Now that the buzz of the 2020 NFL Draft has worn off, we’re left with the sad, daunting reality that we face 3 months of bupkis insofar as NFL events to talk about.
No OTA’s.
No minicamp.
(Seriously, screw you Scotty for pointing this out)
But most of you know me...it is the time of year I let the optimistic juices flow. We just got some new Broncos! Every team is back to 0-0. The Broncos have a legit shot at making the playoffs (seriously...I can argue the point right now).
This year honestly seems especially refreshing. For the first time in 6 and a half years, our team is going to be led by a quarterback who has the potential to put up some really impressive offensive numbers.
Also, we have a completely revamped offense with what looks like on paper some significant play makers at skill positions.
Let’s also take a moment to be thankful that we’re fans of the Broncos...who don’t breed a locker room full of miscreants like the chefs and don’t have the league’s most celebrated cheater still doing what he do in Tom Brady.
PS: For those of you who have been bashing on this draft class, step back and look at the whole picture. Make sure it includes that trade of a 7th round pick for Jurrell Casey and the 4th round pick for A.J. Bouye.
Well done, John Elway, Broncos scouts, and Broncos coaches!
Broncos News
An inside look from Director of Player Personnel Matt Russell at how the Broncos scouted, ranked and selected wide receiver Jerry Jeudy
As Jeudy pieced together a season in which he caught 77 passes, 1,163 yards and 10 touchdowns, the Broncos tracked the dynamic receiver.
‘It’s just been this cool tradition’: How former Bronco Matt Mauck, third-round pick Lloyd Cushenberry III are connected by an LSU jersey number
Cushenberry and Mauck both took different paths to the Broncos, but their binding by the number 18.
Other NFL News
Saints announce they've signed Jameis Winston - NFL.com
News of Jameis Winston being expected to sign with the Saints came on Sunday and, on Tuesday, New Orleans made it official that it's signed the former Buc to a one-year contract.
Chiefs CB Bashaud Breeland arrested on multiple charges - NFL.com
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland was arrested on Tuesday in South Carolina on multiple charges including driving with an open container of alcohol and without a license.
Joseph: Isaiah Simmons will be LB/problem solver - NFL.com
Cardinals defensive coordinator Vance Joseph told the media on Tuesday that first-round pick Isaiah Simmons will play linebacker, but the rookie will be a "problem solver" whose versatility will be used.
2020 NFL Draft: Cowboys, Chargers cleaned up; Packers failed - NFL.com
Which franchises cleaned up in the 2020 NFL Draft? Which front offices completely dropped the ball? Adam Schein spotlights the best and worst team hauls in his annual love/loathe draft recap.
How the Bengals, Dolphins and Chargers Vetted Their New QBs - Sports Illustrated
How a new crop of franchise QBs ended up on their respective teams. Plus, Packers GM Brian Gutekunsk explains the Jordan Love pick, we say goodbye to Joe Staley and wrap up draft week.
Bucs, Tom Brady Won't Be Penalized for QB's Visit with Coach
Brady stopped by to pick up his new playbook from offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich, but it didn't break any rules.
News for NFL Stat Geeks (that’s quite good)
End-of-Half Strategy in the NFL | Football Outsiders
In many ways, NFL coaches are more aggressive than they used to be. Going into halftime, though, they still frequently run out the clock when they should be trying to score -- unless, of course, the backup quarterback is in the game.
Why Successful Run Plays Work | Football Outsiders
What makes a good run a good run? Guest columnist Caio Brighenti uses visualized data to show that more often than not, it has more to do with the blocking at the point of attack than with who is carrying the ball.