Wait, is that Mark Sanchez’s music?!?!?!
Yes, the one-time Denver Broncs quarterback — cut to make room for the inimitable Austin Davis — is back. And once again, the Sanchize is the butt of jokes.
The man best known for “” assumed the position one more time Monday night in relief of injured Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy, .
It’s tragic, really. This is a man of immense talent; a world-class athlete with good looks, charm and charisma; who’s been to not one, but two AFC championship games; and his name is, and always will be, synonymous with the time he went face first into a lineman’s butt.
I wouldn’t wish that fate on anyone. (Well, maybe Tom Brady.)
Of course, it would be more tragic if teams didn’t stop giving Sanchez checks. This is stop No. 5 since the one-time first-round pick left the New York Jets in 2013. Not a single one of them could be described as successful. He didn’t survive the preseason with the Broncos in 2016, couldn’t get a single snap with the Chicago Bears in 2017, and was a man without a roster to begin 2018 after testing positive for PEDs — a result he blamed on “.”
Meanwhile, .
And we all know that guy is better. No ands, ifs or butts.
—, The Denver Post
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What’s on Tap?
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Scoreboard
NBA: Nuggets 106, Raptors 103
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Must-Read
Denver Olympics pitch: Nobody wants 2030 Winter Games, so it may be Colorado’s time
In Denver, citizen organizers have launched a campaign that would limit the region’s play for the 2030 Winter Games. The Olympics already have become a symbol for challengers of Mayor Michael Hancock’s administration in the upcoming election. Read more…
Nuggets guard Jamal Murray: They call Canadians soft, but they call me evil. Pick one.
Nuggets star Jamal Murray fielded questions from everything about his beef with the Celtics and Lakers to his status on Canada’s national team Monday in Toronto. Read more…
Rockies exploring trades, but asking price for talents like Noah Syndergaard very high
The Rockies’ offseason rumors have been little more than quiet whispers of speculation thus far. Read more…
Quick Hits
+Broncos vs. Bengals: 5 key plays from Denver’s victory at Cincinnati.
+Do the Broncos need to win out to secure a playoff spot? Mark Kiszla answered this and more in yesterday’s live chat.
+ Broncos beat writer Ryan O’Halloran digs into the game film for a final look at Denver’s 24-10 win over the Bengals.
+ Bronco Josey Jewell doesn’t expect his ankle sprain to keep him out of next weekend’s 49ers game.
+Baseball Hall of Fame ballots: Tracking votes for former Rockies Larry Walker and Todd Helton.
+ Nuggets Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray dazzled against the NBA-best Raptors, but Gary Harris’ hip injury put a damper on an otherwise great night.
+ Five things to know heading into the first-place Colorado Avalanche’s game at Pittsburgh.
+ The CU Buffs head football coaching search remains unresolved.
+ Deleon Brown is bringing the D for the Buffs men’s basketball team… and a newfound right hand.
+ Speaking of Buffs men’s basketball, JUCO transfer Shane Gatling may be finding his touch.
+ The Heisman Trophy race is down to three names: Tua Tagovailoa, Kyler Murray and Dwayne Haskins.
+Fantasy football Week 14 waiver wire tips: Pass-catching back, defense with weak schedule are available.
+Who will win the AFC? Plus, 4 more big questions at the NFL season’s quarter pole.
+ The Eagles won consecutive games for first time since Nick Foles led them to a Super Bowl title after beating the Redskins on Monday night.
Post Mailbag forms
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By The Numbers
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How many points per game Nuggets forward Paul Millsap averaged last week. The 33 year old was named the NBA Western Conference player of the week. Read more…
Parting Shot
Kiszla vs. O’Halloran: With Broncos star Chris Harris Jr. hurt, who must pick up the slack?
This is the most costly injury the Broncos have sustained this year not just because of Harris’ ability but also what Denver doesn’t have in reserve. Read more…
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