Tag: Juan Manuel Fangio
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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…
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George Paton, Vic Fangio express confidence in Drew Lock going into 2021: ‘He does have all of the traits you look for in a quarterback’
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Drew Lock is the Broncos’ guy heading into 2021. At least for now. Lock, 24, is entering his third season with the Broncos and hasn’t exactly blown the doors off in his 18 career starts. But Thursday, the former 2019 second-round pick earned a couple of votes of confidence from his general manager George Paton…
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Von Miller’s return to Denver Broncos this season looking unlikely, Vic Fangio says
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Broncos star outside linebacker Von Miller is not likely to return this season, with only two games left and Denver already eliminated from playoff contention, coach Vic Fangio said Monday. Miller suffered an ankle injury before the season began and has been on the injured…
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‘We’re all being evaluated’: Vic Fangio addresses his and Drew Lock’s future with Broncos
With only two games left this season and already being eliminated from the playoffs for the fifth-straight season, Broncos Country is already looking toward 2021. But for coach Vic Fangio, he wants to finish 2020 on a positive note against the Chargers this week and the Raiders next. In his second year as Denver’s coach,…
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Vic Fangio believes in Drew Lock, says Denver Broncos QB ‘has got it in him’ to turn things around
Barring injury or COVID issues, Broncos country won’t be seeing much of Brett Rypien in Denver’s final four games this season. Despite another up-and-down game by quarterback Drew Lock Sunday night against the Chiefs, coach Vic Fangio didn’t hesitate when asked Monday if Rypien, the backup quarterback, could start seeing more reps. “No,” Fangio asserted.…
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Broncos blog: Essang Bassey to miss season; Fangio talks fourth-down decision; defense lacking takeaways
Broncos coach Vic Fangio announced Monday that starting nickel back and undrafted rookie Essang Bassey will miss the rest of the season after suffering an apparent knee injury against the Chiefs on Sunday night in Kansas City. Bassey was carted off the field in the third quarter. “The full extent of his knee injury is…
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Broncos blog: Fangio provides updates on Shelby Harris, Ed Donatell; meeting with Ellis, Elway; Bryce Callahan to IR, Will Parks claimed
After a hot start to his sixth NFL season, defensive end Shelby Harris finally returned to the practice field Wednesday after spending the last four weeks away from the team due to COVID-19. Following the Chargers game, Harris self-reported that he had been exposed to the virus through family and then a week later, on…
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Broncos blog: Vic Fangio says Von Miller is ‘progressing well,’ gives no timetable on return
Could Von Miller make an appearance this season? Broncos coach Vic Fangio won’t say for sure, but the eight-time Pro Bowler could be back sooner than expected after suffering what was considered to be a season-ending tendon injury in the ankle area Sept. 11. “I think he’s progressing well,” Fangio said. “It’s still too early…
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Denver Broncos injury report: Drew Lock sits out Wednesday’s practice, remains questionable Sunday
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Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock did not practice Wednesday, due to injuring his ribs against the Raiders on Sunday. Coach Vic Fangio said Monday that Lock is questionable for this week’s game against the Dolphins. Fangio echoed that sentiment Wednesday ahead of practice. “He’s going to go out and walk through and see how he…
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‘There’s a chance’ Drew Lock misses Broncos game against Dolphins, coach Vic Fangio says
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Denver Broncos coach Vic Fangio said Monday that “there’s a chance” quarterback Drew Lock misses this week’s game against the Miami Dolphins. Lock was hit several times Sunday in the Broncos’ 37-12 loss to the Raiders, injuring his ribs. Lock stayed in the game, but was in clear pain, occasionally wincing after throws. Monday, Fangio…