Analyst for DenverFan.com
Shawn Drotar is an analyst for DenverFan.com and can be heard on Denver's Sports Station 104.3 The Fan. His past writing experience includes time as USA Today and ESPN.
The Broncos did what they had to do; Denver remained relevant until the truly good teams in the Mile High City started playing for real
Win, and the Broncos will draw even with the Chargers at 3-3, and might only trail the Kansas City Chiefs by a single game if things break right
Two of Denver's biggest stars returned to the court on Monday night following long injury layoffs, providing a glimpse of what could be
Denver can keep pace in the AFC West with a win, while also putting Las Vegas in a deep hole just one month into the season
A combination of familiar names, plus an influx of new faces, has the Avalanche primed and ready to defend their Stanley Cup title
While the Broncos offense has struggled through three games, the wide receiver has shined, clearly becoming Russell Wilson's top target
A deep dive into the statistics provides some reasons why the Broncos quarterback, and the team's offense, is sputtering to get going
Through three games, Denver's second-year cornerback is proving that he's one of the elite defensive players in the entire NFL
As Denver tries to right the ship in front of a national TV audience, their matchup against San Francisco doesn't lean much in their direction
Adding a player who can play center and either wing position provides Jared Bednar with the flexibility he needs to mix and match lines
Colorado's ballpark, which provides one of the best home-field advantages in all of sports, will save them from truly revealing their ineptitude
The Broncos receiving corps has a ton of talent, but it hasn't resulted in a lot of production at the NFL level; their new QB should change that
As the Broncos continue to waive players who have shined in their exhibition games, it's become obvious that the process is outdated
A newcomer to the Broncos d-line has brought a new mentality to the group, instilling a mental and physical toughness that was lacking
As part of the Broncos new ownership group, the former Secretary of State is able to be involved with two things that are near to her heart
For 25 years, Joe Sakic helped the Colorado community through one of the most-successful and impactful charity events in the state
Denver's "jog through" practices aren't a hit with some fans and former players, but the head coach has a method that players seem to like
The most-experienced player on the Broncos roster knows that it's not about looking good on paper; it's about playing well when it matters
The pint-sized wide receiver from tiny Samford University has a leg up on the competition when it comes to being a special teams star
The Avalanche's championship run has inspired the Broncos, providing even more motivation to get back to the franchise's winning way
The much-maligned wide receiver has failed to deliver big numbers, but in a lot of ways, the former Alabama star has been a victim of circumstance
Leaning on Denver's running game, as well as settling for quicker passes, will help the quarterback avoid the big hits that could derail the season
Three weeks ago, they were riding firetrucks through downtown Denver in a victory parade; now, these fan favorite are likely leaving town
Denver still has holes to fill if they want to seriously compete in the West, but they're willingness to get aggressive in that effort will be telling
