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    Broncos Legends: A look back through Rick Upchurch's Broncos career

    In our Broncos Legends series, we're revisiting the careers of some of the best players in franchise history with video highlights and rarely seen photos — and they'll join us to break down their favorite moments as a Bronco and more. Here's a refresher on Rick Upchurch's time in Denver...
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    Two-time Super Bowl champion Tony Jones passes away

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Two-time Super Bowl champion Tony Jones has passed away, He was 54 years old. Jones, a 13-year NFL veteran, played four seasons for the Broncos at tackle from 1997-2000. He served as the team's right tackle during their first world championship season in 1997 and held...
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    Mile High Morning: Why Gary Kubiak was the first person Owen Daniels looked for after winning Super Bowl 50

    The Lead When the clock hit all zeroes at Super Bowl 50 and confetti filled the air, chaos reigned on the field. Broncos players, coaches and staff members rushed in from the sideline and those from the Panthers made their way to midfield to offer their congratulations, and hundreds of media...
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    Mile High Morning: Ranking the Broncos' best battles vs. Philip Rivers

    4. Broncos 24, Chargers 21 (Week 1, 2017 season) In building a 24-7 lead — highlighted by Trevor Siemian breaking Joey Bosa's ankles for a touchdown — the Broncos entered the fourth quarter with victory seemingly in hand. But Rivers would put that in doubt with two touchdown passes separated...
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    Super Bowl-winning Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak retires from NFL

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — After nearly four decades in the NFL as a player and coach, Super Bowl-winning former Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak has retired. Kubiak served as the Vikings' offensive coordinator/assistant head coach in 2020 after serving as the assistant head coach and offensive advisor...
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    Sacco Sez: Looking back on the Broncos' general manager history

    Just about every citizen of Broncos Country is excited about the new era we are embarking upon with the hiring of George Paton as General Manager. Exciting times lie before us. And everyone is quite familiar with the decade that John Elway just concluded as the team's GM, one in which we...
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    Mile High Morning: George Paton explains his approach to analytics

    The Lead As the son of a high school football coach, Broncos General Manager George Paton grew up with a traditional understanding and love for the game. But as he begins his time with the Broncos, Paton brings an expanded knowledge of the game, and as he explained on Tuesday, that includes an...
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    Five of the most memorable games from Peyton Manning's Broncos career

    HONORABLE MENTIONS Week 1, 2012 season: Broncos 31, Steelers 19 The Manning Era began with just a taste of what was to come. In his first game with the team, Manning helped Denver overcome a fourth-quarter deficit and finished with two touchdowns and no interceptions. In addition to...
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    'We all want a franchise quarterback': GM George Paton offers early thoughts on Broncos' QB position

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — As George Paton begins his tenure as the Broncos' general manager, he's not yet ready to make a declaration on Drew Lock's future at quarterback. Asked during his introductory press conference whether he's seen enough from Lock to believe the Broncos can win with the...
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    'I can't wait to get started': GM George Paton's plan to begin his Broncos tenure

    Fangio said he believes last year's experience should help minimize the difficulty of another remote offseason. "We're just going to have to do a good job of digging, like George said," Fangio said. "The coaches are going to have to chip in to dig, the scouts are going to have to dig. We're...
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    'There will be no shortcuts': George Paton explains his vision for an innovative front office

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Speaking from the lectern at the front of the team meeting room at UCHealth Training Center, General Manager George Paton introduced himself with an opening statement that concluded with an overview of the philosophy that will now guide the Denver Broncos. Emphasizing the...
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    Five of the most memorable games from John Lynch's Broncos career

    2005 Divisional Round: Broncos 27, Patriots 13 Lynch's four years with the Broncos peaked during the 2005 season, a 13-3 campaign that then brought about the franchise's first postseason win since Super Bowl XXXIII. That record had earned Denver a first-round bye and a home game in the...
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    Lloyd Cushenberry III selected to PFWA's All-Rookie Team

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — For the second year in a row, a Broncos offensive lineman has made the Pro Football Writers of America’s All-Rookie Team. Lloyd Cushenberry III, a third-round pick by the Broncos in the 2020 NFL Draft, earned the honor after starting all 16 games for Denver. No other rookie...
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    Mile High Morning: George Paton's first full week as GM to be a busy one

    The Lead It's new Broncos general manager George Paton's first full week on the job, and it's bound to be a busy one, as Ryan O'Halloran writes for The Denver Post. To get perspective on that, O'Halloran spoke with former NFL GM Randy Mueller. Paton worked for Mueller during the early 2000s...
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    'Lynch in his prime was one of the greatest safeties to ever play': Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Alex Marvez weighs in on John Lynch&#039

    Ahead of the vote for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2021, we caught up with Alex Marvez, a Sirius XM NFL radio host who is one of several dozen Hall of Fame voters. Marvez spoke with DenverBroncos.com about how John Lynch's candidacy as an eight-time finalist could be impacted by a...
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    Mile High Morning: Looking back on the Broncos' push for social justice in 2020

    The Lead In celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the ideals to which he devoted his life, it is only right to spend the day reflecting on the ways we continue the push for justice in his shadow. The past year has been a particularly momentous one in that regard for so many of us...
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    Garett Bolles, Bradley Chubb named to PFWA's All-AFC team

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Tackle Garett Bolles and outside linebacker Bradley Chubb have been named to the Pro Football Writers of America's All-AFC team. The PFWA announced its All-NFL, All-AFC and All-NFC teams on Monday, and Bolles and Chubb were Denver's lone representatives. No Broncos were...
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    Pickup basketball with Nick Saban? LA Times' Sam Farmer shares his favorite George Paton stories

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — New Broncos General Manager George Paton gained national name recognition in recent days as he drew interest from several teams before accepting a role in Denver. At least one national media member, though, has known of Paton far longer than the recent years in which he's...
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    No debate needed: The Hall of Fame case for Peyton Manning

    When it comes to players like Peyton Manning, the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Selection Committee wastes little time. It's become almost tradition for the few players of this caliber to receive very brief presentations. It may have begun in 1993, when Cooper Rollow of the Chicago Tribune...
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    'This could be John Lynch's time': Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Ira Kaufman explains why Lynch belongs in Canton

    Ahead of the vote for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2021, we caught up with Ira Kaufman, who is the Hall's representative for the Tampa Bay area. Kaufman will present Broncos Ring of Famer John Lynch's case for Canton when the committee meets to determine this year's class, and he...
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