Tag: Vic Fangio
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Broncos QB Bo Nix topples Vic Fangio’s vaunted Eagles defense: ‘He’s a competitor’
PHILADELPHIA — The Broncos took one more step in proving they’ve got the right answer at quarterback. Call it another twist of the proverbial knife into Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio when Bo Nix stepped up on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field to help deliver a 21-17 victory for the Broncos against their former head…
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Eagles coordinator Vic Fangio compares Broncos QB Bo Nix to Baker Mayfield | Broncos notebook
Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio made an interesting comparison when asked about Broncos quarterback Bo Nix. “He’s a lot like Baker Mayfield,” Fangio told reporters in Philadelphia on Tuesday. “I think (Nix) might be Baker’s younger brother. Really good. Really, really good.” The Eagles (4-0) host the Broncos (2-2) on Sunday in Philadelphia. Nix enters…
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How Broncos rookie Javonte Williams became one of the NFL’s fiercest runners
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DENVER — Not long after Brian Hess became the strength and conditioning coach at North Carolina, was he introduced to then-sophomore running back Javonte Williams. Their introduction came in the weight room, where Williams is hard to miss. “I look down and I see Javonte with five plates (495 pounds) on the bar just hammering…
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3 keys to a Broncos win over Steelers: Pass protection, pass rush and special teams
ENGLEWOOD — The Broncos are 3-1 after dropping their first loss of the season last week against the Ravens. But Denver has a good opportunity to get back on track this week, facing the 1-3 Steelers in Pittsburgh. Here are three keys to a Broncos victory Sunday: Pass protection The Broncos had their worst game of…
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3 keys to a Broncos’ victory over the Ravens: Slow down Lamar Jackson
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ENGLEWOOD — The Broncos are 3-0 for the first time since 2016 and hope to become 4-0 against the 2-1 Ravens at Empower Field. Here are three keys to a Broncos victory Sunday: Slow down Lamar Jackson The Ravens quarterback is one of the most electric players in football, often using his legs to make…
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A former junior college star, Broncos receiver Tim Patrick continues to prove his worth in the NFL
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Before becoming one of the Broncos’ top wide receivers, Tim Patrick was a tall, skinny 19-year-old with untapped potential. But unlike many young and talented football players, few knew of Patrick. The San Diego native wasn’t highly recruited and he didn’t attend a college football powerhouse like many of his peers, instead he started his…
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Denver Broncos running backs Javonte Williams, Melvin Gordon III run for touchdowns, rue missed opportunities in front of end zone
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Javonte Williams picked a good time to learn a lesson. The Broncos rookie running back scored his first career touchdown in Sunday’s 26-0 win over the New York Jets and was close to adding a second. With Denver up three possessions in the final minutes of its third straight win to open the season, the…
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Home again: Broncos players, coaches excited to play again in front of full capacity crowd at Empower Field
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ENGLEWOOD — Six years ago, quarterback Teddy Bridgewater learned how intimidating a full Empower Field at Mile High can be for opposing teams. Then-Minnesota’s starting quarterback, Bridgewater and the Vikings had a rough day, falling 23-20 with Minnesota’s offense struggling to move the ball throughout the day. Now a Bronco, Bridgewater is excited to experience Broncos…
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Broncos injury report: Nose tackle Mike Purcell, guard Graham Glasgow questionable for Sunday’s home opener vs. Jets
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ENGLEWOOD — The Broncos only have two players who will be questionable heading into Sunday’s game and that’s nose tackle Mike Purcell (knee) and right guard Graham Glasgow (illness). Coach Vic Fangio did add Friday that he feels “pretty good” about Purcell’s chances to play…
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From ‘garbage’ to the NFL: How linebacker Justin Strnad found his way into the Broncos’ starting lineup
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It was in Ms. Heinlein’s Introduction to Information Technology class freshman year at East Lake High School (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) that Jake Hudson convinced Justin Strnad to play football. Strnad, 15 at the time, was a stud baseball player, hoping to one day be a pitcher in the major leagues. But after a serious injury…