Merilatt Monday News: Sports Commentary

Bo Nix back...
James Merilatt

It’s time to find out what the Broncos are, as playoff test looms

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
Bo Nix...
James Merilatt

Weird, fluky win leaves the Broncos with a lot to prove despite record

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
Travis Hunter #12 and Shedeur Sanders #2 of the Colorado Buffaloes...
James Merilatt

An old-school approach by the Buffs stars should be applauded

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
Bo Nix...
James Merilatt

Sean, VJ and Bo starred on Sunday, boosting the Broncos to a huge win

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
Bo Nix and Sean Payton Broncos awards...
James Merilatt

The Broncos offense disappeared, letting a win slip away in K.C.

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
Bo Nix Broncos...
James Merilatt

The Broncos loss in Baltimore doesn’t change anything

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
Nate Adkins...
James Merilatt

Beating bad teams is all the Broncos have to do to make the playoffs

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
Courtland Sutton...
James Merilatt

Sean Payton’s offense was a non-factor in big game for Broncos

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
DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 06: Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos celebrates a touchdown against the ...
James Merilatt

Jump on the bandwagon now, as the Broncos are a fun ride

It defies logic, but the Broncos keep winning, putting themselves into contention and creating a scenario for the fans to embrace
4 months ago
Bo Nix...
James Merilatt

Broncos steal a win in New York, but answers weren’t provided

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
Sean Payton Broncos QBs...
James Merilatt

Sean Payton is the Broncos biggest problem

The former quarterback is no longer the scapegoat; the Broncos biggest problem is their head coach, which is a major concern
5 months ago
Bo Nix...
James Merilatt

Maybe Russell Wilson wasn’t the Broncos problem after all

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
Javonte Williams...
James Merilatt

Despite impressive preseason, the Broncos still have a fatal flaw

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
Sean Payton Russell Wilson Broncos...
James Merilatt

Sean Payton indirectly chucks Russell Wilson under the bus

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
Calvin Booth...
James Merilatt

Company line being put forth by the Nuggets is worthy of scrutiny

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
KCP Nuggets offseason...
James Merilatt

KCP leaving town is a bummer, but it’s no reason to panic

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
Sean Payton, head coach of the Denver Broncos...
James Merilatt

The salty Broncos shouldn’t be saving receipts from naysayers

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
Michael Malone Nuggets...
James Merilatt

It’s time to start asking hard questions about Michael Malone

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
Jamal Murray...
James Merilatt

Two wins in Minnesota answer all of the doubts about the Nuggets

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
Michael Malone Nuggets...
James Merilatt

Michael Malone can finally answer his critics in pivotal Game 2

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
Bo Nix...
James Merilatt

Payton is betting his legacy on being smarter than everyone else

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
Michael Malone Nuggets...
James Merilatt

Malone’s high-wire act with bench will determine Nuggets fate

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
Michael Malone Nuggets...
James Merilatt

Bednar and Malone are facing tipping points in the postseason

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
Broncos Sean Payton and Jarrett Stidham...
James Merilatt

The Broncos reign atop the Denver sports landscape could end

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