Tag: Super Bowl 50
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After false report of death, ex-Broncos boss Wade Phillips is fine, may continue to coach
Wade Phillips is alive and well and attended last Friday’s Colorado at Houston game. There was a post on Facebook early this month that claimed with a headline “Breaking News” that Phillips, 78, a former Broncos head coach and defensive coordinator, had died. Phillips then went on X on Sept. 5 and wrote that a…
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‘The ultimate teammate’: Former teammates, coaches reflect on Peyton Manning’s career ahead of Hall of Fame induction
DENVER — John Fox sat in John Elway’s office awaiting a call from Peyton Manning. Fox, Elway and the rest of the Broncos organization had done their best to lure the then-four-time NFL MVP to Denver. Now, they waited for Manning’s decision — a decision that would alter the future of whichever franchise he chose.…
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Why Broncos, city of Denver were Peyton Manning, John Lynch’s preferred final NFL destinations
DENVER — When John Lynch entered free agency in 2004 and Peyton Manning in 2012, both came to the same conclusion: Denver was where they wanted to end their illustrious football careers. Many likely don’t consider Denver a destination city, but for Lynch and Manning, who will both be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of…
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Peyton, Eli Manning to host alternate ‘Monday Night Football’ broadcast
The Sheriff is returning to “Monday Night Football.” Former Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, who helped Denver win Super Bowl 50, is set to host an alternate “Monday Night Football” broadcast this season, ESPN announced Monday. Peyton will be joined by his brother and former New York Giants quarterback, Eli, on ESPN2 and ESPN+ for 30…
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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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Former Broncos safety T.J. Ward, who helped Denver win Super Bowl 50, retires after 8 seasons in NFL
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Another member of the Broncos’ historic “No Fly Zone” has announced his retirement. This time it’s safety T.J. Ward. Ward, who played three seasons in Denver (2014-’16), announced his official retirement from football Wednesday morning,…
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Can the Broncos’ 2021 secondary be their best since the 2015 ‘No Fly Zone’? The numbers say yes
It’s only March, but AFC West quarterbacks have been put on notice. The Broncos have seemingly put together one of the most talented and experienced secondaries in the entire NFL this offseason, with their top cornerback Bryce Callahan coming back, their extension of free safety Justin Simmons, their one-year deal with strong safety Kareem Jackson…
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Von Miller’s Broncos career by the numbers
1 Miller ranks No. 1 in franchise history for sacks by a Bronco, with 106 total sacks in 135 regular-season games played. He averaged 11.8 sacks per season in his nine years on the field. 8 Pro Bowl appearances by Miller is tied for second all-time in Broncos history with Champ Bailey and Steve Atwater.…