Tag: sean payton
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WR Jaylen Waddle to make Broncos debut on ‘Monday Night Football’
ENGLEWOOD — Jaylen Waddle used the word “excited” over and over while chatting with reporters ahead of his Broncos debut. The veteran wide receiver couldn’t stop smiling following Saturday’s practice at Broncos Park. Waddle is projected to be one of quarterback Bo Nix’s top targets when Denver opens the regular season Monday night against the…
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Mark Kiszla: How John Elway knows way Bo Nix can win his first NFL ring
With quarterback Bo Nix and the boys in Super Bowl-or-bust mode, this team is setting up Broncomanics to lose their ever-lovin’ minds. We’re talking about a full-scale, orange-and-blue meltdown. Can you say freak out? I’m not saying the Broncos can’t win the Super Bowl. In fact, I was crazy enough to have predicted more than…
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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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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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Broncos turn sights to Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: ‘We’re preparing for him at his best’
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is expected to make his return from injury in Week 1 against the Broncos on “Monday Night Football.” “We love it,” tight end Evan Engram said. “That’s kind of our mentality. Just tell us when and where, and we’ll be ready to go.” It wasn’t clear if the two-time NFL MVP…
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Sean Payton confirms his backup quarterback for 2026 season | Broncos notebook
ENGLEWOOD — Sean Payton reluctantly confirmed what seemed obvious. The Broncos coach initially avoided answering when asked after Wednesday practice: Is Jarrett Stidham your backup quarterback? “The great thing is, we’re able to bring three on game day,” Payton said. “There’s this pecking order. … I didn’t answer his question (laughs).” He finally relented after…
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Talanoa Hufanga reflects on NFL journey: ‘I really, truly love where I’m at’ | Broncos notebook
ENGLEWOOD — Talanoa Hufanga is grateful to have played in every game during his debut Broncos season. He’s also grateful for injuries that ultimately led him to Denver. Hufanga spoke with reporters after Monday’s practice at Broncos Park. The ex-49ers safety found a home in coordinator Vance Joseph’s defense a year ago. Hufanga earned second-team…
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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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Kickin’ It with Kiz: Only question is when Shedeur Sanders takes over as starting quarterback in Cleveland
Shedeur Sanders is the best quarterback on that Cleveland Browns team. Whether or not Sanders is a good NFL quarterback is yet to be seen. — M.M., surfing the net goofy style Kiz: In a reminder that what Cleveland does best as a football franchise is Browns down its leg, Deshaun Watson was inexplicably named…
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Broncos QB Bo Nix ‘probably won’t play’ in preseason finale against Vikings
ENGLEWOOD — The next time Broncos Country will see quarterback Bo Nix on a field is likely on “Monday Night Football.” The Broncos host the Vikings on Friday night at Empower Field in the preseason finale. Coach Sean Payton said after Wednesday practice that Nix “probably won’t play” against Minnesota as the team determines expected…