Tag: Peyton Manning
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Why did the Broncos pass on Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields?
Justin Fields was there for the taking. The Ohio State quarterback looked primed to be the Denver Broncos’ pick at No. 9 Thursday night in the NFL Draft. But new general manager George Paton threw a curve ball in his first draft. He took arguably the best defensive player available, Alabama cornerback Patrick Surtain II. Heading…
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Drew Lock, other Denver Broncos attend voluntary offseason workouts
The Broncos’ offseason officially started Monday and despite players releasing a statement April 13 saying they wouldn’t participate in voluntary workouts, quarterback Drew Lock and over 20 other players attended the first day of workouts, a source confirmed to The Gazette. It was also confirmed that the Broncos had near perfect attendance for a virtual meeting…
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‘Four wonderful years’: Peyton Manning, John Lynch reflect on time with Denver Broncos as they enter Hall of Fame
In the early to mid-2000s, Peyton Manning and John Lynch often shared mai tais in Hawaii the week of the Pro Bowl. The two would tell football stories, with Manning playing in Indianapolis for the Colts and Lynch playing in Tampa Bay for the Buccaneers and eventually playing in Denver for the Broncos. They formed…
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Former Denver Broncos safety John Lynch elected to Hall of Fame
John Lynch, who played four seasons with the Broncos (2004-07), has been elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a part of the 2021 class, it was announced Saturday night during the NFL Honors show. Lynch joins former Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning as well as Charles Woodson, Tom Flores, Calvin Johnson, Drew Pearson,…
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Peyton Manning informed he’ll be inducted into Hall of Fame, per report
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save No surprise here: Peyton Manning is going to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, according to a report by Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk. Manning was reportedly informed during a party in his honor. But no report is needed, as Manning has long…
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What George Paton can learn from one former Broncos general manager
Neal Dahlen has no advice for George Paton. Dahlen, the Broncos’ general manager from 1999 to 2001, has been out of the NFL for nearly 20 years. Now 80 years old, he worked in two of the most successful front offices in football in his career, spending his first 17 years with the 49ers (1979-1996)…
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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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Paul Klee: If Vic Fangio is back with Broncos in 2021, he’ll need a better QB than this Drew Lock
Good thing Aqib Talib’s not here anymore. Shoot, same for Chris Harris Jr. It would be a toasty New Year’s Eve in Gunnison before those bad dudes would stand for this Broncos nonsense. No way that bunch of proud defenders would be OK with this Broncos offense after the Los Angeles Chargers beat ’em 19-16…
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Klee’s Scorecard (and prediction): It’s not been Patrick Mahomes thumping the Broncos — it’s the Chiefs’ defense
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Klee’s Scorecard: Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs Offense After Sunday, Patrick Mahomes will have played more games (seven) against Denver than any opponent. It’s relative with the superhero QB, but the Broncos actually do a decent job against him. His QB rating and passing yards are lower than his career averages. Yet he’s 6-0 vs.…