The Broncos finished 6-10 last season. And while some believe Denver has improved in the offseason — like online sportsbook Betonline, which has the Broncos’ over-under at seven wins — others think it’s going to be a miserable 2019 for the franchise.
Among them, Sports Illustrated’s Conor Orr, who has the .
“I’ve said on many occasions that this will be a well-coached team, despite their circumstances offensively,” Orr writes. “While the Broncos did a nice job of attaining draft picks that complement both their offense and defense directly, it may not be enough to keep them afloat in this division. Again, this is not a slight against the Broncos, but a reflection of how good this division ultimately is.”
Still better than NFL Network’s Adam Rank’s prediction of 2-14.
— , The Denver Post
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What’s on Tap?
- MLB: At Washington Nationals, 5 p.m. Monday, ATTRM |
- MLB: At Washington Nationals, 5 p.m. Tuesday, ATTRM |
- MLB: At Washington Nationals, 5 p.m. Wednesday, ATTRM |
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Scoreboard
MLB: Rockies 8, Yankees 4
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Must-Read
Royce Freeman’s physicality a valuable asset in new Broncos’ offense
Broncos running back Royce Freeman checked in at almost 240 pounds in training camp. He plans on using every ounce to his advantage this season. Read more…
Saunders: Whatap wrong with Rockies? Plenty, but it starts with bad pitching.
The sliding Rockies are ice cold. Entering Saturday’s game against the Yankees, they had lost five straight games and 12 of their last 14, have been outscored 116-59 over that span. Read more…
Mel Tucker: CU Buffs will prove the Pac-12 isn’t “a tennis-shoes” league anymore
As the movers and shakers descend upon Los Angeles for Pac-12 Media Day on Wednesday, the whole pillow-fights narrative isn’t just getting a makeover for 2019. Itap getting a kick in the teeth. Read more…
Quick Hits
+ Steve Torrence dominates 40th Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway.
+ Kiszla: Why the real breakout star of Broncos camp is a 60-year-old dude hiding his gut under a sweatshirt.
+ Kickin’ It with Kiz: So whatap reasonable definition of success for Joe Flacco in his first year as Broncos quarterback?
+ Gray’s anatomy: One game at Coors Field through the eyes of the Rockies’ right-hander.
+ Analysis: Only a matter of time before Mikko Rantanen becomes Avs’ highest paid player.
+ Former Broncos’ coach Mike Shanahan visits Denver practice for first time since 2008.
+ Rockies’ Nolan Arenado trying to stay positive as losing streak grinds on.
+ From 1971 Chevelle to 2019 Camaro, Sterling’s Deric Kramer drives fast.
+ NHRA legend John Force chases win No. 150 at Bandimere.
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By The Numbers
No. 7
Former Denver Outlaws defenseman Matt Bocklet jersey number, which was retired by the club on Sunday. Read more…
Parting Shot
Reds manager David Bell is on pace to break a 114-year-old record — for ejections
How many times, you ask? Seven times in 96 games, going into Sunday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Thatap once every 13.7 games. He has already set the franchise’s single-season record for managerial ejections. And thatap saying something, because the Reds have been around since 1882. Read more…
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