Todd Helton, an all-time Rockies great who spent each of his 17 major league seasons manning first base for Colorado, is on the Hall of Fame ballot for the first time. But if recent history is any indication, Helton likely faces an uphill climb to become the first Colorado player inducted into Cooperstown because of…
Despite the final result, Denver’s Week 11 matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers (7-3) was still filled with frustration for Broncos Country. The Broncos found a way to steal a 23-22 victory on Sunday, but for the most part it was an ugly game for Denver. Prior to the two-minute warning, Case Keenum had completed…
via Three Up, Three Down: Phillip Lindsay makes up for Denver’s poor defense — Mile High Sports
Question: Can Phillip Lindsay beat out Saquon Barkley for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year? Kiz: As Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay did the Mile High Salute after scoring a touchdown against the Chargers, a preposterous thought hit me: Could Lindsay not only be the best member of this strong rookie class in Denver, but also…
via Kiszla vs. O’Halloran: Can Phillip Lindsay win Offensive Rookie of the Year? — The Denver Post
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Sunday that Denver Broncos senior personnel adviser Gary Kubiak may consider returning to coaching in an offensive coordinator role if approached with the opportunity. On Monday, “Pritchard and Cecil” co-host Mike Pritchard said that would be a big blow to the Broncos but he doesn’t see Kubiak leaving…
via Pritchard doesn’t see Kubiak leaving Broncos front office to be an OC — KKFN
MILWAUKEE — Jamal Murray has never lacked for confidence. Whether it’s drawing his trademark arrow in the midst of his 48-point outburst against Boston two weeks ago or working through a shooting slump, the 21-year-old doesn’t lose his swagger. But since plowing through Boston’s defense on Nov. 5, Murray’s been off the mark. In the…
via Nuggets coach Michael Malone on Jamal Murray’s shooting: “He’s thinking too much” — The Denver Post
Broncos linebacker Von Miller joined an elite club when he sacked Philip Rivers in the first half on Sunday. Including the playoffs, Miller now has 100 sacks in his NFL career, and the eighth-year pro also joined an elite group of Reggie White and DeMarcus Ware as the only players in league history to record…
via Von Miller joins elite company with sack on Philip Rivers — Mile High Sports
CARSON, Calif. — A 38-yard catch by Emmanuel Sanders and a 30-yard reception by Courtland Sutton set up Brandon McManus’ 34-yard field goal as time expired Sunday, giving the Broncos a 23-22 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. The Broncos (4-6) won for only the second time in eight games. The Broncos led Los Angeles…
via Broncos beat Chargers on Brandon McManus’ field goal as time expires — The Denver Post
The Denver Broncos (4-6) rallied in the fourth quarter to upset the Los Angeles Chargers, 23-20 Sunday. Led by Case Keenum, the Broncos drove 76 yards in 1:51 with zero timeouts, and Brandon McManus capped off the game-winning drive with a 34-yard field goal. The drive helped erase a missed call from the officials that…
via Broncos upset Chargers with fourth quarter comeback — Mile High Sports
Tracking the best and worst from the Broncos’ victory Sunday against the Chargers. UP: Broncos Country. As expected, lackluster Chargers’ fan support paired with a venue that seats just 27,000 produced a strong showing of Denver fans at the StubHub Center. The split appeared about 50-50 from a press box view, but the noise generated…
via Broncos’ up-down drill: Best and worst against the Chargers — The Denver Post
NEW ORLEANS – Nuggets coach Michael Malone was called for one technical foul on Saturday night, and he wasn’t in the mood to get docked anything else. Malone was careful with his words following Saturday’s 125-115 loss to the Pelicans – a loss that saw Anthony Davis take eight more free throw attempts than the…
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