Tag: Vance Joseph
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Broncos defense on record-setting pace and still not at full strength: ‘Pretty crazy’
LONDON — The Broncos have perhaps the best defense in the NFL, and Zach Allen figures it can be even better. Consider inside linebacker Dre Greenlaw, a stalwart the past six seasons with San Francisco, has yet to play this season due to a quad injury. He is now eligible to come off injured reserve,…
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Broncos vs. Jets: 3 takeaways from Denver’s 13-11 victory in London
The Broncos defeated the Jets, 13-11, on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Here are three takeaways from the Week 6 victory: Offense struggles Quarterback Bo Nix, on the third play of the first series, connected with wide receiver Troy Franklin on a catch that should have been a first down. Franklin instead gave up…
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Mark Kiszla: How an old friend saved Vance Joseph from blowing his second chance to be an NFL head coach
LONDON — Despite a powerful hankering to be a head coach in the NFL again, Vance Joseph knows blind ambition is the worst way to chase a second chance. “God willing, I will be a head coach again,” Joseph told me Thursday, as we stood on a soccer pitch where the Broncos are practicing this…
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Broncos ready to show their mettle in big game at Philadelphia: ‘We’re going there to win’
ENGLEWOOD — As far as outside linebacker Nik Bonitto is concerned, there is no interest in the Broncos earning a moral victory Sunday. Denver is a 4.5-point underdog at Philadelphia, the defending NFL champion. The Eagles are 4-0 and have won 20 of their last 21 games while the Broncos are 2-2 and searching for…
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J.K. Dobbins says team identity is toughness, still learning how to win | Broncos notebook
The Broncos began team stretches at practice when a familiar song played on the loudspeaker. The first tune Friday to start the media viewing period at Broncos Park? The orchestral Monday Night Football theme song, of course. “Playing Monday Night Football is always a dream come true,” Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins told reporters after practice. “You grew up watching it…
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DT Malcolm Roach suffers calf sprain at practice, per source | Broncos notebook
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ENGLEWOOD • The Broncos could be missing an important member of their defensive line for Week 1 against the Titans. Defensive tackle Malcolm Roach suffered a Grade 2 calf strain at practice on Thursday, a source confirmed to The Denver Gazette. Roach left practice during the media viewing portion and did not return. He was listed…
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OLB Jonah Elliss, fully cleared from shoulder injury, explains second-year mindset | Broncos notebook
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ENGLEWOOD — Don’t be fooled by his right shoulder wrap in Broncos training camp. Outside linebacker Jonah Elliss is healthy and focused ahead of his second NFL season. “I wrap it up just as a precaution,” Elliss told The Denver Gazette. “But it feels great. It’s fully cleared, so I’m ready to go.” It’s been…
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Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper embracing leadership role: ‘I feel a big responsibility for it”
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ENGLEWOOD — Jonathon Cooper is speaking his mind and leading by example. The Broncos opened training camp on Friday with multiple sessions of 11-on-11 play without pads. Teammates exchanged verbal jabs across the line of scrimmage. Cooper, a fifth-year linebacker, enjoyed the friendly banter. “You know, it’s all in love, because they’re our teammates and…
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Nik Bonitto headlines talented returning linebackers | Broncos position analysis: LB
The Denver Gazette examines each Broncos position group before the official start of training camp later this week. Next up: linebackers. Projected starters —OLB Nik Bonitto —ILB Alex Singleton —ILB Dre Greenlaw —OLB Jonathon Cooper Projected backups —OLB Dondrea Tillman —ILB Justin Strnad —ILB Drew Sanders —OLB Jonah Eliss Roster hopefuls —Andrew Farmer —Karene Reid…