Tag: Joe Lombardi
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Mark Kiszla: With Bo Nix out, can J.K. Dobbins carry Broncos past Patriots to Super Bowl?
Grinning as mischievously as a Cheshire cat, J.K. Dobbins might be fixing to mess up the New England Patriots. Or maybe he’s merely messing with all our heads and hearts. Either way, Dobbins ain’t saying. Under strict orders from the team, his lips are sealed. How large does the Cheshire smile of Dobbins loom over…
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Rookie RJ Harvey ‘close’ to breakout as a runner | Broncos notebook
ENGLEWOOD — It’s the play that everyone quickly forgot because of what happened next. But rookie running back RJ Harvey made one of the biggest plays in overtime, helping the Broncos capture a 33-30 win over the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round. Facing a second-and-7 inside Denver’s own 25-yard line, Bo Nix flipped a…
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Mark Kiszla: Why the Broncos need Bo Nix to play like Russell Wilson to win the Super Bowl
If Bo Nix grows up fast in the NFL playoffs, he has a chance to be just like Russell Wilson. Yep, I said it. Nix should aspire to be Wilson. Don’t get mad. I know Broncos Country has adopted Nix as a favorite son and holds a forever grudge against Wilson. But before spitting out…
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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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Broncos nominate OL Garett Bolles for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award
ENGLEWOOD — Garett Bolles held back tears reflecting on his football journey. The veteran Broncos left tackle was selected Thursday as the team’s nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award. It marks the second time Bolles has been nominated for what the league considers its most prestigious honor. The award is…
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Coach ’em up: A close look at the Broncos’ coaching staff | 2025 Broncos Preview
Sean Payton, head coach Season with Broncos: Third Seasons in NFL: 27 Previous experience: Saints (head coach 2006-11, 2013-21), Cowboys (assistant to head coach/quarterbacks coach 2003-05), Giants (Offensive coordinator 2000-02, quarterbacks coach 1999), Eagles (Quarterbacks coach 1997-98) College: Eastern Illinois Paul Kelly, assistant to head coach Season with Broncos: Third Seasons in NFL: 25 Previous…
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Will revamped Broncos run game produce a 1,000-yard rusher? | 2025 Broncos Preview
ENGLEWOOD — There is one Broncos certainty about their running game after five straight seasons without a 1,000-yard rusher. “It’s going to be different,” coach Sean Payton said. Different faces. Different scheme. Different results? That’s the ultimate Broncos question entering the upcoming NFL season. Denver never gained traction on the ground last year with leading…
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Why Evan Engram is next great hope for elite Broncos tight end | 2025 Broncos preview
ENGLEWOOD — Evan Engram is the first Broncos player to walk on the field. Every practice. No exceptions. Thirty minutes before it begins. “It’s just how I’m wired now,” Engram said. The 31-year-old NFL veteran enters his first Broncos season as their next great hope for an elite Broncos tight end. It’s been a significant…
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Dre Greenlaw remains sidelined for team work at practice | Broncos training camp Day 10
ENGLEWOOD — A behind-the-scenes look at Broncos training camp practice Tuesday with observations and analysis from The Denver Gazette. Play of the day Wide receiver Michael Bandy made an impressive toe-tap reception in the end zone for a touchdown. Quarterback Sam Ehlinger threw the pass during an 11-on-11 drill. Bandy last appeared in the NFL…
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Denver Broncos notebook: Defense better in second joint practice; starters’ status for preseason finale; Javonte Williams’ readiness
ENGLEWOOOD – Increased energy helped the Denver Broncos defense reap the benefit of joint practices Thursday at Centura Health Training Center. That wasn’t the case Wednesday, the first of two shared practices between the Broncos and visiting Los Angeles Rams. “Yesterday was not good enough, obviously. We came out flat for the first couple of…




