Tag: National Football League Draft
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George Paton, Broncos still need to add help at offensive tackle, tight end, quarterback after NFL Draft
The Broncos’ draft is complete, with 10 new faces hoping to contribute come September. But did general manager George Paton fill all the positions of need? Here’s three spots the Broncos still need to add help this offseason and three places where Paton got the job done in the draft. Help still needed Denver Broncos…
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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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‘The smart move’: Broncos GM George Paton is more than ready for the NFL Draft thanks to his time in Chicago, Miami and Minnesota
While George Paton was in South Bend for Notre Dame’s Pro Day on March 31, he paused his busy schedule to visit with an old friend, who can be credited with igniting Paton’s NFL career. That friend is Bill Rees, who coached Paton at UCLA and gave him his start in the NFL in 1997…
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Broncos GM George Paton says ‘we want to bring in competition’ at quarterback ahead of NFL Draft
Of the 22 questions new Broncos General Manager George Paton was asked Thursday during his pre-draft news conference, nine were about Denver’s plan at quarterback. And for good reason. Quarterback, in the words of Paton, is arguably the most important position in all of sports, and right now the Broncos’ quarterback situation appears to be…
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Drew Lock, Justin Fields or Trey Lance? National draft experts weigh-in on Broncos QB situation ahead of NFL Draft
Broncos Country, choose your fighter: Drew Lock, Justin Fields or Trey Lance. That’s the decision new general manager George Paton and the Broncos will have to make a week from Thursday at the NFL draft. Holding the No. 9 pick and having several positions of need, including quarterback, Denver has become one of the most…
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5 players Denver Broncos should consider in second round of NFL draft
All of Broncos Country wants to know who new general manager George Paton is taking ninth overall in the NFL draft the night of April 29. But what about at No. 40 on April 30? There are several players who the Broncos could take on Day 2 who would make a serious impact in Denver…
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Broncos GM George Paton: Quarterback definitely in play at No. 9 in NFL Draft
Maybe the Broncos will have a rookie quarterback next season after all. Broncos General Manager George Paton certainly isn’t ruling it out. And not only is he not ruling it out, he may also use a top 10 pick to secure Denver’s next QB. “(The No. 9 pick) is in play for a quarterback,” Paton…
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Who will the Broncos pick at No. 9 in the NFL draft — Caleb Farley? Micah Parsons? Trey Lance?
The Broncos have 48 days until they’re on the clock in the NFL draft. And sitting at No. 9 with several needs on both offense and defense, Denver is one of the more intriguing teams in the draft’s top 10. The Broncos could go a number of different ways. The clear front-runner in most mock…
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What the NFL’s low salary cap in 2021 means for the Broncos in free agency
NFL teams will have nearly $16 million less to work with next season. The league announced the 2021 salary cap Wednesday, setting it at $182.5 million — a big drop from last year’s $198.2 million. The drop is a result of the pandemic, which forced the league to play most of the season without ticket sales…
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Mel Kiper Jr. explains why Denver Broncos should trade back in NFL draft
The Broncos have a top 10 pick in the NFL draft for only the fourth time in the past 20 years, but not everyone is convinced they should use it come April 29. Woody Paige: Broncos will fall back before stepping up ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. said in a media teleconference Monday he…