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‘The smart move’: Broncos GM George Paton is more than ready for the NFL Draft thanks to his time in Chicago, Miami and Minnesota
While George Paton was in South Bend for Notre Dame’s Pro Day on March 31, he paused his busy schedule to visit with an old friend, who can be credited with igniting Paton’s NFL career. That friend is Bill Rees, who coached Paton at UCLA and gave him his start in the NFL in 1997…
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George Paton’s journey to Denver started in a Chicago basement: From a friend’s couch to Broncos GM
George Paton showed up at Thomas Bonds’ Chicago doorstep with only an hour’s notice. Paton, 28 at the time, had just accepted a low-level scouting job with the Bears and had flown in from Los Angeles looking for a couch to crash on. Bonds’ brother, Jimmy, was a friend of Paton’s going back to their…
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Minnesota’s George Paton is Denver Broncos’ new GM: ‘I feel like this team is a sleeping giant’
Minnesota Vikings Vice President of Player Personnel/Assistant General Manager George Paton is the Denver Broncos’ new general manager, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Wednesday and the Broncos later confirmed. Paton agreed to a six-year deal with the Broncos. Paton, 51, was considered one of the Broncos’ top candidates when President of Football Operations John Elway announced…
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George Paton’s to-do list as Broncos new general manager
Minnesota Vikings Assistant General Manager George Paton will be the Broncos’ new general manager. Paton will have his hands full this offseason with the Broncos, from re-signing safety Justin Simmons to determining QB Drew Lock’s future. Here’s Paton’s to-do list as Denver’s new GM: Von Miller’s contract At the top of Paton’s to-do list is…
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Broncos GM search: George Paton flies back to Minnesota after second interview (live updates)
The Broncos are searching for a general manager, interviewing several candidates from varied backgrounds. Denver is replacing President of Football Operations John Elway, who announced Monday, Jan. 4, he will be moving into an elevated role in the organization. Elway, along with President and CEO Joe Ellis, said they’re hoping to move quickly with the…
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5 potential candidates to be Broncos’ next GM
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save With John Elway stepping away from his role as general manager of the Broncos and moving into an elevated position of president of football operations, many wonder who will be the Broncos’ new GM. Multiple names have been thrown out from former Broncos quarterback Peyton…
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5 potential candidates to be Broncos’ next GM
With John Elway stepping away from his role as general manager of the Broncos and moving into an elevated position of president of football operations, many wonder who will be the Broncos’ new GM. Multiple names have been thrown out from former Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning to ESPN analyst Louis Riddick. Manning is a far-fetched…