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John Davis is a host on 104.3 The Fan and a writer for DenverFan.com

Bradley Chubb and the Broncos are no longer haunted by the 2018 draft

With a franchise quarterback finally in place, the former No. 5 overall pick is free from the burden of being taken ahead of Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson
2 years ago

The Broncos road to the Super Bowl isn’t as difficult as some might think

The AFC may be stacked with good, young quarterbacks, but the biggest road block to the Super Bowl from years past is no longer in the picture
2 years ago

The Broncos are no longer delusional about their QB situation

For the first time since Super Bowl 50, George Paton admitted that there isn't a winning formula for Denver that doesn't include a quarterback
2 years ago

Like it or not, the Broncos should stick with Drew Lock at QB in 2022

If Denver isn't able to land Aaron Rodgers or Russell Wilson, the best course of action would be to ride things out with their current quarterback
2 years ago

It’s deja vu all over again for the Broncos in their pursuit of a quarterback

If the Broncos are unable to acquire Aaron Rodgers, they're heading down a familiar path, one that was fraught with trouble just three years ago
2 years ago

Von Miller in the Super Bowl is a painful reminder to Broncos Country

Players used to come to Denver in order to win late in their careers; now, they're having to escape in order to find greener pastures elsewhere
2 years ago

The Josh McDaniels era was a blip on the radar in Broncos Country

It was bad and it was embarrassing, but the two seasons of Hurricane Josh didn't hurt the franchise, proving that a quick turnaround is possible
2 years ago

The Broncos hiring of Hackett is all about acquiring Rodgers

George Paton rolled the dice with Nathaniel Hackett, a move that will pay off if the Broncos are able to trade for quarterback Aaron Rodgers
2 years ago

The Broncos need to tap into their history when hiring a head coach

Time and time again, the Broncos have turned back the clock when they need to reboot the franchise, a pattern they should follow again in 2022
2 years ago

The Broncos have been giving everyone clues about their Fangio decision

Reading the tea leaves, and applying what George Paton has done thus far as the Broncos general manager, signals where Denver is leaning
2 years ago

The Broncos problem at QB has nothing to do with Bridgewater or Lock

While everyone in Broncos Country likes to debate the two quarterback options, neither player ever had a chance to success this season
2 years ago

Bridgewater has to play better for the Broncos to win and the money to follow

While he's been steady through the first 13 games, the Broncos quarterback is going to have to up his level of play down the home stretch
2 years ago

Sunday night against the Chiefs provides the Broncos with a litmus test

After their biggest game since Super Bowl 50, the Broncos will know just how close, or far, they are from being a true contender in the AFC
2 years ago

As history shows, one big win won’t necessarily save the Broncos season

Back in 2010, the Josh McDaniels-led Broncos scored a resounding victory, but it wasn't enough to turn things around for the team or coach
3 years ago

George Paton proved he’s moving on from John Elway and Vic Fangio

The Broncos general manager gave the head coach and executive one last shot to prove their way works, but pulled the plug on Monday
3 years ago

Sunday’s Manning tribute should serve as a wakeup call for Paton

Ever since Peyton Manning retired, the Broncos have repeatedly tried to win with a marginal QB, a misguided approach that the GM needs to end
3 years ago

Shanahan’s Ring of Fame induction is a reminder of once-lofty standards

Denver will honor the winningest coach in franchise history on Sunday, a painful reminder of how good things used to be in Broncos Country
3 years ago

After getting bullied by the Ravens, the Broncos have to respond in Week 5

For the first time this season, Denver faces some adversity; how they respond in Pittsburgh will say a lot about how the season is going to go
3 years ago

The 2021 Broncos have to avoid the trap that ensnared the 2009 team

Similarities between this year's team and the one that collapsed after a 6-0 start exist, which is why Broncos Country should be caution
3 years ago

The early returns are providing vindication for Broncos GM George Paton

Denver's general manager was criticized for taking Patrick Surtain over Justin Fields, but Teddy Bridgewater's play is justifying that decision
3 years ago

Vic Fangio deserves a ton of credit for the Broncos new attitude

The much-maligned head coach instilled a mental toughness during the preseason that has carried over, putting the Broncos in good spot
3 years ago

Bridgewater needs to thrive where Keenum and Flacco did not

The Broncos have tried the veteran quarterback route before, but this time can be different if Teddy Bridgewater can avoid ill-time mistakes
3 years ago

It’s time for the Broncos to toss out its QB strategy

The Broncos strategy at quarterback has yielded zero success in recent years, so something must change for Denver
3 years ago

Lock should get shot to build on last season’s progress

Against the Vikings, Drew Lock built on the momentum from his final four games of 2020, where he began to show some resiliency
3 years ago