BRONCOS BUZZ

 By: Carson Childs The Denver Broncos have a storied history filled with legendary players who have left unforgettable marks on the franchise. As the Broncos took a huge jump in the 2024 season, with many rising stars, it's fascinating to draw comparisons between the legendary players of the past, and the rising stars of today. In this article, we will dive into the careers of three young stars and their closet comparisons to stars of the past. Pictured Above: Von Miller The first comparison we will look into is edge rusher Nik Bonitto and Super Bowl 50 MVP Von Miller. The two share several key attributes that have made them stand out players for the Denver Broncos. The first thing about Nik Bonitto that stands out is his exceptional ability to rush the passer. In the 2024 season, we saw multiple instances of Bonitto's ability to get to the quarterback at will, through his capacity to get skinny and speedy, skillful maneuvers to get past offensive linemen, and wreak havoc behin...

 By: Carson Childs After the first wave of free agency, where the Broncos acquired three superstar players, they have set themselves up for a successful 2025 campaign. Denver filled some huge holes, including the tight end position with superstar Evan Engram. They also addressed the only two visible weaknesses defensively, the inside linebacker slot and the strong safety position. The Broncos filled those needs by adding two former 49ers players. Both former All-Pros, they signed safety Talanoa Hufanga, and linebacker Dre Greenlaw. In this article, we will discuss specifically how the signing of Evan Engram will affect the outlook on the 2025 season for the Broncos. Denver inked Engram to a two-year, $23 million contract, with $16.5 million guaranteed. For a player of his caliber, Denver got one of the biggest steals in free agency. Turning 30 last September, Engram still has a lot left in the tank to help a contending team achieve their championship dreams. Looking at Engram's car...

By: Carson Childs After an impressive third year for Nik Bonitto, where he finished 10th in the NFL Defensive Player of the Year voting, linebacker Nik Bonitto is set to receive a massive contract extension from the Denver Broncos this offseason. Reported by Zac Stevens of DNVR, Bonitto's starting salary will begin at $23 million per year. Nik Bonitto rushes the passer. As mentioned, Nik Bonitto finished 10th in the Defensive Player of the Year voting, which was won by Broncos' cornerback Patrick Surtain. Bonitto's stand out season saw him post 13.5 sacks, two touchdowns, two forced fumbles, two interceptions, and 16 tackles for loss. This marked a significant improvement from the previous year, nearly doubling his stats. At 25 years old, Bonitto is entering his fourth year with the Broncos, yet to fully realize the superstar potential the team envisioned when they drafted him.                           ...