After an uncharacteristically average defensive season in 2018, the Broncos enter 2019 with a beefed-up defense. And one publication took plenty of notice.
USA Today’s Steven Ruiz , based on a combination of coverage, pass rush, coaching and run defense. Only the New England Patriots were rated higher.
Ruiz writes: “The Broncos defense isn’t nearly as deep as the one (Vic) Fangio left behind in Chicago, but he has more than enough to work with to build another top-five unit in Denver. Pass rushers Von Miller and Bradley Chubb are the stars. They should have no trouble getting to the quarterback. The secondary isn’t as talented as it once was but Fangio is a master of coverages and should get the best out of this group led by Chris Harris Jr. and free agent slot corner Bryce Callahan.”
Will Denver’s offense be strong enough to take advantage of this? The Broncos may be in for a long season if they can’t find the end zone on Monday — Ruiz rates the Raiders’ defense No. 31 of 32 teams.
— , The Denver Post
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What’s on Tap?
- Rockies: At San Diego Padres, 8:10 p.m. Friday, ATTRM |
- Rockies: At San Diego Padres, 6:40 p.m. Saturday, ATTRM |
- Rockies: At San Diego Padres, 2:10 p.m. Sunday, ATTRM |
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Scoreboard
MLB: Dodgers 7, Rockies 3
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Must-Read
Broncos, Empower Retirement agree to deal for stadium naming rights
Coloradans who have never heard of Empower Retirement may soon be hearing that name a lot. The company has purchased the naming rights for the Denver Broncos stadium. Read more…
Nuggets come to terms with Bol Bol on two-way contract, source confirms
Nuggets second-round pick Bol Bol was signed to a two-way contract on Wednesday, a league source confirmed, meaning he’ll split his rookie season developing in the G League and the NBA. Read more…
Rockies are a long, long way from competing with Dodgers in NL West
Well, we all know Nolan Arenado doesn’t sugarcoat things. When it comes to stacking the Rockies up with the Dodgers, he had this to say: “We have a long ways to get to that level. … Last year we were there, we were playing well, and we still couldn’t get over that hump. This year we are far away. We have a lot of work to do and we need a lot of help.” Read more…
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Quick Hits
+ Joe Flacco says what’s on every fan’s mind: “Itap about time”
+ Broncos briefs: Despite a long camp, the starters have plenty of energy for Oakland next week.
+ In MLB’s age of velocity, catchers — like Rockies’ Tony Wolters — are increasingly feeling the heat.
+ Nebraska fans on social media were “cowards” reacting to Adrian Martinez injury, CU Buffs OL says.
+ Following a season-ending injury, concerns over football practice field prompt action in Cherry Creek.
+ Here are six prep football games in Colorado to watch in Week 2.
+ Team USA forward Jayson Tatum to miss 2 games with ankle sprain.
+ 3 Colorado prep athletes named to U.S. Lacrosse’s USA Select teams.
+ Olympic skiing champion Marcel Hirscher retires.
+ Ezekiel Elliott cashed in with a massive deal. The numbers say he isn’t worth it.
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By The Numbers
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Boulder’s Brooke Raboutou is the first American to qualify for Olympic climbing. Ever. Read more…
Parting Shot
Broncos Mailbag: Is general manager John Elway done wheeling and dealing?
Rule nothing out in terms of the Broncos’ player acquisition plan this year. Adding six players to the roster over the weekend shows Elway, coach Vic Fangio and the personnel staffs. Read more…
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