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Carrie Walton-Penner Greg Penner...
Will Petersen

Greg Penner’s first test as Broncos boss comes earlier than anticipated

How Penner handles Nathaniel Hackett now and moving forward will tell us a lot about how the new Broncos owner will operate for years to come
2 years ago
Penalty flag...
Andrew Mason

Three numbers that tell the story of Broncos-Texans

The Broncos' season-opening penalty woes are historically bad ... but Randy Gregory's work forcing fumbles is historically good.
2 years ago
Russell Wilson Garett Bolles...
Will Petersen

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: A horribly unsatisfying Broncos victory

Denver made mistake after mistake against Houston, even leading Nathaniel Hackett to say he was "booing himself" after another horrible day of coaching
2 years ago
Nathaniel hackett...
James Merilatt

“Broncs cheer” sends a clear message during Hackett’s home debut

The fans in Denver aren't amused by the head coach's antics, as they let him know on Sunday that his team's sloppy play was unacceptable
2 years ago
Nathaniel Hackett...
John Davis

Nathaniel Hackett failed Russell Wilson in the Broncos opening fiasco

In a game that meant everything to the quarterback, Denver's head coach made a horrendous decision and took the game out of his hands
2 years ago
Dwayne Stukes...
Andrew Mason

Stukes: ‘Confidence’ in McManus helped drive fateful decision to try 64-yarder

"We were confident in Brandon making that kick, or we wouldn't have sent him out there," Broncos special-teams coordinator Dwayne Stukes said Thursday.
2 years ago
Justin Outten...
James Merilatt

Justin Outten is the latest Broncos coach to put his foot in his mouth

Speaking for the first time since Denver's loss in Seattle, the team's offensive coordinator failed miserably to provide answers at the podium
2 years ago
Evan Rodrigues...
Shawn Drotar

Evan Rodrigues’ versatility is a perfect fit for the Avalanche

Adding a player who can play center and either wing position provides Jared Bednar with the flexibility he needs to mix and match lines
2 years ago
Caden Sterns...
Andrew Mason

In filling in for Justin Simmons, Caden Sterns makes one thing clear: ‘I’m ready’

"I plan to hold my own, like I did last year," Sterns said as he prepares for at least four weeks as a fill-in for the injured Justin Simmons.
2 years ago
Jerry Jeudy...
Andrew Mason

Broncos-Seahawks grades: Not bad, but not great, either

No Fs -- but no As, either, as each area of the Broncos left the game with something in which they could improve. Jerry Jeudy symbolized that with a great route for a TD, but also a drop.
2 years ago
Nathaniel Hackett...
Mike Evans

The honeymoon is already over for Nathaniel Hackett in Denver

With six months of momentum at his back, the Broncos new head coach lost it all on Monday night in Seattle, thanks to countless blunders
2 years ago
Russell Wilson...
Andrew Mason

Three numbers that tell the story of Broncos-Seahawks

Penalties, field-goal success odds and a series of numbers that should have meant a win ... but didn't.
2 years ago
Melvin Gordon...
Will Petersen

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Running backs fail Broncos at key times

Russell Wilson, Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton had solid games, while Melvin Gordon, Javonte Williams and Nathaniel Hackett all had moments to forget
2 years ago
Brandon McManus...
Andrew Mason

The decision: Why the Broncos chose to attempt a 64-yard field goal

The odds were not in the Broncos' favor when they sent Brandon McManus out to attempt a 64-yard game-winning field goal.
2 years ago
Geno Smith...
Andrew Mason

Here’s how the little things added up to a big Week 1 Broncos disappointment

"It's not, 'Wow, we've gotta burn down the house and try all over again,'" Andrew Beck said after the loss.
2 years ago
Russell Wilson...
James Merilatt

The Broncos are about to go on a seven-game winning streak

The negatives from Week 1 will get all of the attention, but the positives show that Denver is good enough to win a lot of games this season
2 years ago
Russell Wilson...
Andrew Mason

Ask Mase: Will a new scheme and team for Wilson allow him to catch foes by surprise?

Teams know what Russell Wilson can do ... or do they? Wilson has his tendencies, but a new scheme could change the way people think of them -- and him.
2 years ago
Russell Wilson...
Will Petersen

If Seahawks fans boo Russell Wilson tonight, they’re classless clowns

Seattle fans are going to miss Wilson forever, and booing him won't help the fact their football team is going to be terrible this season and beyond
2 years ago
Russell Wilson...
Andrew Mason

Three numbers to know for Broncos-Seahawks

There's a number that if Russell Wilson hits Monday, his team is nearly unbeatable.
2 years ago
DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 12: Javonte Williams #33 of the Denver Broncos is congratulated on his ...
Andrew Mason

Broncos’ split of running-back work could disappoint fantasy owners

... but it's delightful for Melvin Gordon and Javonte Williams, who are likely to both get plenty of work -- with Nathaniel Hackett having an emphasis on riding the "hot hand."
2 years ago
Russell Wilson...
John Davis

No matter what happens in Week 1, don’t overreact in Broncos Country

History shows that a win in the opener doesn't always lead to season-long success, while a loss doesn't necessarily derail a campaign
2 years ago
Von Miller...
Andrew Mason

Thursday night overreaction: Should Broncos have pursued a Von Miller reunion?

Von Miller's explosion in the Bills' season opener gives one reason to reflect on the player the Broncos traded -- and then declined to re-sign, despite his apparent desire to return.
2 years ago
Russell Wilson...
James Merilatt

The Seahawks rationale for trading away Russell Wilson is laughable

Heading into a season without a franchise QB at the helm, Seattle is trying to do damage control, but the story simply doesn't add up
2 years ago
DENVER, CO - JULY 1: A general view as the sun sets over the stadium during the third inning of a g...
Shawn Drotar

Only Coors Field spares the Rockies from humiliation of 100-loss seasons

Colorado's ballpark, which provides one of the best home-field advantages in all of sports, will save them from truly revealing their ineptitude
2 years ago