Shawn Drotar

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.

Work in Progress: Broncos offensive line still in formative stages

Even with Russell Wilson at quarterback and a ton of talent at the skill positions, the Broncos offense will only be as good as their o-line
2 years ago

Charlie Blackmon collects 1,500 major-league hits in Rockies obscurity

Languishing on a team going nowhere, the rightfilder is etching his name in the Rockies record books, proving to be a franchise great
2 years ago

The sky isn’t falling as the Avalanche look to take a 2-0 series lead

Colorado scored a ridiculous eight goals in Game 1 win, something all fans need to keep in mind when nitpicking every little detail of the game
2 years ago

Lloyd Cushenberry, Russell Wilson ‘on the same page’ already

The third-year center feels in sync with the Broncos’ superstar quarterback, and that will be huge for the offense moving forward
2 years ago

The Broncos receiving corps is shockingly inexperienced

While it might look good on paper, Denver's cast of wideouts and tight ends doesn't stack up on many fronts to their AFC West rivals
2 years ago

Crunching the numbers to project Jerry Jeudy’s 2022 production

Given what he's done his first two seasons, plus Russell Wilson's history, the third-year wideout could be poised to have a breakout season
2 years ago

What in the world is wrong with Rockies pitcher German Marquez?

Colorado's best pitcher hasn't been himself this season, getting shelled at an alarming rate, something he and his skipper are trying to decode
2 years ago

George Paton’s steady drafts improve on John Elway’s risky ones

The classes assembled by the current regime might may have lower ceilings, but they picks have higher floors, as well
2 years ago

K.J. Hamler’s role with Broncos makes a breakout season unlikely

The speedy wideout looks great in his recovery, but Denver's depth at wideout and Russell Wilson's history show his targets may be limited
2 years ago

After risky signing, George Paton needs more pass rushers in draft

The Broncos need some insurance on the edge, given the question marks that surround starters Randy Gregory and Bradley Chubb
2 years ago

Wilson holds all the cards in contract negotiations with Broncos

The new Broncos quarterback will have the team over the barrel when it comes time to put together his next contract, which will be expensive
2 years ago

The Rockies gamble $64.5 million on Kyle Freeland’s revival

Nearly four years removed from his peak season, Colorado ponied up big dollars to keep their homegrown pitching prospect in purple pinstripes
2 years ago

Hope springs eternal as Bryant, Rockies start the season strong

Colorado is an unexpected 4-1 early in the season, thanks in part to the bat and leadership provided by their unlikely offseason addition
2 years ago

The Nuggets unintentionally left Jamal Murray hanging out to dry

Denver should've closed the door on the possibility of the guard returning this season, instead of insinuating that Murray is choosing not to play
2 years ago

Broncos should move on from Kareem Jackson, Melvin Gordon

It's time for Denver to turn the page from a safety and running back who've played well in the past for the franchise but are no longer a fit
2 years ago

Joe Sakic’s deadline moves are paying early dividends for the Avalanche

Colorado's roster didn't need an overhaul, but the four pieces added by the team's GM before the trade deadline provided the fine tuning that was necessary
2 years ago

Russell Wilson’s o-line upgrade could ignite the Broncos offense

After playing behind one of the NFL's worst offensive lines in Seattle, the Broncos new quarterback will have a chance to thrive behind Denver's o-line
2 years ago

Kansas City Chiefs are vulnerable in the AFC West after trading Tyreek Hill

Kansas City can’t make up what they’ve lost... not this season, at least. And worst to first for the Denver Broncos is a real possibility
2 years ago

Kris Bryant’s signing sends mixed messages to Rockies fans

The Rockies giving Kris Bryant a massive deal is confusing following the departures of Nolan Arenado and Trevor Story
2 years ago

Russell Wilson’s arrival echoes Peyton Manning’s with Broncos

In a scene eerily familiar to a decade ago, a future Hall-of-Fame quarterback was introduced to Broncos Country, bringing lofty expectations to Denver
2 years ago

The Avalanche have begun to position themselves for a Cup run

With the NHL trade deadline fast approaching, Joe Sakic made two moves to bolster Colorado's roster, but he might be just getting started
2 years ago

Malik Willis gives the Broncos the best chance to return to glory

As the chance of trading for Aaron Rodgers or Russell Wilson shrink, Denver needs to look toward the draft, where a gamble at QB could pay off
2 years ago

The Broncos quarterback plans aren’t actually in their own hands

Dreams of acquiring Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson or Kyler Murray are just that because George Paton can't do anything to make it happen
2 years ago

Ejiro Evero will oversee a Broncos defense that needs to be overhauled

In order to give Denver's new defensive coordinator the tools he needs to succeed, George Paton is going to have to go shopping on defense
2 years ago