Parker Hillis

Former Contributor to DenverFan.com

Wild-card weekend proves Broncos have winning formula

The foundation for Denver’s success has been put in place, and expectations for the Broncos in 2020 include a postseason berth, writes Parker Hillis
4 years ago

The Broncos “tale of two seasons” bodes well for the future

Hope may not be a good strategy, but it does provide plenty of reasons to be excited about next years, when the Broncos can compete again
4 years ago

Cherry picking from the AFC West shows the Broncos biggest holes

Adding just one player from their division rivals would transform Denver's roster, an exercise that demonstrates what needs to be addressed first
4 years ago

Rich Scangarello made John Elway look like a genius

By thinking outside the box and doing things differently, the Broncos offensive coordinator made everyone, including himself, look good on Sunday
4 years ago

Broncos Country sent a much-needed message on Sunday

The only way fans can make their displeasure known and create change is by not showing up to games, which just happened in Denver
4 years ago

The Nuggets have exceeded expectations, but can still improve

Despite their 12-3 record, there are plenty of ways in which Denver can still improve, a scary proposition for the rest of the West
4 years ago

Who’s to blame for the fishy story about Vic Fangio?

Someone was the source for Jason LaCanfora's article about the head coach's issues in Denver, but three suspects rise to the top
4 years ago

The Broncos haven’t merged old-school and new-school

Denver's offense isn't working because everybody in the organization isn't on board with which approach will work the best
4 years ago

Broncos Bye Week Awards: The best of the best through nine games

Denver is 3-6, which is disappointing by any measure, but that doesn't mean there haven't been some bright spots during the first half of the season
5 years ago

John Elway needs to add as many darts as possible for upcoming drafts

Hitting the bullseye is never guaranteed, but the more shots the Broncos take, the better the odds of hitting the middle of the board
5 years ago

The NBA is back and there’s actually reason to be excited

After years of predictability, a wide-open field this season makes for one of the most-intriguing campaigns in recent memory, especially in Denver
5 years ago

The Broncos are catching the Chiefs at just the right time

After seven straight losses to Kansas City, tomorrow night looks like the perfect opportunity for Denver to end the losing streak to their division rival
5 years ago

Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton deserves an apology

Two months after being challenged to step up or shut up, Denver's second-year wideout has answered the critics in a big way
5 years ago

Where does Joe Flacco fit in with the Broncos future?

A move back to the AFC North would be the perfect solution for Denver, the quarterback and a playoff contender in need of a QB
5 years ago

It’s time for the Broncos to go ahead and embrace the tank

Instead of trying to be competitive this season, Denver needs to parlay its assets into draft picks to rebuild for future years
5 years ago

The most heartbreaking thing about the Broncos loss is why it happened

Failing to address positions of need, when there were multiple chances to do so, is why Denver sits in an 0-2 hole to star the season
5 years ago

Around the NFL: The best of Week 1 and looking ahead to Week 2

Three non-Broncos games stood out from the league's opening weekend, while another trio of match-ups highlight an intriguing second week of action
5 years ago

Signing Brandon Allen might’ve created more problems for the Broncos

Signing a young quarterback to be Joe Flacco's backup creates a potential logjam down the road that will be eerily familiar in Denver
5 years ago

Andrew Luck made the same decision most of us would’ve chose

When a job turns into a grind, and the passion for the craft no longer exists, it's time to move on to another chapter in life
5 years ago

The Broncos offense isn’t going to simply flip a switch

The struggles on the ground and in the red zone aren't just a byproduct of the preseason, they're a sign of bigger issues
5 years ago

“Death by inches” is in full effect, but are the Broncos buying in?

Vic Fangio has been consistent with his message and attention to details, but there's evidence that his players aren't fully embracing his ideas
5 years ago

It’s time for Broncos wideout Courtland Sutton to put up or shut up

A training camp fistfight with Emmanuel Sanders was just the latest misstep during what has been a disappointing training camp for the receiver
5 years ago

Old-school fans may cringe, but esports are the next big thing

Video-game competitions may not seem like a "sport" to purists, but they are drawing audiences and offering prize pools that suggest otherwise
5 years ago

Being patient isn’t the right course of action for the Rockies

Taking a wait-and-see approach with a roster that has failed in every way the past month will leave Colorado in no man's land
5 years ago