Tag: Fuller
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Essang Bassey’s ACL recovery ‘going well’ as he hopes to return to prior self in Broncos’ secondary
When Broncos defensive back Essang Bassey went down in the end zone during the Chiefs opening drive of Sunday Night Football in December, he knew something was wrong. The undrafted rookie had torn his ACL, forcing him to miss the final four games of a season in which he had just started proving his worth.…
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Broncos OTAs observations: Lock, Bridgewater prepare for competition; Gordon, Fuller absent; Bolles building off 2020 season
Don’t expect the Broncos to name a starting quarterback any time soon. With the first day of organized team activities behind them, the competition between Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater is officially underway. But coach Vic Fangio said Monday that no one should take much stock into how either performs the next several weeks during …
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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…
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Kyle Fuller: Vic Fangio was big reason he landed with Broncos
The choice was simple one for Kyle Fuller. Released by the Bears on Friday, the All-Pro cornerback knew he wanted to play for Broncos coach Vic Fangio, his coach in Chicago from 2015- to 2018. Fuller’s one-year, $9-million deal became official Monday afternoon. “I was familiar Vic and that drew me to Denver. I was excited…