Tag: chad kelly
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CFL star QB Chad Kelly says he’s a ‘new person’ 8 years after ugly exit from Broncos
On Oct. 14, 2018, at Empower Field, Broncos starting quarterback Case Keenum sat out a play against the Los Angeles Rams to be checked for a concussion. In came backup Chad Kelly, who got a huge ovation before taking his first NFL snap. After all, the Broncos had high hopes then for Kelly, the nephew…
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Woody Paige: Broncos seem infatuated with sons, nephews of Super Bowl QBs
The Denver Broncos seem infatuated with the sons and nephews of former Super Bowl quarterbacks. Brett Rypien becomes the fourth of that category. But it’s all relative. Brian Griese was first. Dad Bob was starting quarterback in two championship games. Griese The Younger was selected by the Broncos in the third round of 1998’s draft…
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Woody Paige: Broncos seem infatuated with sons, nephews of Super Bowl QBs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver Broncos seem infatuated with the sons and nephews of former Super Bowl quarterbacks. Brett Rypien becomes the fourth of that category. But it’s all relative. Brian Griese was first. Dad Bob was starting quarterback in two championship games. Griese The Younger was selected…
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Woody Paige: 5 guarantees on the Denver Broncos’ upcoming draft
Five guarantees about the Denver Broncos’ 2019 draft: • They will draft a quarterback. • They will not draft a quarterback who is 6-foot-6, -7 or -0. • They will not draft a quarterback who hasn’t or can’t play under center. • They will not draft a quarterback who doesn’t read defenses or books (as…
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Woody Paige: 5 guarantees on the Denver Broncos’ upcoming draft
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Five guarantees about the Denver Broncos’ 2019 draft: • They will draft a quarterback. • They will not draft a quarterback who is 6-foot-6, -7 or -0. • They will not draft a quarterback who hasn’t or can’t play under center. • They will not…
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Woody Paige: Denver Broncos must march in when NFL year starts Wednesday
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Don’t beware the Ides of March. Be aware, instead, of March 13, 2019 — New Year’s Day on the National Football League calendar. Wednesday is when the Broncos endeavor to become relevant in the room again. Feb. 7, 2016 seems so distant ago. Set your clocks…
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Woody Paige: Joe Flacco can succeed, but more permanent solution needed for Broncos
The Broncos and, specifically John Elway, have gotten a lot of national flak — oh! — since trading a week ago for Joe Flacco. One writer for a major sports publication has called The Duke of Denver “the mayor of crazy town’’ in the aftershock of the deal. Even the local loyalists of Our Very…
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Woody Paige: Joe Flacco can succeed, but more permanent solution needed for Broncos
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Broncos and, specifically John Elway, have gotten a lot of national flak — oh! — since trading a week ago for Joe Flacco. One writer for a major sports publication has called The Duke of Denver “the mayor of crazy town’’ in the aftershock…
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Woody Paige: Denver Broncos should draft Missouri quarterback Drew Lock
The Broncos have drafted 44 quarterbacks in 59 years. Drew Lock should be the 45th and the pre-eminent one. Don’t you think it’s about time to get one right? One who can start at quarterback for a minimum of five seasons, one who doesn’t just pass by in Denver and through Colorado for a season,…