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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…
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Could Champ Kelly still land in Denver despite missing out on the Broncos’ GM opening? One former Bronco hopes so
Champ Kelly may have come up short in the Broncos’ general manager search, as George Paton was hired Wednesday. But Kelly could still find his way to Denver this offseason. Kelly was one of the leading candidates for the GM job, spending the last six seasons in the Bears’ front office, most recently as the assistant director…
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Minnesota’s Rick Spielman says George Paton is ‘more than prepared’ to lead Broncos as new GM
Rick Spielman knew if George Paton was ever going to leave his side, this was going to be the year. The eight-year Minnesota Vikings GM had a feeling his right-hand-man, Paton, was going to finally pull the trigger this offseason and accept his own general manager position. And that’s exactly what happened Wednesday when the…
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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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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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George Paton, Terry Fontenot wrap up second round of interviews for Denver Broncos GM opening
Minnesota’s George Paton and New Orleans’ Terry Fontenot finished their second interviews for the Broncos’ general manager opening Tuesday, according to multiple reports. With the Vikings’ season over, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Paton flew into Denver and interviewed in-person Tuesday afternoon while taking a tour of the facilities as well. Fontenot, meanwhile, had to…
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George Paton, Champ Kelly, Terry Fontenot lead Broncos’ GM search as second round of interviews nears
And then there were three. At least, for now. After conducting five interviews over the weekend, the Broncos general manager search appears to be down to three final candidates: Minnesota’s Assistant General Manager George Paton, Chicago’s Assistant Director of Pro Personnel Champ Kelly and New Orleans’ Vice President/Assistant General Manager of Pro Personnel Terry Fontenot.…
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George Paton, Champ Kelly, Terry Fontenot lead Broncos’ GM search as second round of interviews nears
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save And then there were three. At least, for now. After conducting five interviews over the weekend, the Broncos general manager search appears to be down to three final candidates: Minnesota’s Assistant General Manager George Paton, Chicago’s Assistant Director of Pro Personnel Champ Kelly and New…
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Colorado Springs Movers & Shakers
Joan Shields, Dave Miller, Michael Budler, Doug Palmer, Elizabeth Hoffner and Dakota “Cody” Hurst have been promoted to new roles by El Pomar Foundation of Colorado Springs. Shields was promoted from vice president to senior vice president of leadership and director of the foundation’s fellowship program. Miller was promoted from associate vice president to vice…