HOUSTON — Winter break ended in Denver as soon as the party began in Houston. This past week, new Broncos coach Vance Joseph and his staff returned to Englewood to begin draft preparation, roster evaluations and a plan for the offseason. About 1,000 miles south, the streets of downtown Houston were converted into an NFL…
via Jhabvala: Super Bowl LI and its QBs are reminders of what Broncos lack — The Denver Post
DENVER (The Sports Xchange)– Nikola Jokic returned to the lineup with 20 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for his first career triple-double, and the Denver Nuggets held off a Milwaukee comeback to beat the Bucks 121-117 on Friday night. Jokic had come within a pair of assists of a triple-double in two previous games…
The Denver Post’s Terry Frei and Mike Chambers report from practice, a day before the Colorado Avalanche hosts the Winnipeg Jets, and discuss Colorado’s nine-game losing streak, going 4-24-2 in its last 30 games. Will Jarome Iginla get traded? And is Tyson Barrie playing too many minutes? Plus Terry and Mike answer questions from fans…
via Avalanche podcast: “The wheels have fallen off” — The Denver Post
There’s a festering stench in the Nuggets’ locker room, a stench that recedes into the walls after victories, but bubbles to the surface in defeat. For a team with legitimate playoff aspirations, it’s a stench that needs to be scrubbed clean. There are three players that must decide if they want to be in Denver:…
via Kiszla: There’s a stench in the Nuggets’ locker room and it smells like pouting — The Denver Post
Jumping in on roster moves because it’s never too early to talk about our future. I have zero desire to talk about the game in Houston. I’m still savoring the last day of being The World Champions. Instead, I’m going to jump the gun and talk about our roster and moves we could make. They…
via Horse Tracks: Needs, Wants and Could Be’s — Mile High Report – All Posts
Ah, sweet Saturday. It’s a day when you can kick back and not worry about anything other than you want to do. Well, unless you have a list of things you’re supposed to be doing around the house before the big game tomorrow. Whether you’re just chilling out or getting things done, we’ll give you…
via Colorado Rockies: 3 Things You Should Know on February 4 — Rox Pile
The Colorado Avalanche have some tough decisions to make regarding their blueline — here’s a look at what the pairings may look like next season. There are tough times in Colorado Avalanche territory right now, and the defensive issues are the subject of the most prominent woes. Forwards are being shopped, the holes are evident,…
via Colorado Avalanche Rebuild: Building Next Season’s Defensive Pairings — Mile High Sticking
After back surgery this offseason, impending free agent, DeMarcus Ware, wants to return to the Broncos to chase another ring. One of the biggest free agents that Denver has this year is pass rusher, DeMarcus Ware. Projecting what will happen with him has been tough due to the depth and youth Denver has at the…
via DeMarcus Ware expresses interest in returning to the Broncos — Mile High Report – All Posts
The two-week waiting period is almost over, and Super Bowl LI is just a day away from kicking off between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons. After a week of recharging the batteries and installing a game plan, both teams made it to Houston for a week of media obligation to hype up the…
Todd Helton has been on my mind. That’s due, in part, because the Rockies’ former star first baseman is back in baseball. He recently joined his alma mater, the University of Tennessee, as a director of player development for the baseball team. But mostly, I miss him. I leave for spring training in a week…
via Saunders: Todd Helton’s presence still missed by this Rockies beat writer — The Denver Post
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