Tag: john elway
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Peyton Manning doesn’t rule out future role with Broncos: ‘I haven’t said no to anything’
Peyton Manning is a Bronco for life. The soon-to-be Hall of Famer may have only spent the last four seasons of his 17-year career with the Broncos, but having lived in Denver since his retirement in 2015-2016, Manning has remained one of the organization’s biggest supporters. “Denver took a chance on me and I’ll never…
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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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Former Broncos safety T.J. Ward, who helped Denver win Super Bowl 50, retires after 8 seasons in NFL
Another member of the Broncos’ historic “No Fly Zone” has announced his retirement. This time it’s safety T.J. Ward. Ward, who played three seasons in Denver (2014-’16), announced his official retirement from football Wednesday morning, after having not played in the NFL since 2017. He was one of the five members of the “No Fly…
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Woody Paige: Broncos’ pursuit of Matthew Stafford, Deshaun Watson right out of the Hunger Games
The Broncos are the odds-on favorites to obtain Matthew Stafford. So claims one online betting service. In 2018 the Broncos had the best odds of signing Kirk Cousins, according to another online gambling operation (which currently has the Broncos second in the Stafford Sweepstakes). Fascinatingly, other professional bookmaking outfits from Las Vegas to Costa Rica…
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5 players to watch at the Senior Bowl who could be future Broncos
The Senior Bowl has maybe never been more significant than it is this year. With the NFL combine not taking place this offseason due to COVID-19 concerns, the Senior Bowl is one of the only times some draft prospects will be able to showcase their skills. This year, 136 seniors across college football were selected…
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Woody Paige: Why are the Denver Broncos lacking diversity in hires?
The Broncos’ roster is composed of more than 75 percent black players. More than 80 percent of the Denver Broncos’ executives, administrators, directors, coaches and scouts are white men. The franchise could lose an African-American coach in a few days, but may add a black assistant general manager soon. “We’re getting better as an organization…
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What George Paton can learn from one former Broncos general manager
Neal Dahlen has no advice for George Paton. Dahlen, the Broncos’ general manager from 1999 to 2001, has been out of the NFL for nearly 20 years. Now 80 years old, he worked in two of the most successful front offices in football in his career, spending his first 17 years with the 49ers (1979-1996)…
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Gary Kubiak — former Broncos head coach, assistant and player — announces retirement
Former Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak, who helped Denver to Super Bowl 50, announced his retirement from football Thursday afternoon. Kubiak has spent 36 years in the NFL as a coach and player, spending time with the Broncos, Ravens, Texans, 49ers and Vikings. He had a 24-11 record as the Broncos’ head coach from 2015-16.…
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What can Denver Broncos offer for Houston’s Deshaun Watson? Here are 3 potential trade packages
If George Paton wants to make a splash, the first thing he should do as Denver’s new general manager is call the Houston Texans. Texans star quarterback Deshaun Watson reportedly wants out and the Broncos, who have their own quarterback problems, seem to be one of the teams that could make a run at the…
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Draft and develop: George Paton explains vision as Denver Broncos’ GM, stating he’d ‘like to win a Super Bowl here’
George Paton was the Broncos’ man from day one. Paton, who’s spent the last 14 seasons in Minnesota’s front office, was named Denver’s GM six days ago, after the Broncos interviewed five candidates for the position. And on Tuesday, during his introductory press conference, Broncos President and CEO Joe Ellis made it clear Paton was…