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The Denver Broncos have officially entered into a new era with the AFC West franchise infamously acquiring veteran quarterback Joe Flacco in a trade with the Baltimore Ravens. Not only that, but the rest of Denver’s offense will be forced to take the next step as well, a group that includes soon-to-be second-year wide receiver, […]

The Denver Broncos have been itching to get back into the playoffs since they won the Super Bowl in 2015. That was when they had Peyton Manning under center and their defense was the best in the NFL. Now, their defense has the potential to be one of the best in the NFL but can […]

Kevin Hogan needs to play in preseason games. Joe Flacco does not. This relates to a preseason playing decision made by an AFC West underdog. The Denver Broncos have a new group of quarterbacks and hope they will finally find their guy. Recently, reports have come out on which quarterback is expected to get the […]

Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey’s career spanned 15 seasons, 226 games, 12 Pro Bowls and two conferences. During that time, he was always matched up against the oppositions’ best pass catchers. Bailey, who will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 3, often handled these matchups with relative ease — a […]

The Denver Broncos made a lot of changes at the quarterback position this offseason. Trading for Joe Flacco made major news, as did drafting Drew Lock in the second round. However, something that many might not have noticed was that the Broncos also acquired Kevin Hogan. The reason it might have flown under the radar […]

John Elway has been searching for ways to bring the Denver Broncos back to being a contender in the NFL. Has the Hall of Fame quarterback done enough to finally say the Broncos are officially back? According to Conor Orr of Sports Illustrated, the Broncos are among a few teams who are “stuck in neutral.” […]

Tom Brady made abundantly clear last season that he’s still one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. But even the most biased New England Patriots fans would have to admit that their quarterback, nearly two decades since he was drafted and firmly into his forties, is playing at a level decidedly below his peak. […]

Mark Davis is happy Pat Bowlen’s family is getting what they deserve from the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Yet, Davis – the owner of the Oakland Raiders – wishes other deserving families received the same courtesy. The Hall of Fame decided Tuesday that the family of Denver owner Pat Bowlen will receive his gold […]

John Elway and the Denver Broncos are itching to get back to the playoffs after missing the postseason in every year since their Super Bowl win in 2015. Things are exponentially different though for the team in the Mile High City. In 2015, Peyton Manning was on his last leg but managed to make plays […]

Bucking the trend of not giving out Hall of Fame gold jackets or rings to deceased members, former Denver Broncos majority owner Pat Bowlen will receive just that in spite of his passing last month, per 9News’ Mike Klis. Bowlen had been elected to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame right before […]

One of the storylines surrounding the Denver Broncos this off-season is how effective Emmanuel Sanders will be this upcoming season and when would he be ready to return. Sanders is still recovering from an Achilles injury that he suffered last season during a week 14 practice. Sanders said it “feels realistic” that he will be […]

The Denver Broncos have a revamped coaching staff, and with that makeover comes a brand new system. Because new head coach Vic Fangio is a defensive guy, the defense is going to be the main focus for the Broncos heading into 2019, and defensive coordinator Ed Donatell already loves the fit of defensive lineman Bradley […]

Vic Fangio wants to take something great and make it better. The Denver Broncos have used a 3-4 base defense since 2015, the season in which the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers in the Super Bowl. So, Denver’s new head coach is coming in and wanting to play a 3-4 — that in itself is […]

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay was one of the nicest stories in the NFL this past season, rushing for 1,037 yards and nine touchdowns while averaging 5.4 yards per carry during his rookie campaign en route to the Pro Bowl. The catch? Lindsay went undrafted last year. Lindsay, who played his collegiate football at […]

Former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning played with a lot of great players throughout his NFL career, but one guy stands out above the rest, Von Miller. Manning was asked by the Broncos team website to talk about some of the players he played with during his career. Manning said right now the person he […]

Right tackle Ja’Wuan James might not have been the addition that made the most offseason headlines for the Broncos, but he’s already making an impact on the team. Denver signed James to a four-year, $51 million contract after free agency opened in March and the deal leaves him behind only Raiders’ tackle Trent Brown on […]

The Denver Broncos are in the midst of ushering in some significant changes on offense this offseason. Tight end Jake Butt is hoping to get assimilated once training camp rolls around. Butt has spent nearly the last year nursing a torn ACL he suffered during the 2018 NFL season. According to The Athletic’s Nicki Jhabvala, […]

The NFL is filled with plenty of transcendent talent among all 32 teams that the league has to offer. Some players are given more recognition than others—with some becoming “underrated”. Players like Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, and Aaron Rodgers are at the forefront of the quarterbacks that everyone mentions as “the best”—and deservedly so. Although, […]

The Denver Broncos have ushered in significant changes this offseason. Regardless, linebacker Von Miller retains high expectations for himself. Miller made it clear that he has his sights set on breaking Bruce Smith’s NFL record for career sacks. According to Lila Bromberg of USA Today, Von Miller is excited to meet his lofty goals: “Whenever […]

Brandon McManus has been the Denver Broncos’ kicker for the past five seasons. Just because he’s performed well enough to retain his job for half a decade, though, hardly means Denver wouldn’t be open to replacing him if the team finds a superior option at kicker. Case in point: Taylor Bertolet, who signed with the […]

The Denver Broncos recently got a taste of their media projections for the 2019 NFL season and it is safe to say they were not ideal. It seems the doubt about Denver’s ability to compete was not lost on linebacker Von Miller. Miller had caught wind of the 2-14 projection for 2019. He was adamant […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been talking this offseason about how he thinks the offense can be as good as last year even without Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell. Some of the Steelers fans are buying the talk but one guy that isn’t is Hall of Famer Terrell Davis who thinks Big Ben is […]

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay is “very close” to returning to peak form. Lindsay made the revelation to ESPN’s Jeff Legwold on June 20. I feel like I’m very close. I’m going to come down to the head coach and our training staff to make the decisions. I trust them. For me, I’m going […]

The Denver Broncos won’t be having an open competition for quarterback, according to team general manager John Elway. The Super Bowl winning former quarterback told TMZ that “Flacco’s the guy,” while walking to his car. Denver traded for Flacco in February, sending a fourth round pick to the Baltimore Ravens, who have found their quarterback […]

Although Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris wasn’t around the team much of the offseason while dealing with a contract dispute, he thinks he is a perfect fit for the defense. New head coach Vic Fangio has been implementing the defense all offseason and Harris made sure to work hard to learn it while he was […]

Longtime Broncos owner Pat Bowlen passed away late last week. The family held a ceremony open to the public at Broncos Stadium at Mile High Tuesday, and thousands of people turned out for the event. Attendees were greeted by team CEO Joe Ellis, and then led through a museum-like set of memorabilia that Bowlen had […]

Longtime Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen passed away at the age of 75 last week after a lengthy bout with Alzheimer’s disease. With the Denver staple leaving behind an impressive legacy, former Broncos quarterback and current front office executive John Elway has yet to stop expressing his love for Bowlen. “You know other than my […]

Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen sadly passed away last week, and the Broncos have been debating ways to honor him ever since. There’s been talk that the team could rename their stadium after him, but one thing is for sure. The Broncos have decided to wear orange ‘MR. B’ decals on their helmet next season, […]

There has been a buzz around the Denver Broncos since Joe Flacco joined the team and running back Phillip Lindsay is excited to play with him. Lindsay said one of the first things he noticed with Flacco around the team is just how much he tries to keep everyone involved. “He’s a great man. He […]

Legendary Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen passed away this week at the age of 75, ending a 35-year reign in Denver. Peyton Manning offered his appreciation to the late owner. Peyton Manning spent four years playing for Bowlen from 2012 through 2015, capping off his tenure with the Broncos by winning a Super Bowl championship, […]

Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen passed away yesterday after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. The 75-year-old was mourned by a majority of the NFL world, and the commissioner of the league, Roger Goodell, recently released a statement on Bowlen’s passing, praising the man as extremely influential to the league. In the statement (via NFL.com), […]

Long-time Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen passed away at the age of 75 earlier this week, 35 years after he originally bought the Broncos franchise. During his time at the helm, Denver won three Super Bowl championships, two of which came with current general manager John Elway under center at quarterback during the 1997-98 and […]

The NFL lost a legend. Pat Bowlen, the principal owner of the Denver Broncos since 1984, passed away Thursday night at age 75 after an extended battle with Alzheimer’s disease. The Broncos released a statement from the Bowlen family just after midnight announcing his passing. “We are saddened to inform everyone that our beloved husband and […]

Emmanuel Sanders is known as one of the hardest-working players in the NFL. The Denver Broncos’ wide receiver, to no one’s surprise, has continued living up to that billing during his ongoing recovery from a ruptured Achilles tendon, on track to be ready for the regular season despite suffering the injury in December. Needless to […]

We’re living in a great age of quarterback play in the NFL, as the influx of young talent at the most important position in sports has led to much of the league having a settled starter under center. However, it does not take too many bad performances for a quarterback’s job to be considered in […]

Emmanuel Sanders doesn’t blame his teammate, Chris Harris Jr., for sitting out part of the offseason program before getting an adjustment to his contract. Harris returned to organized team activities after the team restructured the pay for the final year of his deal, but not before the holdout turned ugly at times and with plenty of trade […]

Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders has spent the offseason nursing a torn achilles. Fortunately, he appears to be on track for a healthy return by the time the 2019 NFL season rolls around. The Broncos have taken a cautious approach with Sanders recovery this offseason. He insists that he no longer feels pain when […]

It’s still unclear whether or not Emmanuel Sanders will be ready for training camp. Even so, the Denver Broncos’ wide receiver remains extremely confident of his place in both the locker room and the league’s individual hierarchy with the 2019 season fast approaching. On Tuesday, Sanders told Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic that though he’s […]

Derek Wolfe is a do it all for the Denver Broncos and Von Miller thinks he is a lot like Dirk Nowitzki. Wolfe might not get as much attention as some of the other players on the Broncos defense, but he is still taking on double teams and getting after the quarterback “What Dirk did […]