Broncos Broncos HC Sean Payton spoke about the importance of keeping their core special-teams unit intact. “We felt like it was important,” Payton said of addressing special teams, via Broncos Wire. “After the 2023 season, one quick way to improve your team — we were near the bottom of the league in 2022 in special teams. So very quickly [during] the last two years, it’s been … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Daiyan Henley, Patrick Mahomes, Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs
AFC Notes: Rashawn Slater, Trent McDuffie, Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs
Broncos Broncos HC Sean Payton said the team has LB Drew Sanders locked in at the inside linebacker position and will continue to find ways for him to rush the quarterback. “[T]he vision is clear: inside linebacker,” Payton said, via Broncos Wire. “We think he’s a pressure player. So, obviously, there’s ways where you can pressure that guy from a stacked position, or to an … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Rashawn Slater, Trent McDuffie, Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs
AFC Notes: Ladd McConkey, Dont’e Thornton, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders
Chargers Chargers WR Ladd McConkey had a breakout rookie campaign last season with 82 receptions for 1,149 yards and seven touchdowns. When appearing on the Chargers Weekly Podcast, OC Greg Roman said McConkey showed intelligence beyond his years in 2024 and they are looking forward to his continued growth. “Ladd was such a — not a surprise — but he was such a weapon,” Roman … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Ladd McConkey, Dont’e Thornton, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders
AFC Notes: Marquise Brown, Jim Harbaugh, Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs
Broncos Coming off a season where the Broncos surpassed expectations and made the postseason, LT Garett Bolles believes they will be even better in 2025 because of the added experience to a young team. “Our team’s special,” Bolles said, via Aric DiLalla of the team’s website. “Last year, we were young and we were inexperienced. Finally, we dipped our toe in the water. … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Marquise Brown, Jim Harbaugh, Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs
AFC Notes: Evan Engram, Justin Herbert, Chris Jones, Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs
Broncos The Broncos signed TE Evan Engram to fill HC Sean Payton‘s joker role. Engram said he likes to call himself “a cleaner,” which represents his work ethic, energy, leadership, and ability to “embrace adversity.” “I like to call myself a cleaner,” Engram said, via Aric DiLalla of the team’s site. “A guy that’s going to come in every single day and do what he’s asked at the … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Evan Engram, Justin Herbert, Chris Jones, Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs