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Kickin’ It with Kiz: The Broncos got 99 problems, but cornerback Pat Surtain II ain’t one

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2 years ago

January 13, 2024

Kickin’ It with Kiz: The Broncos got 99 problems, but cornerback Pat Surtain II ain’t one

Kiz, you speak the truth when declaring the Broncos have no quarterback, no draft capital, no salary-cap flexibility and no real hope. Please allow me to deliver the punch line: The Broncos should leverage the perceived value of cornerback Pat Surtain II and trade him to Da Bears. Tomorrow. Throw in receivers Jerry Jeudy, Courtland Sutton, and go get the No. 1 pick in the draft. Yup, Surtain is a good pass defender, until the “D” really needs a stop. But in my honest opinion, he’s overrated, as soft as his mother’s feet.

— Dave, perky dude

Kiz: Easy there, big fella. While my outlook for the this team is far from rosy, let me also say: The Broncos got 99 problems and Surtain ain’t one. Not only is he the best player on the team, Surtain is the only guy in the Denver locker room walking a clear path to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. As much as I value Surtain, however, I seriously doubt the Broncos could pry the No. 1 overall pick from Chicago with an offer of Surtain, Sutton, their own first-rounder and an all-you-can-eat feast from Casa Bonita. So I’m afraid you will have to stop dreaming about USC quarterback Caleb Williams wearing orange and blue. But could I interest you in a deal for the Bears’ current quarterback, Justin Fields? That’s a whole different discussion, at a price point that wouldn’t involve Surtain.

The Donks are now in football purgatory. They’re a bad team, but not quite bad enough to get a top five pick in the draft in order to get a franchise quarterback. I see nothing that will change this predicament any time soon. The current general manager, George Paton, is clueless. For that reason, the Donks will stay bad for years to come. They have turned into Colorado Rockies not good.

— Peter, Denver

Kiz: Who will return to the playoffs first? The Broncos? Or the Rockies? No need to answer. It’s a rhetorical question, because I fear the truth might be too sad to contemplate.

Hey, Kiz. Please forward my resume as a head coaching candidate to the Broncos front office. My latest job: bum. Location: on the street. Salary requirements: $18 million per year. (If hired, I will happily remit to you the standard 15% agent fee.)

J.G., football mastermind

Kiz: Yes, I endorsed Sean Payton to be coach of the Broncos, even before Nathaniel Hackett was fired. So blame me.

Please stay on Payton’s butt. Keep up the great, incisive, mordant and insightful writing! I so look forward to reading your columns, Kiz!

Fred, wordsmith

Kiz: Mordant? After looking it up in the dictionary, I’ve got say: I resemble that remark. And here’s a humble thank-you for your loyal readership.

And today’s parting shot is a wild and crazy idea for longtime New England coach Bill Belichick to find his next gig in the Broncos’ backyard.

Is it true Belichick will be the next coach of the prison team at the Colorado Supermax? His coaching style reminds me of the warden in “The Longest Yard.”

Mike, wishful thinker

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Denver area events for March 5

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7 hours ago

March 5, 2026

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If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to carlotta.olson@gazette.com at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability. Thursday Camilla Vaitaitis Quartet — 6:30 p.m., Dazzle at Baur’s, 1080 14th St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: dazzledenver.com/#/events. Miguel — 7 p.m., Fillmore Auditorium, […]

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Report: Broncos expected to ‘make a splash’ at running back

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19 hours ago

March 4, 2026

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Report: Broncos expected to ‘make a splash’ at running back

The Denver Broncos are in the market for a running back.

Just two days after NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Denver wants to have the running back position addressed before the draft, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reported that the Broncos are “poised to make a splash” at running back during NFL free agency.

“Denver is the reason why the Jets used the franchise tag on Breece Hall rather than the transition tag, according to sources, making sure Denver wouldn’t get the opportunity to put together an offer the Jets would refuse to match,” Jones wrote for CBS Sports.

Jones said the Broncos would be an obvious potential landing spot for Kenneth Walker, and he noted that Travis Etienne could be a cheaper alternative. The Athletic’s Nick Kosmider also reported this week that Denver is expected to “closely examine” the RB market, and he name-dropped Walker, Etienne and Rico Dowdle.

The Broncos also have an in-house free agent at RB in J.K. Dobbins, who has expressed his desire to remain in Denver. The Broncos can begin negotiating with pending free agents from other clubs on March 9, but no deals can become official until the new league year begins on March 11. In-house free agents can be re-signed at any time.

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Grand Junction, Palisade reach Great Eight in Denver

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March 4, 2026

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Grand Junction, Palisade reach Great Eight in Denver

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — The Class 5A Sweet 16 has arrived, and both Grand Junction and Palisade are still standing with trips to the Great Eight in Denver on the line.

At The Jungle, the No. 2 seed Grand Junction Tigers set the tone early against No. 18 Golden. Defense carried the Tigers from the opening tip as they held the Demons to nine first quarter points while scoring 16 of their own.

Grand Junction added eight points in the second quarter while Golden managed six, sending the Tigers into halftime with a nine point lead.

Golden responded in the third quarter, outscoring Grand Junction 16 to 11 to cut the deficit to five entering the fourth. The Tigers answered in the final period, attacking the rim and converting key shots to win the quarter 19 to 10. Grand Junction secured a 54 to 41 victory to protect its home court and advance to the Great Eight in Denver.

Top seeded Palisade also defended its home floor with a trip to Denver at stake. The Bulldogs opened with nine straight points to energize a packed gym, but Frederick settled in and closed the first quarter on a run to tie the game at nine.

Frederick continued to respond in the second quarter and took an eight point lead into halftime.

Palisade shifted momentum after the break. The Bulldogs tightened defensively, holding Frederick to 21 points in the second half while scoring 39 of their own. Palisade completed the comeback to advance to the Great Eight.

Colorado Mesa University Women Deliver Historic RMAC Tournament Win

In collegiate action, the top seeded Colorado Mesa University women’s basketball team defeated Colorado School of Mines 96 to 51 in the RMAC Tournament, marking the largest margin of victory in the tournament this century.

Olivia Reed-Thyne led the Mavericks with 34 points on 11 of 15 shooting, her third 30 point performance this season. Mason Rowland added 22 points and Hallie Clark contributed 10 as Colorado Mesa matched a program record with its 31st win. The Mavericks will host the semifinals Friday with a berth in the championship game at stake.

Colorado Mesa University Men Survive Overtime Thriller

The Colorado Mesa University men’s basketball team faced New Mexico Highlands University for the third time this season. The Mavericks scored 36 first half points and led by four at the break.

New Mexico Highlands shot 50 percent in the second half, received 21 bench points and outscored Colorado Mesa 43 to 39 to force a late push. With the season in the balance, Ty Allred hit a game tying 3 pointer to make it 75 and send the game to overtime. Allred scored seven points in the extra period as Colorado Mesa earned a 91 to 90 victory to advance to the next round.

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