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• Broncos GM George Paton: “We’ll get a back in this draft”

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images The Broncos general manager told reporters on Monday that it’s a strong running back class and that they will get a back in this draft. The Broncos' owners, executives, general manager, and head coach all traveled down to Palm Beach, Florida, for the annual league meetings. During these meetings, general manager George Paton met with the media and had...2025
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• Are Rams content with single-gear running back?

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Rams have an All-Pro running back but do they need someone faster in the room? Both Sean McVay and Les Snead have made it clear this offseason that the Rams want to give Kyren Williams an extension this year, and team usually does everything they openly say they’re going to do so fans should expect that contract to happen. But it the team totally satisfi...2025
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• Broncos brass sets focus toward 2025 NFL Draft

Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports After a successful free agency period that addressed key needs, Head Coach Sean Payton and General Manager George Paton have their sights on upgrading their roster via the 2025 NFL Draft. In the midst of the NFL Owners Meetings that kicked off yesterday, General Manager George Paton and Head Coach Sean Payton reflected on their endeavors to date and pontificated...2025
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• Horse Tracks: Payton thrilled to ‘not be in the quarterback market’ this offseason

Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post At the NFL Owner’s meeting, Sean Payton discussed his team’s moves in free agency as well as a few very slight hints about the upcoming Draft. Good morning, Broncos Country! At the NFL Owners’ Meeting this week, it was quite clear that the Broncos’ brass is feeling a little less pressure this offseason. No. 1 because they don’t have to find or draft a Q...2025
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• NFL league meeting kicking off today

Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post via Getty Images Because who doesn’t need a reason to visit Florida in March? Forget free agency. Forget the draft. For the offseason NFL fan, your Super Bowl starts today! Get pumped for the NFL league meeting! Often overlooked, one of the most important offseason events is starting today. The NFL league meetings are the NFL’s annual chance to examine and...2025
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• HC Sean Payton, GM George Paton detail benefits of adding LB Dre Greenlaw, S Talanoa Hufanga, TE Evan Engram to Broncos' roster

With the addition of Greenlaw, Hufanga and Engram — plus a slew of other signings and re-signings — both Payton and Paton now believe the Broncos have the flexibility they need entering April’s NFL Draft....2025
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• Future Broncos: Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins

Photo by CFP/Getty Images The Denver Broncos could use some help at the running back position. Ohio State’s Quinshon Judkins would be a great pick for them on Day 2 in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Denver Broncos have assembled a quality roster under the leadership of Head Coach Sean Payton and General Manager George Paton. After cutting ties with quarterback Russell Wilson, the Broncos quickly...2025
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• Broncos finally get their middle linebacker

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images The Broncos signed Dre Greenlaw, one of the best linebackers in the NFL over the last few seasons. Good morning, Broncos Country! The Denver Broncos finally have a middle linebacker. And not just any middle linebacker; one of the best in the NFL in Dre Greenlaw, who Denver signed this week as a free agent. It’s been a minute since the Broncos defense had th...2025
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• Grading the Broncos first week of free agency

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images How would you grade the Denver Broncos moves in the first week of free agency? Let’s share. The Denver Broncos have had a quiet, yet rather eventful, first week of free agency. The biggest news came from their signings around the league, but they also brought some key players back into the fold. To recap all of their moves, check out our Broncos free agency tracker p...2025
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• Broncos retain D.J. Jones, Matt Peart; add Talanoa Hufanga to kickstart free agency

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Denver Broncos kickstarted their free agency endeavors by retaining two of their own players, while adding a former All-Pro to bolster their secondary. The National Football League’s free agency period officially kicked off with the advent of the legal tampering period this morning. While teams can negotiate deals with free agents, they cannot become...2025
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• Report: RB Javonte Williams is signing a one-year deal with the Cowboys

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Broncos former running back is signing a one-year deal with the Cowboys. According to NFL Network’s league insider Tom Pelissero, the Dallas Cowboys are signing former Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams to a one-year deal worth $3 million dollars. Former #Broncos RB Javonte Williams is signing a one-year, $3 million deal with the #Cowboys...2025
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• What players do you not want the Denver Broncos to sign in free agency?

Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images Our Mile High Report NFL Free Agency Roundtables continue. Today’s theme is about players the staff doesn’t want the Denver Broncos to sign. Installments one and two of our NFL Free Agent Roundtable are in the books. So far, we have discussed whether or not the Denver Broncos should be measured or aggressive in free agency. Based on the poll results, measu...2025
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• What players would you love the Denver Broncos to sign in free agency?

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images In part two of our NFL Free Agency Roundtable, the Mile High Report team highlights players they would love the Denver Broncos to sign. For our first installment of our NFL Free Agency Roundtable, the Mile High Report team discussed whether or not the Denver Broncos should be measured or aggressive in free agency. Today, I asked the staff to give their thou...2025
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• Should the Broncos sign running back Rico Dowdle?

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images If the Cowboys don’t keep him, should the Broncos try to take him? Running back is a clear need for the Denver Broncos. How Sean Payton and George Paton decide to address that is less clear. With a deep running back class in the NFL Draft, does it make sense to pay for a veteran? If the price is right and the production is a guarantee (or close), then it...2025
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"“Bo was a pro the minute he walked in the building for rookie minicamp,” General Manager George Paton said."

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"#Broncos GM George Paton is believed to be safe ."

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"For the last several months, Payton has worked with General Manager George Paton to build and get to know Denver’s roster — but he hasn’t met many of the players in person."

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"General Manager George Paton is now poised to lead the first head coaching search of his tenure with the Broncos."

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"Von Miller traded to Rams: Broncos GM George Paton explains move, says there is 'no fire sale' in Denver"

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"Browns to interview Eagles' Andrew Berry, Vikings' George Paton for general manager position, per report"

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"The team has requested interviews with George Paton and Scott Fitterer in addition to Joe Douglas and Champ Kelly."

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" George Paton ready to leave Vikings, will again be among most-coveted GM candidates "

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"Vikings executive George Paton and Cardinals executive Terry McDonough are still in the running to be the Niners' next GM."

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"George Paton, Minnesota Vikings: The Vikings' success on the field and in the way the team has reloaded will draw the attention of NFL owners."

2015
"Eliot Wolf, Green Bay Packers Chris Ballard, Kansas City Chiefs Eric DeCosta, Baltimore Ravens Nick Caserio, New England Patriots George Paton, Minnesota Vikings Chris Polian, Jacksonville Jaguars Brandon Beane, Carolina Panthers Trent Kirchner, Seattle Seahawks 1."

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"On the GM side, Houston scouting director Mike Maccagnan has long ties to Casserly, while the team is also expected to interview Minnesota assistant general manager George Paton, Browns assistant general manager Morocco Brown, Houston director of pro personnel Brian Gaine among others."

• Broncos GM George Paton: “We’ll get a back in this draft”
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• Horse Tracks: Payton thrilled to ‘not be in the quarterback market’ this offseason
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• Future Broncos: Maryland wide receiver Tai Felton

Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images Maryland Terrapins standout Tai Felton is a potential Day 2 wide receiver candidate for the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos have the opportunity to add to their wide receiver corps if they so choose in the 2025 NFL Draft. Perhaps they feel comfortable with the talent they have, but I a feeling they will use a selection to upgrade the position at some point...2025
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• Horse Tracks: Should a new contract for Nik Bonitto be a priority for the Broncos right now?

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Edge rusher is a key position in today’s NFL - especially in the pass-heavy AFC West. So signing Nik Bonitto to a long-term deal sooner rather than later should be a no-brainer. Good morning, Broncos Country! Pro Football & Sports Network predicted every NFL team’s biggest need post-free agency, and it may be a slight surprise that Denver’s “position of n...2025
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• Denver Broncos have over $16 million in salary cap space

(Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images After their free agent moves to date, the Denver Broncos currently have over $16 million in salary cap space for the 2025 season. Good morning, Broncos Country. It took a while for all the contract breakdowns to surface, but now fans have a more concrete idea of where the Denver Broncos stand salary cap wise after their free agent additions. Accordin...2025
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• Future Broncos: Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins
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• Broncos finally get their middle linebacker
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• Denver Broncos quieter on second day of legal tampering period

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images After making several big signings yesterday, things were a lot quieter for the Denver Broncos on Day 2 of the NFL’s legal tampering period of free agency. The Denver Broncos had an eventful start to their free agency endeavors yesterday. Bringing back D.J. Jones to man the nose tackle position was a smart call. Additionally, the signings of safety Talanoa Hufanga and...2025
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• Excitement, optimism continue to grow as Denver Broncos free agency nears

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images The Broncos can take the next steps towards building the team as free agency starts this week. Good morning, Broncos Country! Genuine excitement. That’s what it feels like to be a Denver Broncos fan again. For the first time since winning Super Bowl 50, there is a path back to relevance and success. And the next step on that path comes this week. As I...2025
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• Horse Tracks: ‘It’s only a team on the rise if we take advantage of this offseason’

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images GM George Paton and head coach Sean Payton know how important free agency and the Draft will be — even without needing to find a QB. Good morning, Broncos Country! Although free agency is just over a week away, at the NFL Combine last week, the obvious attention was all on college players and the upcoming NFL Draft. And while most of that attention is a...2025
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• Future Broncos: Running backs shine on Day 3 of 2025 NFL Combine

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Fans across Broncos Country who want the Denver Broncos to invest in the running back position should be happy with how this year’s class performed at the 2025 NFL Combine. Day 1 of the 2025 NFL Combine showcased some great performances by the defensive line and linebacker prospects. Day 2 yielded memorable moments from the defensive backs class, but rather ho-hum wo...2025
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• Denver Broncos rank 17th in NFLPA’s third annual team report card

Photo by Gus Stark/Getty Images According to the NFLPA’s survey, the Denver Broncos rank 17th overall in the NFL. Good morning, Broncos Country. Yesterday the NFLPA released its team rankings based off information provided from players this past season. It’s the third year they have embarked on this task with the goal of evaluating and improving workplace conditions and standards across th...2025
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• Sean Payton says Drew Sanders will play linebacker moving forward

Mark Konezny-Imagn Images The Broncos third year player Drew Sanders flirted at edge rusher last season before suffering an Achilles injury during the offseason. Now, Sean Payton has him moving back inside in what will be a make or break year for Drew Sanders. Entering the 2024 offseason, one player with the most to gain was former third-round pick Drew Sanders. He had a disappointing rook...2025
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• Broncos retain D.J. Jones, Matt Peart; add Talanoa Hufanga to kickstart free agency
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• Horse Tracks: RB or TE for Round 1?

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Or maybe neither? I’m going tight end. Good morning, Broncos Country! The NFL Scouting Combine is underway, and today Sean Payton and George Paton will take center stage in the annual coach/GM pressers from Indianapolis. A year ago in this context, Payton made a bold comment about the importance of doing a good job scouting the right players f...2025
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• Future Broncos: The 2025 NFL Combine

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images The 2025 NFL Combine kicks off next week. What are some things fans of the Denver Broncos should be focusing on? Let’s discuss. The 2025 NFL Combine is right in front of us. Who doesn’t love the combine? It’s a focal point of the offseason for every team and one of the most important aspects of the draft board building process. Every team in the league wi...2025
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• Horse Tracks: What is your dream offseason scenario for the Denver Broncos?

Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images The Denver Broncos will get a lot better this offseason. Though not everyone in Broncos Country agrees on the best way to make that happen. Good morning, Broncos Country. It’s the calm before the offseason storm. The 2025 NFL Combine begins one week from today. Roughly two weeks after that, this year’s free agency period will start. Armed with ample salary ...2025
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• NFL free agent profile: Chris Godwin

Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images WR is on the list of needs for the Broncos, but should Godwin be an option? The Denver Broncos are going to have several positions to address this offseason. A priority will be looking at getting Bo Nix some more weapons. Denver made the playoffs for the first time since winning Super Bowl 50. With Bo Nix leading the offense, Sean Payton has put the Bron...2025
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• Broncos part ways with Head Coach Vic Fangio, GM George Paton to lead coaching search

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• Broncos trade for nine-time Pro Bowl QB Russell Wilson

GM George Paton and the Broncos have acquired a Super Bowl-winning quarterback....2022
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• 'We needed to add a difference-maker': OLB Randy Gregory brings explosive rush to Denver, crucial to Broncos' defensive hopes

"When you look at the free-agent class, he stood out," GM George Paton said....2022
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• Broncos complete interview with Lions DC Aaron Glenn for head-coaching vacancy

General Manager George Paton and Denver’s search committee met with Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn on Thursday for the team’s open head-coaching position....2022
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• Annual Meeting Notebook: Broncos to start voluntary offseason program on April 11

Plus, hear from GM George Paton and HC Nathaniel Hackett on the AFC West, the latest defensive additions, the offensive line competition, the backup quarterback spot and more....2022
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• 'We're lobbying as hard as we can': President/CEO Joe Ellis voices support for Broncos to play in London in 2022

"I’ve expressed interest on behalf of the team," Ellis said. "Coach [Nathaniel] Hackett is bullish on it, George [Paton] is bullish on it, Russell Wilson is bullish on it. We’re lobbying as hard as we can."...2022
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• Energy and ingenuity: Why Nathaniel Hackett's personality may be his biggest strength as a head coach

In addition to a great football mind, Nathaniel Hackett holds what George Paton calls “a unique ability” in his charisma and ability to connect with people....2022
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• 'We're going to get it right': GM George Paton details plan for Broncos' coaching search, qualities he's looking for in new head coach

“The No. 1 quality is leadership, and we’re looking for someone to lead this entire organization, to lead this community and to lead our players,” George Paton said Sunday....2022

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• NFL free agent profile: Chris Godwin
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• Broncos are on the path back to success

Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images For the first time since Peyton Manning retired, Denver is on the verge of being contenders again. Good morning, Broncos Country! The Denver Broncos can still clinch the final spot in the AFC Playoffs. Yes, this could have happened already had the Broncos won either of the last two games or both of them. The outcome of both of those ...2025
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• Hart’s Free Agency Prediction for the Denver Broncos

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images The legal tampering period for free agency begins tomorrow. Mile High Report’s Christopher Hart gives his best guess as to what the Denver Broncos might do in free agency. The NFL’s free agency period officially kicks off on March 12th. However, the legal tampering period where teams and players can come to terms begins two days earlier. Most certainly, t...2025
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• Horse Tracks: The Broncos pre-draft press conference in a No Bull nutshell

Photo by RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images Sean Payton and George Paton start the cycle of a new NFL season answering questions leading up to the draft. Everyone is back to 0 - 0 in the NFL, and the Broncos are kicking off their start for the 2025 season. Here’s what I learned from the pre-draft press conference with both Sean Payton and George Paton: The Denver...2025
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• Broncos thought about trading back and still getting Bo Nix but would have been ‘sick’ if they missed out on him

Photo by RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images Denver Broncos general manager George Paton explains why they did not trade back from 12th overall. Heading into the first round, many assumed the Denver Broncos would trade back, collect a few extra picks, and still be able to select quarterback Bo Nix. Well, with five quarterbacks going in the top 10 and the Payton an...2024
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• Sean Payton’s clock begins for real

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Beginning the second year of his five-year contract, the head coach is now solely responsible for getting ‘his team’ turned around. The Broncos made two big moves in 2022 in hopes of resurrecting the franchise - hiring a brand new head coach and bringing in a heavy hitter at QB. Enter Nathaniel Hackett and Russell Wilson. But there was no resurrection. ...2024
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• What’s the Impasse with the Vikings Signing Dalton Risner?

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports There doesn’t appear to be any movement with the Vikings on the Risner Front It’s been a week since the Vikings hosted former Broncos guard Dalton Risner for a visit. That visit ended without an offer extended by the Vikings, and local Vikings beat writer Darren Wolfson reported that there hasn’t been any movement from the Vikings to acquire Risner since t...2023
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• 4 winners and 4 losers for the Broncos after the 2023 NFL Draft
Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports The Denver Broncos draft class does shake things up a bit on the roster. Here’s who we think are the winners and losers in Denver. The Denver Broncos picked up five draft picks and have reportedly signed a lot of undrafted free agents this weekend, which should shake things up on the roster heading into the rest of the offseason. Coming up with winners and loser...2023
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• Horse Tracks: The Rodgers trade to Denver that never was
Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images With Rodgers on the move to NY, let’s take a look at what could have been. Once upon a time in Broncos Country, there was a hope and a belief that Aaron Rodgers would come save Denver from the rotating carousel of retread or never would-be quarterbacks. From the moment he was hired on January 27, 2022 visions of Rodg...2023
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• Despite speculation, George Paton didn't have concerns about Browns' power structure
When previous front-runner George Paton removed himself from consideration for the Browns’ general manager job, there were reports that he had concerns about Cleveland’s power structure. That might’ve been a bit overblown, as sources told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com that Paton was "not at all scared off by Browns’ structure." Further, Fowler writes that Paton was “impressed with people in the build...2020
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