Erick Trickel

Erick Trickel

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Erick Trickel is the Senior Draft Analyst for Mile High Huddle, has covered the Denver Broncos, NFL, and NFL Draft for the site since 2014.

Jan 17, 2026; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'quan McMillian (29) celebrates after intercepting a pass intended for Buffalo Bills wide receiver Brandin Cooks (not pictured) during overtime of an AFC Divisional Round playoff game at Empower Field at Mile High.

January 17, 2026: Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) looks to block in the first half of the AFC Divisional Round playoff football game between the Denver Broncos and Buffalo Bills.

Jan 17, 2026; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) calls an audible during the first quarter of an AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High.

Dec 14, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA: Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin (11) celebrates following a touchdown during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Sep 29, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) hands the ball off to Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey (12) during the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Empower Field at Mile High.

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The Broncos can't afford to lose these matchups.

Dec 14, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey (12) runs for a gain during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High.

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The good news, the Broncos are in control of these factors, but which team has the will to win?

Jan 12, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs for a gain during the fourth quarter as Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) defends in an AFC wild card game at Highmark Stadium.

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Vance Joseph and the Broncos' defense have to win these key matchups.

Dec 7, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Denver Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers (98) and defensive end Zach Allen (99) react after a sack against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

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We know which units need to step up vs. Buffalo.

Dec 14, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) high-fives fans after defeating the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High.

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Sean Payton won't be looking this gift-horse in the mouth.

Nov 3, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; NFL referee Carl Cheffers during the Arizona Cardinals game against the Chicago Bears at State Farm Stadium.

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Carl Cheffers will officiate Broncos-Bills. Here's why it matters.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen eyes how the Denver Broncos are lined up as he calls the play during the first half of the Buffalo Bills wild card game against the Denver Broncos at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Jan. 12, 2025.

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How much has changed since the Broncos were blown out by the Bills in the playoffs?

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 04: Pat Bryant 13 of the Denver Broncos, runs the ball and gives the stiff arm to Hassan Haskins 28 of the Los Angeles Chargers, during a game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on January 04, 2026.

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Which Broncos rookies were most impactful?

Oct 19, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) runs for a touchdown as offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) defends against New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks (2) in the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High.

The Broncos had three players selected to the Next Gen Stats All-Pro Team.

Denver Broncos v New York Jets International Series 12 10 2025. International Series Denver Broncos Quarterback Bo Nix (10) shouts during the International Series match between Denver Broncos and New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, United Kingdom on 12 October 2025. London Tottenham Hotspur Stadium London United Kingdom.

How close was Mike Clay to predicting the Broncos' 2025 stats?

November 2, 2025: Denver Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57) celebrates a defensive stop during a game between the Denver Broncos and the Houston Texans in Houston, TX.

With the regular season in the books, it's time to look back at how the Broncos did in free agency last year.

Jan 4, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos linebacker Justin Strnad (40) celebrates with linebacker Alex Singleton (49) after a sack during the second half against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High.

The Broncos got it done, but how did the players grade out?