Tag: Defensive Back
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Broncos blog: Simmons ‘excited’ to have Parks back in Denver; McManus misses Thursday’s practice
The duo is back. With the Broncos signing defensive back Will Parks off the waivers Wednesday, he and safety Justin Simmons will be back on the same field again soon. The two were Denver’s starting safeties off and on over the last four years before Parks left for Philadelphia following last season. “The last thing…
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Broncos rookie roundup: Essang Bassey records first career interception against Saints
Kendall Hinton, an undrafted rookie practice squad wide receiver who played quarterback for the Broncos on Sunday, wasn’t the only Wake Forest grad thrown into the spotlight in Denver’s 31-3 loss to the Saints. Fellow undrafted rookie defensive back Essang Bassey had his first career interception against New Orleans. And that interception led to the…
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What makes Jerry Jeudy a great route runner? Bronco greats Rod Smith, Ed McCaffrey explain
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When the Broncos drafted Jerry Jeudy 15th in the 2020 NFL draft, few were happier than Rod Smith. The former Bronco great didn’t want Henry Ruggs III or CeeDee Lamb or Jalen Reagor or Justin Jefferson or Brandon Aiyuk. He didn’t want any of the receivers who went in the first round other than Jeudy.…
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‘Prove ’em wrong’: How Broncos’ undrafted rookie Essang Bassey has overcome obstacles all his life
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Growing up in the city of Oron in Nigeria, football wasn’t something Umo Bassey knew much about. “American football was not our thing at all,” Umo said with a laugh. “I’m still learning it.” Now, 35 years after moving to America, Umo has no choice but to try and understand the game because her son,…