ARNIE STAPLETON
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert pitches the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Herbert, Lock like throwing deep but only one is successful

By Arnie Stapleton 17 hrs ago
DENVER (AP) — A throwback to the “Air Coryell” days could be coming Sunday when

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (25) is brought down by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Ben Niemann (56) and others during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos' Gordon sorry for DUI, focuses on game vs. Chargers

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 28, 2020 07:16 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Running back Melvin Gordon III apologized Wednesday for

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) celebrates after Indiana defeated Penn State in overtime of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 36-35 in overtime. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Column: So perfect for 2020: game-losing touchdown run

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 27, 2020 02:23 AM EDT
In the disjointed football autumn that is 2020, it somehow makes perfect sense

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) reacts with teammates wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) and wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton (17) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos: we have the right guys to straighten things out

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 26, 2020 04:48 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos went into the weekend feeling good

Denver Broncos wide receiver K.J. Hamler (13) falls as Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Tyrann Mathieu intercepts a pass during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Chiefs rout Broncos 43-16 as Mahomes barely breaks a sweat

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 25, 2020 07:33 PM EDT
DENVER (AP) — On a freezing afternoon in the snow, Patrick Mahomes barely broke

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2020, file photo, Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick runs for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game in Denver. Heading into Sunday's game against Kansas City (5-1), Patrick leads the Broncos (2-3) with 20 receptions for 310 yards and two touchdowns. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Patrick has emerged as Broncos' top target with Sutton out

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 23, 2020 04:45 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Tim Patrick has emerged as the NFL’s unlikeliest of go

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock, rear, passes as tackle Demar Dotson (78) blocks New England Patriots defensive end John Simon (55) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Vic Fangio has turned the Denver Broncos loose on the blitz

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 19, 2020 04:29 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Vic Fangio isn’t known as a blitzing kind of guy,

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock warms up before taking part in drills during an NFL football practice Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
During recovery Lock studied QBs who avoid sacks, injuries

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 15, 2020 05:37 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Drew Lock spent the last few weeks studying film while

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (25) runs past New York Jets outside linebacker Alec Ogletree (52) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III cited for DUI

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 14, 2020 12:10 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III wasn't at

Injured Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay takes part in drills during NFL football practice Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Lindsay: juggling, uncertainty just part of 2020 NFL season

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 10, 2020 04:17 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Two-time 1,000-yard rusher Phillip Lindsay is ready to

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio walks the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. The Broncos play the New England Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 11. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Fangio: We all knew NFL season would be jumbled by COVID-19

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 09, 2020 02:27 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Vic Fangio doesn’t subscribe to the notion the Denver

Denver Broncos nose tackle Mike Purcell takes part in drills during ] NFL football training camp Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Purcell's perseverance pays off with big payday in Denver

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 06, 2020 07:18 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — There were plenty of times Mike Purcell figured he’d be

File-Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden shouts instructions during their overtime loss to the New England Patriots in an AFC Divisional playoff game in Foxboro, Mass. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002. Gruden says opening this season at Carolina and then playing New Orleans on made him feel like he was time warp. His nostalgia is even more amplified this week against New England. It’s been nearly two decades since he walked out of a snow-covered Foxboro Stadium on the wrong end of a 16-13 overtime loss to the Patriots in the infamous “tuck rule” game during the 2001 playoffs. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
Column: Raiders on notice for shoddy COVID-19 compliance

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 06, 2020 02:11 AM EDT
If anything, the renegade Raiders have only ramped up their rabble-rousing ways

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Bradley Chubb (55) pressures New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Broncos' Bradley Chubb finally finds pre-injury form, sacks

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 02, 2020 03:42 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Bradley Chubb is finally back. Four

Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien is hit by Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Jordan Whitehead as he throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Brett Rypien named Broncos starting QB against New York Jets

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 29, 2020 06:10 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Brett Rypien kept his head up when he went undrafted

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn walks the turf before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Don't be sorry: History says Pederson right to go for tie

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 29, 2020 02:31 AM EDT
Doug Pederson is having second thoughts about playing for the tie, but he might

FILE - In this Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, file photo, Denver Broncos defensive end Jurrell Casey (99) gestures after a tipped pass against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver. The 10th-year veteran and five-time Pro Bowler tore a biceps tendon in Denver's 28-10 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Battered Broncos piling up injuries with all those losses

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 28, 2020 04:39 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — John Elway bounded with optimism over his 53-man roster

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tyler Johnson, below, can't make the catch as Denver Broncos defensive back Essang Bassey defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Brady, Barrett lead Buccaneers past Broncos 28-10

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 27, 2020 07:37 PM EDT
DENVER (AP) — Before kickoff, Tom Brady sauntered over to Peyton Manning, who

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) runs the ball as Tennessee Titans linebacker Harold Landry (58) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos receivers facing big tests with Sutton sidelined

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 25, 2020 02:10 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — With Pro Bowler Courtland Sutton out for the season,

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (28) runs off the field with quarterback Tom Brady (12) after Fournette ran 46-yards for a score against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Ex-Bronco Shaq Barrett returns to Denver with Buccaneers

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 24, 2020 04:28 PM EDT
DENVER (AP) — After watching Von Miller and Bradley Chubb team up for 24½ sacks