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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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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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Tim Tebow works out for NFL team, attempting comeback
Tim Tebow is back … sort of. The former Broncos quarterback, who was selected 25th overall in the 2010 draft, is reportedly attempting a comeback in the NFL, after having a workout with the Jacksonville Jaguars this week. Tebow didn’t try out as a quarterback, but instead a tight end — a position he resisted moving…
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Recent history says Broncos can find a valuable player at No. 9 in NFL draft
If history has anything to do with who the Broncos pick at No. 9 overall Thursday night, it likely means Denver won’t take a quarterback. The last quarterback taken ninth in the NFL draft was Marty Domres, who was selected by the San Diego Chargers in 1969. History will likely play no role in who…
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Players who could be drafted from Colorado, Colorado State, Air Force
Several players from Colorado’s Division I FBS schools could hear their name called this week at the NFL draft, which begins at 6 p.m. Thursday. Colorado, Colorado State and Air Force all have multiple players hoping to earn a spot on an NFL roster next fall. Colorado has seen its fair share of players drafted, with…
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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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‘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…
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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…