Denver Broncos head coach reveals why the team wanted quarterback Zach Wilson so bad
The Denver Broncos have cycled through a total of 13 starting quarterbacks since Peyton Manning won his final Super Bowl ring for the Orange and Blue. So, it's safe to say that they have had their fair share of issues since one of the greatest of all time suited it up for the franchise.
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Zach Wilson News/ Bleacher Report / 20 minutes ago
NFL Rumors: Zach Wilson in 'Positive State of Mind' with Broncos, In the Mix for QB1 ![Denver Broncos: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (8) Denver Broncos: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (8)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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The Denver Broncos may have drafted Bo Nix in the first round and have Jarrett Stidham returning, but Zach Wilson is reportedly making a name for himself this…
Denver Broncos News/ Mile High Sports / 57 minutes ago
Denver Broncos kick off mandatory minicamp this week ![Denver Broncos: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (10) Denver Broncos: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (10)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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The Denver Broncos are set to kick off the mandatory portion of the team’s offseason program this week and there are a a variety of storylines that will help set the table for the push to training camp.
Denver Broncos News/ Broncos Wire / 55 minutes ago
PFF ranks Broncos' roster dead last in the NFL ![Denver Broncos: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (12) Denver Broncos: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (12)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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The Denver Broncos went 8-9 last season, but Pro Football Focus has them ranked as the worst roster in the NFL leading into the 2024 season (32nd out of 32 clubs).
Denver Broncos News/ Broncos Wire / 1 hour ago
Broncos star Pat Surtain ranked as NFL's 4th-best cornerback ![Denver Broncos: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (14) Denver Broncos: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (14)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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Touchdown Wire’s Doug Farrar recently ranked Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain as the fourth-best cornerback in the NFL. Surtain has built quite the resume in his young career as a two-time Pro Bowler and a first-team All-Pro selection in 2022.
Denver Broncos News/ Mile High Report / 25 minutes ago
Broncos roster review: Linebacker Drew Sanders ![Denver Broncos: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (16) Denver Broncos: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (16)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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Will Sanders be able to come back from injury in 2024? Will the time away from play help or hinder his development? Denver traded up in the third round of the 2023 draft to get Drew Sanders as a new flex inside-outside linebacker.
Check out these highlights of new Broncos DL Brandon Matterson ![Denver Broncos: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (18) Denver Broncos: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (18)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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Following the 2024 NFL draft in late April, the Denver Broncos signed UTSA defensive lineman Brandon Matterson to their roster. Matterson (6-2, 295 pounds) was a fifth-year senior with the Roadrunners prior to signing with the Broncos.
Derek Wolfe News/ Mile High Report / 55 minutes ago
Broncos greatest players of all-time: #37, defensive end Derek Wolfe ![Denver Broncos: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (20) Denver Broncos: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (20)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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The eight year, Super Bowl 50 vet has earned his spot among some of Denver’s best From the very beginning of his career until the end with the Denver Broncos, defensive end Derek Wolfe made opposing offensive lines and quarterbacks fear him.
Denver Broncos News/ Mile High Report / 2 hours ago
How is Barney Chavous not in the Broncos Ring of Fame? ![Denver Broncos: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (22) Denver Broncos: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (22)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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One of the best defenders and pass rushers in Broncos history should get his rightful place in the ROF. The name Barney Chavous doesn’t get the credit or recognition it deserves.
Denver Broncos News/ Sporting News / 9 hours ago
4 second-year Denver Broncos players in line for much bigger roles in 2024 ![Denver Broncos: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (24) Denver Broncos: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (24)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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The Denver Broncos will be counting on these young players in 2024.
Denver Broncos News/ A to Z Sports / 2 hours ago
Denver Broncos' biggest weakness in 2024 season could actually surprise a lot of people
The Denver Broncos are not expected to compete for a Super Bowl in 2024. Let's just be real, they may not even make the playoffs. And, for what their goals and plans are, that's okay.
Quinn Meinerz News/ Denver Broncos on SI / 5 hours ago
Broncos' Quinn Meinerz Ranked as Top-5 OG by PFF
If Denver Broncos GM George Paton can get creative and juggle his salary cap figures accordingly, perhaps room can be found to extend right guard Quinn Meinerz.
Ben Powers News/ Denver Broncos on SI / 3 hours ago
Broncos Need More Out of LG Ben Powers in 2024
The Denver Broncos made multiple splashes along their offensive line in Sean Payton’s first year with the team. Not only did the Broncos sign right tackle Mike McGlinchey, but they also landed offensive guard Ben Powers, who was coming off the best year of his career in Baltimore.
Denver Broncos News/ Denver Broncos on SI / 2 hours ago
According to Rich Eisen, the best-case scenario for the Denver Broncos is a Wildcard playoff berth in 2024. The host of the Rich Eisen Show explained why he foresees that as a possibility for Sean Payton's squad, and it very much has to do with the quarterback he expects to start for all 17 games.
Josh Reynolds News/ Mile High Sports / 3 hours ago
Denver Broncos WR Josh Reynolds could thrive despite not being top-option ![Denver Broncos: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (34) Denver Broncos: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (34)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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The Denver Broncos wide receiver room has several players with proven NFL talent, Josh Reynolds being one of them. Even if he isn’t the top receiving option for Denver’s offense on paper, how does his previous production suggest he’ll be an impact player this season?
Denver Broncos News/ Mile High Report / 2 hours ago
High expectations in play for new and young Broncos’ defense ![Denver Broncos: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (36) Denver Broncos: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (36)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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A lot of young defenders plus some new additions will be expected to vastly improve the Broncos defense this season. The Broncos’ secondary is mostly a hypothetical at this point in the offseason as many of the projected starters are young, inexperienced and relatively untested.
Denver Broncos News/ NFL Analysis Network / 1 minute ago
Broncos' Sean Payton doesn’t hold back about Bo Nix
Nix wasn’t one of the most hyped QBs entering this year’s draft, partly because it was so loaded with potential franchise signal-callers.
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Denver Broncos News/ ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago
Courtland Sutton’s ‘excited’ stance on Broncos drafting Bo Nix
The Denver Broncos have at least one very happy player right now. Denver wide receiver Courtland Sutton says he is excited that the team now has quarterback Bo Nix.
John Lynch News/ Mile High Report / 14 hours ago
Broncos greatest players of all-time: #38, safety John Lynch ![Denver Broncos: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (42) Denver Broncos: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (42)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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John Lynch may not have been home grown, but the nine-time Pro Bowler did more than enough to earn spot #38 on the list of all-time greatest Denver Broncos
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Courtland Sutton News/ Gridiron Heroics / 19 hours ago
Courtland Sutton Breaks Silence on Denver Broncos’ Future
Courtland Sutton has stayed away from the voluntary portion of the Denver Broncos’ offseason program, amid contract negotiations but the team, but the wide receiver is about to make his triumphant return to the practice field.
Denver Broncos News/ Gridiron Heroics / June 7
Randy Gregory Sues Denver Broncos and NFL for THC Fines Totalling over $500,000
Current edge rusher for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Randy Gregory is now suing the NFL and one of his former teams, the Denver Broncos, for punishments that came as a result of his THC use.
Randy Gregory News/ Larry Brown Sports / June 7
Randy Gregory sues NFL, Broncos for unjust fines
Ex-Broncos defensive end Randy Gregory has filed a lawsuit against both the NFL and his former team over allegedly unjust fines worth $532,500 for his use of medication containing THC, which is a cannabinoid found in marijuana.
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Denver Broncos News/ Yardbarker / June 5
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Patrick Surtain News/ NFL Analysis Network / June 4
Denver Broncos Star DB Offers Blunt Response To Contract Question
Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II has established himself as one of the best defensive players in football, but his future with the Broncos is uncertain.