Nick Kosmider
@nickkosmider.bsky.social
Denver Broncos reporter at The Athletic. Posts fueled by caffeine.
With friends like Bo Nix’s got, who needs enemies?
“I have a buddy on the team and we tell each other, ‘You’re still a nobody, you haven’t done anything yet.’ … He’s right. We have a lot to prove.”
On Year 2 for QB1 in Denver: www.nytimes.com/athletic/639...
“I have a buddy on the team and we tell each other, ‘You’re still a nobody, you haven’t done anything yet.’ … He’s right. We have a lot to prove.”
On Year 2 for QB1 in Denver: www.nytimes.com/athletic/639...
Broncos QB Bo Nix is comfortable heading into Year 2 but insists, ‘I have a lot to prove’
Nix took an extended break from throwing at the start of his offseason so he could "build the body back right."
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May 29, 2025 at 9:43 PM
With friends like Bo Nix’s got, who needs enemies?
“I have a buddy on the team and we tell each other, ‘You’re still a nobody, you haven’t done anything yet.’ … He’s right. We have a lot to prove.”
On Year 2 for QB1 in Denver: www.nytimes.com/athletic/639...
“I have a buddy on the team and we tell each other, ‘You’re still a nobody, you haven’t done anything yet.’ … He’s right. We have a lot to prove.”
On Year 2 for QB1 in Denver: www.nytimes.com/athletic/639...
When Sean Payton met with reporters on the second day of rookie minicamp, he hinted that a pair of rookie tryout players had already made an impression and had “a chance to go to camp with us.”
How WR Kyrese White and LB Jordan Turner earned their spots: www.nytimes.com/athletic/638...
How WR Kyrese White and LB Jordan Turner earned their spots: www.nytimes.com/athletic/638...
'Go by what we see': How 2 rookie tryout players earned offseason shots with Broncos
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May 29, 2025 at 1:40 PM
When Sean Payton met with reporters on the second day of rookie minicamp, he hinted that a pair of rookie tryout players had already made an impression and had “a chance to go to camp with us.”
How WR Kyrese White and LB Jordan Turner earned their spots: www.nytimes.com/athletic/638...
How WR Kyrese White and LB Jordan Turner earned their spots: www.nytimes.com/athletic/638...
Our @TheAthletic NFL beat writers were asked upon the release of the schedule to identify the toughest defense the team he or she covers will face this season.
Only Philadelphia (9) was chosen more than Denver (5) — and the Broncos’ unit must shine early: www.nytimes.com/athletic/635...
Only Philadelphia (9) was chosen more than Denver (5) — and the Broncos’ unit must shine early: www.nytimes.com/athletic/635...
Can Broncos' defense be elite enough to help Denver survive brutal early stretch?
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May 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Our @TheAthletic NFL beat writers were asked upon the release of the schedule to identify the toughest defense the team he or she covers will face this season.
Only Philadelphia (9) was chosen more than Denver (5) — and the Broncos’ unit must shine early: www.nytimes.com/athletic/635...
Only Philadelphia (9) was chosen more than Denver (5) — and the Broncos’ unit must shine early: www.nytimes.com/athletic/635...
Everything you need to know about the Broncos’ 2025 schedule: Keys to Week 1 win, toughest stretch, game they can’t afford to lose, must-see game of the year, record and division standing projections and more: www.nytimes.com/athletic/634...
Denver Broncos 2025 schedule: Marquee matchups vs. Chiefs, Bengals offer strong tests
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May 15, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Everything you need to know about the Broncos’ 2025 schedule: Keys to Week 1 win, toughest stretch, game they can’t afford to lose, must-see game of the year, record and division standing projections and more: www.nytimes.com/athletic/634...
When Freddie Wittingham was trying to convince hooper Caleb Lohner and his family to take a chance on football at Utah, he built a slide deck illustrating Jimmy Graham’s hardwood-to-NFL path.
So Lohner landing with Sean Payton?
“We felt like it was meant to be.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/634...
So Lohner landing with Sean Payton?
“We felt like it was meant to be.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/634...
Broncos' Caleb Lohner follows Jimmy Graham's hoops-to-tight end path to Sean Payton
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May 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM
When Freddie Wittingham was trying to convince hooper Caleb Lohner and his family to take a chance on football at Utah, he built a slide deck illustrating Jimmy Graham’s hardwood-to-NFL path.
So Lohner landing with Sean Payton?
“We felt like it was meant to be.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/634...
So Lohner landing with Sean Payton?
“We felt like it was meant to be.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/634...
“It’s Pat Bryant, man. He’s frickin’ clutch.”
The Broncos’ 3rd-round pick caught three game-winning touchdowns last season — and each unique situation said something different about why Bryant ended up in Denver: www.nytimes.com/athletic/632...
The Broncos’ 3rd-round pick caught three game-winning touchdowns last season — and each unique situation said something different about why Bryant ended up in Denver: www.nytimes.com/athletic/632...
Pat Bryant and the ‘frickin’ clutch’ plays that led him to the Broncos in the NFL Draft
The Illinois wide receiver selected by the Broncos in the third round had three game-winning TD catches during record-setting senior season.
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May 5, 2025 at 1:12 PM
“It’s Pat Bryant, man. He’s frickin’ clutch.”
The Broncos’ 3rd-round pick caught three game-winning touchdowns last season — and each unique situation said something different about why Bryant ended up in Denver: www.nytimes.com/athletic/632...
The Broncos’ 3rd-round pick caught three game-winning touchdowns last season — and each unique situation said something different about why Bryant ended up in Denver: www.nytimes.com/athletic/632...
Weekly donuts for the equipment staff. Fresh pairs of Jordans for team trainers. A draft night thank-you for the Broncos draft room.
Jahdae Barron has always recognized those who played a role in reaching his biggest goal: Giving his mom “the world back” www.nytimes.com/athletic/631...
Jahdae Barron has always recognized those who played a role in reaching his biggest goal: Giving his mom “the world back” www.nytimes.com/athletic/631...
The 'why' that fueled Jahdae Barron's climb to a first-round pick by the Broncos
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April 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Weekly donuts for the equipment staff. Fresh pairs of Jordans for team trainers. A draft night thank-you for the Broncos draft room.
Jahdae Barron has always recognized those who played a role in reaching his biggest goal: Giving his mom “the world back” www.nytimes.com/athletic/631...
Jahdae Barron has always recognized those who played a role in reaching his biggest goal: Giving his mom “the world back” www.nytimes.com/athletic/631...
Broncos 2025 NFL Draft takeaways: Building around Bo Nix with new targets and high/upside defensive depth www.nytimes.com/athletic/631...
Broncos 2025 NFL Draft takeaways: Building around Bo Nix with new targets, defensive depth
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April 27, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Broncos 2025 NFL Draft takeaways: Building around Bo Nix with new targets and high/upside defensive depth www.nytimes.com/athletic/631...
In RJ Harvey, the Broncos saw an RB with “maybe the best vision in the draft.” In Pat Bryant, coach Sean Payton landed a WR who “reminded me of Mike Thomas.” In Sai’vion Jones, they saw an ascending D-lineman w/versatility.
More on the Day 2 vision: www.nytimes.com/athletic/631...
More on the Day 2 vision: www.nytimes.com/athletic/631...
Broncos trio of Day 2 moves 'paid off' after landing offensive pieces RJ Harvey, Pat Bryant
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April 26, 2025 at 1:57 PM
In RJ Harvey, the Broncos saw an RB with “maybe the best vision in the draft.” In Pat Bryant, coach Sean Payton landed a WR who “reminded me of Mike Thomas.” In Sai’vion Jones, they saw an ascending D-lineman w/versatility.
More on the Day 2 vision: www.nytimes.com/athletic/631...
More on the Day 2 vision: www.nytimes.com/athletic/631...
The Broncos insisted they were fond of the idea of adding to their strengths through the NFL Draft. So when the chance to pair one of the most versatile defensive prospects in the class to the NFL’s best corner, Jahdae Brown was “too unique to pass up” www.nytimes.com/athletic/630...
Why corner Jahdae Barron 'was too unique' to pass up for the Broncos
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April 25, 2025 at 6:42 AM
The Broncos insisted they were fond of the idea of adding to their strengths through the NFL Draft. So when the chance to pair one of the most versatile defensive prospects in the class to the NFL’s best corner, Jahdae Brown was “too unique to pass up” www.nytimes.com/athletic/630...
Emptying the notebook before the Broncos are on the clock in the NFL Draft ...
• My favorite mid- to late-round target for Denver
• A sneaky priority on defense
• Why a huge trade for Ashton Jeanty doesn't compute — but others might: #BroncosCountry #NFLDraft www.nytimes.com/athletic/629...
• My favorite mid- to late-round target for Denver
• A sneaky priority on defense
• Why a huge trade for Ashton Jeanty doesn't compute — but others might: #BroncosCountry #NFLDraft www.nytimes.com/athletic/629...
Why a Broncos trade for Ashton Jeanty is hard to envision and other NFL Draft thoughts
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April 23, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Emptying the notebook before the Broncos are on the clock in the NFL Draft ...
• My favorite mid- to late-round target for Denver
• A sneaky priority on defense
• Why a huge trade for Ashton Jeanty doesn't compute — but others might: #BroncosCountry #NFLDraft www.nytimes.com/athletic/629...
• My favorite mid- to late-round target for Denver
• A sneaky priority on defense
• Why a huge trade for Ashton Jeanty doesn't compute — but others might: #BroncosCountry #NFLDraft www.nytimes.com/athletic/629...
Our final Broncos Big Board for the 2025 NFL Draft with analysis on 50 prospects who could make their way to Denver across seven picks.
We’re almost there, folks. www.nytimes.com/athletic/629...
We’re almost there, folks. www.nytimes.com/athletic/629...
Broncos NFL Draft big board: 50 prospects who could find their way to Denver
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April 22, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Our final Broncos Big Board for the 2025 NFL Draft with analysis on 50 prospects who could make their way to Denver across seven picks.
We’re almost there, folks. www.nytimes.com/athletic/629...
We’re almost there, folks. www.nytimes.com/athletic/629...
In my final Broncos mock draft before the real thing starts Thursday, I considered multiple scenarios with the first-round pick.
Ultimately, I kept it simple — as Denver should. Get the game-changing RB first and then get to work adding depth to a strong roster: www.nytimes.com/athletic/629...
Ultimately, I kept it simple — as Denver should. Get the game-changing RB first and then get to work adding depth to a strong roster: www.nytimes.com/athletic/629...
Broncos mock draft 3.0: Denver lands its 'blender' with much-needed running back
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April 21, 2025 at 5:19 PM
In my final Broncos mock draft before the real thing starts Thursday, I considered multiple scenarios with the first-round pick.
Ultimately, I kept it simple — as Denver should. Get the game-changing RB first and then get to work adding depth to a strong roster: www.nytimes.com/athletic/629...
Ultimately, I kept it simple — as Denver should. Get the game-changing RB first and then get to work adding depth to a strong roster: www.nytimes.com/athletic/629...
Thought it was interesting Thursday how Sean Payton described finding teams they can partner with on trades.
“There’s certain ones where you know right away you can do business without either (side) having to feel like they’re getting a win.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/628...
“There’s certain ones where you know right away you can do business without either (side) having to feel like they’re getting a win.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/628...
The Broncos are willing to fill their RB need with a first-round pick — but will they?
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April 18, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Thought it was interesting Thursday how Sean Payton described finding teams they can partner with on trades.
“There’s certain ones where you know right away you can do business without either (side) having to feel like they’re getting a win.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/628...
“There’s certain ones where you know right away you can do business without either (side) having to feel like they’re getting a win.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/628...
Takeaways from the Broncos final pre-draft news conference, with a heavy emphasis on the running back position: www.nytimes.com/athletic/628...
The Broncos are willing to fill their RB need with a 1st-round pick — but will they?
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April 17, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Takeaways from the Broncos final pre-draft news conference, with a heavy emphasis on the running back position: www.nytimes.com/athletic/628...
Some threaded thoughts from pre-draft news conference with Broncos brass:
• Clear RB is a first-round consideration, especially with Payton saying class is light on true 1st-round grades overall. So may not be losing much of an opportunity cost by choosing RB at 20 instead of premium position.
• Clear RB is a first-round consideration, especially with Payton saying class is light on true 1st-round grades overall. So may not be losing much of an opportunity cost by choosing RB at 20 instead of premium position.
April 17, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Some threaded thoughts from pre-draft news conference with Broncos brass:
• Clear RB is a first-round consideration, especially with Payton saying class is light on true 1st-round grades overall. So may not be losing much of an opportunity cost by choosing RB at 20 instead of premium position.
• Clear RB is a first-round consideration, especially with Payton saying class is light on true 1st-round grades overall. So may not be losing much of an opportunity cost by choosing RB at 20 instead of premium position.
With the obvious caveat that no specific draft plans will be revealed, what are you interested in hearing from Broncos brass when they speak for the final time ahead of the draft today?
April 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
With the obvious caveat that no specific draft plans will be revealed, what are you interested in hearing from Broncos brass when they speak for the final time ahead of the draft today?
The Broncos led the NFL in dead money last season, yet broke their 9-year playoff drought. The Buccaneers in 2023 were tops in financial baggage and yet made a run to the divisional round of the playoffs.
Why dead money isn’t the anchor it once was: www.nytimes.com/athletic/628...
Why dead money isn’t the anchor it once was: www.nytimes.com/athletic/628...
How smart NFL front offices navigate dead money restraints: ‘You don’t need to buy your team’
Hitting on draft picks, as teams like the Broncos proved last year, is a big part of the equation for navigating tough financial waters.
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April 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The Broncos led the NFL in dead money last season, yet broke their 9-year playoff drought. The Buccaneers in 2023 were tops in financial baggage and yet made a run to the divisional round of the playoffs.
Why dead money isn’t the anchor it once was: www.nytimes.com/athletic/628...
Why dead money isn’t the anchor it once was: www.nytimes.com/athletic/628...
‘It’s a unique landscape’: College football’s transfer boom transforms NFL Draft evaluations www.nytimes.com/athletic/626...
'It's a unique landscape': College football's transfer boom transforms NFL Draft evaluations
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April 11, 2025 at 1:41 PM
‘It’s a unique landscape’: College football’s transfer boom transforms NFL Draft evaluations www.nytimes.com/athletic/626...
This thing somehow gets better every year!
◽️ 401 scouting reports
◽️ Over 2,600 players ranked
◽️ Nearly 300,000(!) words
This is the most comprehensive NFL draft guide in the industry.
Presenting @danebrugler.bsky.social's "The Beast" ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/569...
◽️ Over 2,600 players ranked
◽️ Nearly 300,000(!) words
This is the most comprehensive NFL draft guide in the industry.
Presenting @danebrugler.bsky.social's "The Beast" ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/569...
April 9, 2025 at 1:51 PM
This thing somehow gets better every year!
Sam Franklin’s lone career INT was a 99-yard pick-six off Kirk Cousins, but he’s made his living in the NFL as a special teams mainstay. Played 84% of the Panthers’ snaps in that phase last season. Another key piece for Darren Rizzi.
April 8, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Sam Franklin’s lone career INT was a 99-yard pick-six off Kirk Cousins, but he’s made his living in the NFL as a special teams mainstay. Played 84% of the Panthers’ snaps in that phase last season. Another key piece for Darren Rizzi.
Who’s the Broncos’ next Nik Bonitto? A look at 5 in-house breakout candidates in 2025 www.nytimes.com/athletic/626...
Who's the Broncos' next Nik Bonitto? A look at 5 in-house breakout candidates in 2025
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April 8, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Who’s the Broncos’ next Nik Bonitto? A look at 5 in-house breakout candidates in 2025 www.nytimes.com/athletic/626...
Pretty bullish on a Year 2 jump for Troy Franklin. He was a consistent route winner and was a target of more deep passes than any Broncos player besides Courtland Sutton. His role in Payton’s offense takes time to master. A lot of opportunities to be had if he can sharpen details.
April 7, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Pretty bullish on a Year 2 jump for Troy Franklin. He was a consistent route winner and was a target of more deep passes than any Broncos player besides Courtland Sutton. His role in Payton’s offense takes time to master. A lot of opportunities to be had if he can sharpen details.
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The AFC West’s coaches have combined for 668 wins, five Super Bowls and two national titles.
A division has never had collective experience like this. And the West has its best QB situation in years.
Is it all enough to finally chase down Andy Reid and the Chiefs? www.nytimes.com/athletic/625...
A division has never had collective experience like this. And the West has its best QB situation in years.
Is it all enough to finally chase down Andy Reid and the Chiefs? www.nytimes.com/athletic/625...
Can AFC West's 'all-star lineup' of coaches finally top Andy Reid and the Chiefs?
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April 4, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The AFC West’s coaches have combined for 668 wins, five Super Bowls and two national titles.
A division has never had collective experience like this. And the West has its best QB situation in years.
Is it all enough to finally chase down Andy Reid and the Chiefs? www.nytimes.com/athletic/625...
A division has never had collective experience like this. And the West has its best QB situation in years.
Is it all enough to finally chase down Andy Reid and the Chiefs? www.nytimes.com/athletic/625...
The AFC West’s coaches have combined for 668 wins, five Super Bowls and two national titles.
A division has never had collective experience like this. And the West has its best QB situation in years.
Is it all enough to finally chase down Andy Reid and the Chiefs? www.nytimes.com/athletic/625...
A division has never had collective experience like this. And the West has its best QB situation in years.
Is it all enough to finally chase down Andy Reid and the Chiefs? www.nytimes.com/athletic/625...
Can AFC West's 'all-star lineup' of coaches finally top Andy Reid and the Chiefs?
www.nytimes.com
April 4, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The AFC West’s coaches have combined for 668 wins, five Super Bowls and two national titles.
A division has never had collective experience like this. And the West has its best QB situation in years.
Is it all enough to finally chase down Andy Reid and the Chiefs? www.nytimes.com/athletic/625...
A division has never had collective experience like this. And the West has its best QB situation in years.
Is it all enough to finally chase down Andy Reid and the Chiefs? www.nytimes.com/athletic/625...