Horse Tracks: The Broncos are quiet as draft day approaches

The NFL is swirling with draft rumors and news, but the Broncos are staying tight-lipped about their plans and I love it.

We’re less than two days away from the NFL Draft and talks are heating up on the quarterback draft class.

Will Minnesota move up for J.J. McCarthy?

Do they now want Bo Nix?

Who are the Broncos going after?

Would the board fall in a way that allows the Broncos to trade back and still get their guy?

I love this time of year and I believe absolutely nothing is being said anywhere other than who the first pick of the draft is (at this point it is usually pretty obvious).

One of my favorite things about this Broncos front office is how quiet things have been on the news front. Sure, there are a bunch of rumors of this or that, but nothing substantial from Sean Payton’s mouth or George Paton. Unlike the years when John Elway was managing, this regime knows how to keep things under wraps until it is time to make a pick or trade.

I like that we have functioning adults running the team once again and business is being handled in a fashion where no unnecessary information is being leaked out leading up to the draft.

…Call me old-fashioned.

Broncos News

Broncos exercise fifth-year option on CB Pat Surtain II
After Denver exercised the fifth-year option on Surtain’s rookie contract, the All-Pro cornerback now remains under contract with the Broncos through 2025.

Will the Broncos new uniforms be built to last? – Denver Sports
The Broncos aren’t thinking about the long-term future of the uniforms — and that may not be the worst thing as they head into a new sartorial era.

Peyton Manning connects with Zach Wilson, believes Denver can be ‘a great chapter two’ for him – Denver Sports
Peyton Manning is optimistic that Zach Wilson can reverse his fortunes after being traded to the Broncos this week.

Other NFL News

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Houston Texans unveil first uniform redesign since franchise’s inception in 2000
The Houston Texans are the latest team to unveil new uniforms for the 2024 season, marking the team’s first redesign since its inception in 2000.

NFL says review into potential tampering by Falcons, Eagles will not conclude week of 2024 draft
The NFL’s efforts to gather information regarding any potential tampering by the Falcons and Eagles surrounding their signings of Kirk Cousins and Saquon Barkley last month, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported on Tuesday.

Jerry Jones stands put on Cowboys’ 2024 motto: ‘All-in. All-in. All-in.’
Jerry Jones is doubling down on going all-in. The Dallas Cowboys owner proclaimed that the club was pushing its chips to the center of the table in preparation for the 2024 season back in January, creating anticipation for a fanbase that’s gone unquenched

Lions’ Jared Goff clarifies critical comments on Detroit media – ESPN
Jared Goff on Tuesday clarified his comments from earlier this month about the Detroit media being overly negative.

Bears ‘know what we’re going to do’ with No. 1 pick in NFL draft – ESPN
Bears general manager Ryan Poles says he knows “what we’re going to do” with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL, but “everyone’s got to tune in on Thursday.”

Panthers WR Diontae Johnson excited to work with Bryce Young – ESPN
Diontae Johnson said he was excited to work with Panthers QB Bryce Young despite being surprised he was traded from Pittsburgh to Carolina in the offseason.