On Sunday, NBA legend Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash that claimed nine lives, children among them. I know there will be those that bemoan a Denver Broncos blog taking the time to tip their hat to a basketball legend that played in another state, but to not acknowledge it is to ignore seismic impact that Kobe Bryant had on sports in general.

Simply put, the dude could ball and Broncos Country, players included, mourn his untimely death.

That dude could ball. #milehighsalute

HORSE TRACKS

‘He has nowhere to go but up’: Courtland Sutton wowing AFC teammates at first Pro Bowl
Top defenders on the AFC’s Pro Bowl team believe Courtland Sutton has a bright future ahead of him.

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All-Pro NFL linebacker Von Miller has a brutally honest prediction for the game between the 49ers and the Chiefs.

Statement from Peyton Manning on Kobe Bryant
Manning released the statement on Sunday following Bryant's passing.

Kobe Bryant tributes at Pro Bowl: Fans chant 'Kobe' during moment of silence, sack dance, TD celebration, more - CBSSports.com
Fans and players paid their respects to Bryant during Sunday's game

Ravens' Lamar Jackson named Offensive MVP at Pro Bowl
Lamar Jackson capped off a stellar season by being named the Offensive MVP at the Pro Bowl on Sunday.

2020 Pro Bowl: Russell Wilson gives up starting NFC spot to Drew Brees as retirement decision looms - CBSSports.com
If Brees is hanging up his cleats after this season, he just got a pretty nice retirement gift from Wilson

Sources -- Ravens' Matthew Judon expected to draw offseason trade interest
Ravens defensive end Matthew Judon is expected to draw trade interest this offseason, league sources tell ESPN.

Super Bowl 2020: Chiefs players wear shirts in honor of Andy Reid upon arriving in Miami - CBSSports.com
Reid is back in the Super Bowl after a 15-year hiatus

49ers’ Mike Person was cut by three Super Bowl teams before finally making it – ProFootballTalk
San Francisco 49ers guard Mike Person will arrive in Miami today to play in his first Super Bowl, after three near misses. Person, who has been on the rosters of six different franchises in his NFL career, was previously cut by the 49ers in 2012, the Seahawks in 2013 and the Falcons in 2016.

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Trial run of possible onside kick replacement ends in Kirk Cousins interception – ProFootballTalk
With the success rates of onside kicks plummeting, the NFL debuted a trial run of a possible alternative in the Pro Bowl on Sunday afternoon. Instead of an onside kick, an offense would have the chance to convert a fourth-and-15 from their own 25-yard line in an attempt to keep possession.

Tom Brady campaigns for Troy Polamalu for the Hall of Fame – ProFootballTalk
Former Steelers safety Troy Polamalu is one of the finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and before the final vote is taken on Saturday, a longtime opponent is putting in a good word for him.

Russell Okung declares his candidacy for NFLPA president – ProFootballTalk
As expected, Chargers left tackle Russell Okung has become the first player to throw his hat into the ring for the position of NFL Players Association president. Okung officially disclosed his candidacy to Ken Belson of the New York Times.

Mahomes vying to be 2nd-youngest QB to win SB - NFL.com
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Chiefs, 49ers land in Miami ahead of Super Bowl LIV - NFL.com
Seven days out from their first Super Bowl appearance in 50 years, the Chiefs landed at Miami International Airport on Sunday. Less than three hours later, the 49ers touched down in South Florida.

Super Bowl 2020: Owner of Miami-based night club 'LIV' can't be more excited to have Super Bowl LIV local - CBSSports.com
Quite the coincidence that Super Bowl LIV is taking place in the same city as the famous night club

Drew Brees gives timeline on when he'll make a decision about whether or not to retire - CBSSports.com
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