It’s hard to even call this a conference championship game since Oregon really wasn’t supposed to be playing in this game. Washington was supposed to be playing USC but the Huskies were unable to play due to a team-wide COVID-19 outbreak. USC played an exciting game last week against UCLA and, as usual, USC quarterback Kedon Slovis put the team on his back. USC is going duck hunting this week. Pick: Trojans -3 … [Read more...] about Litwin’s Locks: Conference championship week
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Broncos hire Paton as general manager, given six-year contract
The Broncos completed their second interview with New Orleans Saints assistant general manager Terry Fontenot on Zoom at 10 a.m. Senior vice president of operations Chip Conway picked up Paton at the Centennial Airport, which is down the road from the Broncos’ facility. Paton flew privately on a jet leased by the Broncos. … [Read more...] about Broncos hire Paton as general manager, given six-year contract
Ex-Broncos assistant Brandon Staley has fought bigger battles than trying to stop Aaron Rodgers
“I’ve been around for three decades coaching and every once in a while, a young, bright guy who sees the game globally comes around,” Donatell said. “(Staley) sees offense, defense and special teams and he knows how they work. … It’s an extraordinary job of teaching to get (the Rams defense to the top). I view this guy as the Sean McVay of defense. That young, bright mind that sees it all and can communicate with people.” … [Read more...] about Ex-Broncos assistant Brandon Staley has fought bigger battles than trying to stop Aaron Rodgers
Kiszla: How the ghost of Pat Bowlen influenced the Broncos’ hiring of general manager George Paton
Although Elway, who has defined everything orange and blue in Denver since 1983, insists he’s itching to be a grandpa that plays golf and enjoys the best breakfast that $40 — yes, 40 American dollars — can buy at his namesake restaurant, I admit to trepidation that Old. No. 7 won’t be the retiring type when big decisions are made regarding the Broncos. … [Read more...] about Kiszla: How the ghost of Pat Bowlen influenced the Broncos’ hiring of general manager George Paton
Broncos conduct second interviews with two GM candidates
The first Vikings draft for Spielman/Paton was 2008 and their picks have included receiver Percy Harvin (first round, 2009), defensive end Everson Griffen (fourth round, 2010), tight end Kyle Rudolph (sixth round, 2011), safety Harrison Smith (first round, 2012), cornerback Xavier Rhodes (first round, 2013), receiver Stefon Diggs (fifth round, 2015), running back Dalvin Cook (second round, 2017) and receiver Justin Jefferson (first round, 2020). … [Read more...] about Broncos conduct second interviews with two GM candidates
