Author: George Stoia
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Broncos cut Melvin Gordon after fumble issues continue
ENGLEWOOD — Melvin Gordon’s time in Denver has come to an end. The veteran running back was waived by the Broncos Monday, less than 24 hours after Denver’s loss to the Raiders 22-16 in overtime. In the game, Gordon had a costly fumble at the end of the first half, which forced the Broncos to kick…
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Broncos fall to terrible Raiders in overtime in another gut-wrenching loss
DENVER — Davante Adams trotted into the end zone untouched. Not a Bronco was in sight as they watched another game slip through their fingers. The Raiders star wide receiver put the dagger in Denver’s dreadful season, handing the Broncos their seventh loss in 10 games. A 35-yard walk-off, overtime touchdown, gave the Raiders a 22-16…
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3 takeaways from Broncos’ overtime loss to the Raiders
DENVER — The Broncos lost their second in a row Sunday, falling to the Raiders 22-16 in overtime. Here are three takeaways from the game: Overtime The Raiders forced overtime when they drove down the field with under two minutes to play, kicking a game-tying field goal. And the Raiders won in overtime on a walk-off…
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Stoia’s report card: Broncos vs. Raiders
Offense The Raiders may be without tight end Darren Waller and wide receiver Hunter Renfrow, but they still have the advantage over the inept Broncos. Denver ranks last in scoring offense and will be down several starters on offense, including wide receiver Jerry Jeudy. The Raiders also had one of their best offensive performances of…
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Nathaniel Hackett hands over play-calling to Klint Kubiak, hopes to spark Broncos offense
DENVER — Coach Nathaniel Hackett won’t be calling plays for the Broncos Sunday against the Raiders, or the rest of the season. Hackett is handing over the offensive play-calling duties to quarterback coach Klint Kubiak, the Gazette confirmed Sunday morning. The change comes with Hackett’s offense being abysmal through nine games, as the Broncos sit at…
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Is Nathaniel Hackett’s job on the line vs. Raiders?
ENGLEWOOD — When Nathaniel Hackett was hired as the Broncos’ head coach 297 days ago, he never thought he’d be in this position. Under Hackett’s leadership, the Broncos have wildly underperformed through nine games, sitting at 3-6 with only a 3% chance of making the playoffs. His offense — which is why he was ultimately hired — is…
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Broncos lead league with injuries, linebacker Jonas Griffith latest addition
ENGLEWOOD — No team in the NFL is as injured as the Denver Broncos. The Broncos currently have 14 players on the injured reserve, and will likely soon have a league-high 15 with the addition of inside linebacker Jonas Griffith, who injured his foot during Thursday’s practice and will miss significant time. The only other team…
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Broncos notebook: Will defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero leave for NFL head coach job?
ENGLEWOOD — While the Broncos’ season has been a complete disaster in the standings, that hasn’t stopped defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero from receiving an abundance of praise. Evero’s defense is considered the best in the NFL, ranking first in points per game, first in red zone defense, first in yards per play and first in passing…
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Broncos, Russell Wilson still searching for identity on offense: ‘It starts with me’
ENGLEWOOD — Nathaniel Hackett and Russell Wilson each fell on their own swords Wednesday. The Broncos head coach and quarterback were pestered with questions about the offense’s struggles during their weekly press conference. And for good reason, as Denver continues to be one of the worst offenses in the NFL, sitting in last place in scoring…
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Broncos ‘dodge bullet’ with Jerry Jeudy injury
ENGLEWOOD — The Broncos finally had some good news on the injury front Monday. Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, who injured his ankle on the first play of Sunday’s game against the Titans, is only “day-to-day” after it appeared it could have been a serious injury, according to coach Nathaniel Hackett. Jeudy’s status for this week’s game…