Author: Ryan Mcfadden
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Broncos’ search for next franchise quarterback after Russell Wilson might require patience
The inevitable has finally happened. The Broncos and quarterback Russell Wilson decided to part ways after two uninspiring seasons, as Denver announced Monday it will release the nine-time Pro Bowler after the start of the new league year on March 13. Wilson’s arrival in 2022 was meant to end Denver’s quarterback carousel. But he walks…
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Keeler vs. McFadden: With Russell Wilson gone, should Broncos move up in NFL draft if it means landing Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy?
Sean Keeler: You know what I love most about the spring? Having my life dictated by whatever floats out from underneath Mel Kiper Jr.’s hair. Mock drafts are all fun and games, until somebody gets hurt — or until somebody gets desperate for a QB1 they’ve accidentally fallen in love with. Our man Mel’s pegged…
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What are Broncos’ QB options after parting ways with Russell Wilson?
The Russell Wilson era in Denver is over after the Broncos announced Monday that they will release the nine-time Pro Bowler after the new league year begins March 13. That means the Broncos are once again in the market for a starting quarterback. From drafting Washington’s Michael Penix Jr. to a potential reunion between Jameis…
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Broncos post-combine mock draft: Denver tries to make use of its six picks
INDIANAPOLIS — The NFL scouting combine is in the books, and that means it’s time for another seven-round Broncos mock draft. The last mock draft explored the possibility of Denver trading back to acquire more picks. In this version, the Broncos will try to make the most out of the six picks they have. First…
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Once considered a top QB prospect, South Carolina’s Spencer Rattler could be a potential late-round option for Broncos
INDIANAPOLIS — At one point, Spencer Rattler was a star. He was a five-star recruit and the top quarterback in the 2019 recruiting class, ahead of Bo Nix and Jayden Daniels. Rattler had an extensive list of offers, broke Arizona high school passing records and even appeared in the Netflix sports documentary “QB1: Beyond the…
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NFL Combine Buzz: What Jayden Daniels, J.J. McCarthy, other QBs said about meetings with Sean Payton, Broncos
INDIANAPOLIS — It’s been a busy week for Sean Payton and the Broncos on the quarterback front at the NFL combine. They met with many of the 2024 draft prospects over the course of the week, from top-of-the-board candidates like USC’s Caleb Williams, LSU’s Jayden Daniels and North Carolina’s Drake Maye, to potential later-round options…
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Senior Rylee Balcazar is on quest for perfection. But her legacy at Fort Lupton is already cemented.
Rylee Balcazar sees perfection standing in front of her. It’s calling her name and she’s eager to take it. The Fort Lupton senior girls wrestler didn’t think much of her perfect record until she walked through the doors of Ball Arena for the 2024 CHSAA state wrestling tournament on Thursday. “I was like ‘I’m actually…
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Keeler vs. McFadden: Do you believe Broncos coach Sean Payton when he says he and Russell Wilson have “a great relationship?”
Sean Keeler: I’m starting to think Super Bowl Week has been reprogrammed to torture Broncos Country. The game itself lures the Front Range into thinking somebody’s finally figured out a way to break Patrick Mahomes’ magic Harry Potter wand, only to watch as No. 15 goes all Expelliarmus while eluding pressure and then finishes the…
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Broncos coach Sean Payton says decision on QB Russell Wilson will happen “sooner than later”
While on radio row for Super Bowl week in Las Vegas, Broncos head coach Sean Payton offered a bit of clarity on Denver’s quarterback situation. Payton said in an interview with Adam Schein on Mad Dog Radio on Friday that a decision on the future of quarterback Russell Wilson will happen “sooner than later.” “The…
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Broncos DL coach Marcus Dixon joins Vikings coaching staff in same role
For the second time this week, the Denver Broncos saw a defensive assistant coach head to another NFL team. The Minnesota Vikings announced Friday that they’ve hired Broncos defensive line coach Marcus Dixon in the same role. Dixon joins former defensive backs coach Christian Parker on the way out of Denver, with sources telling The…





