Tag: Offensive Coordinator
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Gary Kubiak — former Broncos head coach, assistant and player — announces retirement
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Former Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak, who helped Denver to Super Bowl 50, announced his retirement from football Thursday afternoon. Kubiak has spent 36 years in the NFL as a coach and player, spending time with the Broncos, Ravens, Texans, 49ers and Vikings. He had…
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Led by veteran Nick Vannett, Broncos tight ends becoming one of Denver’s most reliable units
When the Broncos started the 2020 season, tight end wasn’t a position many were worried about. With Noah Fant, Albert Okwuegbunam, Nick Vannett, Troy Fumagalli and Jake Butt, the tight end room was considered maybe the deepest on the team. But that disappeared quickly Sunday, when Fant left the game with an illness and the…
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Broncos vs. Panthers big question: How much did Pat Shurmur’s play calling help Drew Lock?
Broncos quarterback Drew Lock is garnering a lot of attention for his performance Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, and rightfully so. It was arguably the best game of his career, throwing for 280 yards and a career-high four touchdowns. But how much of Lock’s success can be attributed to offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur? “I thought…
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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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Drew Lock, Brett Rypien, Blake Bortles cleared to practice after 5 consecutive negative COVID tests: Report
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Broncos starting quarterback Drew Lock, backup Brett Rypien and practice squad QB Blake Bortles have been cleared to return to team activities after five straight days of testing negative for COVID-19, according to 9News’ Mike Klis. Lock, Rypien and Bortles were all deemed as “high-risk close contacts” after briefly not wearing their masks around third-string…
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Broncos blog: Drew Lock limited at Thursday’s practice; Shurmur explains Lindsay situation; 5,700 fans allowed at Sunday’s game
After not participating in Wednesday’s practice, Drew Lock was limited during Thursday’s, splitting reps with backup Brett Rypien. Following Thursday’s practice, Lock spoke to the media and addressed his availability for Sunday’s game against the Dolphins. “I’m feeling better every day,” Lock said. “It’s been a good process so far with the doctors and all…
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Behind enemy lines: Dolphins coach Brian Flores recalls interview with Broncos
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It was only two years ago when Brian Flores, now the Miami Dolphins coach, thought he might be the next Denver Broncos head coach. Instead, Denver President of Football Operations/General Manager John Elway went with Vic Fangio. Now, with the Dolphins and Broncos meeting this Sunday in Denver, Flores recalled his 2019 interview with Elway…