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Patrick Surtain II ready to help already talented Denver Broncos, just like he did at Alabama and American Heritage
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Chad Wilson has seen his fair share of NFL drafts and NFL corners. Having coached several NFL cornerbacks in his career, including his sons Quincy Wilson, who plays for the New York Jets, and Marco Wilson, who is expected to be drafted this week, Wilson…
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Patrick Surtain II ready to help already talented Denver Broncos, just like he did at Alabama and American Heritage
Chad Wilson has seen his fair share of NFL drafts and NFL corners. Having coached several NFL cornerbacks in his career, including his sons Quincy Wilson, who plays for the New York Jets, and Marco Wilson, who is expected to be drafted this week, Wilson has seen it all. So, when Patrick Surtain II, who…
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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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Denver Broncos 2021 NFL draft: 5 positions of need other than quarterback
The Broncos certainly need to address their quarterback situation this offseason and might do so come Thursday night at the NFL draft. Ohio State’s Justin Fields, North Dakota State’s Trey Lance and Alabama’s Mac Jones have all been speculated as possibilities at quarterback for the Broncos next week. But what about Denver’s other needs? It’s…
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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…
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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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5 players Denver Broncos should consider in second round of NFL draft
All of Broncos Country wants to know who new general manager George Paton is taking ninth overall in the NFL draft the night of April 29. But what about at No. 40 on April 30? There are several players who the Broncos could take on Day 2 who would make a serious impact in Denver…
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Karl Dorrell’s second Colorado coaching staff closer to completion after two promotions, hiring of strength coach
Colorado football’s coaching staff got closer to its final form for the 2021 season when Karl Dorrell promoted two assistants and hired a new strength coach. Chris Wilson, the defensive line coach last season, will continue to coach that position while also handling the defensive coordinator responsibilities vacated by Tyson Summers, who was previously let…
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Broadmoor World Arena to host state basketball, spirit championships
The 2021 state basketball and spirit champions will be crowned in Colorado Springs. The Colorado High School Activities Association announced Thursday that the Broadmoor World Arena will host CHSAA’s 100th state basketball championships and 30th annual state spirit championships. Previously the state championships were held at the Denver Coliseum and the University of Denver Hamilton…
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‘We were the best’: Aqib Talib reflects on ‘No Fly Zone,’ Super Bowl 50 and broadcasting career
Aqib Talib hasn’t changed much in the five years since he and the “No Fly Zone” helped the Broncos win Super Bowl 50. Sure, he’s gotten older and has since retired from football, but the same confident and charismatic character remains. And his opinion on the “No Fly Zone” being the best secondary ever in…