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Lead writer for @Broncos | @NorthwesternU , @Mercersburg | Not a cat guy, definitely a 'Cats guy

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Everybody OK with George Paton drafting Pat Surtain II now?
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The Denver Broncos remain the only AFC West team to win back-to-back Super Bowls. You. Love. To. See. It.
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The QB of your Denver Broncos.
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Bring on Davante Adams...
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Patrick Surtain II clamps 🔒🎮
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Garett Bolles said he wants the Broncos to make a playoff push in Demaryius Thomas’ honor.
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Is taunting not a rule when Tyreek does it?
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Von Miller, from the beach in his latest Instagram story: "I wouldn't tease y'all like that, man. It's real, man. My first time ever being a free agent, man. I'm just sitting back on the beach, man. Waiting on it, man. Broncos Country, wassup?"
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The Broncos are now 6-0 in games in which Phillip Lindsay rushes for 100 yards. He had 101 today in his first game back from injury.
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Von Miller was credited there with a full sack, which ties him with Charles Haley for the most career sacks (4.5) in Super Bowl appearances. Haley recorded that total over five Super Bowls. Von needed just two.
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Russell Wilson has had at least one pass during each practice where I’ve turned to the person next to me in near disbelief. It’s a lot of fun to watch.
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Ended by Von.
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Describe Cam Newton’s MVP season in three words. 🏈 (via @nflthrowback )
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Courtland Sutton, Tim Patrick, KJ Hamler, Albert Okwuegbunam, Kendall Hinton, Andrew Beck, Brett Rypien, Josh Johnson and Lloyd Cushenberry III were all at Russell Wilson’s throwing session. (Per @DangeRussWilson ’s IG story)
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The NFL confirms there are no changes to the Week 11 schedule, and the Broncos will play in primetime in each of the next two weeks. The Broncos will face the Bills on “Monday Night Football” in Week 10 and host the Vikings on “Sunday Night Football” in Week 11.
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Drew Lock on his time in Denver: “I will never make excuses for my play. I could’ve played a lot better.”
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Hey, good thing the Broncos have Pat Surtain II!
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Latavius Murray said this is the first time in his career that he's gotten a game ball in the locker room. "Year 10. Still checking things off the list." Murray said it means a lot to him that this team has embraced him after he joined midseason.
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Hard to imagine a worse possible Super Bowl matchup for Broncos fans. Can we just skip ahead to the 2021 season?
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Vic Fangio: “Broncos fans are probably the best fans in the NFL.”
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George. F’ING. Paton.
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This disinfecting spray helps protects the players from COVID-19 by killing microbes and pathogens instantly by forming millions of nano-crystalline structures. Players walk through the non-toxic spray as they walk out to the practice field for a walkthrough or practice.
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Drew Lock: "I thought we had them. We played our ass off. I'm so proud of this team."
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Pat Surtain II is the first Bronco since Steve Atwater in 1989 to post three interceptions in his rookie year.
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Russell Wilson, Jerry Jeudy, Pat Surtain II, Dre’Mont Jones, Nik Bonitto, Greg Dulcich and Montrell Washington were among the Broncos in attendance tonight for the Avalanche’s 4-0 win in Game 2.
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In case you wondered what type of season @PatSurtainll is having... (via @NextGenStats )
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Peyton Manning currently spending a moment in front of the No. 88 that is painted on the field. D.T. meant a great deal to Manning and his family.
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D.J. Jones, who reportedly agreed to terms with the Broncos, has his own line of barbecue sauces. Going to bring some heat to the D-line room.
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Tom Brady led the league with 43 touchdown passes this year in 17 games. That's 12 fewer than Peyton threw in 16 games in 2013. Manning averaged nearly a touchdown pass more per game. He was on a different level that year.
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Just your reminder that even in a 17 game regular season no one came close to Peyton Manning’s single season records of 5,477 passing yards and 55 TD passes.
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Von Miller on being trading to the Rams: "George Paton, he was looking out for me. ... He could've sent me anywhere. ... I'm sure he could've gotten more from other teams. ... I would tell him, thank you."
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One final thought: How does arguably the NFL’s best defense not have a single Pro Bowler?
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Feel absolutely sick to my stomach.
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I just emailed Demaryius Thomas position coach while he was at West Laurens High School - Jeff Clayton. He tells me that the rumors are true. The former Georgia Tech and Broncos receiver has passed away at the age of 33.
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Justin Simmons didn't win national Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year honors, but Denver's two-time nominee deserves applause. In the midst of a contract year, @jsimms1119 prioritized his off-field efforts and played a key role in combatting systemic racism and social injustices.
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Courtland Sutton said he was taking a nap when his girlfriend called him to tell him the Broncos traded for Russell Wilson.
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Garett Bolles on his initial message to Russell Wilson: "I know you're used to getting hit. You're not going to get hit here."
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How are we feeling this morning, Broncos Country?
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Russell Wilson lifts all boats.
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For the first time since August 2018, the @Rockies have won a home series vs the Dodgers!
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The last time No. 94 with the Cowboys joined the Broncos, it worked out pretty well.
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Liberty QB Malik Willis said he has met with the Broncos at the Senior Bowl.
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Broncos Owner & CEO Greg Penner said he and Owner Carrie Walton Penner have spoken with Dr. Allen Sills from the NFL about the Broncos' wellness program to try to identify why the team has struggled with injury problems. That will be among the areas the Broncos look to improve.
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Aaron Rodgers just unintentionally started his next cleanse.
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Teddy Bridgewater on his lone trip to Denver as a starter in 2015: “I remember getting sacked seven times. It was loud. ... Hopefully we can make the Jets feel what I felt.”
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2023 Broncos vs. NFC North: At Bears - W Vs. Packers - W Vs. Vikings - W 2023 Lions vs. AFC West: At Chiefs - W Vs. Raiders - W At Chargers - W This week's winner will complete the clean sweep.
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The last time the Broncos picked at No. 98, they got an All-Pro safety in @jsimms1119 .
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George Paton and the Vikings have had plenty of success in the draft over the last decade. No team has selected more future Pro Bowlers (13) than the Vikings during the last 10 NFL Drafts.
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GM George Paton will be right there with Broncos fans rooting for Von Miller this weekend: "I’ll be pulling for him. [I] hope he gets three sacks and is the player of the game for the Super Bowl. That’s how much I respect and like Von.”
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KJ Hamler said Teddy Bridgewater asked the equipment staff to move Hamler’s locker next to his. Hamler said he’s never had a QB serve as a mentor like that.
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Phillip Lindsay's accomplishments in Denver: 🔹534 carries, 2,550 yards, 17 touchdowns, zero fumbles 🔹First undrafted player in NFL history to begin his career with back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons 🔹First undrafted offensive rookie to make the Pro Bowl
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Teddy Bridgewater said Drew Brees texted him a couple weeks ago to check in on him.
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The Broncos’ talent is not the problem. Seem to remember the Broncos beating the Chargers (six Pro Bowlers) by two touchdowns. The problem is the Pro Bowl process. It’s a glorified popularity contest.
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Complete list of Broncos with at least two All-Pro nods from the last decade: Peyton Manning Von Miller Chris Harris Jr. Demaryius Thomas Justin Simmons Elite company for the Broncos' safety. #WPMOYChallenge
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. @PatSurtainll has a legitimate shot at making the Pro Bowl as a rookie. Among AFC cornerbacks he is: 🔹tied for second in interceptions 🔹second in passes defensed 🔹tied for first in touchdowns #ProBowlVote
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Chris Harris Jr.’s interception of Marcus Mariota was his first pick since last year in Week 6, when he intercepted ... Marcus Mariota.
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The Broncos’ need at right tackle may have just become a little more pressing.
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Chiefs DE Frank Clark after yesterday's game: "I feel like it could have simply, easily gone the other way if Russell Wilson hadn’t gotten hurt. I felt like we kind of [saw] him turning up and heating up and we kind of felt that ..."
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Nathaniel Hackett on coaching Drew Lock: “It’s a clean slate.” Said he’s excited to work with him.
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Tim Patrick on why he wanted to stay in Denver: "Why would I want to leave somewhere that believed in me? They believed in me, so I wanted to figure out any way to be able to stay here and bring the fans what they want."
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"This is more than a dream." @Tpstreets reacts to signing his new deal:
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The Broncos are slated to have the following picks over the first three rounds of the 2022 NFL Draft: No. 9 No. 40 No. 64 No. 75 No. 96 (via @tankathon )
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Tim Patrick and Jerry Jeudy are among the Broncos who are back at practice, with a little twist. Patrick is wearing No. 10 at practice, and Jeudy is wearing No. 81.
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Chad Kelly is in at QB, which means Case Keenum’s preseason is done. Keenum threw 35 passes over three games. No picks. No fumbles. #Broncos are going to be in a lot of football games if he plays like that.
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tEdDy bRidGEwaTeR dOesNt thRoW dEeP.
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Von Miller just kept the Broncos’ playoff hopes alive with a sack.
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Brandon McManus is now tied with Justin Tucker (6) for the most games in NFL history with multiple 50-plus yard field goals.
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Von Miller remains the last defensive player to be named Super Bowl MVP.
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If Pat Surtain II was on national TV as much as Micah Parsons, the battle for Defensive Rookie of the Year would be incredibly tight right now. It still might be, but I don't get the sense Surtain is getting the recognition nationally that he deserves.
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Really liked this answer from George Paton about the AFC West: "We’re worried about the Broncos ... We really haven’t competed in our division in 5 or 6 years. We really just need to worry about ourselves and not worry about all the other stuff." That's the right mindset, imo.
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Ten weeks from today, the Broncos will open their season in Seattle — and the Russell Wilson era will officially begin.
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Perfectly placed ball by Drew Lock, who went right at Gilmore and snuck it past him. One of several throws — like the 35-yarder to Tim Patrick — that showed his potential. Despite the late INTs, I think fans should feel encouraged. Denver doesn't win that game without him at Q.
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Hall of Famer Champ Bailey's IG post on DT: "Great man and great friend. Love and miss you bro ❤️ Last text I got from you… - I know I always got you family, but wanna appreciate you for a lot.. was so grateful to be able to come in around you.. thanks again champ.. love 🙏🏾🖤"
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Broncos ILB Alex Singleton also received a couple of All-Pro votes. He joined Pat Surtain II (first team) and Justin Simmons (second team) as Broncos to receive votes.
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Vic Fangio’s fourth-down decisions changed the game. He’s taken some heat for game management. Deserves credit today.
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Quinn Meinerz on putting The Belly away: “I’m not going out and looking for attention. I want to lay low and earn my stripes and earn my place in the National Football League.”
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Von Miller on DeMarcus Ware, who could become a first-ballot Hall of Famer this week: "He's my idol."
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Courtland Sutton has appeared in 43 career games. Broncos career receiving yards leaders through 43 games: 1. Demaryius Thomas: 2,796 yards 2. Brandon Marshall: 2,667 yards 3. Courtland Sutton: 2,499 yards
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With a healthy Bradley Chubb and Josey Jewell and the reported additions of Randy Gregory and D.J. Jones, the Broncos' front-seven could be significantly improved in 2022.
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Russell Wilson on his throw to Kendall Hinton on third-and-10 on the go-ahead drive: "I went left. I guess I can still go left."
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K'Waun Williams said he "absolutely" has Super Bowl expectations coming to Denver.
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That Nathaniel Hackett press conference was something else, man. He's going to bring a special level of energy to this building. Game-changer for the Broncos.
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Teddy Bridgewater on his connection with Lamar Jackson as Louisville alums: “It’s a unique bond. We’re both from South Florida. 32nd pick in the draft. ... I’m happy for all the success he’s had.”
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Broncos who are assigned single digits: 1: KJ Hamler 2: Pat Surtain II 3: Drew Lock 4: Brett Rypien 5: Teddy Bridgewater 6: Sam Martin 7: lol, as if 8: Brandon McManus 9: Kendall Hinton
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Drew Lock ( @DrewLock23 ) on the @NFL 's IG story: "I kind of expected the receiver in the first round, but then when I'm watching that second round the next day and it popped up that we drafted another one, I was like, 'All right, we're rolling now.'"
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The Broncos put "88" up on the scoreboard, and Broncos fans are chanting "D.T." as Denver moves closer to a win. Chills.
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"We were excited for him. His teammates were excited for him. That's a big, big ask, and it just didn't work out." Kendall Hinton, Broncos show fight under 'extreme circumstances' »
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Easy moment to miss, but an important one: After Baron Browning's second-down sack with just over a minute left, Nathaniel Hackett quickly called a timeout. Denver got the ball back with more than a minute to play. Good early sign of Hackett's clock management ability.
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Mike Shanahan and family in front of his newly unveiled Ring of Fame pillar.
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Pretty sure this is the first time the Broncos have been ahead of the Chiefs in the AFC West standings since Week 8 of the 2016 season. It’s felt like longer.
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Incredible quote from Teddy Bridgewater on why he believes he can be the long-term answer here: “I’m a survivor. You can throw me in the jungle and I’m gonna come out with a fur coat and a headband I made with some leaves.”
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Probably time to trade Mahomes too and just start the rebuild in KC...
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Another blockbuster coming? Despite an offer from the #Chiefs that would make superstar Tyreek Hill one of the highest-paid receivers, extension talks have stalled and Kansas City has now given Hill’s agent permission to seek a trade, sources tell me and @TomPelissero .
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Rams HC Sean McVay said that the Broncos took "three of our best coaches" in new DC Ejiro Evero, STC Dwayne Stukes and DL Coach Marcus Dixon. "Three special coaches. We’re going to miss those guys and love them. Happy for the opportunity [they'll have] in Denver."
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No head coach has ever won the Super Bowl with two different teams. Sean Payton will aim to be the first with the Denver Broncos. Peyton Manning notably became first quarterback to win the Super Bowl with two different teams in Denver. A good omen?
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President/CEO Joe Ellis said the Broncos’ season ticket renewals were over 98 percent even before trading for Russell Wilson.
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Not worried about the Broncos. Hurts to drop a game you should win, but the offense looked better than I expected in Week 1. Defense stepped up late. If not for a pair of fluky turnovers in the red zone, Denver would've won easily. Things to fix? Sure. Reason to panic? No way.
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After today’s game, @VonMiller posted a message for @DangeRussWilson : “Take care of my guys & my city!” Lots of respect between the former face of the franchise and the current one.
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Russell Wilson won an NFL record 113 games in his first 10 seasons. If only he had worn a wristband more often...
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Heck of a catch by Jerry Jeudy 👀 (via Russell Wilson’s IG)
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Don’t think there’s much of a question: The Broncos won the day.
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Re-sign Justin Simmons, Courtland Sutton and Tim Patrick ✅ Draft the best class of 2021 ✅ Trade for a franchise QB ✅ I’ll take George Paton.
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Who's the best at putting a team together? (via @greggrosenthal | )
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Drew Lock deserves quite a bit of credit for talking to reporters today. One of the most impressive displays of professionalism I’ve seen in a really tough situation. He’s definitely disappointed, but he was introspective and honest in a tough moment.
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Broncos GM George Paton just told a group of us at the NFL Annual Meeting that the Broncos will begin their offseason workout program on Monday, April 11.
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Bradley Chubb (No. 40), Justin Simmons (No. 45) and Garett Bolles (No. 82) are the Broncos’ representatives on the 2021 NFL Top 100.
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That was Von Miller’s first postseason sack since...
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Pat Surtain II and Javonte Williams have both been named to the @PFWAwriters ' All-Rookie team. Deserved honor for both players.
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