Tag: general manager
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Why did the Broncos pass on Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields?
Justin Fields was there for the taking. The Ohio State quarterback looked primed to be the Denver Broncos’ pick at No. 9 Thursday night in the NFL Draft. But new general manager George Paton threw a curve ball in his first draft. He took arguably the best defensive player available, Alabama cornerback Patrick Surtain II. Heading…
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Denver Broncos pass on Justin Fields, pick cornerback Patrick Surtain II ninth overall in NFL Draft
Patrick Surtain II is officially a Bronco. The Alabama cornerback was selected ninth overall by the Denver Broncos Thursday night at the NFL Draft. The Broncos were thought to have perhaps taken a quarterback, specifically Ohio State’s Justin Fields, but instead passed on Fields and took the best defensive player available. Surtain joins a talented…
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Sky’s the (betting) limit come Saturday
Colorado voters gave casinos and three mountain gambling towns an early Christmas on Saturday with the debut of no-limit betting. Don’t expect bet limits to completely disappear — they will be set by individual casinos instead of state law. Most casinos are expected to adopt limits between $500 and $1,000 per wager, but likely will…
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Road trip woes continue as Colorado Rockies get blasted by Giants
The road trip woes continue for the Rockies. After dropping all six games on their first road trip, including three to the Giants, the Rockies regrouped. They returned to Coors Field last week, where they won five out of eight games. They said they got their confidence back, and that they were ready to face…
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SPORTS | Bridich’s Blunders and Bonanzas
Jeff Bridich’s best and worst moves as the general manager of the Colorado Rockies. (Video by Brent Briggeman)
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How much should the Broncos give up to land Justin Fields or Trey Lance?
Broncos general manager George Paton claims he hasn’t made any calls to move up in the first round of the NFL draft, which begins Thursday at 6 p.m. But that doesn’t mean he won’t soon make calls. The Broncos, currently holding the ninth pick, might have to move up if they want to land a…
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Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich steps down months after trading Nolan Arenado
Colorado Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich, who helped build a playoff-caliber roster before losing a talented star and watching his team stumble this year, stepped down Monday, the team announced. Greg Feasel will step into the position of club president, and an interim general manager will be appointed for the remainder of the 2021 season…
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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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Broncos GM George Paton says ‘we want to bring in competition’ at quarterback ahead of NFL Draft
Of the 22 questions new Broncos General Manager George Paton was asked Thursday during his pre-draft news conference, nine were about Denver’s plan at quarterback. And for good reason. Quarterback, in the words of Paton, is arguably the most important position in all of sports, and right now the Broncos’ quarterback situation appears to be…
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Drew Lock, Justin Fields or Trey Lance? National draft experts weigh-in on Broncos QB situation ahead of NFL Draft
Broncos Country, choose your fighter: Drew Lock, Justin Fields or Trey Lance. That’s the decision new general manager George Paton and the Broncos will have to make a week from Thursday at the NFL draft. Holding the No. 9 pick and having several positions of need, including quarterback, Denver has become one of the most…