Tag: Left Tackle
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‘The ultimate teammate’: Former teammates, coaches reflect on Peyton Manning’s career ahead of Hall of Fame induction
DENVER — John Fox sat in John Elway’s office awaiting a call from Peyton Manning. Fox, Elway and the rest of the Broncos organization had done their best to lure the then-four-time NFL MVP to Denver. Now, they waited for Manning’s decision — a decision that would alter the future of whichever franchise he chose.…
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Denver Broncos left tackle Garett Bolles hoping to build off 2020 momentum
Garett Bolles was arguably the best left tackle in football last season. In his fourth season in the NFL, the 6-foot-5, 300-pound offensive lineman looked like the player the Broncos hoped he would be when they drafted him 20th overall in 2017. He gave up zero sacks, committed only seven penalties and was ranked the…
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Tyrie Cleveland, Kendall Hinton are two players to watch in Denver Broncos’ 15-man receiver battle
Making the Broncos’ 53-man roster is difficult. Making the Broncos’ 53-man roster as a wide receiver — that might be the most difficult task to accomplish on this year’s team. Last year, the Broncos took seven receivers on the original 53-man roster. Right now, the Broncos have a league-high 15 receivers on its roster going into…
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Who will win the Broncos’ right tackle spot? Breaking down Massie, Fleming, Anderson, Bailey
While quarterback is all the talk in Denver, and rightfully so, it could all be moot if the Broncos don’t figure out their right tackle situation. Losing Ja’Wuan James to an Achilles injury this offseason, after he didn’t play a snap last year due to COVID-19, has put the Broncos’ right tackle position up in…
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Broncos OTAs observations: Teddy Bridgewater building chemistry; right tackle is a four-man battle; Aaron Rodgers trade incoming?
Broncos coach Vic Fangio isn’t holding anything back for new quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. Despite Tuesday only being Bridgewater’s fourth day practicing with the team, Fangio said they’ve given him “a pretty good bit” of the playbook. And as a six-year NFL veteran, it’s nothing he can’t handle. “I saw an improvement in him today and…
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Drew Lock has taken the right offseason approach, but will it win him the Broncos’ quarterback competition?
To find out what exactly Drew Lock has been doing this offseason, one might have to wait until he publishes a book about it years later, according to Lock. The Broncos quarterback has been radio silent since the 2020-21 season ended. He’s stayed off social media and the only interview he’s done in the last…
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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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5 players the Broncos could sign at right tackle to replace Ja’Wuan James
The Broncos are on the hunt for a right tackle. With Ja’Wuan James tearing his Achilles in an off-site workout Tuesday, Denver is searching for a veteran right tackle to compete for the starting spot with Calvin Anderson next season. There are several good free agent options who may even be cheaper than the $10…
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Players who could be drafted from Colorado, Colorado State, Air Force
Several players from Colorado’s Division I FBS schools could hear their name called this week at the NFL draft, which begins at 6 p.m. Thursday. Colorado, Colorado State and Air Force all have multiple players hoping to earn a spot on an NFL roster next fall. Colorado has seen its fair share of players drafted, with…