Tag: denver broncos
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The Denver Broncos are on the ballot this fall | Jon Caldara
Do you want the Broncos to win the Super Bowl? Then you’d better hope Amendment 87 — which brings back Colorado’s economy-strangling “graduated” income tax — loses at the ballot box this fall. Seriously. Forget Republicans and Democrats. Forget tax policy. This is about Xs and Os — and whether Denver can afford the players…
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Mark Kiszla: How big a football geek is Sean Payton? Chiefs fixing to find out.
With Broncos coach Sean Payton, the hay is never in the barn, because he’s maniacally ripping apart every haystack for a needle. Nobody in the NFL likes story time better than Payton. And everybody knows it. In fact, Broncos CEO Greg Penner once told me what Payton does best is win football games. But a…
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Mark Kiszla: How Bo Nix can bulldoze smoldering remains of Chiefs Kingdom
The first week of the NFL season is a liar, but want to know the honest truth? Here is the Broncos’ big chance to go to Kansas City and not only burn what remains of Chiefs Kingdom to the ground, but scatter the ashes to the wind. For the first time in nearly a decade,…
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Broncos put focus on education with launch of Attendance Network initiative | 2026 Broncos Preview
The focus for the Broncos isn’t only on kids staying in school. They want to make sure everyone in attendance gets the most out of their education. And they’re taking action to help. Over the past few years, the Broncos have been learning a lot about the importance of attendance for students in Colorado, something…
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Pictionary: Sean Payton’s reimagined coaching staff | 2026 Broncos Preview
Broncos coach Sean Payton isn’t drawing up the play calls for the first time in his lengthy career as a head coach. That honor was given to offensive coordinator Davis Webb, who was also promoted from quarterback coach and pass-game coordinator to offensive coordinator. Here’s Payton’s full staff for the upcoming season: Sean Payton, head…
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Does AFC West still belong to Chiefs… or is it Broncos’ to lose? | 2026 Broncos Preview
Kansas City strung together nine straight AFC West titles before the Broncos broke the Chiefs’ stranglehold on the division last season. Whether Denver’s breakthrough last season was a changing of the guard or a blip in the Patrick Mahomes era will be determined this season in what’s become an increasingly competitive division. Here’s where each…
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The Broncos will start… 2-3 in our schedule predictions | 2026 Broncos Preview
Breaking down the 2026 Broncos schedule: Week 1: Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs Monday, Sept. 14, 6:15 p.m. (ABC) Better to visit Arrowhead in September as opposed to December, but the Chiefs have something to prove after missing the postseason. The pick: Chiefs 17, Broncos 14 (Record 0-1) Week 2: Jacksonville Jaguars at Broncos Sunday,…
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Mark Kiszla: If Bo Nix is on nobody’s top 10 list of NFL quarterbacks, who cares?
Bo Nix and John Elway don’t belong in the same sentence, except in one essential way that makes them both winners. As a young NFL quarterback, Nix is nothing special for three quarters. But with the game on the line in the final 15 minutes, he’s Elway. Or a young prince in the mold of…
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Jarrett Stidham secures backup spot with strong performance vs. Vikings
Jarrett Stidham has been holding down the backup spot behind Bo Nix for much of camp. Nothing that happened in Friday’s preseason finale is likely to change that. With Nix sitting out the Broncos’ 34-6 win over the Minnesota Vikings, Stidham got the start, just as he did in the preseason opener. The 30-year-old quarterback…
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After Helton and Walker, which Denver athlete should be next up for a statue? | Friday Faceoff
The Rockies are honoring their Hall of Famers — Larry Walker and Todd Helton — with statues outside Coors Field. Which Denver sports figures should be next? Chris Tomasson, Broncos beat writer Answer: John Elway When one visits Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, there is a big statue out front of Peyton Manning. So why…