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The Denver Broncos entered the NFL Draft with a hole at wide receiver. They wasted no time addressing the issue, taking Alabama’s Jerry Jeudy and Penn State’s KJ Hamler with each of their first two picks last week. During an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show, Broncos general manager John Elway explained his decision to […]

The Denver Broncos have a ton of faith in Drew Lock as their franchise quarterback and they knew they needed to put him in a better position to succeed. After addressing the offensive side of the ball in the 2020 NFL Draft, John Elway explained the importance of Lock and putting more points on the […]

The Denver Broncos made a concerted effort to address the offensive side of the ball this offseason. Following the 2020 NFL Draft, John Elway revealed Denver’s offseason motivation. “I felt that offensively, for us to be able to compete and give Drew a chance to be successful and us to be successful on the offensive side […]

Roger Goodell has received plenty of heat about how he has handled some things the last few years. But Denver Broncos general manager John Elway doesn’t want to hear any complaints about the NFL draft. Elway said there were plenty of GM’s and owners who didn’t want to hold the draft with everything going on […]

Denver Broncos general manager John Elway has a lot on his plate this week as the 2020 NFL Draft is now less than 24 hours away. Elway refuses to leave any stone unturned at times like this, though, as the Broncos front office executive is answering all of the tough questions thrown at him by […]

The Denver Broncos have not gone after any veteran quarterbacks this offseason, as they seem very committed to Drew Lock moving forward. Some have suggested that the Broncos should sign Cam Newton or Jameis Winston for some stability, but earlier this week, general manager John Elway explained why Denver has not done that. “There are […]

Drew Lock had a sensational start to his NFL career. The Denver Broncos quarterback posted a 4-1 record, making a losing team look like a winning one. However, Broncos general manager John Elway wants to warn his young quarterback that he hasn’t solidified anything yet. Via Aric DiLalla of the Broncos‘ official website. “Obviously by […]

John Elway wants to make one thing clear — the Denver Broncos are working on a long-term contract with Justin Simmons. According to the Broncos general manager, the team is in “active negotiations” with Simmons. Via Charean Williams of NBC Sports. “As far as Justin, we’re in negotiations right now,” General Manager John Elway said […]

The 2020 NFL Draft is going to be different than any other draft in history, as it will be held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic. Just a few days before it begins, John Elway, the GM of the Denver Broncos, made a revealing quote about the 2020 NFL Draft. Interesting note from Broncos GM […]

Courtland Sutton emerged as the Denver Broncos’ No. 1 wide receiver in 2019, but the club still needs some help at the position. Broncos general manager John Elway acknowledged as much on Monday, saying that the team will likely address their lack of depth at wideout in the NFL Draft this week: “We do need […]

With the 2020 NFL Draft now less than 10 days away, the buzz is officially palpable. Even though this year’s installment of the NFL Draft will be a bit different than usual due to the current climate across the country, football fans remain eager to learn exactly which players will be joining their favorite teams […]

The Denver Broncos made one of the biggest moves of the offseason when they signed former Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon to a two-year deal worth $16 million. Despite the big-time signing, the Broncos definitely weren’t in need of a running back. For the last two seasons, former undrafted rookie Phillip Lindsay has […]

Denver Broncos general manager and president of football operations John Elway has made quite a few big-time splashes this offseason while most notably adding former Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon to the mix. Although signing Gordon, who was an unrestricted free agent this offseason, created a slew of headlines throughout the country, there […]

Pro Bowl running back Melvin Gordon has recently agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with the Denver Broncos. Gordon will now be joining a backfield that already includes Pro Bowler Phillip Lindsay. Many fans and NFL experts questioned the move since the Broncos already have a Pro Bowl running back. In a recent interview with […]

The Denver Broncos did not give up much to acquire Jurrell Casey from the Tennessee Titans. General manager and legendary Broncos quarterback John Elway managed to nab Casey for the cost of Denver’s seventh-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. That is hardly a steep price for the Broncos, considering that Casey has been named […]

Denver Broncos general manager John Elway gave more than a mere two cents to his newest addition in Melvin Gordon. Matter of fact, the Hall of Fame quarterback turned front office boss-man doled out a two-year, $16 million deal for the 26-year-old tailback. Many questioned Elway’s decision to load up on running backs without fixating […]

Denver Broncos general manager John Elway is not happy with the NFL brass so it appears. Elway, a legendary NFL quarterback prior to his days as a member of upper management, wants the league to postpone the upcoming 2020 NFL Draft, which is currently slated to take place in late April — as originally scheduled. […]

The Denver Broncos shipped off a fourth round pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars to get A.J Bouye, and general manager John Elway is pumped to get him on board. The veteran defensive back will be a big addition to the Broncos defense, and Elway thinks he is a great addition to the defense. “We’re excited […]

The Denver Broncos made it official on Friday, placing the team’s franchise tag on Justin Simmons. Despite placing the franchise tag on Simmons, John Elway made it clear that the Broncos are still ‘focused’ on getting a long-term deal done with Simmons. “We remain focused on reaching a long-term contract agreement with Justin, and he’s […]

Denver Broncos running back Philip Lindsay was an undrafted free agent and can sign a contract extension this offseason, but John Elway wants to wait until after free agency to work one out with him. At the end of the season, Elway said it was something they would look at during the offseason. At the […]

Denver Broncos president John Elway spoke about the team’s impending free agents at the NFL scouting combine, though he noted the team’s focus was on evaluating the prospects in Indianapolis. Elway said the front office will sit down and discuss cornerback Chris Harris Jr., defensive end Derek Wolfe and defensive lineman Shelby Harris and whether […]

There isn’t a more interesting story in the NFL right now than Tom Brady’s situation with the New England Patriots. While the idea of Brady leaving the only franchise he has ever known seems unfathomable, there appears to be a legitimate chance that the 42-year-old could leave the Patriots in free agency next month. One […]

Could the Denver Broncos be interested in Tom Brady? Broncos general manager John Elway didn’t exactly rule out the possibility of speaking to Brady this offseason, but that he is happy with Drew Lock under center, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic. While adding Brady may be tantalizing, it’s probably not the best route […]

The Denver Broncos have a variety of options this offseason because of the amount of money they’ll have available and the number of draft picks they posses. Due to having a boatload of cap space and draft picks, Jeff Legwold of ESPN believes that Denver will be the ‘most active’ team in the offseason. Just […]

John Elway. Denver Broncos legend. Two-time Super Bowl champion. Hall-of-Famer. Broncos general manager. …Lime scooter rider? Apparently. In a video posted to Twitter by Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic, Elway is seen riding a lime scooter down the road in Denver, the latest addition to his legend. pic.twitter.com/rV88pSZ9r3 — Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) February 1, 2020 […]

While the Denver Broncos’ dismissal of Rich Scangarello may have been greeted with unanimous affirmation, the fans’ reception to Vic Fangio’s choice of Pat Shurmur as the team’s new offensive coordinator could be described as either lukewarm or downright doubtful. The fans can’t be faulted as the Broncos had to endure another lost season. We […]

John Elway, the general manager of the Denver Broncos, is among a vast group of people that believe that onside kicks in the NFL need to be addressed. While speaking about the new rules in the Pro Bowl, Elway is all for the league trying different solutions to fixing the issue with onside kicks. “Not […]

The Denver Broncos surprisingly fired Rich Scangarello as their offensive coordinator and replaced him with Pat Shurmur in recent weeks. Despite the uncertainty from fans, John Elway is excited to see what the future holds with Shurmur joining the coaching staff. Via Ryan O’Halloran in the Denver Post: “Everybody says, ‘Continuity,’” Elway said via The […]

John Elway and Mike Shanahan were a dynamic duo for the Denver Broncos that won two Super Bowls together and the Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Rodgers wants to replicate that success. Ahead of Sunday’s NFC Championship Game, Rodgers says he’s hoping to win more than two Super Bowls with Matt LaFleur. “I appreciate the history […]

New Orleans Saints versatile utility player Taysom Hill joined Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway as the only players in NFL history to record a 50-plus pass completion, 20-plus receiving yards, and more than 10 yards rushing in a single postseason game, according to Drew Porche on Twitter. Taysom Hill joins John Elway as only […]

Denver Broncos president John Elway says that the team will look to sign running back Phillip Lindsay to a new contract this offseason, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic. “Phillip has done a tremendous job,” said Elway. “… As Vic [Fangio] said last night, there were 32 dumb-dumbs that didn’t draft him, and I […]

Denver Broncos general manager John Elway all but confirmed Drew Lock will be the starting quarterback in the Mile High City heading into the 2020 season. According to Andrew Mason of DNVR Sports, Elway said it was unrealistic to say the Broncos would go in a different direction at quarterback. John Elway, on whether Drew […]

Drew Lock’s beginning to his rookie season did not go as planned. The Denver Broncos placed the Missouri product on the injured reserve list due to a thumb injury. He did not play until Week 13, against the Los Angeles Chargers. Lock sustained the thumb injury during the preseason. When Broncos general manager and Hall […]

To commemorate the NFL’s 100th season, NFL Network has put together a roster of the best players at each position. Of course, they saved the quarterback position for last, and the 22 quarterback finalists were named for the NFL’s 100 All-Time Team on Monday night. The 22 quarterback finalists for the #NFL100 All-Time Team! Montana and […]

When the Denver Broncos took Drew Lock in the second round of the NFL Draft back in April, many surmised that the Broncos had finally found their quarterback of the future. However, a preseason thumb injury landed Lock on the injured reserve list, preventing him from playing for most of the 2019 campaign. The rookie […]

We are 11 games into the season and the Denver Broncos are at 3-8 and in last place in the surprisingly competitive AFC West. While it has been a forgettable season for many Denver fans, many are still holding out hope that their president of football operations/general manager John Elway has secured the team’s future. […]

Many experts and fans were surprised to see veteran cornerback Chris Harris still remaining on the Denver Broncos. The Pro Bowl defensive back was on the market up until the trade deadline for a transaction with another team in the league. But no deal was done to send him elsewhere despite the interest of others. […]

Former Denver Broncos guard Mark Schlereth spent six seasons in the Mile High City so he is pretty well connected with things inside the organization. There has been a lot of talk about if John Elway is still the answer at general manager, and while appearing on Speak For Yourself on FS1, Schlereth made his […]

Drew Lock was supposed to be the great big hope for the Denver Broncos as they try to get out of the rebuilding years they have been in since Peyton Manning left. However, Broncos Nation would have to wait a bit if they want to see their rookie quarterback play. The Athletic’s Nicki Jhabvala revealed […]