Author: Woody Paige
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Woody Paige: Aaron Rodgers to the Broncos? If not, then who at QB?
If the Broncos crave Aaron Rodgers’ presence this year and the quarterback desires to leave Green Bay for Denver, George Paton must, as fictional characters Vautrin and Don Vito Corleone vowed, make the Packers an offer they can’t refuse. How about the Broncos’ first-round pick (No. 9 overall) in the April draft, one each of…
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Woody Paige: Despite Flores’ claims, Broncos moving closer to diversity
The Broncos have hired four new coaches – a head coach, an offensive coordinator, a quarterback coach/passing game coordinator and an offensive line coach. All four are white. A year ago, when Joe Ellis announced the search for a general manager, the Broncos’ CEO conceded that the franchise was straggling in diversity and inclusion. “We’re…
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Woody Paige: As Nathaniel Hackett takes helm as Broncos head coach, father Paul has finally transformed into a Broncos fan
Southern Cal’s quarterback coach and his wife had settled into the maternity ward of a Los Angeles hospital Dec. 19, 1979, when he called an audible. “You should have the baby today. I’ve got Rose Bowl practice tomorrow.” Elizabeth Hackett gave birth that Friday to the future head coach of the Denver Broncos, and Paul…
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Woody Paige: Nathaniel Hackett is the Broncos’ E-Ticket, and he has a distinct bond with Mike Shanahan
Nathaniel Hackett is an E-Ticket – effulgent, enthusiastic, expressive, ebullient, eager, eclectic, entertaining, energetic, emotive, exhilarating, expialidocious. BroncosWorld hasn’t been this excited about a new head coach since Mike Shanahan was hired 27 years ago this week. Three years later, on Jan. 25, 1998, Shanahan led the Broncos to their first Super Bowl championship over…
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Woody Paige: Broncos head coach hire Nathaniel Hackett got the job he never dreamed of
When he was young Nathaniel Hackett dreamed of being an orthopedic surgeon, a hip-hop dancer, a stand-up comedian or Luke Skywalker. He never fantasized about becoming the head coach of the Denver Broncos. The peripatetic Hackett, who has lived in 15 different locales during his 42 years, hopes to settle down for longer than a…
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Woody Paige: A former QB as Broncos coach? Wouldn’t be the first time.
The Broncos have hired four former quarterbacks as head coaches. Kevin O’Connell could become the fifth. The 36-year-old Rams offensive coordinator is expected to hold a second interview in Denver early next week. The other two finalists are Nathaniel Hackett, who met with the Broncos at Dove Valley on Monday, and Dan Quinn, who was…
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Woody Paige: Offense or defense, what’s the move when choosing Broncos new coach?
Hackett and Pickett would be a peculiar, but possible, pairing with the Broncos. With the Broncos’ head coaching interview process completed, Nathaniel Hackett and Dan Quinn appear to be the co-frontrunning finalists. And with the ninth pick in the draft, the Broncos may choose quarterbacks Kenny Pickett or Malik Willis. The only undefeated team in…
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Woody Paige: Can the Broncos still attract top coaches?
Those who oppose the Broncos’ leading head coaching candidate may win and lose. Who knows? Dan Quinn might consider the Broncos an unworthy second, third or even worst choice. After all, the once noble Broncos have been ignoble for six years. The team hasn’t had a true owner, a terrific quarterback, a solid offense since…
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Woody Paige: Broncos head coach interviewee Dan Quinn should address past, future hiring policies
The Broncos have a Quinn Quandary. Dan Quinn, the leader in the Broncos’ search for a new Broncos leader, will be interviewed Tuesday. But a major sports scandal concerning another Broncos head coach a dozen years ago should compel Quinn, who was not involved, to address an awkward question about his past and future hiring…
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Woody Paige: Pat Bowlen’s daughter among possible Broncos future owners
Brittany Bowlen turns 32 Tuesday. During her lifetime the Broncos have played in five Super Bowls and won three. She was born Jan. 18, 1990, 10 days before her dad’s Broncos lost in New Orleans to the 49ers 55-10 in Super Bowl XXIV. It’s good that she doesn’t remember that one, but Brittany was along…