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Head coach Lou Saban and the Broncos clearly did not feel as warmly about their quarterback situation. Even before Briscoe had finished his rookie season, the Broncos may have been maneuvering to acquire a new quarterback. On Jan. 19, 1969, The Denver Post's Dick Connor reported[2] that Pete...

When March 17 arrives and the new league year officially begins, teams across the league will be able to add an influx of talent to their roster. As General Manager George Paton enters his first free-agency period, the Broncos could choose to add to their roster in several key areas. Over the...

The Lead When the Broncos began their Week 12 preparations ahead of their game against the New Orleans Saints, most Broncos fans were probably unfamiliar with wide receiver Kendall Hinton. By the end of the week, the entire NFL community across the country knew his name. The former...

The Lead ESPN's NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper released his second mock draft of the year on Thursday, and it raised an interesting an question: Should the Broncos trade back? In Kiper's exercise, he predicted the Broncos would trade back from the ninth-overall pick to the 15th pick in a swap with...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Early in his tenure as general manager, George Paton has made another significant move on the defensive side of the ball. The Broncos have released veteran defensive lineman Jurrell Casey, the team announced on Thursday. Casey, whom the Broncos acquired for a seventh-round...

On the field, there were basically three areas Briscoe had to prove himself because of the racial bias at the time. "There were a few things that society didn't think a Black man could do, and [three were] think, throw and lead," Briscoe says. Briscoe didn't need to do much work on his...

The Lead Nearly every season, an NFL team makes an enormous leap in the standings. At least one team per season tends to jump from last place in their division the previous year to first place — and a playoff berth — in the ensuing year. In 2020, the Washington Football Team exited the...

Briscoe earned the start the next week against Cincinnati, but after he struggled in the first half, Saban substituted a mostly healed Tensi for him. With a fourth-quarter touchdown pass, Tensi saved the game for the Broncos and at last got them into the win column. With Denver's expected...

National Football League free agency is once again coming up very soon, the first major player acquisition period for all teams before the annual draft. The unrestricted free agency period began in 1993 and has continued every year since, creating an opportunity to improve (or not) a roster...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — With the franchise tag window officially open and just a few weeks before free agency, we're diving into a look at how the Broncos' roster could change in the coming days. In today's edition of "Ask Aric," we'll take a look at Justin Simmons, Von Miller, free-agent...

The Lead After four seasons in the Mets' minor-league system, former Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow retired last week from professional baseball. In honor of the former Heisman Trophy winner's decision to step away from another professional sport — he made it to the triple-A level in 2019 —...

On Sept. 30, 1957, Marlin Briscoe's name appeared in his hometown newspaper for the first time. Those paying attention to the Midget Football League's box scores that day[3] could see that the 12-year-old Briscoe had a nice game for his Ladcos team against the Mainliners. Briscoe helped lead a...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — On March 17, the new NFL league year will begin, and teams will be able to finalize contracts with free agents around the league in attempts to bolster their rosters. In his introductory press conference, General Manager George Paton vowed the Broncos would be aggressive —...

The Lead We're just a few weeks away from the start of free agency, which means it's a good time to take a look at which area of the roster the team could improve by adding veteran players. Bryan DeArdo of CBS Sports took a look at the top needs for each AFC West team, and it's clear the...

As the NFL Draft inches closer, the chatter about who the Broncos might pick in the first round is getting louder. Read on to see which players have been slotted to Denver, which will make the ninth-overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft. Todd McShay, ESPN: CB Patrick Surtain II, Alabama...

The Lead Walter Highsmith's football career may not have truly taken off until after he left the Broncos and entered the Canadian Football League, but the former offensive lineman still remembers the memorable 1968 season he was part of in Denver. That year, two Broncos broke two pro...

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 Rich Jackson's time in Denver. Career...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Broncos have promoted Chris Beake to Defensive Pass Game Specialist, the team announced Friday. Beake, who served as a defensive assistant in 2020, will enter his ninth season with the Broncos in 2021. He joined the team in February of 2013 and has worked four different...

Before we put a wrap on Valentine's Day for 2021, how about if we take a look at the greatest Valentine's Day present that the residents of Broncos Country have ever received. In this case, the gift is not roses or dinner, jewelry or well wishes. The gift came 56 years ago and set in motion...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Drew Lock and KJ Hamler got the glory in the Broncos' 21-point comeback win over the Chargers last season, and deservedly so. Lock played a nearly flawless fourth quarter, and Hamler made a terrific adjustment in the end zone on the final play of the game to haul in the the...