Merilatt Monday News: Sports Commentary
James Merilatt
Denver finished the season at 10-7, earning the No. 7 seed in the AFC playoffs, but there is still a lot to be learned about the upstart Broncos
1 month ago
James Merilatt
Despite a 31-13 victory over the Colts, the Broncos didn't look good on Sunday, leaving a lot of questions as they head toward the playoff chase
2 months ago
James Merilatt
Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders will play in a "meaningless" bowl game, a decision that is worthy of praise in an increasingly me-first world
2 months ago
James Merilatt
If the Broncos are going to make the playoffs, they'll need their head coach, defensive coordinator and quarterback to repeat Sunday's showing
3 months ago
James Merilatt
Getting shut out in the second half at Arrowhead cost the Broncos a chance to get a huge road win, as Denver blew a golden opportunity
3 months ago
James Merilatt
Despite laying an egg against the Ravens, nothing has changed for the Broncos; they're still on track for a playoff berth this season
3 months ago
James Merilatt
Another convincing win over another bad football team has the Broncos at 5-3, putting Denver in a position to make a postseason run
3 months ago
James Merilatt
In a game that could've put the Broncos squarely in the playoff nix, the Sean Payton-led offense was a total no-show against the Chargers
4 months ago
James Merilatt
It defies logic, but the Broncos keep winning, putting themselves into contention and creating a scenario for the fans to embrace
4 months ago
James Merilatt
Denver got a victory over the Jets, but it wasn't due to anything they did; New York out-bumbled the Broncos and gave away a win
4 months ago
James Merilatt
The former quarterback is no longer the scapegoat; the Broncos biggest problem is their head coach, which is a major concern
5 months ago
James Merilatt
Season one under Sean Payton was a struggle on offense, which got blamed on their QB; but Sunday looked awfully similar for the Broncos
5 months ago
James Merilatt
Everyone likes to talk about the Broncos running the football in order to protect Bo Nix, but Denver hasn't proven to be effective on the ground
6 months ago
James Merilatt
As national media members repeat the talking points coming out of Broncos Park, it's clear that the head coach is blaming his former QB
6 months ago
James Merilatt
As the offseason moves along with little to no action, the Nuggets story for why Calvin Booth was in Europe is definitely worth questioning
7 months ago
James Merilatt
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is heading to Orlando, which will worry Nuggets Nation, but it's the inevitable result of being a championship team
7 months ago
James Merilatt
There are plenty of reasons to be down on the Broncos this season, something the head coach and key players should keep in mind
8 months ago
James Merilatt
After another Game 7 loss at home, the Nuggets need to question whether or not they have the right head coach to maximize an MVP
9 months ago
James Merilatt
With their backs against the wall, Denver answered the bell, winning Games 3 and 4 on the road to get back into the second-round series
9 months ago
James Merilatt
Facing what feels like a must-win game, the Nuggets head coach is going to have to find some answers, which would show his value
9 months ago
James Merilatt
The sixth quarterback off the board typically doesn't amount to much in the NFL, but the Broncos are betting that Bo Nix bucks the trend
10 months ago
James Merilatt
Game 1 against the Lakers provided a prime example of how Michael Malone is going to have to walk a tightrope throughout the postseason
10 months ago
James Merilatt
If the Avalanche and Nuggets don't make deep playoff runs, it'll be a sign that they've squandered the prime years of generational players
10 months ago
James Merilatt
For more than six decades, the Broncos have been like a religion in Colorado; but their status atop the local sports scene isn't set in stone
10 months ago