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Why did the Broncos pass on Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields?
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save 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…
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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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2021 NFL Mock Draft: Broncos trade back; Atlanta takes Justin Fields
The NFL Draft is nearly here, which means time for one final mock draft. The Broncos and general manager George Paton of course threw a wrench into a lot of mock’s Wednesday when they traded for Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. The Gazette’s George Stoia tried to put the pieces together on how this might…
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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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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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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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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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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…