Ben Freid

Former Contributor to DenverFan.com

Melvin Gordon’s job has never been in more jeopardy

With rookie Javonte Williams on his heels, Melvin Gordon must maintain a high level of play to remain the go-to back for the Broncos in 2021
3 years ago

Lock vs. Bridgewater recalls memories of Siemian vs. Lynch

While the players are different, the current Broncos QB competition is eerily reminiscent of that between Paxton Lynch and Trevor Siemian
3 years ago

The Broncos QB battle needs to get resolved sooner rather than later

Denver needs to settle on a starting quarterback as quickly as possible, providing time for some cohesiveness on an offense that has sputtered
3 years ago

Last shot for Fangio to show what he can do with Miller, Chubb

With Bradley Chubb and Von Miller finally together and healthy, Vic Fangio has one last shot to show what he can do with the pass rushing duo
3 years ago

Broncos Country should hope Lock wins QB competition

The only way hope stays alive for the Broncos in 2021 is if Drew Lock wins the quarterback competition between he and Teddy Bridgewater
3 years ago

Broncos demonstrate folly of taking “best player available”

With highly graded players at positions of need available to draft at No. 9, the Broncos passed to take the “best player available"
3 years ago

Time for Broncos defense to step up, or clean house

Broncos GM George Paton has loaded up head coach Vic Fangio with a top-tier defense, so it's time to step up or clean house
3 years ago

Why can’t Jeudy make the same jump in year two as Sutton?

Hopefully, Jerry Jeudy can take his forward momentum from the end of the 2020 season into his sophomore campaign for the Broncos
3 years ago

One key Broncos coach is a must keep past 2021

Even if George Paton cleans house after the 2021 season, offensive line coach Mike Munchak must remain on the Broncos staff
3 years ago

Broncos RB Gordon in line for another big payday

One of Denver’s few bright spots in 2020, Broncos running back Melvin Gordon can cement another big contract in 2022 if he keeps his momentum
3 years ago

Broncos should take best non-QB with No. 9 pick

Taking a quarterback at No. 9 for the sake of taking one is a way for Denver Broncos to set itself back for years
3 years ago

Lindsay leaving the right move for running back, Broncos

As painful it was for Broncos Country to watch hometown hero Phillip Lindsay leave in free agency, it was the right move for both parties
3 years ago

Paton can send message by moving on from James

If general manager George Paton wants to set a new culture in Denver, he can do so by cutting the Broncos losses
3 years ago

Might it be wise for George Paton to do little this offseason?

The Broncos general manager could stand pat, then rebuild the Denver franchise in his image starting with the 2022 offseason
3 years ago

Broncos should take page out of Bucs playbook at ILB

To help make the defensive guru Vic Fangio flourish, the Denver Broncos need to add its own Devin White or Lavonte David
3 years ago

Now is the time to see if the Broncos’ offensive pieces can develop

Denver should be done drafting for the offensive side of the ball and instead find out exactly how well its current players develop
3 years ago

Plenty of reasons why Broncos could be intriguing to Deshaun Watson

From a young offensive core to a defensive-minded head coach, it's no wonder Denver would interest the talented Houston quarterback
3 years ago

Could players courting Deshaun Watson affect Broncos team chemistry?

Campaigning to bring the disgruntled Houston Texans QB to Denver could cause some discomfort in the Broncos locker room
3 years ago

Giving Drew Lock another year as Broncos QB not the worst idea

With the Broncos QB situation far from ideal, it wouldn’t be the worst idea to give Drew Lock another year to prove he can be the future
3 years ago

Trading for Matthew Stafford would make the Broncos relevant again

After five years being an NFL also-ran, acquiring the veteran quarterback from the Lions would make Denver an instant playoff team
3 years ago

George Paton has one task above all others: Find a franchise QB

The Broncos new general manager has plenty of items on his to-do list, but none are more important than solving the riddle at QB
3 years ago

The GM search has shown just how deeply the Broncos are in the mud

While the rest of the AFC West makes changes to improve, the last-place team in the division continues to be mired in the muck
3 years ago

Will the Broncos new GM favor continuity for continuity’s sake?

Will John Elway's replacement stick with the plan of keeping Vic Fangio and Pat Shurmur? The results suggest that would be a mistake
3 years ago

Against the Panthers, the Broncos finally found an identity on offense

For 12 games, Denver tried to be something they aren't ready to be, a stubborn approach that they finally abandoned on Sunday
3 years ago