Tag: Darren Rizzi
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Darren Rizzi says improving special teams play ‘starts with me’ | Broncos notebook
ENGLEWOOD — Darren Rizzi is looking in the mirror to improve Broncos special teams. “It starts with me,” Rizzi said after practice Tuesday. “I’m the special teams coordinator.” The Broncos have endured up-and-down special teams play throughout the year. Kicker Wil Lutz kicked the game winner to beat the Texans last week. But another Lutz…
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Dre Greenlaw makes goal-line stand, logs first sack in return from suspension | Broncos notebook
Dre Greenlaw would not allow the Texans to score. The Broncos veteran inside linebacker, returning from a one-game suspension, made his presence felt Sunday on a goal-line stand. Houston rushed the football three straight times 1 yard shy of a touchdown. Greenlaw combined for a tackle on all three runs to help force a Texans…
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Broncos sign special team ace J.T. Gray to roster, place OL Matt Peart on IR
The Broncos bolstered their special teams and practice squad with new additions. Denver signed special teams ace J.T. Gray to the active roster from the Ravens’ practice squad, the team announced Tuesday. Gray played his first seven NFL seasons for the Saints. He earned a Pro Bowl nod, plus first-team All-Pro honors and twice…
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How the Broncos are preparing rookie punter Jeremy Crawshaw for his NFL debut
ENGLEWOOD — Jeremy Crawshaw is ready at any moment in practice to boot the football. Broncos special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi prepared the rookie starter for his NFL debut with random punts throughout practice to simulate game situations. “I appreciate the thought of trying to help me get better,” Crawshaw, a native Australian, told The…
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Why rookie Jahdae Barron’s No. 23 jersey number has special meaning | Broncos notebook
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ENGLEWOOD — Broncos rookie cornerback Jahdae Barron changed jersey numbers in training camp to the regular season from No. 12 to No. 23. It carries a special meaning. The University of Texas product, selected No. 20 overall in the NFL draft, formerly wore the jersey number in college to honor someone he called “a close…
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NFL rule emphasis and changes: What Broncos Country should know for 2025 season
The NFL updated its rule book with new points of emphasis ahead for the 2025 season. The league provided details earlier this month in a teleconference call with NFL media members. Here is everything Broncos Country needs to know ahead of the Week 1 home opener against the Titans. Kickoffs The NFL implemented its “dynamic…
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Broncos at Saints grades: Denver’s 28-19 victory in preseason finale
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The Broncos ended the preseason with a 28-19 win on Saturday against the New Orleans Saints. Here are grades for the Denver victory: Offense Another slow start for the first-team offense is a mild concern. It felt a lot like the 49ers preseason game with quarterback Bo Nix responding well to early adversity. His connection…