Tag: Left Tackle
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Broncos left tackle Garett Bolles named second-team All-Pro; safety Justin Simmons snubbed
Broncos left tackle Garett Bolles was named to the AP’s All-Pro second team Friday, his first All-Pro selection of his career. Bolles ranked as the third best tackle in the NFL by Pro Football Focus, allowing zero sacks and having seven total penalties. Last season, Bolles ranked 19th, giving up four sacks and had 17…
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Broncos exit interviews: Drew Lock, Justin Simmons, others talk about futures in Denver
The Broncos finished their 2020-21 season Sunday against the Raiders, losing 32-31 and falling to 5-11 on the season. On Monday, five players spoke to the media for exit interviews, talking about their contracts, playoff hopes and individual improvement. Here’s the highlights of what they said heading into a pivotal offseason: Drew Lock, quarterback Lock…
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Broncos’ Garett Bolles ‘disappointed’ in Pro Bowl snub, says ‘ one day I will get recognized’
Drew Lock may be biased, but the Broncos quarterback strongly felt like his starting left tackle, Garett Bolles, should have made the Pro Bowl. Safety Justin Simmons and outside linebacker Bradley Chubb were the only Broncos selected. “I’ve been standing behind and been protected by Garett extremely well this year,” Lock said. “I’m extremely proud…
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Broncos Blog: Lock named FedEx player of the week; Bolles, Fant ready to return; Motley added
Broncos quarterback Drew Lock was named the FedEx Air player of the week, after his performance against the Panthers on Sunday in a 32-27 win. Lock had arguably the best game of his career against Carolina, going 21 of 27 for 280 yards, four touchdowns and zero interceptions. He also had a career-high passer rating…
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Broncos blog: McManus going into isolation; Gordon’s DUI court date postponed; Bolles, Fant fly back to Denver; Von Miller still not cleared
Broncos kicker Brandon McManus tweeted Monday that he’s going on the Reserve/COVID-19 list after coming in close contact with someone outside of the building. He said he still intends to play against the Bills on Saturday. The Broncos signed kicker Taylor Russolino to the practice squad last week and he would be able to play in…
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‘He was doing his thing’: Drew Lock’s career day leads Broncos to 32-27 win over Panthers
On first down from the Carolina 49-yard line leading 25-20 with 4:02 remaining, Broncos coach Vic Fangio and offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur showed more confidence in Drew Lock than they have all year. And the 24-year-old delivered. Lock took the shotgun snap, faked a handoff to Melvin Gordon, took a two-step drop, went through his…
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‘We’re a group of fighters’: Depleted Broncos show resiliency in win over Panthers
The Broncos, like most, haven’t had it easy in 2020. There was no bigger example of that than Sunday against the Panthers, in which they were down three starting offensive linemen and three starting cornerbacks. But somehow, someway, the Broncos (5-8) were able to scrape together a 32-27 road win over the Panthers (4-9). “It…
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Broncos vs Panthers injury report: Left tackle Garett Bolles to miss first game of his career with illness
Broncos starting left tackle Garett Bolles will miss the first game of his career, after not feeling well Sunday morning and being ruled out with an illness for the game against the Carolina Panthers. According to 9News’ Mike Klis, Bolles has not tested positive for COVID-19. Bolles has not missed a game since being drafted…
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Broncos blog: Drew Lock, Brett Rypien, Blake Bortles pulled from practice for COVID concerns; Jerry Jeudy questionable vs Saints
After canceling Friday’s practice due to kick returner Diontae Spencer and two staff members testing positive for COVID-19, the Broncos returned to the UCHealth Training Center and the practice field Saturday in preparation for Sunday’s game against the Saints. And after third-string quarterback Jeff Driskel tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, all three other Broncos…
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Broncos rookie roundup: Lloyd Cushenberry ‘improving each week’ with second most snaps among rookie linemen
Rookie center Lloyd Cushenberry has played every snap for the Denver Broncos this season. And while he’s been far from perfect, the LSU product is starting slowly to get better every Sunday. “I think Lloyd has done a good job all year of improving a little bit each and every week,” coach Vic Fangio said.…