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With the 12th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos selected Oregon QB Bo Nix. A flurry of quarterbacks were taken early in the first round, with Nix being the sixth one taken. Many mock drafts in recent weeks had the Broncos selecting a quarterback. The biggest question was when […]

It sure looks like Sean Payton absolutely loves the Denver Broncos’ Bo Nix pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. In fact, there’s even buzz that the Denver coach has found his Patrick Mahomes. The Broncos took Nix with the no. 12 overall pick in the draft, giving them a potential starting quarterback after trading for […]

The Denver Broncos have an interesting history of drafting quarterbacks. The story as of late, though, is the Broncos’ difficulty finding a true franchise signal-caller in the draft. The team has drafted three quarterbacks since the 2016 retirement of Peyton Manning, none of whom ended up panning out Paxton Lynch, Drew Lock and Chad Kelly […]

The Denver Broncos surprised a lot of people by acquiring Zach Wilson in a trade with the New York Jets days before the 2024 NFL Draft. The Broncos have also commonly been linked to a variety of quarterbacks in the draft, with names such as Bo Nix and J.J. McCarthy some recommended options for the […]

The Denver Broncos are coming off of a disappointing, playoffs-less 2023-2024 season with an eye on improving their standing in a packed AFC West. Antonio Pierce has made the Raiders a force to be reckoned with and the Chiefs are the defending Super Bowl champions. Jim Harbaugh is revamping the Chargers with an eye on […]

We are now just days away from the 2024 NFL Draft, and you can bet the nerves are beginning to amp up, if they haven’t already. But as nervous as the 250-plus player prospects are, the head coaches set out to draft them, like New England Patriots’ Jerod Mayo, are likely even more so. You […]

On the heels of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos made a noteworthy decision by trading for New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson. Wilson had long been rumored to be on the move, especially with the Jets feeling secure, at least from their starting quarterback position, with veteran Aaron Rodgers. That role was originally […]

Denver Broncos icon Peyton Manning is thoroughly enjoying the retired life. The Hall of Fame quarterback has kept his retired days busy with commercials, coaching his son’s youth football team, and hosting his wildly successful show, Manningcast, on ESPN. Manning and his family still reside in the Denver area. He frequently attends Broncos, Denver Nuggets, […]

Head coach Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos are currently in the midst of what figures to be a highly important offseason for the future direction of the franchise following their disastrous 2023-24 campaign, which was Payton’s first foray into head coaching since departing the New Orleans Saints. Despite expectations being through the roof, Payton […]

Going back to two seasons ago, Drake Maye was already a hot name to be one of the top quarterbacks selected whenever he decided to declare for the NFL Draft. After three years in Chapel Hill, the 6-foot-5, 220-pounder now has his sights set on his professional career, starting with the 2024 NFL Draft on […]

As we approach the 2024 NFL Draft, there will continue to be endless speculation about what teams are doing and how they will attempt to improve their rosters for not only the upcoming season but the future overall. That includes the Denver Broncos, who will make their first pick in the first round with the […]

Due to cap restraints, the Denver Broncos were forced to be relatively quiet this offseason. That means no splash signings of superstar players. To get in more comfortable cap standing, the Broncos did a bit of “spring cleaning” with their roster and released players with heavy cap hits. This included Denver parting ways with Russell […]

The Denver Broncos gave up a lot in order to acquire Russell Wilson back in 2022 via a trade with the Seattle Seahawks. It is safe to say that Wilson’s marriage with Denver was a forgettable chapter in both sides’ histories. In the two seasons that Denver had Wilson under center, the Broncos managed to […]

Although Russell Wilson played well last season, the Denver Broncos opted to release the veteran quarterback and go in a new direction. Additionally, the team felt it was necessary to trade Jerry Jeudy away as well despite the fact he’s still on a rookie contract. Both of these decisions aren’t sitting well with former NFL […]

The Denver Broncos-New Orleans Saints pipeline has been busy since Sean Payton became the head coach in the Mile High City. On Tuesday, another former Saints player agreed to a deal with the Broncos. Defensive tackle Malcolm Roach has agreed to a two-year contract with $8 million with the Broncos, per Tom Pelissero of NFL […]

Russell Wilson’s time with the Denver Broncos didn’t last nearly as long as we thought it would, with the team informing him they will release him, making him a free agent. In fact, it didn’t even last the full five years of his $242.6 million dollar deal the team gave him. He only played two […]

The Denver Broncos have a decision looming when it comes to quarterback Russell Wilson, and head coach Sean Payton gave a timeline while speaking at the NFL Combine on Tuesday, saying that the decision will come in the next two weeks, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. The Broncos benched Russell Wilson late in […]

With the Super Bowl being over, it is now officially the early off-season for NFL teams. Ahead of the NFL Combine and NFL Draft, rumors start swirling as well. One rumor is that Sean Payton might have revealed his hand on who the Denver Broncos are looking at, according to Vikings’ PA announcer Paul Allen. […]

As the Denver Broncos wrap up their 2023 season with an 8-9 record and a missed playoff opportunity, the team stands at a critical juncture heading into the offseason. They face a significant $33 million cap deficit. With that in mind, the Broncos are tasked with making difficult choices to restructure their roster and set […]

The Denver Broncos have a long offseason to settle their quarterback situation. Russell Wilson does not look like the most suitable option for Sean Payton’s system as of late but some things could still be arranged. Nonetheless, the organization could still hunt for someone to replace the aging star in the long run. One ideal […]

The Denver Broncos and Sean Payton are reportedly expected to add former Wisconsin football defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard to their staff to coach the secondary, according to Dan Graziano of ESPN. It is a significant hire for Sean Payton to add Jim Leonhard to the Broncos’ defensive staff. Leonhard had many advocates with Wisconsin to […]

Expectations were high for Russell Wilson when the Denver Broncos pulled off a blockbuster trade to bring him in the Mile High City back in 2022. Not only did the Broncos trade a few assets for Wilson, they also promptly signed him to a huge five-year, $245 million contract extension. Alas, two seasons later, and […]

Entering the 2024 NFL offseason, the Denver Broncos are focused on fortifying their roster to enhance competitiveness in the upcoming season. They concluded the 2023 season with an 8-9 record and fell short of the playoffs. Now, the team aims to execute strategic maneuvers to address critical areas for improvement. One potential avenue for the […]

After being dismissed as the offensive coordinator of the New Orleans Saints just two weeks ago, Pete Carmichael now finds himself employed once again. As long-time head coach Sean Payton continues his efforts to turn the Denver Broncos into the Mile High Saints, he took another step in that direction, hiring Carmichael, his long-time Saints offensive […]

Sean Payton is looking to build around his Denver Broncos system with someone from the New Orleans Saints. The NFL Offseason is in full swing for teams which means that hirings, firings, and everything in between happen. While there is no decision surrounding the roster around Russell Wilson yet, the front office has still made […]

As the Denver Broncos approach the crucial 2024 NFL offseason, they confront pressing needs following a disappointing 2023 campaign. With an 8-9 record and a failure to secure a playoff berth, the Broncos stand at a pivotal juncture. This necessitates critical decisions to shape their future success. In this analysis, we delve into the Broncos’ […]

The Denver Broncos ended their 2023 season with an 8-9 record and secured their seventh straight losing season. The Broncos’ season was sometimes tumultuous, including drama between quarterback Russell Wilson and head coach Sean Payton. Many rumors swirled during the season, especially after Wilson was benched after Week 16. There were reports that the Broncos […]

After a horrendous start to the 2023-24 NFL campaign, head coach Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos were able to mount a fairly impressive in-season turnaround to give their games some meaning down the stretch. Unfortunately for the Broncos, turmoil regarding quarterback Russell Wilson combined with a regression back to the mean in terms of […]

While the Denver Broncos improved their win total during the 2023 season, Sean Payton and company still fell short of expectations. The Broncos started their season 1-5, yet turned it around and finished one win shy of a winning record. While there are certainly some positive takeaways, according to Broncos CEO and owner Greg Penner, […]

The Denver Broncos had a roller-coaster 2023-24 NFL season. Denver started the year 1-5 but rallied to finish the season at 8-9. Veteran QB Russell Wilson was benched mid-season after a cold stretch, but he could return to the Broncos roster. Head coach Sean Payton discussed Wilson’s prospects on Tuesday. Sean Payton gave Broncos reporters […]

The Denver Broncos’ 2023 season came to a disappointing end after suffering a loss to division rival Las Vegas Raiders, 27-14. The Broncos had the opportunity to end the season with a victory and a winning record. But with the loss, they finish their season at 8-9 and third in the AFC West. Denver’s season […]

The Denver Broncos 2023 season — the first under head coach Sean Payton — was a rollercoaster. The wild ride included a 50-point loss in Week 3, cutting veterans, five-straight victories and a playoff push, and ultimately benching Russell Wilson because of his contract. There will be even more changes in the 2024 offseason for […]

There have been a lot of twists and turns in the Denver Broncos’ system in the past few weeks. Russell Wilson might leave after coach Sean Payton’s tough decision to bench him. Jarrett Stidham was the first option for the squad at the quarterback position. Now it looks like the veteran offensive engine is getting […]

The 2023 NFL season has been a rollercoaster for the Denver Broncos, marked by chaos and disappointment. It’s time to delve into the intricacies of their performance and assign accountability for their elimination from playoff contention. From erratic displays on the field to nail-biting finishes, the Broncos have navigated a challenging year. This article aims […]

The Denver Broncos emerged victorious on Sunday over the Los Angeles Chargers. However, a lot of buzz about the Broncos has stemmed from their decision prior to their Week 17 win. Denver benched quarterback Russell Wilson for the final two games of the season. On Sunday, Sean Payton took time to address a particular narrative […]

All is not well in the Mile High City. After a disastrous start to the season, the Denver Broncos actually managed to climb out of a deep hole and position themselves to potentially make a surprising postseason appearance, but all of that went out the window on Christmas Eve when the Broncos took an L […]

It has not been a great year for the Denver Broncos. The team is still struggling as the season comes to a close. It even prompted Sean Payton to make the harsh call of benching Russell Wilson. This was not greatly appreciated by the offensive engine. It showed when he liked a comparison between him […]

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton went into detail about his decision to bench quarterback Russell Wilson as his team desperately clings to its slim playoff odds. One thing Payton admitted? It’s not about the money with Wilson…but also, it kind of is. Concerning his decision to start Jarrett Stidham in Week 17 and bench […]

On Christmas Eve, Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos had a great opportunity in front of them. If they could win the season’s final three games, they’d seriously improve their chances of making the playoffs. First step was beating the New England Patriots, who were sitting at a lowly 3-11 before the matchup. The Broncos […]