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Kevin Kissner

Kevin Kissner is a writer for Denversports.com. Also known as Chicken Fingers, Kissner has worked for 104.3 The Fan since 2015 covering all of the local sports teams. Kevin has produced nearly every show on 104.3 The Fan and currently produces “Dover and Cecil.” Over the years Kevin has written for Woodypaige.com, Heavy.com, and Athlonsports.com. Before the show ended, Kevin also worked for ESPN’s Around the Horn.

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DENVER BRONCOS | May 7, 2020
The Broncos backup QB position is more important than people think

As the Broncos have seen twice in their history, and other teams have demonstrated in recent years, a reliable No. 2 can prove invaluable
DENVER BRONCOS | Apr 30, 2020
Drew Lock gets one season to prove he’s the guy or it’s time to move on

The second-year quarterback has everything he needs to succeed, making 2020 a 16-game audition to Denver's franchise quarterback
DENVER BRONCOS | Apr 23, 2020
With draft day finally upon us, the first round is starting to take shape

With the NFL's offseason version of Christmas here, it's time to put all of the rumors and info to use to see how picks 1-32 will fall tonight
DENVER BRONCOS | Apr 21, 2020
Are the Broncos trying to move up in the draft to select Jerry Jeudy?

Where there's smoke there's fire, and with the draft approaching, there are a lot of signals pointing to Denver making a move for the wideout
DENVER BRONCOS | Apr 9, 2020
Should the Broncos trade up, trade down or stay at No. 15?

With a lot of capital to work with, Denver has plenty of options on day one, but some directions make more sense than others given the team's needs
DENVER BRONCOS | Apr 2, 2020
Three weeks out, the first round of the NFL Draft is starting to take shape

With free agency in the rearview mirror, it's time to map out the first 32 picks of the draft, as teams know what holes they still have to fill
DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 19, 2020
Grading the Broncos top-three offseason acquisitions

Through trades and free agency, John Elway has been able to address three major needs, earning high marks for his shrewd moves
DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 12, 2020
The Broncos checklist for becoming a playoff contender

Based on one analyst's assessment of how to build a championship roster, Denver is getting closer and closer to meeting the requirements
DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 5, 2020
The Broncos need to pass on Henry Ruggs III in the draft

The speedy wideout from Alabama is getting a lot of attention, and mock drafts have him going No. 15, but he's not a good fit in Denver
DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 27, 2020
It’s been tough to be a Colorado sports fan in 2020

The first two months of the year have been a downer on a lot of fronts, but things are about to turn around in the Centennial State
CU FOOTBALL | Feb 13, 2020
The Buffs should pursue Mike Shanahan as their head coach

If CU is looking to make a splash, find a guy with Colorado ties and bring in a proven winner, the former Broncos coach is the answer
DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 6, 2020
The Broncos need to spend on defense and draft for offense

Denver should spend money in free agency to keep their defense together, while using their 12 picks in April to fill the holes on the other side of the ball
DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 30, 2020
The Chiefs and 49ers provide a Super Bowl blueprint for the Broncos

This year's Super Bowl participants provide a road map that outlines what Denver needs to do in order to become a contender again
DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 23, 2020
There are plenty of reasons why the Broncos won’t go o-line in round one

From it not being an especially deep class in the trenches to the way the current group played down the stretch, Denver may look elsewhere at No. 15
DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 16, 2020
The Broncos need to go all in and build around Drew Lock

Denver need to tailor Pat Shurmur's offense to the young QB's skills, while also adding weapons and offensive linemen to help the cause
DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 9, 2020
Is Broncos quarterback Drew Lock just another Trevor Siemian?

Unless the young quarterback can take the next step and get Denver back to the playoffs, he's no different from his predecessors
DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 30, 2019
The Broncos have some key holes to fill this offseason

With 2019 in the rearview mirror, Denver can look ahead to next season, when they'll have plenty of holes to patch if they want to make the playoffs
DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 19, 2019
On draft day, the Broncos can’t afford a wide receiver in round one

Even though the draft will be loaded with playmakers on the outside, Denver needs to focus on other needs that are more pressing
DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 12, 2019
Vic Fangio’s plan for NFL realignment makes a lot of sense

The idea of eliminating divisions, which would allow the teams with the best records to make the playoffs each seasons, should be adopted ASAP
DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 5, 2019
The Broncos need to see if Ja’Wuan James can play left tackle

Denver spent a ton of money on the offensive tackle, so they need to see if he's capable of filling one of the team's biggest needs
DENVER BRONCOS | Nov 21, 2019
The Broncos have already found their No. 2 wide receiver

If he can stay healthy, Tim Patrick has shown during the past two seasons that he's more than capable of being a go-to wideout
DENVER BRONCOS | Nov 14, 2019
John Elway is using an outdated formula for success

The Broncos are trying to build a winner by using an old-school recipe that doesn't work in the modern version of the NFL
CU FOOTBALL | Nov 7, 2019
How to fix the college football playoff system once and for all

Expanding from four teams to eight solves every conceivable problem, which makes it maddening that it hasn't happened yet
DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 31, 2019
The Broncos made a mistake by not trading away Chris Harris Jr.

The chance to get a guaranteed pick in this year's draft should've been enough for Denver to pull the trigger and trade the veteran cornerback