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@justjoro.bsky.social

Semi-retired sports writer turned professor Work has appeared in/on Sports Illustrated, MMQB, the Denver Post, Football Outsiders, Mile High Report. Broncos backer & diehard ski bum living it up in AK Digs both tape and numbers. Loves tight ends.

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Zach Allen: “I just love what we’re building here. I really can’t say that enough … it really is a blessing to be a part of the Denver Broncos organization.”

“This is my happy place.”

02.08.2025 19:04 — 👍 29    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 1
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I asked Sean Payton about how Zach Allen had progressed compared to his initial vision for him in 2023. His reply -- comparing free-agent shopping to his parents' affinity for garage-sale shopping for couches -- is sensational, absolutely on the money and well worth a listen.

02.08.2025 21:55 — 👍 20    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0
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Top 10 NFL offenses heading into the 2025 NFL season! Football 301 · Episode

No joke, @fourverts.bsky.social gave the Broncos offense some serious love today 👀

open.spotify.com/episode/3PiW...

01.08.2025 22:04 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

If you ran the Broncos would you offer Nik Bonitto and a first for Micah Parsons? 🤔

01.08.2025 18:44 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0

Translation: Micah is "highest paid non-QB in the NFL or else" mad.

The financial apology has gotta come with roses and chocolates.

01.08.2025 18:35 — 👍 38    🔁 4    💬 2    📌 0

The NFL equivalent of putting Dashboard Confessional lyrics in your AIM away message to tell the world you’re on the *precipice* of a breakup

01.08.2025 14:59 — 👍 1007    🔁 67    💬 81    📌 13
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Fun episode of The Athletic Football Show today — DNA Changers. Guys who can totally transform the way their unit looks & feels in 2025. Really great convo with @qbklass.bsky.social, exemplified by the two big additions on Denver’s defense.

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

31.07.2025 18:16 — 👍 4    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Today's must read if you're looking to learn some of the "why" behind what makes the Broncos defense so special.

www.readoptional.com/p/the-league...

31.07.2025 18:28 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

yes we do!

31.07.2025 17:16 — 👍 14    🔁 1    💬 2    📌 0

Oh no

31.07.2025 17:15 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Top 10 NFL defenses heading into 2025 + Nate's top summer storylines Football 301 · Episode

No surprise, but @natetice.bsky.social @fourverts.bsky.social and @mattharmon.bsky.social all think this Broncos defense is going to be special.

open.spotify.com/episode/0NV8...

31.07.2025 17:15 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1

Devaughn Vele is back in uniform today.

31.07.2025 15:52 — 👍 15    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

It doesn't help the Broncos that Bo Nix is among the oldest second year players in the NFL 😅

29.07.2025 17:50 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

No way the Cowboys are this stupid, right?

29.07.2025 17:48 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Source confirms #Broncos ILB Alex Singleton broke his thumb today in practice. He walked off with a trainer and was looking at his hand on his way to the locker room

Singleton's having a procedure tomorrow but should be back at practice next week, likely with a club.

28.07.2025 20:53 — 👍 9    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 1
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“Real close,” indeed.

Not even an hour after Sean Payton said this, Courtland Sutton and the Broncos agree to terms on a four-year, $92-million extension (Tom Pelissero of NFL Network first to report).

28.07.2025 18:53 — 👍 22    🔁 1    💬 2    📌 0

Stoked the Broncos did right by Courtland Sutton.

Dude has been too good too long with flotsam around him, and he was awesome with Bo Nix last year.

28.07.2025 19:05 — 👍 7    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0
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The Broncos have agreed to terms on a new contract extension for WR Courtland Sutton, sources tell The Insiders. It’s a 4-year, $92M deal.

The deal done by Milk & Honey Sports locks Sutton in and properly compensates him at last.

28.07.2025 18:58 — 👍 184    🔁 17    💬 9    📌 14
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Lessons learned from the league's best offenses The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL · Episode

Sean Payton and the Broncos received a lot of love from @qbklass.bsky.social & @robertmays.bsky.social on this episode of the Athletic Football Show.

open.spotify.com/episode/5gco...

28.07.2025 15:52 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Here is Sean McVay’s full comments on Matthew Stafford

27.07.2025 00:55 — 👍 117    🔁 7    💬 8    📌 4

Sean Payton says that there is no information yet on Drew Sanders but that it is not his Achilles tendon.

26.07.2025 18:01 — 👍 11    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

I don't know if Bo will ever reach that top tier, but I'm so so glad the Broncos are off the QB carousel.

Finally fun again.

26.07.2025 17:06 — 👍 7    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Asked whether the Burnham Yard site is the preferred site, Broncos president Damani Leech says no decisions have been made about a preferred sites for a potential new Broncos stadium. Also added later that renovation of current stadium is still in conversation.

26.07.2025 16:09 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 2    📌 0

"Howell never had any business getting this job in the first place, but former president JC Tretter, who acted more as an agent of club owners than the players with regard to the collusion lawsuit, played a role in getting him hired."

The same Tretter who appears to be the favorite for the role? 🤔

19.07.2025 16:40 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Lloyd Howell's resignation is first logical step NFLPA has taken in a while There was simply no way that he could have remained the head of the union. Practically, morally — it just was not feasible.

been a lot writing about the union stuff recently, forgot to share here lmao sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/...

19.07.2025 15:40 — 👍 50    🔁 8    💬 1    📌 3

Interesting timing

17.07.2025 19:25 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

as someone who talks to derrik everyday: definitely not a racist lol

“honorable” QB play is just a longtime background bit making jokes about guys who mostly live off hanging in the pocket and firing down the field into risky spots as far as passing goes (just gunslingers)

17.07.2025 17:30 — 👍 187    🔁 34    💬 16    📌 5

All about them clicks baby

17.07.2025 19:20 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

RJ Harvey's contract includes the first two years guaranteed and 47.7 percent of his third year guaranteed, per Mike Klis of KUSA-Ch. 9.

It all started with Houston's Jayden Higgins getting his third year guaranteed. He went at pick 34. When Alfred Collins (No. 43) got signed, another contract ...

17.07.2025 18:53 — 👍 16    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 1

Means it's good content.

17.07.2025 19:17 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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