Tag: quarterback
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Deshaun Watson, Matthew Stafford or someone else? Which quarterbacks make the most sense for the Broncos
Deshaun Watson, Matthew Stafford or someone else? That’s the question all of Broncos Country wants to know this offseason. There’s been a lot of talk about who will be the Broncos’ starting quarterback in 2021, whether it’ll be Drew Lock again or if they’ll go after one of the big quarterbacks via trade or free…
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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…
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What George Paton can learn from one former Broncos general manager
Neal Dahlen has no advice for George Paton. Dahlen, the Broncos’ general manager from 1999 to 2001, has been out of the NFL for nearly 20 years. Now 80 years old, he worked in two of the most successful front offices in football in his career, spending his first 17 years with the 49ers (1979-1996)…
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Gary Kubiak — former Broncos head coach, assistant and player — announces retirement
Former Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak, who helped Denver to Super Bowl 50, announced his retirement from football Thursday afternoon. Kubiak has spent 36 years in the NFL as a coach and player, spending time with the Broncos, Ravens, Texans, 49ers and Vikings. He had a 24-11 record as the Broncos’ head coach from 2015-16.…
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What can Denver Broncos offer for Houston’s Deshaun Watson? Here are 3 potential trade packages
If George Paton wants to make a splash, the first thing he should do as Denver’s new general manager is call the Houston Texans. Texans star quarterback Deshaun Watson reportedly wants out and the Broncos, who have their own quarterback problems, seem to be one of the teams that could make a run at the…
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3 things to know before betting on NFL games during the divisional round of the playoffs
The NFL Playoffs are in full swing, and they move on to the Divisional Round this week. Only eight teams remain, and we have some juicy matchups this weekend. The games are split up with two on Saturday and two on Sunday. Here are some fun facts you should know before wagering on any of…
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George Paton’s journey to Denver started in a Chicago basement: From a friend’s couch to Broncos GM
George Paton showed up at Thomas Bonds’ Chicago doorstep with only an hour’s notice. Paton, 28 at the time, had just accepted a low-level scouting job with the Bears and had flown in from Los Angeles looking for a couch to crash on. Bonds’ brother, Jimmy, was a friend of Paton’s going back to their…
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Minnesota’s George Paton is Denver Broncos’ new GM: ‘I feel like this team is a sleeping giant’
Minnesota Vikings Vice President of Player Personnel/Assistant General Manager George Paton is the Denver Broncos’ new general manager, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Wednesday and the Broncos later confirmed. Paton agreed to a six-year deal with the Broncos. Paton, 51, was considered one of the Broncos’ top candidates when President of Football Operations John Elway announced…
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George Paton’s to-do list as Broncos new general manager
Minnesota Vikings Assistant General Manager George Paton will be the Broncos’ new general manager. Paton will have his hands full this offseason with the Broncos, from re-signing safety Justin Simmons to determining QB Drew Lock’s future. Here’s Paton’s to-do list as Denver’s new GM: Von Miller’s contract At the top of Paton’s to-do list is…
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George Paton, Champ Kelly, Terry Fontenot lead Broncos’ GM search as second round of interviews nears
And then there were three. At least, for now. After conducting five interviews over the weekend, the Broncos general manager search appears to be down to three final candidates: Minnesota’s Assistant General Manager George Paton, Chicago’s Assistant Director of Pro Personnel Champ Kelly and New Orleans’ Vice President/Assistant General Manager of Pro Personnel Terry Fontenot.…