Tag: Rookie Cornerback
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Broncos analysis: 3 takeaways from the Broncos’ disappointing loss to the Eagles
DENVER — The Broncos had arguably their most disappointing loss of the season Sunday, falling to the Eagles, 30-13, and dropping to 5-5 on the year. Here are three takeaways from the game: Gordon’s fumble proves costly Facing a fourth and 1 on the Eagles’ 23-yard-line, Broncos running back Melvin Gordon appeared to have gotten a…
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Broncos vs Vikings observations: KJ Hamler burns Minnesota defense, Pat Surtain II has pick-6 in NFL debut
MINNEAPOLIS — The Broncos stomped the Vikings 33-6 in their first of three preseason games in Minnesota on Saturday. The Broncos played without a good chunk of their starters, from left tackle Garett Bolles to outside linebacker Von Miller. In total, the Broncos rested 14 starters, including all 11 on defense. But that gave room…
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Why Pat Surtain II has been the Broncos’ most impressive rookie: ‘He’s always asking questions’
ENGLEWOOD — Few people in the Broncos’ organization have a bad word to say about rookie cornerback Pat Surtain II. The ninth overall pick in the 2021 draft has looked anything but a rookie in his first few training camp practices. He’s only gotten beat a few times — mostly by his former Alabama teammate, Jerry Jeudy —…
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Broncos training camp observations: OLB Bradley Chubb participates in team drills for first time
ENGLEWOOD — Star outside linebacker Bradley Chubb participated in team drills for the first time during Broncos training camp Monday, while rookie cornerback Pat Surtain II got his first interception of camp. Here’s the top observations from Day 5: Star of the day: OLB Bradley Chubb Chubb didn’t do anything flashy during Monday’s practice, but he…
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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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With Broncos rookie minicamp over, how many players will show up for OTAs? ‘I really don’t know’
Pat Surtain II knows his place. While he was the Broncos’ first-round selection in this year’s NFL draft, the rookie cornerback had no hesitation on whether or not he’d show up for rookie minicamp, as veterans around the league boycott offseason workouts. “I was going to come up here and play regardless,” Surtain said Friday…
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3 takeaways from Broncos’ 32-31 loss to Raiders: Defense forces 4 takeaways; Lock has no turnovers; Jeudy finds redemption
The Broncos (5-11) lost their season finale to the Raiders (8-8) Sunday, 32-31, finishing last in the AFC West for the second time in the last four seasons. Here’s three takeaways from the game: Defense avoids history with four takeaways Coming into Sunday’s game, the Broncos defense looked to set the franchise record for the…
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Denver Broncos rookie roundup: cornerback Michael Ojemudia making most of opportunity
Following the Broncos’ Week 9 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, rookie cornerback Michael Ojemudia met with coach Vic Fangio to discuss his future. “Whether I was either playing or not, I was always learning every week,” Ojemudia said of the first half of his rookie season. “I went to Vic’s office and he just talked…