Von Miller, from the beach in his latest Instagram story:
"I wouldn't tease y'all like that, man. It's real, man. My first time ever being a free agent, man. I'm just sitting back on the beach, man. Waiting on it, man. Broncos Country, wassup?"
Von Miller was credited there with a full sack, which ties him with Charles Haley for the most career sacks (4.5) in Super Bowl appearances.
Haley recorded that total over five Super Bowls.
Von needed just two.
Russell Wilson has had at least one pass during each practice where I’ve turned to the person next to me in near disbelief.
It’s a lot of fun to watch.
Courtland Sutton, Tim Patrick, KJ Hamler, Albert Okwuegbunam, Kendall Hinton, Andrew Beck, Brett Rypien, Josh Johnson and Lloyd Cushenberry III were all at Russell Wilson’s throwing session.
(Per
@DangeRussWilson
’s IG story)
The NFL confirms there are no changes to the Week 11 schedule, and the Broncos will play in primetime in each of the next two weeks.
The Broncos will face the Bills on “Monday Night Football” in Week 10 and host the Vikings on “Sunday Night Football” in Week 11.
Latavius Murray said this is the first time in his career that he's gotten a game ball in the locker room.
"Year 10. Still checking things off the list."
Murray said it means a lot to him that this team has embraced him after he joined midseason.
This disinfecting spray helps protects the players from COVID-19 by killing microbes and pathogens instantly by forming millions of nano-crystalline structures.
Players walk through the non-toxic spray as they walk out to the practice field for a walkthrough or practice.
Russell Wilson, Jerry Jeudy, Pat Surtain II, Dre’Mont Jones, Nik Bonitto, Greg Dulcich and Montrell Washington were among the Broncos in attendance tonight for the Avalanche’s 4-0 win in Game 2.
The Broncos are going all in for Sunday against the Raiders.
In addition to throwback unis and a retro field design, you'll also hear 1970s-inspired music and see throwback designs on scoreboards and stadium signage.
An immersive experience.
Tom Brady led the league with 43 touchdown passes this year in 17 games.
That's 12 fewer than Peyton threw in 16 games in 2013.
Manning averaged nearly a touchdown pass more per game.
He was on a different level that year.
Just your reminder that even in a 17 game regular season no one came close to Peyton Manning’s single season records of 5,477 passing yards and 55 TD passes.
Von Miller on being trading to the Rams:
"George Paton, he was looking out for me. ... He could've sent me anywhere. ... I'm sure he could've gotten more from other teams. ... I would tell him, thank you."
I just emailed Demaryius Thomas position coach while he was at West Laurens High School - Jeff Clayton.
He tells me that the rumors are true. The former Georgia Tech and Broncos receiver has passed away at the age of 33.
Justin Simmons didn't win national Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year honors, but Denver's two-time nominee deserves applause.
In the midst of a contract year,
@jsimms1119
prioritized his off-field efforts and played a key role in combatting systemic racism and social injustices.
Broncos Owner & CEO Greg Penner said he and Owner Carrie Walton Penner have spoken with Dr. Allen Sills from the NFL about the Broncos' wellness program to try to identify why the team has struggled with injury problems.
That will be among the areas the Broncos look to improve.
Teddy Bridgewater on his lone trip to Denver as a starter in 2015: “I remember getting sacked seven times. It was loud. ... Hopefully we can make the Jets feel what I felt.”
2023 Broncos vs. NFC North:
At Bears - W
Vs. Packers - W
Vs. Vikings - W
2023 Lions vs. AFC West:
At Chiefs - W
Vs. Raiders - W
At Chargers - W
This week's winner will complete the clean sweep.
George Paton and the Vikings have had plenty of success in the draft over the last decade.
No team has selected more future Pro Bowlers (13) than the Vikings during the last 10 NFL Drafts.
GM George Paton will be right there with Broncos fans rooting for Von Miller this weekend:
"I’ll be pulling for him. [I] hope he gets three sacks and is the player of the game for the Super Bowl. That’s how much I respect and like Von.”
KJ Hamler said Teddy Bridgewater asked the equipment staff to move Hamler’s locker next to his.
Hamler said he’s never had a QB serve as a mentor like that.
Phillip Lindsay's accomplishments in Denver:
🔹534 carries, 2,550 yards, 17 touchdowns, zero fumbles
🔹First undrafted player in NFL history to begin his career with back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons
🔹First undrafted offensive rookie to make the Pro Bowl
The Broncos’ talent is not the problem.
Seem to remember the Broncos beating the Chargers (six Pro Bowlers) by two touchdowns.
The problem is the Pro Bowl process.
It’s a glorified popularity contest.
Complete list of Broncos with at least two All-Pro nods from the last decade:
Peyton Manning
Von Miller
Chris Harris Jr.
Demaryius Thomas
Justin Simmons
Elite company for the Broncos' safety.
#WPMOYChallenge
.
@PatSurtainll
has a legitimate shot at making the Pro Bowl as a rookie.
Among AFC cornerbacks he is:
🔹tied for second in interceptions
🔹second in passes defensed
🔹tied for first in touchdowns
#ProBowlVote
Chiefs DE Frank Clark after yesterday's game:
"I feel like it could have simply, easily gone the other way if Russell Wilson hadn’t gotten hurt. I felt like we kind of [saw] him turning up and heating up and we kind of felt that ..."
The Broncos are slated to have the following picks over the first three rounds of the 2022 NFL Draft:
No. 9
No. 40
No. 64
No. 75
No. 96
(via
@tankathon
)
Tim Patrick on why he wanted to stay in Denver:
"Why would I want to leave somewhere that believed in me? They believed in me, so I wanted to figure out any way to be able to stay here and bring the fans what they want."
Tim Patrick and Jerry Jeudy are among the Broncos who are back at practice, with a little twist.
Patrick is wearing No. 10 at practice, and Jeudy is wearing No. 81.
Chad Kelly is in at QB, which means Case Keenum’s preseason is done.
Keenum threw 35 passes over three games.
No picks. No fumbles.
#Broncos
are going to be in a lot of football games if he plays like that.
If Pat Surtain II was on national TV as much as Micah Parsons, the battle for Defensive Rookie of the Year would be incredibly tight right now.
It still might be, but I don't get the sense Surtain is getting the recognition nationally that he deserves.
Really liked this answer from George Paton about the AFC West:
"We’re worried about the Broncos ... We really haven’t competed in our division in 5 or 6 years. We really just need to worry about ourselves and not worry about all the other stuff."
That's the right mindset, imo.
Perfectly placed ball by Drew Lock, who went right at Gilmore and snuck it past him.
One of several throws — like the 35-yarder to Tim Patrick — that showed his potential.
Despite the late INTs, I think fans should feel encouraged. Denver doesn't win that game without him at Q.
Hall of Famer Champ Bailey's IG post on DT:
"Great man and great friend. Love and miss you bro ❤️ Last text I got from you…
- I know I always got you family, but wanna appreciate you for a lot.. was so grateful to be able to come in around you.. thanks again champ.. love 🙏🏾🖤"
Broncos ILB Alex Singleton also received a couple of All-Pro votes.
He joined Pat Surtain II (first team) and Justin Simmons (second team) as Broncos to receive votes.
Quinn Meinerz on putting The Belly away:
“I’m not going out and looking for attention. I want to lay low and earn my stripes and earn my place in the National Football League.”
With a healthy Bradley Chubb and Josey Jewell and the reported additions of Randy Gregory and D.J. Jones, the Broncos' front-seven could be significantly improved in 2022.
That Nathaniel Hackett press conference was something else, man.
He's going to bring a special level of energy to this building.
Game-changer for the Broncos.
Teddy Bridgewater on his connection with Lamar Jackson as Louisville alums: “It’s a unique bond. We’re both from South Florida. 32nd pick in the draft. ... I’m happy for all the success he’s had.”
Broncos who are assigned single digits:
1: KJ Hamler
2: Pat Surtain II
3: Drew Lock
4: Brett Rypien
5: Teddy Bridgewater
6: Sam Martin
7: lol, as if
8: Brandon McManus
9: Kendall Hinton
Drew Lock (
@DrewLock23
) on the
@NFL
's IG story: "I kind of expected the receiver in the first round, but then when I'm watching that second round the next day and it popped up that we drafted another one, I was like, 'All right, we're rolling now.'"
Easy moment to miss, but an important one:
After Baron Browning's second-down sack with just over a minute left, Nathaniel Hackett quickly called a timeout.
Denver got the ball back with more than a minute to play.
Good early sign of Hackett's clock management ability.
"We were excited for him. His teammates were excited for him. That's a big, big ask, and it just didn't work out."
Kendall Hinton, Broncos show fight under 'extreme circumstances' »
Pretty sure this is the first time the Broncos have been ahead of the Chiefs in the AFC West standings since Week 8 of the 2016 season.
It’s felt like longer.
Incredible quote from Teddy Bridgewater on why he believes he can be the long-term answer here:
“I’m a survivor. You can throw me in the jungle and I’m gonna come out with a fur coat and a headband I made with some leaves.”
Another blockbuster coming? Despite an offer from the
#Chiefs
that would make superstar Tyreek Hill one of the highest-paid receivers, extension talks have stalled and Kansas City has now given Hill’s agent permission to seek a trade, sources tell me and
@TomPelissero
.
Rams HC Sean McVay said that the Broncos took "three of our best coaches" in new DC Ejiro Evero, STC Dwayne Stukes and DL Coach Marcus Dixon.
"Three special coaches. We’re going to miss those guys and love them. Happy for the opportunity [they'll have] in Denver."
No head coach has ever won the Super Bowl with two different teams.
Sean Payton will aim to be the first with the Denver Broncos.
Peyton Manning notably became first quarterback to win the Super Bowl with two different teams in Denver.
A good omen?
Not worried about the Broncos.
Hurts to drop a game you should win, but the offense looked better than I expected in Week 1. Defense stepped up late. If not for a pair of fluky turnovers in the red zone, Denver would've won easily.
Things to fix? Sure. Reason to panic? No way.
After today’s game,
@VonMiller
posted a message for
@DangeRussWilson
:
“Take care of my guys & my city!”
Lots of respect between the former face of the franchise and the current one.
Drew Lock deserves quite a bit of credit for talking to reporters today.
One of the most impressive displays of professionalism I’ve seen in a really tough situation.
He’s definitely disappointed, but he was introspective and honest in a tough moment.
Broncos GM George Paton just told a group of us at the NFL Annual Meeting that the Broncos will begin their offseason workout program on Monday, April 11.