Entering his third full year with the Colorado Buffaloes, redshirt-sophomore quarterback Steven Montez is finally getting the chance to take the reins. After sitting behind Colorado’s all-time leading passer, Sefo Liufau, for two years, it is now Montez’s time to shine. In 2016 he played in nine games, including the Alamo Bowl. He was 2-1…
via Slimmed down Steven Montez is ready to take the reins in Boulder — Mile High Sports
The management team of the Colorado Avalanche is solely to blame for the current mess involving Will Butcher and Nikita Zadorov It could be a tough week for the Colorado Avalanche. If they don’t sign Nikita Zadorov in the next couple days, he may well be the second high profile young defenceman this week to…
via Colorado Avalanche Made Their Own Roster Mess — Mile High Sticking
Ahead of Broncos training camp, the morning radio crew at Mile High Sports tabbed third-round draft pick Carlos Henderson as the rookie who will have the greatest impact for Denver in 2017. Through the first few days of camp, Henderson has shown he has a ways to go to fulfill those expectations. His draft counterpart…
via Broncos rookie wide receivers learning the ropes, roles in first NFL camp — Mile High Sports
The Colorado Rockies are in the midst of what is on pace to be the best season in franchise history. While 2017 has been riddled with ups and downs for the Rockies, so far, the good has outweighed the bad. As a result, Colorado is in a position to snap the franchise’s seven-year postseason drought.…
via Pat Neshek helps, but the Rockies still have holes to fill — Mile High Sports
It seems lately that every time the Rockies take a step forward with their bullpen, something happens to take a step back. After a successful Rockies debut for All-Star Pat Neshek on Saturday, Colorado temporarily lost one of its most reliable bullpen arms on Sunday morning. The Rockies announced Sunday that they have placed left-handed…
via Rockies lose Jake McGee to 10-day disabled list with back strain — Mile High Sports
If the Denver Broncos are going to bounce back from a down year on offense, it’s going to start with the offensive line. Former Broncos offensive lineman Ken Lanier is optimistic Denver has made the right moves both with personnel and coaching to do so. Lanier joined Gil Whiteley, Mark Jackson and Arran Andersen on Mile…
via Ken Lanier has high hopes for offensive line to bounce back in 2017 — Mile High Sports
In a few tweets from early this morning by reporters for the Texas Rangers and the Rockies, a trade for Jonathan Lucroy could come to fruition by the trade deadline at 2 PM MST. According to Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the Rockies/Rangers negotiation for Jonathan Lucroy “has legs.” #Rangers have received calls…
via Colorado Rockies trade rumors: Jonathan Lucroy to Denver? — Rox Pile
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (CBS4) – CBS4’s Mark Haas is attending Broncos Training Camp Sunday morning. This is the fourth day of the team’s preparations for the 2017 season. ( credit – CBS4) News and Notes from Mark Haas: Big crowd for the Broncos first full pads practice of training camp. Jamaal Charles not here for…
via CBS4 Broncos Notebook: First Practice In Full Pads — CBS Denver
Fourth-year linebacker Kasim Edebali doesn’t have huge numbers to his credit as an NFL pass-rusher. In 48 games (two starts) with the New Orleans Saints, the Boston College product had only 54 tackles (41 solo) and eight sacks. However, the native of Hamburg, Germany has always played an important depth role in addition to being…
via IN THEIR WORDS: Kasim Edebali ready to step up as a starter — Mile High Sports
Emotions will be running high today when players take the field, but they must remain smart. Good morning, Broncos Country! In the iconic words of Jim Ross, “It’s gonna be a slobberknocker.” The goal for the Denver Broncos is to not get carried away and beat the holy hell out of each other. The first…
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