Tag: Wide Receiver
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Colorado WR Sincere Brown growing into potential with help from childhood idol | Buffs Gameday
BOULDER — Just like a generation before him grew up idolizing Jerry Rice, ever since he stepped up on a football field, Sincere Brown wanted to be just like Randy Moss. Only, it was much easier for Brown to compare himself to a Hall of Famer when he wound up growing to be 6-foot-5 with…
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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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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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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…
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Who will replace Jerry Jeudy’s production? Why KJ Hamler may be the Broncos’ answer
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On Monday, Broncos receiver KJ Hamler made it a point to get extra reps on one particular play. The second-year receiver, known for his speed, had an assistant coach throw him 100 over-the-shoulder deep balls. Less than 24 hours earlier, Hamler had dropped what would have been a touchdown on a wide-open over-the-shoulder deep ball —…
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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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Teddy Bridgewater, now a Bronco, returns to Minnesota a different quarterback, person
EAGAN, Minn. — On Wednesday, it marked 1,807 days since Teddy Bridgewater, then the Vikings’ starting quarterback, suffered a noncontact injury that left him with a Grade 3 ACL tear and a dislocated knee that nearly ended his career. On Aug. 30, it will be the five-year anniversary of the injury. And on Wednesday, Bridgewater, competing…
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Why Broncos, city of Denver were Peyton Manning, John Lynch’s preferred final NFL destinations
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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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Broncos training camp observations: Drew Lock, Teddy Bridgewater throw interceptions in 2-minute drill
ENGLEWOOD — The Broncos are a week into training camp and there appears to be no separation in the quarterback battle, as both threw interceptions in the 2-minute drill Wednesday. Here are the top observations from Wednesday’s practice: QB battle update: Lock, Bridgewater throw interceptions The most notable sequence of the day came in the final…