Month: November 2017

27 players were just nominated as 2018 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Here is the list of players that spent at least some of their careers in Denver, from most to fewest seasons: Continue reading Defense Dominates For Broncos Nominated As 2018 Hall Of Fame Semifinalists

From a source: Broncos to name Lynch the starter and Osweiler the backup tomorrow provided Osweiler's shoulder hold up during the week.

— Erick Trickel (@ErickTrickel) November 20, 2017

Just got a text from a team source stating Paxton Lynch has been named #Broncos starting QB.

— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) November 21, 2017

Per source, Paxton Lynch has been named the Broncos starter vs. Oakland.

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) November 21, 2017

This has been confirmed by more than just these three, who each cover the Broncos for different organizations.

Meanwhile, if you care to look up Mike Klis on Twitter, you’ll find him tweeting things like this.

The plan is to tell three QBs later today what plan is for week. As 9News first reported Sunday night on Broncos Tonight Show, Paxton Lynch expected to be starter vs. Oak. But as of now, no QB/local blogger has been told anything. #9sports

— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) November 21, 2017

I’m gonna say this one time, folks: It is possible for those who aren’t following the traditional journalism routine to develop sources of their own, too.

As for Mike Klis, I’ll give him this advice: Stop acting so territorial and/or apologetic to the Broncos that others are getting tipped off about things.

Taking a step back after the day of the long knives, letting Mike McCoy go may have been the right thing.

McCoy has a very complex offense. When McCoy arrived for his second go-round, the Post published an article about McCoy’s offense, quoting former TE Joel Dreesen as saying “It’s definitely difficult.” The McCoy offense relies heavily on option routes, where the receiver alters his route based upon the defense. For example, a play might call for a receiver to run a comeback against zone and an out against man.

Continue reading Letting Mike McCoy Go May Have Been The Right Thing To Help The Broncos

Source: The #Broncos have fired offensive coordinator Mike McCoy.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 20, 2017

Broncos have promoted their QB coach Bill Musgrave t offensive coordinator, per source. Former OC Mike McCoy has been let go, as @RapSheet reported.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 20, 2017