Thursday night at the NFL draft. Ohio State’s Justin Fields, North Dakota State’s Trey Lance and Alabama’s Mac Jones have all been speculated as possibilities at quarterback for the Broncos next week. But what about Denver’s other needs? It’s…
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Can the Broncos’ 2021 secondary be their best since the 2015 ‘No Fly Zone’? The numbers say yes
It’s only March, but AFC West quarterbacks have been put on notice. The Broncos have seemingly put together one of the most talented and experienced secondaries in the entire NFL this offseason, with their top cornerback Bryce Callahan coming back, their extension of free safety Justin Simmons, their one-year deal with strong safety Kareem Jackson…