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NFL combine buzz: Should Broncos target Georgia TE Brock Bowers in first round?
Parker Gabriel, Broncos beat reporter: Alright, Ryan, another busy day at the NFL combine. Reporters took a massive interest Thursday in Georgia tight end Brock Bowers, and with good reason. NFL teams have massive interest in him, too. Tight end prospects like this don’t come around every year. It just so happens that Denver has a glaring need at tight end, where it received precious little production in 2023 (42 catches, 370 yards, three touchdowns combined) and an injury-riddled season from second-year man Greg Dulcich. So, what should Sean Payton and the Broncos scouting department be thinking here? Is Bowers special enough to consider taking him if he falls to No. 12? Even with the quarterback need looming? Or is this more likely a situation where Denver looks for an interesting later-round prospect — remember, George Kittle was a fifth-round pick, Travis Kelce a third-rounder and Sam LaPorta a second-rounder — or mines free agency?
Ryan McFadden, Broncos beat reporter: This is a tough question, but Payton and general manager George Paton have expressed the need for a tight end. Bowers said he has met with the Broncos and he does fit the “Joker” role Payton covets in his offense. Before coming to Indianapolis, I wasn’t sure if the Broncos would take Bowers at No. 12. But after a few days here, I think they would. Still, I’ll stand pat on my belief that Denver needs to address the left tackle position. If someone like Penn State’s Olu Fashanu or Notre Dame’s Joe Alt is available, the Broncos should lean toward addressing that position or cornerback. They can take a tight end in the later rounds like Penn State’s Theo Johnson, TCU’s Jared Wiley or even Thor himself, Dallin Holker from Colorado State. That said, Payton values tight ends, and prospects like Bowers don’t come around often.
Gabriel: True enough about left tackle. Between that position — it’s a deep tackle class — quarterback or corner, there are plenty of options. But here’s the thing: Payton loves himself a “Joker” type mismatch at tight end or running back. Bowers has that potential. Heck, NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah said before the combine that Bowers is what would happen if Dallas Clark and George Kittle had a child together. That’s lofty praise in the tight end pantheon. Plus, when Payton has a standout tight end, they produce at outrageous levels. At his four-year peak (2011-14), Jimmy Graham had four straight years with at least 85 catches, between 889 and 1,310 yards and 46 total touchdown receptions. Not saying Bowers is a guarantee to do that, but he sure would alter Payton’s approach. Twenty-five NFL tight ends had more yards in 2023 than Denver’s room overall. So, there are a lot of ways to get better. Bowers would be the most exciting one.
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DENVER (KDVR) — Two officers, one now formerly of the Denver Police Department, face multiple charges relating to separate incidents in the past two months.
According to a release, now-former Denver Police Officer Gabriel Lucero was issued a citation for third-degree assault, official misconduct and false reporting, while Officer Javon Leach was cited for reckless driving and eluding.
The incident involving Lucero reportedly occurred on May 22 just before 1 a.m. in the 500 block of 16th Street. According to a release, Lucero was involved in an assault at a business, as he allegedly assaulted a person and walked away as others continued to assault the victim.
Security guards and an off-duty officer escorted him and the group out; however, Lucero reportedly identified himself as a Denver police officer and attempted to re-enter by using his police badge.
Lucero reportedly provided a false name without any other information, and further investigation verified Lucero as the person involved. Lucero was hired in 2025 and, due to his current probationary status, was fired as of Wednesday.
The incident involving Leach occurred around 1:41 a.m. on June 21, when Leach was reportedly pulling out of a parking lot on Larimer Street, attempting to drive against traffic.
Leach reportedly refused commands to stop as he left the area. Officials said he was found just seven minutes later, traveling at high speeds northbound on Park Avenue West.
He reportedly fled a traffic stop and continued to drive away, and officials deemed Leach to be the suspect following an investigation. He was placed in an off-line assignment while the case progresses, as they are considered misdemeanors.
“The Denver Police Department’s administrative review of Leach’s incident will begin once the criminal case is adjudicated, and that process includes the Denver Department of Safety and the Office of the Independent Monitor, a civilian oversight agency,” the release said.
Denver Nuggets standout forward Peyton Watson could find himself on another team before you know it.
With the Nuggets reportedly open to a sign-and-trade of Watson, could Denver really lose a core piece to their rotation?
It’s hard to imagine many teams being able to shoulder the financial weight of a Watson contract at this point because of the aprons and such, but he’s absolutely an asset to any contending team.
We’ve gone through and identified a few teams that make sense for Watson in the fall… including the one he’s already on at the moment. Hey, he might stay home, you never know!
The Clippers have been linked to Watson as a possible destination; he could help them immensely.
The Pistons have also been linked to Watson, which would help them a lot to contend for an NBA title.
Look, HYPOTHETICALLY, the Nets could move around some cap space with some player trades and such and get a deal done. They are one of the only teams in the NBA right now not in the negative with cap space.
The Grizzlies are the team with the least amount of negative cap space right now, per Spotrac. If they really wanted to pull off a Watson sign-and-trade… it would be hypothetically possible from a money standpoint.
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Look, it’s very possible Watson just stays in Denver on a brand-new deal. Who knows at this point?
DENVER (KDVR) – A Denver Park Hill Resident says trash in her alley hasn’t been picked up by city-run waste collection in more than 2 months.
“It’s starting to be frustrating because that pile has been there 2.5 months, and I’m not kidding about that,” Andrea Sanders-Childs said.
A spokesperson for Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) says they did receive a call about the address on Krameria in mid-June and are investigating the case as ‘illegal dumping’ versus ‘missed collection.’
The DOTI spokesperson says more information will be available when the inspector assigned to the area returns on Wednesday.
Sanders-Childs said that the people who live in the home closest to the mess had actually rented a dumpster; however, it was eventually picked up and towed away.
In the meantime, for Denver residents, DOTI provided FOX31 with the following reminders:
- Carts that are overfilled, stuffed or too heavy cannot be emptied
- All trash must be inside the cart, and overflow trash cannot be collected
- To report illegal dumping, call 311
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