Tag: Darren Rizzi
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Broncos’ Vance Joseph explains mindset as NFL head coaching candidate ahead of playoffs
ENGLEWOOD — Vance Joseph has a lot on his plate. The Broncos defensive coordinator is preparing for a divisional-round playoff game Saturday against the Bills. Joseph is also one of the NFL’s most sought-after head coaching candidates. He conducted remote interviews with at least six teams — Cardinals, Falcons, Giants, Raiders, Ravens and Titans —…
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Sean Payton reacts to staff interview requests over playoff bye week | Broncos notebook
ENGLEWOOD — Sean Payton has a good problem to solve. The Broncos coach might endure future staff turnover after several current coaches were requested over the playoff bye week to conduct remote interviews for outside job promotions, as confirmed by The Denver Gazette. That list includes: “I’d rather be worrying about navigating those issues than…
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Broncos’ new training facility ‘on budget and on schedule’ entering 2026
ENGLEWOOD — Broncos team president Damani Leech changed his driving route to work this week. He marveled at the construction progress of a new training facility at Broncos Park. “As I approach the training facility, I come in from the east side. Today, I came in from the west side,” Leech told The Denver Gazette…
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Teammates press Pro Bowl case for Devon Key as Broncos’ Special Teams ace
ENGLEWOOD — Devon Key is well aware of the public campaign for his Pro Bowl inclusion as the Broncos’ special teams ace. “I love it,” Key told The Denver Gazette after practice at Broncos Park. It started last week, when P.J. Locke pumped up his fellow safety on social media. Locke (@PjLocke4) posted: “Yooo #BroncosCountry…
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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…