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Friction and dysfunction are swirling through the Denver Broncos’ front office. A power struggle between head coach Sean Payton and general manager George Paton threatens to upend the Broncos’ franchise. In the early days of this offseason, a story circulated that insinuated that Payton allowed the Broncos to retain Paton in his GM role. That […]

After an intense training camp and preseason, Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton named Bo Nix starting quarterback heading into the new season. The 12th overall pick will make history as the first rookie quarterback to start a game for the Broncos since John Elway in 1983. While this decision didn’t sit well with Jarrett […]

After fierce competition in the preseason and training camp, the Denver Broncos have named Bo Nix starting quarterback heading into the new season. The 12th overall pick in the 2024 Draft will be the first rookie quarterback to start for the Broncos since John Elway did it in 1983. Nix’s preseason performance must have impressed […]

The Denver Broncos only have one more game remaining in the NFL Preseason. Currently, big decisions have been made by Sean Payton like Bo Nix’s appointment as the squad’s QB1. Before their final game against the Arizona Cardinals, it looks like their offense will also be promisingly stronger come the start of the season. All […]

The Denver Broncos made a bit of a polarizing selection by taking Oregon football quarterback Bo Nix with the No. 12 pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, but head coach Sean Payton named him the starter, and he reflected on a play that made him fall in love with Nix during […]

It was made official Wednesday that rookie Bo Nix will be the starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos once the regular season begins on Sunday, Sept. 8 against the Seattle Seahawks. One of the best quarterbacks in Broncos history in John Elway gave his thoughts on the news saying that while there is no doubt […]

The Denver Broncos caught the eye of many when they selected Bo Nix in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. However, Nix has proven the doubters wrong and is now poised for a major role with the Broncos. Head coach Sean Payton has named Nix the team’s starting quarterback heading into Week 1, […]

Of the many quarterback battles around the NFL, the Denver Broncos have an interesting one as it’s packed with such players as Jarrett Stidham, former first round pick Zach Wilson, and rookie Bo Nix. League insider Dianna Russini of The Athletic was on “The Dan Patrick Show” where she revealed that Nix should be expecting […]

The Denver Broncos were once one of the most prestigious teams in the NFL. From the John Elway era through the Peyton Manning era, Denver was always a threat to win the Super Bowl. That hasn’t been the case since Manning retired, as the team has rotated through quarterbacks who haven’t worked out since then, […]

The Denver Broncos came into training camp with one of the most interesting quarterback battles of the summer. Rookie Bo Nix has been impressive so far, including Sunday’s preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. He finished 8-9 with 80 yards and a touchdown pass. In his two preseason games, he has played six series […]

The Denver Broncos are not expected to compete for a championship this season, but Coach Sean Payton’s group has what it takes to make it an interesting year in the Mile High City. Denver’s Bo Nix is a big reason for optimism, and now it’s been announced that Nix will get the nod for Sunday […]

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton has not decided on who will be the starting quarterback for the season, but Bo Nix has made a great argument for the spot so far. Nix had an impressive preseason debut, leading the Broncos to four scoring drives and taking control of the offense. It’s evident that the […]

Bo Nix made his NFL debut in the preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts, and for the most part, the rookie was impressive. The Denver Broncos still don’t have a solidified starter going into Week 1 of the regular season, and it will most likely be between Nix and Jarrett Stidham. Nix might have a […]

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix impressed in his preseason debut against the Indianapolis Colts, which they won 34-30. Despite coming off the bench, Nix played well enough to earn consideration of a starting job over current starter Jarrett Stidham sometime in the next season. Stidham went to the bench in the first quarter, and […]

Three quarterbacks played for the Denver Broncos in their preseason opening win against the Indianapolis Colts, 34-30, and none of them were as impressive as rookie Bo Nix. Broncos head coach Sean Payton spoke after the game and talked about what really impressed him with the University of Oregon product. While Jarrett Stidham started the […]

The Denver Broncos would like to turn their recent history around and put together a winning team that finds a way to get into the playoffs. One thing that head coach Sean Payton knows that he needs to see for that to happen is improved quarterback play. The head coach offered up his plans for […]

As rookie quarterback Bo Nix battles his way through a three-way competition to become the Denver Broncos’ starting quarterback, he continues to impress head coach Sean Payton and some of his peers by his effort. One such player? Running back Jaleel McLaughlin, a fellow selection from this year’s NFL Draft, via NFL reporter James Palmer. […]

After recently adopting the XFL’s kickoff style, everyone is trying to understand the tweaks made to the NFL’s new kickoff rules this offseason. However, if Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton gets his way, another change could come soon. According to the Denver Post, Payton was asked about the new rules, and he is worried […]

With the Denver Broncos’ training camp ramping up in preparation for the first preseason game, head coach Sean Payton touched on a variety of topics after Saturday’s practice. One such topic, according to Broncos beat reporter Zac Stevens, was the similarities between his former pupil, future Hall of Famer Drew Brees, and his latest one, […]

There are a lot of things to change in the Denver Broncos system before they get back into postseason contention. A top priority inside the Sean Payton-led system is to fix their quarterback conundrum amid the departure of Russell Wilson. They have three names who could possibly fill this void are rookie Bo Nix, reliever […]

The Denver Broncos are going through a transition period as they prepare for the 2024-25 NFL season. Denver lost the services of veteran quarterback Russell Wilson, who joined the Pittsburgh Steelers during the free agency period. The Broncos drafted former Oregon football QB Bo Nix as their next development project, but ex-New York Jets QB […]

With Denver Broncos training camp already underway, first-round pick Bo Nix is looking to take the lead in the team’s quarterback competition. Nix is vying for the job in addition to veterans Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson. Broncos head coach Sean Payton is keeping a close eye on the situation, as the team is heading […]

The Denver Broncos have a Herculean task ahead of them this season in the AFC West. Coach Sean Payton’s Broncos are not likely to be picked to win the division by anyone outside of The Centennial State, especially now that Jim Harbaugh is in Los Angeles with designs on bringing a Lombardi Trophy back to […]

During the 2024 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected Oregon quarterback Bo Nix with the No. 12 overall pick. Nix is only a rookie, but a tremendous amount of pressure is being put on the young quarterback. With the Broncos enduring a carousel of QBs since the retirement of Peyton Manning in 2016, fans are […]

The Denver Broncos are finally gaining a new identity under head coach Sean Payton. Denver parted ways with Russell Wilson and drafted QB Bo Nix as the future of the franchise. Expectations should be high for Nix and the Broncos in year one, even though they play in a tough AFC West division. Thankfully, it […]

When the Denver Broncos drafted Bo Nix 12th overall in the 2024 NFL draft, it instantly placed the Oregon quarterback into one of the more unique positions in the league. Now granted, it’s not like fans expected Nix to go on Day 3 or anything like that. He was widely considered a top-40 draft pick […]

In the NFL, each season brings forth a newcomer who surpasses expectations. A rookie player who seemingly emerges from nowhere to become a force on the field. For the Denver Broncos, a rookie who could shatter expectations is running back Audric Estime. While many fans and experts focus on predicting the usual high draft pick […]

By now it’s no secret that the short-lived Russell Wilson era in Denver did not go all that smoothly. In fact, even as Wilson was still starting at quarterback for the Broncos last season, the widespread expectation around the league was that there would be no circumstance in which Wilson would be returning to the […]

The Denver Broncos have made some huge changes this offseason. Moving on from QB Russell Wilson was the biggest change that impacted a lot of the Broncos’ other roster moves. However, Denver has been doing more than simply adding players to the roster. The team recently signed a former Stanford coach to an important front […]

When it comes to the Denver Broncos, there are people wondering if head coach Sean Payton can get the job done and revitalize the team, especially after drafting Bo Nix with their first round pick. One person in particular who expressed his opinion on the show “All Facts No Breaks with Keyshawn Johnson” was former […]

Head coach Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos are currently looking to bounce back after what was overall a brutal 2023-24 NFL season, which was the former Super Bowl championship winning coach’s first at the helm in the Mile High City. The Broncos were one of the last winless teams remaining several weeks into the […]

The Denver Broncos are far from a contender at this juncture. Head Coach Sean Payton has a lot to work with in year two with the storied franchise. The Broncos have had a busy offseason already and it could get even busier as the team’s three best possible trade targets were named. Courtland Sutton shared […]

The Denver Broncos were about as pedestrian of a team as imaginable last season as Sean Payton’s team finished with an 8-9 record, good for second place in the AFC West (tied with the Las Vegas Raiders). This season, optimism abounds after the drafting of former Oregon Ducks signal caller Bo Nix in the first […]

Holdouts due to stalled contract negotiations are the primary reason why some players in the NFL choose to not join organized team activities. This will not be the sort of headache that Sean Payton and George Paton have to undergo. Courtland Sutton is a big asset for the squad entering the season and he will […]

The New Orleans Saints won a championship in 2010 with Sean Payton and Drew Brees leading the way. The Saints’ high-flying offense became one of the most exciting and prolific in recent NFL history. Now, Brees is being recognized by owner Gayle Benson’s franchise, according to the latest news provided by NFL reporter Ian Rapoport. […]

Even in retirement, Peyton Manning has been a very busy man. He hosts the hit Manningcast show on ESPN with his brother Eli Manning, will be a host during the 2024 Paris Olympics, coaches his son’s youth football team, and much more. Despite having a rather packed schedule, Manning still makes time for the Denver […]

The Denver Broncos’ offense will definitely look a lot different on the offensive side of the ball as while the quarterback room is the talk of the football world, the wide receiver unit has also changed drastically. Besides the trade of Jerry Jeudy, the Broncos have signed former Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds to […]

A big stain on Peyton Manning’s legendary career is his rookie interception record. He has delivered a Super Bowl to the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts but can’t seem to wash off that tarnish on his legacy. Obviously, he can’t revisit his first year in the league and reassess his targets such that it avoids […]

The Denver Broncos will open the 2024-2025 season later this fall with an odd feeling of not exactly knowing what their ceiling and potential is as a team. Coach Sean Payton has built winning teams, organizations, and franchises before and now he wants to do the same behind former Oregon standout Bo Nix. Recently, Coach […]