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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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Denver Broncos to provide vaccines for players, staff as offseason workouts near
The Broncos will provide COVID-19 vaccinations for players, staff and their families starting April 21, a source confirmed to The Gazette. The vaccine, which will be Pfizer and administered by UCHealth, will be voluntary for players and mandatory for tier one and two staff. Led by Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Brittany Bowlen, this has been…
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5 players to watch at the Senior Bowl who could be future Broncos
The Senior Bowl has maybe never been more significant than it is this year. With the NFL combine not taking place this offseason due to COVID-19 concerns, the Senior Bowl is one of the only times some draft prospects will be able to showcase their skills. This year, 136 seniors across college football were selected…
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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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Denver Broncos’ DB coach Renaldo Hill to be Chargers’ defensive coordinator
Broncos defensive backs coach Renaldo Hill will be the Los Angeles Chargers’ next defensive coordinator, according to a report by Albert Breer of The MMQB. Hill will be joining former Broncos outside linebackers coach Brandon Staley, who was the Rams defensive coordinator this past season before being named the Chargers coach Jan. 17. Staley and…
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Woody Paige: Why are the Denver Broncos lacking diversity in hires?
The Broncos’ roster is composed of more than 75 percent black players. More than 80 percent of the Denver Broncos’ executives, administrators, directors, coaches and scouts are white men. The franchise could lose an African-American coach in a few days, but may add a black assistant general manager soon. “We’re getting better as an organization…
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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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Could Champ Kelly still land in Denver despite missing out on the Broncos’ GM opening? One former Bronco hopes so
Champ Kelly may have come up short in the Broncos’ general manager search, as George Paton was hired Wednesday. But Kelly could still find his way to Denver this offseason. Kelly was one of the leading candidates for the GM job, spending the last six seasons in the Bears’ front office, most recently as the assistant director…
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Minnesota’s Rick Spielman says George Paton is ‘more than prepared’ to lead Broncos as new GM
Rick Spielman knew if George Paton was ever going to leave his side, this was going to be the year. The eight-year Minnesota Vikings GM had a feeling his right-hand-man, Paton, was going to finally pull the trigger this offseason and accept his own general manager position. And that’s exactly what happened Wednesday when the…