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Kevin O'Connell...
John Clayton

Clayton: Broncos list of head coach candidates is an impressive one

George Paton is looking at every possible option, as the general manager's wish list for his next head coach is a talented and sought-after group
2 years ago
Dalton Risner...
James Merilatt

Is the Graham Glasgow restructure bad news for Dalton Risner?

As the hometown hero enters the final year of his contract, the Broncos have given themselves options on the interior of their offensive line
2 years ago
Raheem Morris and Matt Ryan...
Cecil Lammey

Broncos need to look at a coach with offensive and defensive experience

Raheem Morris is the rare coach who has spent significant time working on both sides of the ball, something that is much needed in Denver
2 years ago
(Graphic by Johnny Hart/Bonneville Denver)...
James Merilatt

State of the Broncos: The 2021 Defensive Player of the Year

On a team that relied on their defense to stay in games, there were a surprising lack of candidates for the best defender on the Broncos roster
2 years ago
TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 09: Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn of the Dallas Cowboys looks on befor...
Ben Freid

The Broncos shouldn’t be afraid of hiring a “retread” head coach

Coaches who've had the top job before get saddled with that label, but it's not the scarlet letter than many football fans seem to believe
2 years ago
Drop the Mike...
Mike Evans

The Broncos are restoring order, and other thoughts on the Fangio firing

George Paton made a move he had to make, even if people doubted that he would, setting the stage for an all-important and semi-obvious hire
2 years ago
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 24: Offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett of the Green Bay Packers...
James Merilatt

Paton is already proving better than Elway at the coaching search

John Elway had four chances to hire a new head coach, with various results; George Paton already is showing that he's better at the process
2 years ago
Brian Flores...
John Clayton

Clayton: Black Monday had a surprise that could alter coach search

While some of the head coaches let go today in the NFL were totally expected, one name did jump out, causing ripple affects around the league
2 years ago
KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 07: Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy after an NFL ...
James Merilatt

Broncos have asked permission to interview five head coach candidates

The first batch of names to appear on the Broncos wish list includes a who's who of the hottest head coach candidates in the league
2 years ago
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 02: Interim head coach Dan Quinn of the Dallas Cowboys reacts dur...
DenverSports.com Staff

The Fan staff reveals top Broncos head coach candidates

With the dismissal of Vic Fangio on Sunday, the Broncos are in search of a new head coach — and plenty of names have already been suggested
2 years ago
Pat Surtain...
Cecil Lammey

Mile High Monday: The future is bright for the Denver Broncos

As the team moves on from Vic Fangio and Pat Shurmur, George Paton heads into the most-important offseason in franchise history with options
2 years ago
DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 31: Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio paces along the sideline during a gam...
James Merilatt

The next head coach of the Broncos has to be the opposite of Vic Fangio

It's not about young or old, offense or defense, experienced or newbie when it comes to finding a new head coach in Denver; it's about leadership
2 years ago
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 12: Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (25) celebrates with running ba...
James Merilatt

State of the Broncos: The 2021 Offensive Player of the Year

While the quarterback battle got all of the headlines and two receivers got new contracts, it was a veteran running back who steadied the ship
2 years ago
DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 31: Former Head Coach for the Denver Broncos Mike Shanahan stands on the field...
Johnny Hart

Let’s give the Pat Bowlen era the Hollywood ending it deserves

The Broncos should bring back the gang - Shanahan, Kubiak, Phillips, et al - to run it back for a few more titles
2 years ago
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 26: Denver Broncos general manager George Paton stands at field level befo...
DenverSports.com Staff

Degrees of separation: Several HC candidates worked closely with Paton

Several candidates have connections with GM George Paton, and the degrees of separation could be a factor in the search for the Broncos new head coach
2 years ago
DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 8: Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio walks the sidelines on January 8...
Johnny Hart

Broncos part ways with head coach Vic Fangio

Vic Fangio is out as the Denver Broncos head coach after three consecutive losing seasons, the team announced Sunday
2 years ago
DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 8: Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio walks the sidelines on January 8...
James Merilatt

Vic Fangio gave George Paton a microcosm of why change is needed

In a make-or-break game, the Broncos head coach demonstrated all of the traits that have plagued him during his tenure in the Mile High City
2 years ago
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 08: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts against the New...
Jerry Schemmel

Nikola Jokic is on pace to shatter three all-time Nuggets records

The Joker is on pace to supplant Alex English and Dan Issel atop some impressive lists, but there are too marks that might be beyond his reach
2 years ago
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 19: Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio paces along the sideline during a ga...
John Clayton

Clayton: A lot comes to an end on Saturday for the Broncos

The season isn't the only thing hitting a final destination when the Chiefs come to town, as the game could be the last for a lot of Broncos
2 years ago
Teddy Bridgewater...
James Merilatt

When evaluating quarterbacks, interceptions are an overrated stat

While the Broncos seem obsessed with avoiding turnovers, a look at the 2021 standings and statistics show that another number really matters
2 years ago
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 13: Denver Broncos fans sit dejected after losing to the Oakland Raiders 15-1...
James Merilatt

If they keep Vic Fangio, the Broncos will have become the Rockies

If Denver doesn't make a change at head coach, they'll demonstrate to their fans that they care more about money than on-the-field results
2 years ago
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 08: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts against the New...
Chad Andrus

With the deck stacked against them, are the Nuggets at a breaking point?

Between injuries and COVID protocols, the Nuggets have been forced to play a lot of hodgepodge lineups, leading to disjointed basketball
2 years ago
DENVER, COLORADO - NOVEMBER 28: Denver Bronco head coach Vic Fangio takes the field with his team a...
John Davis

The Broncos have been giving everyone clues about their Fangio decision

Reading the tea leaves, and applying what George Paton has done thus far as the Broncos general manager, signals where Denver is leaning
2 years ago
DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 31: Denver Broncos cornerback Nate Hairston (27) and cornerback Pat Surtain II...
John Clayton

Clayton: A thin secondary will make life tough for the Broncos on Sunday

With three key players ruled out of the season finale, the Broncos will have a big challenge in trying to keep the high-powered Chiefs in check
2 years ago