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Denver BroncosBroncos GM John Elway admits he 'blew' the Vance Joseph hiring

John Elway feels he messed up, and big time. Throughout the course of his career, Elway has hired four coaches and fired two. He told NBC Sports, however, that his last hire before his latest one was a huge mistake. “I talked to [Vance Joseph] before the process a couple of years ago [when hiring […]

NFLBroncos rumors: John Elway choosing between Vic Fangio and Mike Munchak for head coach

John Elway has narrowed down his Broncos head coach choices to two contenders. According to Mike Klis of 9News.com, Elway is set to choose between Vic Fangio and Mike Munchak later this week. Regardless of which he chooses, the Broncos will have the oldest general manager-head coach pairing in the NFL (Elway is 58, whereas […]

NFLBroncos GM John Elway planning to have 1-on-1 meetings with three head coaching candidates

Denver Broncos General Manager John Elway will have his work cut out for him in search of a new head coach to replace Vance Joseph. Elway will need to make it a point to have personal time with the candidates that the Broncos are planning to interview. According to ESPN senior writer Jeff Legwold, Broncos […]

Denver BroncosBroncos GM John Elway knows he's not immune to criticism

Everyone has pointed the blame at Vance Joesph for the struggles of the Denver Broncos the last few years, but now that he is gone, more of the pressure is being placed on General Manager John Elway to get the job done. Elway took over in 2011 and will be hiring his fourth different head […]

Denver BroncosBroncos GM John Elway says Gary Kubiak will return with team next season

John Elway confirmed that Gary Kubiak would be back with the Denver Broncos in 2019 but it’s unclear what kind of role it will be in. There was a report in November that the Broncos thought Kubiak would consider returning as an offensive coordinator and there already some potential coaches that had him on his short […]

Denver BroncosBroncos GM John Elway says Adam Gase not head coaching candidate for Denver

John Elway and the Denver Broncos are in search of a new head coach after firing Vance Joseph. Former Broncos offensive coordinator Adam Gase is also in search of a new job after getting fired by the Miami Dolphins on Black Monday. However, Elway has ruled out a reunion with Gase, saying the former Broncos […]

Denver BroncosJohn Elway says Mike Shanahan is not a candidate for Broncos job

Denver Broncos general manager John Elway says that former head coach Mike Shanahan is currently not a candidate for the team’s coaching vacancy. Vance Joseph was fired as Denver head coach on Monday after two seasons with the franchise, and the move didn’t come as a surprise given the Broncos’ slide late in the season. […]

Denver BroncosBroncos GM John Elway throws support behind Case Keenum

Denver Broncos general manager John Elway seems to be fine with Case Keenum being the team’s starting quarterback at this point. The Broncos are in the middle of some major changes within the franchise, as Elway and company chose to fire former head coach Vance Joseph on Monday. Joseph went 11-21 overall in his two […]

Denver BroncosBroncos GM John Elway has considered firing Vance Joseph, hiring Mike Shanahan

John Elway has been trying to figure out ways to get the Denver Broncos back into Super Bowl contention over the past couple of seasons. It has been a rough go of it for the Broncos and there are changes that could be coming in the future. According to a report from Woody Paige, shared […]

San Francisco 49ers49ers' John Lynch sought John Elway's advice before taking GM role

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch leaned on advice from current Denver Broncos general manager John Elway prior to taking on his new role. Lynch was hired as the 49ers GM last year, which marked his first front office job in the NFL. So, in order to prepare himself for the rigors ahead, he […]

Pittsburgh SteelersSteelers QB Ben Roethlisberger says he wears No.7 because of 'hero' John Elway

Pittsburgh Steelers star quarterback Ben Roethlisberger revealed why he wears the number 7 and it came right after he passed a former number 7 on the all-time list of game-winning drives, John Elway. Roethlisberger now has 41 game winning drives which surpassed Elway after the Steelers beat the Jaguars this past Sunday in shocking fashion […]

Denver BroncosBroncos GM John Elway will 'stay the course' with coach Vance Joseph

When the Denver Broncos brought in Case Keenum this year most were believing this team could make it back to the playoffs, but even with the 3-6 record the team currently has John Elway says that the team will stay the course with Vance Joseph. Elway says he has seen good things in the first […]

Denver BroncosBroncos GM John Elway 'much more encouraged' about this season in comparison to 2017

If not for the rotten situation that the Oakland Raiders are in, the Denver Broncos could be the ones wallowing in the bottom of the AFC West standings with a 3-6 record after nine weeks of the season. Still, Denver general manager John Elway, who is also the team’s president of football operations, feels more […]

Green Bay PackersMike McCarthy compares Aaron Rodgers-Tom Brady matchup to John Elway-Joe Montana

There is plenty of hype surrounding Sunday night’s showdown between Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. For head coach Mike McCarthy, their matchup is reminiscent of when Hall of Famers Joe Montana and John Elway squared off back in the day. McCarthy has seen his fair share of intriguing battles […]

Denver BroncosBroncos GM John Elway comments on the Demaryius Thomas trade

Through the last few weeks, there had been constant chatter around the Denver Broncos concerning the future of former Pro Bowl wide receiver Demaryius Thomas. The Broncos finally made the decision to send Thomas to the Houston Texans on Tuesday morning prior to the trade deadline. In response to that move, John Elway has voiced […]

Denver BroncosBroncos GM John Elway vows to 'make a decision' on Chad Kelly following QB's arrest

Denver Broncos backup quarterback Chad Kelly is probably in danger of losing his job. That’s after he was arrested for criminal trespassing on Tuesday. While Kelly is still on the team’s roster, Broncos President of Football Operations/General Manager John Elway said that Denver will take a hard look at the details before making their next […]

Denver BroncosBroncos GM John Elway thinks Denver’s defense has ‘gotten very soft’

John Elway and the Denver Broncos were one of the best teams in the NFL just a few short years ago. Now, they are fighting to remain relevant in the AFC. Denver has gotten off to a 2-4 start this season, although they looked a lot better in Week 6 against the undefeated Los Angeles […]

Cleveland BrownsBrowns OC Todd Haley reacts to Ravens DC saying Baker Mayfield is this generation's Brett Favre or John Elway

Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Don Martindale had some high praise for Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield ahead of their Week 5 matchup. It appears offensive coordinator Todd Haley is not looking to be buttered up by his opponent. Martindale went out on a limb by comparing Mayfield to the likes of Hall of Fame quarterbacks John […]

Cleveland BrownsRavens DC thinks Baker Mayfield 'this generation's Brett Favre, John Elway'

Baker Mayfield has been one of the most talked about players in the NFL over the last couple of weeks since taking over the starting quarterback job for the Cleveland Browns. Not only has he taken over the starting job, he has helped the Browns win one game and nearly win last week against the […]

Denver BroncosJohn Elway says Broncos QB Chad Kelly has 'done enough' to secure backup spot

Denver Broncos quarterback Chad Kelly was enjoying a fine preseason up until his shaky performance in the finale versus the Arizona Cardinals. Fortunately, it seems to have had no effect on his standing with general manager John Elway. Kelly earned the backup spot over Paxton Lynch thanks to his performance in the preseason. According to Nicki Jhavbala […]

NFLColin Kaepernick's agent believes John Elway violated collusion case order

Denver Broncos general manager John Elway made many headlines last week when he voiced that Colin Kaepernick had his chance to previously play with the team but decided to turn down that opportunity. These comments have made it back around to Kaepernick’s attorney, Mark Geragos, who has voiced that he believes that Elway has violated the […]

Chicago BearsBroncos GM John Elway sings praises of Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky

Headng into his second year in the league, Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky has a tremendous level of expectations on his shoulders to take a significant step forward. Throughout the last couple of months of the offseason, he has continued to garner the praise of his teammates and coaches about his presence and play on […]

Denver BroncosJohn Elway claims Colin Kaepernick passed on opportunity to play for Broncos

The Denver Broncos might have a bit of an issue with their backup quarterback spot, and John Elway hasn’t ruled out bringing in a another veteran to back up Case Keenum. Elway was asked about bringing in Colin Kaepernick, and he made it very clear that ship has sailed and he is no longer an […]

Denver BroncosBroncos GM John Elway says team is far from decided on backup QB

The Denver Broncos are set at the starting quarterback slot with Case Keenum, but the team remains in a dilemma on who will his main backup once the regular season rolls around. The Broncos must have liked what they saw from second-year quarterback Chad Kelly last week, albeit during a 42-28 loss at home to […]

Denver BroncosBroncos' Case Keenum flattered John Elway wanted him as quarterback

The Denver Broncos managed to bring in some serious stability under center with the addition of former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum. However, it appears Keenum was more excited about the signing than anyone. After all, it is not every day that a Hall of Fame quarterback wants to hand the reigns of his team […]

Denver BroncosBroncos QB Case Keenum talks about playing for idol John Elway

Heading into the NFL offseason, the Denver Broncos had set out to resolve their quarterback situation that has been an issue since the departure of Peyton Manning after Super Bowl 50. This led the franchise to ink former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum to a two-year, $36 million deal to be their starter for the 2018 […]

Los Angeles ChargersJohn Elway proclaims the Chargers as the team to beat in AFC West

Following a promising close to the 2017 season, the Los Angeles Chargers have garnered a tremendous amount of expectations laid before them this upcoming year. According to Peter King of Sports Illustrated, Denver Broncos general manager John Elway boasted that the Chargers may be the team to beat in the AFC West after their strong draft […]

Denver BroncosBroncos GM John Elway wants to select a RB in the 2018 NFL Draft

Heading into the 2018 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos have keyed in a few areas of needed improvement along their roster. The front office has stockpiled several draft picks in the middle rounds to be in the position to address those concerns. Among those spots on the roster is at running back that became clear after […]

Denver BroncosBroncos GM John Elway believes Baker Mayfield has 'overcome the size issue'

The Denver Broncos have met with every top quarterback prospect in the 2018 NFL Draft. Among this year’s most intriguing players is Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield. Despite being one of the most electrifying players in college football, there are some concerns surrounding his boisterous personality and, of course, his height. Fortunately, he still has a staunch believer in […]

Denver BroncosBroncos GM John Elway has let it be known the No. 5 pick is 'for sale'

Denver Broncos general manager John Elway has announced that the team is putting up the No. 5 pick in the draft for sale, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. John Elway announced the fifth overall pick is for sale. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 19, 2018 Elway’s proclamation confirms the recent rumors that they are indeed open […]

Denver BroncosPeyton Manning is a 'big fan' of Case Keenum

Ever since former Denver Broncos star quarterback Peyton Manning retired in 2016 after winning his second Super Bowl title, the team has had a revolving door at the quarterback position with Trevor Siemian, Brock Osweiler, and 2016 first-round selection Paxton Lynch. With the signing of former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum to a two-year deal […]

Denver BroncosBroncos DE Von Miller has faith in John Elway making the right decision on draft day

The Denver Broncos find themselves in a luxury position holding the fifth overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft with the chance to snag one of the top talents in this year’s class. The team will have a plethora of options available to them at the selection t bring in a potential cornerstone player. During […]

Denver BroncosBroncos GM John Elway may take a QB at 5, won't decide until draft day

John Elway and Peyton Manning: two of the greatest to ever touch the center’s ass in the National Football League filled up chunks of Denver Broncos quarterback history. It’s why the current QB situation a mile high is so unsettling. Sure, Case Keenum has arrived but apparently, he’s not enough. Elway proclaims that he may […]

Denver BroncosBroncos GM John Elways calls on core players to play better

The Denver Broncos’ Super Bowl 50 win seems like such a long time ago now. In the two years since, the Broncos have failed to even make the playoffs and went a disappointing 5-11 last year. Denver still has a good number of players who formed an important part of that championship-winning team – Von […]

Denver BroncosBroncos uncertain about RB C.J. Anderson's future in Denver

When it comes to the future of Denver Broncos running back C.J. Andreson, general manager John Elway provided little clarity about the 27-year-old’s status with the team going forward. According to a tweet on Sunday by Mike Klis of News9 Denver, Elway opened up about Anderson’s role with the Broncos for the 2018 NFL season […]

Denver BroncosBroncos GM John Elway open to taking quarterback at 5th-overall pick

In the weeks ahead of the 2018 NFL Draft, much of the chatter has surrounded the top-tier group of quarterbacks in this year’s class. This has primarily featured the team sitting at the top four picks in the first round being in the position to take one of these promising talents under center. However, the […]

NFLCJ Anderson staying with the Broncos would be a 'surprise'

Most of the offseason talk surrounding the Denver Broncos have been about their looming quarterback situation and how will they approach it. However, it is clear that the Broncos are looking to replace other key positions as well. Unfortunately, this spells bad news for running back CJ Anderson’s future in Denver. According to Mike Klis of […]

NFLBroncos keeping Demaryius Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders, per John Elway

Over the last few weeks, there has been a growing uncertainty with the Denver Broncos surrounding the future of two key offensive contributors in wide receivers Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders. The notion that one or both could be let go has only gained ground with free agency approaching. In fact, it appeared likely that […]

Denver BroncosBroncos GM John Elway meeting with Trevor Siemian, Kirk Cousins' agent

At the forefront of the Denver Broncos’ offseason to-do list lies sorting out their quarterback situation that is expected to be addressed through NFL free agency. Among those potential top targets will be former Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins, who will likely be a highly sought out player on the open market. This has stirred up plenty of […]

Denver BroncosJohn Elway says Broncos have the draft ammo to make a trade

The Denver Broncos are coming off a disappointing 2017 campaign that saw them finish with one of worst records in the league while missing the playoffs for the second straight campaign. John Elway is determined to get it fixed. One of their biggest needs is a viable option under center to lead the charge in […]

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