Tag: Justin Simmons
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Broncos training camp observations: Teddy Bridgewater wins Day 2, Caden Sterns has first interception, Bradley Chubb still limited
ENGLEWOOD — From Teddy Bridgewater outdueling Drew Lock to rookie safety Caden Sterns having the first interception of camp, here are the top observations from Day 2 of Broncos training camp: QB battle update: Teddy Bridgewater wins Day 2 From his first throw of the day to his last, Teddy Bridgewater clearly won Day 2 of…
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Denver Broncos safety depth starts with rookies Caden Sterns, Jamar Johnson
When Caden Sterns and Jamar Johnson were selected 12 picks apart in the fifth round of the NFL draft they knew they likely wouldn’t see the field relatively soon. With 27-year-old Justin Simmons signing a four-year deal this offseason and 33-year-old Kareem Jackson returning on a one-year contract, Sterns’ and Johnson’s futures in the NFL…
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Broncos minicamp observations: Shurmur talks quarterback competition; Donatell sees potential in Surtain
The Drew Lock-Teddy Bridgewater quarterback battle continued Wednesday, with neither quarterback impressing on Day 2 of mandatory minicamp. After throwing three touchdowns Tuesday, Lock threw an interception to safety Justin Simmons and no touchdowns Wednesday. Bridgewater threw the only touchdown of the day — a 6-yard out to wide receiver Jerry Jeudy. But while neither stood…
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Justin Simmons inspires the ‘next generation’ through bond with two teens at Broncos Boys & Girls Club
When Nashara Ellerbee and Naja’Ray West first met Broncos safety Justin Simmons, they thought he was like any other athlete or celebrity who occasionally shows up or speaks at the Denver Broncos Boys & Girls Club. “We were in a Zoom and my opinion on it was he was a one-and-done. We’re only going to…
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‘We can do great things.’ New Bronco Ronald Darby has high expectations revamped secondary.
When cornerback Ronald Darby signed with the Broncos this offseason, he knew the challenge he was accepting, playing in the AFC West. Patrick Mahomes, Justin Herbert, Derek Carr — three talented quarterbacks in three high-powered offenses. “We play in a very high passing league — Chiefs, Chargers, Raiders,” Darby said. “You can never have enough good…
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‘There’s a lot of value’: Broncos safety Justin Simmons explains decision to attend OTAs
Over a month ago, on April 13, the Broncos were the first in the NFL to publicly announce they would “be exercising (their) right to not participate in voluntary offseason workouts.” Soon after, many teams followed, as the NFL Players Association encouraged players to boycott offseason workouts. Broncos OTAs observations: Lock, Bridgewater prepare for competition;…
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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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What we learned from George Paton’s first NFL draft: Broncos will lean on defense to win in 2021
On Jan. 19, general manager George Paton shared his philosophy on how he was going to make the Broncos Super Bowl contenders once more: draft and develop. “Drafting and developing players will be our foundation,” he said. “It’s going to be the lifeblood of this football team.” Now 104 days later, Paton’s finished the drafting…
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How new Denver Broncos safeties Caden Sterns, Jamar Johnson help Vic Fangio’s defense
Caden Sterns and Jamar Johnson will soon be competing to make the Broncos roster. But first, the two safeties congratulated each other. Sterns, from Texas, and Johnson, from Indiana, trained together in Arizona in preparation for the NFL draft. Little did they know they’d both be heading to Denver and selected only 12 picks apart —…