Author: George Stoia

NASHVILLE — Russell Wilson sat at his locker, his white jersey coated in grass stains and his head hanging low.  He took a deep breath and shut his eyes. He was in pain. Physical, mental, emotional pain. For the first time this season, Wilson truly looked exhausted and depressed. And for good reason, taking a beating…

NASHVILLE — The Broncos (3-6) lost on the road 17-10 to the Titans (6-3) Sunday, after another poor offensive showing.  Here are three takeaways from the game:  Injuries pile up The Broncos had four players leave Sunday’s game with injuries. CB K’Waun Williams (knee), C Graham Glasgow (shoulder), OT Billy Turner (knee) and WR Jerry…

Offense  The Broncos offense showed signs of improvement in London two weeks ago, scoring three touchdowns for only the second time this season. Quarterback Russell Wilson is also finally starting to look healthy, throwing for 252 yards and a touchdown against the Jaguars. But Titans running back Derrick Henry is on a tear, rushing for…

ENGLEWOOD — Both the Broncos and Titans will be without several key players Sunday in Nashville.  For the Titans, defensive tackle Jeffrey Simmons, outside linebacker Bud Dupree and inside linebacker Zach Cunningham are all out, while starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill is listed as questionable.  For the Broncos, outside linebacker Baron Browning (hip), wide receiver KJ Hamler…

ENGLEWOOD — The praise for Pat Surtain II is at an all-time high.  Now in only his second NFL season, the Broncos cornerback has garnered a lot of attention around the league. Former great NFL cornerback Richard Sherman has sung his praises, while his former teammate Von Miller called him “the best corner in the league.”…

ENGLEWOOD — The back and forth between Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks won’t stop.  This week’s beef between the Broncos quarterback and his former team was sparked when Seahawks coach Pete Carroll took a subtle jab at Wilson Monday. Carroll was asked about Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith’s success — who has since replaced Wilson — and…

ENGLEWOOD — The Broncos lost one of their top players at the trade deadline in outside linebacker Bradley Chubb. But Denver also gained two new players — running back Chase Edmonds and outside linebacker Jacob Martin — each of whom are expected to play key roles in the final nine games this season.  “We’re excited about both those…

ENGLEWOOD — Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett and his family spent his week off in Vail, as the first-year head coach hoped to find some answers to Denver’s problems in the mountains.  “It was absolutely beautiful,” Hackett said of his trip. “We stayed here in Colorado and absolutely loved it. The kids had a great time, and…