Tag: Franchise Quarterback
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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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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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Teddy Bridgewater, now a Bronco, returns to Minnesota a different quarterback, person
EAGAN, Minn. — On Wednesday, it marked 1,807 days since Teddy Bridgewater, then the Vikings’ starting quarterback, suffered a noncontact injury that left him with a Grade 3 ACL tear and a dislocated knee that nearly ended his career. On Aug. 30, it will be the five-year anniversary of the injury. And on Wednesday, Bridgewater, competing…
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Broncos GM George Paton says ‘we want to bring in competition’ at quarterback ahead of NFL Draft
Of the 22 questions new Broncos General Manager George Paton was asked Thursday during his pre-draft news conference, nine were about Denver’s plan at quarterback. And for good reason. Quarterback, in the words of Paton, is arguably the most important position in all of sports, and right now the Broncos’ quarterback situation appears to be…
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Deshaun Watson, Matthew Stafford or someone else? Which quarterbacks make the most sense for the Broncos
Deshaun Watson, Matthew Stafford or someone else? That’s the question all of Broncos Country wants to know this offseason. There’s been a lot of talk about who will be the Broncos’ starting quarterback in 2021, whether it’ll be Drew Lock again or if they’ll go after one of the big quarterbacks via trade or free…
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What George Paton can learn from one former Broncos general manager
Neal Dahlen has no advice for George Paton. Dahlen, the Broncos’ general manager from 1999 to 2001, has been out of the NFL for nearly 20 years. Now 80 years old, he worked in two of the most successful front offices in football in his career, spending his first 17 years with the 49ers (1979-1996)…
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What can Denver Broncos offer for Houston’s Deshaun Watson? Here are 3 potential trade packages
If George Paton wants to make a splash, the first thing he should do as Denver’s new general manager is call the Houston Texans. Texans star quarterback Deshaun Watson reportedly wants out and the Broncos, who have their own quarterback problems, seem to be one of the teams that could make a run at the…
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Broncos vs. Panthers big question: How much did Pat Shurmur’s play calling help Drew Lock?
Broncos quarterback Drew Lock is garnering a lot of attention for his performance Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, and rightfully so. It was arguably the best game of his career, throwing for 280 yards and a career-high four touchdowns. But how much of Lock’s success can be attributed to offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur? “I thought…
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Broncos blog: Drew Lock limited at Thursday’s practice; Shurmur explains Lindsay situation; 5,700 fans allowed at Sunday’s game
After not participating in Wednesday’s practice, Drew Lock was limited during Thursday’s, splitting reps with backup Brett Rypien. Following Thursday’s practice, Lock spoke to the media and addressed his availability for Sunday’s game against the Dolphins. “I’m feeling better every day,” Lock said. “It’s been a good process so far with the doctors and all…