Author: Chris Tomasson
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Broncos moves: Luke Wattenberg activated, Elijah Moore, Michael Bandy elevated, Bo Nix to IR
The Broncos will have a new quarterback in the lineup Sunday but at least an old face at center. The Broncos on Saturday activated center Luke Wattenberg from injured reserve, and he is expected to start in Sunday’s AFC Championship Game against New England at Empower Field at Mile High. He then would snap to…
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Frank Crum’s dad, a state senator, says fans in Wyoming ‘all talking’ about his son’s TD for Broncos
When state senator Gary Crum was walking the halls at the Wyoming State Capitol this past week, all anybody wanted to talk about was his son’s touchdown. Broncos tackle Frank Crum caught a stunning 7-yard touchdown pass last Saturday in the second quarter of a 33-30 overtime win over Buffalo in a divisional playoff game.…
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Tomasson’s scouting report: Broncos vs. Patriots
The Denver Gazette’s Chris Tomasson gives his scouting report for Sunday’s AFC Championship Game between the Broncos (15-3) and Patriots (16-3) at Empower Field at Mile High. Offense All eyes will be on Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham, who takes over after Bo Nix broke his right ankle in overtime of last weekend’s 33-30 playoff win…
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With Jarrett Stidham replacing Bo Nix, J.K. Dobbins out, Broncos still confident vs. Patriots
ENGLEWOOD — Broncos coach Sean Payton gave a nod Friday to his mentor Bill Parcells. Before Jeff Hostetler as a backup quarterback led the New York Giants to a Super Bowl XXV victory in the 1990 season, his then-coach Parcells told the team, “Listen, if we lose it’s not going to be because of that…
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Broncos’ J.K. Dobbins ruled out vs. Patriots, Troy Franklin is questionable, Pat Bryant to play
ENGLEWOOD – After the Broncos placed running back J.K. Dobbins on injured reserve Nov. 15, a source said he could return this season if they advanced deep in the playoffs. Apparently, they are not yet deep enough. The Broncos on Friday ruled Dobbins out for Sunday’s AFC Championship Game against New England at Empower Field…
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With Broncos and Patriots playing for AFC title, Gene Mingo, others recall historic 1960 game between teams
Sitting in the assisted living wing at Hilltop Reserve Senior Living in Denver, iconic do-everything former player Gene Mingo is trying to remember details from the first game he played for the Broncos. To help with matters, Mingo is shown on a cellphone some video highlights of Denver’s Sept. 9, 1960 road game against the…
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Jahdae Barron hopeful buddy Matthew McConaughey would attend Super Bowl if Broncos make it
ENGLEWOOD – Jahdae Barron is tight with Matthew McConaughey from his days at the University of Texas. Not that the Broncos rookie cornerback is looking ahead, but he was asked Thursday if the actor would attend the Super Bowl if they make it. “I could probably get him to go,’’ Barron told The Denver Gazette…
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Broncos’ Vance Joseph finalist for Assistant Coach of Year, Nik Bonitto for Defensive Player of Year
Recognition keeps piling up for the Broncos. Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph was named Thursday one of five finalists for the NFL’s Assistant Coach of the Year Award, and outside linebacker Nik Bonitto was named one of five in contention for Defensive Player of the Year. Winners of the league’s official awards, chosen by a media…
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After winning a Super Bowl as a backup QB, Jeff Hostetler following quest by Broncos’ Jarrett Stidham to do the same
When star quarterback Phil Simms went down with a broken foot in Week 15 in 1990, the New York Giants turned to sparingly used backup Jeff Hostetler as the guy who would have to lead them into the playoffs. Hostetler remembers the talk then of him taking over. “I had to block out the noise,’’…
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Starting for first time in 2 years, Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham vows to ‘be myself’ vs. Patriots
ENGLEWOOD – When Jarrett Stidham went to Target earlier this week, he said nobody recognized him. That will change if he can win a playoff game or two. Stidham will start at quarterback for the Broncos in Sunday’s AFC Championship Game against New England at Empower Field at Mile High due to Bo Nix being…