DENVER, COLORADO - AUGUST 28: Bradley Chubb #55 and Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos walk on th...
John Clayton

Clayton: The long-awaited Miller and Chubb reunion may be put on hold

While an incident with the Douglas County police won't keep him off the field, yet another setback on the injury front could sideline a key Broncos
3 years ago
Justin Simmons (31), Ronald Darby (21) and Bryce Callahan (29) of the Denver Broncos take the field...
John Clayton

Clayton: Broncos secondary finding its own “groove”

Justin Simmons explains how this current crop of Broncos defensive backs compares — or rather doesn't compare — to the "No Fly Zone"
3 years ago
KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 19: AFC Championship logo on display prior to the AFC Championship game b...
John Clayton

Clayton: AFC playoff race could be one for the ages

The AFC is poised to have a record setting season, which could lead to some hotly-contested playoffs races in the conference
3 years ago
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Clayton: Fangio likes the versatility offered by his talented defense

Given the roster assembled by George Paton, the Broncos head coach can go a lot of different ways, with a lot of different looks, on defense
3 years ago
Royce Freeman...
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Clayton: Paton makes tough decisions, as Broncos continue to tweak roster

Denver claimed a pair of players off of waivers, meaning they had to part ways with two who were with the team throughout the offseason
3 years ago
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 1: Courtland Sutton #14 of the Denver Broncos is congratulated by fans after ...
John Clayton

Clayton: Observations heading into the Broncos-Rams preseason tilt

With Denver's preseason finale on the horizon, a few things are becoming clearer and clearer for Vic Fangio and Company heading into Saturday
3 years ago
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John Clayton

Clayton: Fangio wants to play starters, but injuries will keep some Broncos out

The Broncos head coach continues to treat preseason differently than a lot of teams, but he will be cautious with players nursing injuries
3 years ago
EAGAN, MN - AUGUST 11: Teddy Bridgewater (5) of the Denver Broncos prepares to speak to the media d...
John Clayton

Clayton: Bridgewater among NFL’s “new faces in new places”

More than a dozen teams could start a new QB under center this season, like the Broncos with Teddy Bridgewater
3 years ago
ENGLEWOOD, CO - AUGUST 20: Head coach Vic Fangio of the Denver Broncos walks on the field as Denver...
John Clayton

Clayton: For Vic Fangio and the Broncos, it’s all about September

Denver's head coach is 0-7 in the opening month of the seasons, a trend that has to end in 2021, especially considering the team's soft schedule
3 years ago
ENGLEWOOD , CO - JULY 27: Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio speaks during a media luncheon at th...
John Clayton

Clayton: The preseason is proof that Vic Fangio is in win-now mode

While other teams rest starters and cruise through exhibition games, the Broncos are playing to win, something their head coach has to do
3 years ago
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John Clayton

Clayton: Things to watch in the Broncos second preseason game

Starters should see some action for both teams, providing plenty of interesting tidbits when Denver travels to Seattle to take on the Seahawks
3 years ago
Vic Fangio...
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Clayton: Fangio has to juggle more than just the QB decision in preseason

In the final two exhibition games, the Broncos head coach needs to get a look at several veterans, while also deciding other position battles
3 years ago
ORCHARD PARK, NY - NOVEMBER 24: Justin Simmons #31 of the Denver Broncos celebrates his interceptio...
John Clayton

Clayton: The Broncos played things perfectly with Justin Simmons

The contract given to Jamal Adams shows how much Denver might've had to spend on their safety if they hadn't reached a long-term deal
3 years ago
EAGAN, MN - AUGUST 11: Von Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos and Bradley Chubb (55) work out with f...
John Clayton

Clayton: The Broncos are close to seeing their dynamic duo together

Bradley Chubb is nearly 100 percent, which puts the linebacker close to reuniting with Von Miller to form one of the NFL's best pass-rushing duos
3 years ago
Drew Lock...
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Clayton: Drew Lock takes the lead over Teddy Bridgwater in QB battle

With a dynamic performance against the Vikings, the third-year quarterback showed that he can lead the Broncos offense to great heights
3 years ago
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO - JULY 30: Bryce Callahan #29 catches a pass during the Denver Broncos Training...
John Clayton

Clayton: Could Broncos look to trade away a veteran cornerback?

With the emergence of rookie Pat Surtain II, the Broncos could field trade calls on one of their veteran cornerbacks
3 years ago
ENGLEWOOD , CO - AUGUST 2: Drew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos and Teddy Bridgewater (5) work throu...
John Clayton

Clayton: George Paton is happy with both Lock and Bridgewater

As the quarterback battle trudges on, sometimes at a seeming standstill, the Broncos general manager is pleased with both of his potential starters
3 years ago
ENGLEWOOD , CO - AUGUST 2: Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos warms up during training camp o...
John Clayton

Clayton: Broncos and Vikings could be comparing CB notes this week

The Broncos have an excess of cornerbacks, while the Vikings find themselves without two they had counted on, which could lead to dialogue
3 years ago
ENGLEWOOD , CO - AUGUST 3: Drew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos rubs his hands together during train...
John Clayton

Clayton: Don’t read too much into Drew Lock starting against the Vikings

The Broncos quarterback battle remains "even" as Denver heads to Minnesota for joint practices and their preseason opener
3 years ago
HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 08: A Denver Broncos logo is embossed on a ball prior to game against the Ho...
John Clayton

Clayton: Conway getting waived might be a sign of things to come

The Broncos tackle tore his ACL, leading to the end of his tenure in Denver, and history suggests that he won't be the last player to suffer this fate
3 years ago
Broncos running backs...
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Clayton: The Broncos need to follow the Browns model on offense

Running the football takes pressure off of the quarterback, something that Cleveland proved a year ago and Denver is trying to do in 2021
3 years ago
Carson Wentz...
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Clayton: One of the contenders in the AFC appears to be in trouble

When the Broncos look around the rest of the AFC to size up their competition for a wild card berth, there might be one less team to worry about
3 years ago
ENGLEWOOD , CO - AUGUST 2: Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos warms up during training camp o...
John Clayton

Clayton: Looks like the Broncos made the right call drafting Surtain

While the Broncos faced criticism for drafting Pat Surtain II at No. 9 overall, based on camp reports it looks like the right decision
3 years ago
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John Clayton

Clayton: As other teams reel from COVID positives, Broncos in good shape

Thanks to a vaccination rate of roughly 95 percent, Denver isn't dealing with the issues that are starting to plague teams around the league
3 years ago