Broncos OTAs wrap up today, so I thought it would be a good time to look back at what we’ve learned about this team over the past three weeks.
— First-round draft pick Bradley Chubb might need some time to adapt to linebacker in the NFL.
— Isaiah McKenzie knows just how bad he was at returning punts last year, and he could be replaced there by CU’s Philip Lindsay.
— Rookie running back Royce Freeman is no stranger to carrying a big load and likely will this season.
— DT and Case Keenum have a groove going.
— Jake Butt looks to put an end to the Broncos’ run of ineffectiveness at tight end.
— The Shane Ray saga in Denver looks to be heading toward a disappointing end as he’s about to miss extended time — again — with wrist issues.
— Speaking of Ray, the Broncos declined his fifth-year option.
— The Broncos still don’t know what they’re going to do at right guard.
— Ownership situation is quickly turning into a war of words.
Have a great weekend.
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What’s on tap?
- MLB: Diamondbacks at Rockies, 6:40 p.m. | Pitching matchup |
- NBA: Warriors at Cavaliers, 7 p.m., ABC
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Scoreboard
MLB: Reds 7, Rockies 5 (13)
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NBA: Capitals 4, Golden Knights 3
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Must-Read
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Two of the world’s best rock climbers coped with frightening falls and the deaths of two fellow climbers on the same rock in a monthlong quest to shatter a mythical record in Yosemite National Park.
Quick Hits
+Debate over Peyton Manning and HGH still bubbles years after Al Jazeera documentary
+Rockies podcast: Carlos Gonzalez on family, June 5 and more. Plus the David Dahl void.
+After Nederland canceled its program, Beth Buglione — Colorado’s first female head football coach — lands at Cherry Creek
+Rapids manager Anthony Hudson says team lacks confidence after eighth straight loss
+CM Punk set for UFC 225 in wake of fight of his life in court
+Colorado Eagles surge to critical Kelly Cup victory at home, forcing a winner-take-all Game 7
+A rare heart condition almost took hockey away from DU coach David Carle, but now he’s leading an NCAA powerhouse — and only 28
+Simona Halep beats Garbine Muguruza at French Open to reach 4th Grand Slam final
+LeBron James’ second act in Cleveland has been irrevocably altered by Kevin Durant
+ as ideal conditions hit early
By The Numbers
90
John Gillingham retired after 63 years in the exercise industry on June 2, his 90th birthday, leading one final workout for more than 60 longtime friends on a gorgeous Saturday morning in a park near the Denver Tech Center.
Parting Shot
Terrell Owens won’t attend Pro Football Hall of Fame induction
Owens heavily criticized the voting process when he failed to be elected in 2016 and 2017. Among the reasons he fell short were his being considered a divisive teammate and negative presence in the locker room. Read more…
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