Ryan O'Halloran
The Denver Post
Lone Tree, CO, United States
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Broncos Stock Report: Jerry Jeudy, Bradley Chubb lead positives from loss to Seattle
The Broncos’ Stock Report after their 17-16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night: → Read More
Broncos Report Card: An “L” and “F” for coach Nathaniel Hackett’s debut
The Broncos rolled up 433 yards and were eight of 15 on third down, but anytime an offense fails to score a single point after twice reaching the opponent’s 1-yard line, they deserve an F. → Read More
The power of positive thinking and preparation: Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson leans on lessons from late friend
Since Wilson was traded to the Broncos in March, his new teammates have seen and heard first-hand how positivity is page No. 1 in No. 3’s playbook. → Read More
The constant for Mike McDaniel during journey from Colorado kid to Dolphins head coach: His mom
Mike McDaniel and his mom, Donna, were unable to talk when they connected on a FaceTime call that early February afternoon. The tears were raw and emotions real as they tried to collect themselves … → Read More
The buzz is back: Quarterback Russell Wilson’s arrival heightens expectations for Broncos season
Following six consecutive years out of the playoffs and five consecutive losing seasons, the Broncos were relevant. Finally. They were a part of the AFC conversation. And they had The Quarterback. Finally. → Read More
Denver Post sports staff predictions for 2022 NFL season
Denver Post sportswriters share their predictions of the 2022 NFL season. → Read More
Striking Gold: Broncos banking on Nathaniel Hackett, Russell Wilson to improve woeful red (or gold) zone offense
During their six-year playoff drought, the Broncos have failed to finish better than 19th in red zone touchdown rate. → Read More
As play-calling head coach, Nathaniel Hackett will lean on Broncos’ staff for support
Hackett will be one of at least 15 NFL head coaches this year who will double as their team’s offensive play-caller. Included are fellow first-time head coaches Mike McDaniel (Miami) and Kevin O’Connell (Minnesota). → Read More
Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett brings “sense of enjoyment” to work. Now can he bring wins?
At his core, new Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett is about ball. Drawing up run blocks and pass routes. Creating mismatches for his players. Considering all ideas, knee-jerk or otherwise. → Read More
Broncos’ game-by-game predictions: Can Denver end its six-year postseason drought
Broncos beat writer Ryan O’Halloran offers game-by-game predictions through the 2022 schedule to determine where the team ends up. → Read More
Vic Fangio sitting out season, but why are so many NFL teams, including Broncos, using his defensive system?
For the first time since he started coaching football at his high school alma mater in 1979, Vic Fangio will be an observer this fall, choosing to collect the final year of his Broncos contract instead of pursuing a defensive coordinator post. But Fangio’s presence will be felt throughout the NFL. → Read More
Pressure on Broncos tight ends Albert Okwuegbunam, Greg Dulcich to produce with Noah Fant off to Seattle
From a skill standpoint, Okwuegbunam is the Broncos’ best receiving option at tight end, at least until Dulcich gets more time on the field. Eric Tomlinson and Eric Saubert are blockers/short-area receivers and Andrew Beck is part tight end/part fullback. → Read More
“Incredible” play-calling in January 2018 playoffs could provide hint to how Nathaniel Hackett will direct Broncos
How Nathaniel Hackett will call the plays when the Broncos open next Monday night is Seattle is cloaked in mystery. → Read More
Kiszla vs. O’Halloran: Is victory a certainty in Russell Wilson’s return to Seattle?
The Broncos are heavy 6 1/2-point favorites on the road in Seattle. They can’t lose against the Seahawks. Right? → Read More
Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero embracing previous scheme but with nuances
He has worked for Vic Fangio, Dom Capers, Monte Kiffin and Wade Phillips, among others. Defensive play-calling luminaries, all of them. Now in his 15th NFL season, Evero gets his first chance as a coordinator starting Monday night in Seattle. → Read More
If Broncos pass rushers Bradley Chubb, Randy Gregory stay healthy? “The sky’s the limit.”
The Broncos have the people to potentially deliver a pass-rush boost that can close games. “You can never have enough rushers,” general manager George Paton has said on more than one occasion. → Read More
Russell Wilson contract: Terms of Wilson's contract, expected salary cap rise still gives Broncos flexibility to keep, add players
Wilson’s five-year, $245 million contract extension on Thursday was an emphatic declaration by owner/CEO Greg Penner and Co. that his flush-with-cash family will spend. → Read More
Broncos, Russell Wilson agree to five-year contract extension, source confirms
Russell Wilson has a new Broncos contract before playing his first regular season snap as the team’s quarterback. → Read More
Broncos GM George Paton after setting initial 53-man roster: “We’re all eager to see this team.”
The Broncos kept eight rookies on their initial 53-man roster. → Read More
Broncos’ initial 53-man roster set: Here’s a look at Denver’s 2022 team
The Broncos set their initial 53-man roster on Tuesday. Here is a position by position look. → Read More