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Grading Broncos’ Day 1 of the NFL Draft: The Post’s sports staff weigh in on the first round

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The Post's sports staff weigh in with grades after the Broncos took Oregon quarterback Bo Nix with the 12th overall pick on Day 1 of the NFL draft.

Renck: With selection of Bo Nix, Broncos’ Sean Payton stakes potential Hall of Fame bid on Oregon quarterback

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The Broncos’ eight-year quarterback nightmare added its latest contestant, a precision passer who nearly won the Heisman after transferring from Auburn to Oregon.

Winners and losers from the first round of the 2024 NFL draft

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Here are the winners and losers from an eventful first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night.

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Broncos draft Bo Nix: Here’s how the national media graded the pick

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Sean Payton has his quarterback after the Broncos selected Oregon's Bo Nix with the No. 12 pick in the NFL draft on Thursday.

Avalanche vs. Jets Game 3: Three keys for Avs with chance to seize control

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Colorado has dictated the terms of engagement in this series. Winnipeg will want that to change, but can the Jets make it happen at Ball Arena? They did twice during the regular season.

Broncos select Oregon quarterback Bo Nix with 12th overall pick

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The Broncos selected former Oregon star Bo Nix with the 12th overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night. Nix is Denver’s first selection in the first round since they took Pat Surtain II at No. 9 in 2021.

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Arizona Cardinals select WR Marvin Harrison Jr. at No. 4, edge rusher Darius Robinson at No. 27

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The Arizona Cardinals have taken receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. with the No. 4 overall pick in the NFL draft, hoping the Ohio State star will be a top playmaker for quarterback Kyler Murray. The 6-foot-4, 205-pound Harrison has drawn…

Commanders select Heisman Trophy-winning LSU QB Jayden Daniels with the 2nd pick in the NFL draft

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The Washington Commanders have selected Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Jayden Daniels with the second pick in the NFL draft. The decision to go with Daniels, the AP’s college football player of the year for his stellar season with LSU,…

Caleb Williams picked No. 1 overall by Chicago Bears in 2024 NFL draft

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Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams was selected by the Chicago Bears on Thursday as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

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Rockies rally from five runs down with six-run eighth, beat Padres 10-9 in largest comeback of season

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In the eighth inning of Thursday's series finale against San Diego, the Rockies' offense became the Big Purple Machine.

2024 NFL draft tracker: Picks, instant reaction and more live coverage

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Live coverage of the 2024 NFL draft from The Denver Post, including live updates, picks around the NFL and selections from the Denver Broncos.

Thursday, Apr 25

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NFL Draft Latest: Caleb Williams to Bears, record five QBs taken in first 10 picks

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The Chicago Bears have picked USC quarterback Caleb Williams to open the 2024 NFL draft. The Washington Commanders selected Jayden Daniels with the No. 2 pick overall. With the first pick since parting ways with Bill Belichick, the…

How can Nuggets maximize Nikola Jokic’s defense in playoffs? “I’m not really good defensively one-on-one”

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Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is bracingly comfortable with the acknowledgment of his limitations as a defender. But he has strengths, too, that Denver can deploy in the playoffs.

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Not every WNBA draft pick will make her team’s roster. Here’s why

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The WNBA draft is over, and superstars like Caitlin Clark are heading toward surefire pro careers. Not all 36 draft picks have such assurances. The league has 144 coveted roster spots among 12 teams, and other options for pro careers in…

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Rockies can’t solve Padres knuckleballer Matt Waldron, lose 5-2

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Every game presents a challenge for the Rockies' floundering offense. Wednesday night's 5-2 loss to the Padres presented a unique puzzle the Rockies couldn't solve.

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While Michael Malone brainstorms nickname for Jamal Murray buzzer-beater, Nuggets expect “confident” Lakers in Game 3

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The Nuggets have attempted to maintain a healthy appreciation for the history of Jamal Murray's moment while also turning their attention to Game 3 at the Lakers.

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Renck: Broncos’ Sean Payton cannot leave first round without a quarterback

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Sean Payton is Rice Krispies. He snaps, crackles and pops. And that’s just at postgame press conferences. But when he sees the right quarterback, the record scratches and he stops.

Broncos draft preview: Team needs, potential targets, staff predictions

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Whether the Broncos move up, down or stay at No. 12, they are confident in their ability to land an impact player in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday.

Wednesday, Apr 24

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In afterglow of CHSSA vote to add girls flag football, Broncos committed to helping “this season and beyond”

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The Denver Broncos will continue to provide funding for girls flag football in Colorado, and will provide education on grant opportunities through Nike, USA Football and other resources available to schools.

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Woulda-coulda-shoulda: Five times in the past eight years the Broncos had other options at quarterback

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The Broncos have had more lows than highs since Super Bowl 50. Here are several times it could have been different at quarterback and maybe on the field, too.

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Five quarterbacks taken in first round

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Just like most NFL drafts, Thursday night will be unpredictable. But it doesn’t hurt to predict how things will play out.

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With Broncos on clock for quarterback, past mistakes can guide brighter future

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There have been 13 starting quarterbacks for the Broncos since Super Bowl 50, tied for second most behind the Browns. Only two have produced a winning record — Trevor Siemien and Brett Rypien.

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Alexandar Georgiev rebounds, Avs roar back with second-period flurry in Game 2 win over Jets

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The margins are never thinner, and the swings are never greater than in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Avalanche-Jets Game 2 Quick Hits: Alexandar Georgiev, all is forgiven! We’ve got a series, baby

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Instant reaction from the Avalanche’s 5-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets in Game 2 of their first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series.

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Brendan Rodgers’ grand slam lifts Rockies past Padres

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Brendan Rodgers has said in his quiet voice more than once, "We’re going to get out of this.”

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Five Broncos storylines ahead of 2024 NFL Draft

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There’s so much uncertainty about what the Broncos will do in the first round of the NFL draft that someone could develop a migraine thinking about the various scenarios.

Nuggets Podcast: Jamal Murray’s buzzer-beater, Aaron Gordon’s lockdown defense and an epic playoff win over the Lakers

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In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after Jamal Murray's buzzer-beating game-winner over Anthony Davis against the Lakers.

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Avalanche’s Miles Wood embraced fresh start, physical play in Game 1: “I thought he was great”

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Colorado Avalanche forward Miles Wood was a healthy scratch at times during the playoffs in New Jersey last year, but he was an impact guy in Game 1 against the Jets.

Broncos exercise CB Pat Surtain II’s fifth-year option

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Surtain, a ninth overall pick in 2021, will earn 6.6 million (3.5 million guaranteed) in 2024, according to Over The Cap. But his salary of $19.8 million in 2025 will be fully guaranteed.

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Broncos 2024 NFL mock draft tracker 9.0: What national experts predict Denver will do

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Here’s a look at who national draftniks are thinking will land in Denver.