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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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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, other Denver Broncos attend voluntary offseason workouts
The Broncos’ offseason officially started Monday and despite players releasing a statement April 13 saying they wouldn’t participate in voluntary workouts, quarterback Drew Lock and over 20 other players attended the first day of workouts, a source confirmed to The Gazette. It was also confirmed that the Broncos had near perfect attendance for a virtual meeting…
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Robin Fraser ready to roll in second full season as Colorado Rapids coach
The mix of young and experienced players, homegrown and foreign, seems to sit well with Rapids coach Robin Fraser heading into his second full season. After taking over late in the 2019 season, Fraser’s first full season featured a trip to the Florida bubble for the MLS is Back Tournament, a month-long stoppage due to…
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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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2 Colorado College hockey standouts part of 2021 Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame class
Former Colorado College hockey coach Scott Owens and the 1970 Air Force Academy football team top the 2021 Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame class that was announced Friday. Others who will be inducted during the Nov. 1 ceremony at The Broadmoor World Arena are former Air Force two-sport star Terry Maki (wrestling/football), former CC…
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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…