Nick Kendell

Nick Kendell

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Nick Kendell is a senior writer Denver Broncos On Si. He has been with the site since 2017. He has covered the NFL Scouting Combine on-site, as well as college pro days. Nick co-hosts the popular podcasts Broncos For Breakfast and Building the Broncos on Mile High Huddle.

Oct 26, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton looks on in the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Empower Field at Mile High.

CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 28: Denver Broncos Defensive Coordinator Vance Joseph and Denver Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton look on during the NFL, American Football Herren, USA football game between the Denver Broncos and the Cincinnati Bengals on December 28, 2024, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.

August 9, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; Denver Broncos guard Ben Powers (74) after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium.

May 10, 2025; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Jahdae Barron (12) during rookie minicamp at Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit.

January 20, 2024; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57) tackles Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson (31) during the first quarter in a 2024 NFC divisional round game at Levi's Stadium.

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Even though Dre Greenlaw missed most of the 2024 season, he still ranked in ESPN's poll of top 10 inside linebackers, but can he stay healthy for the Denver Broncos?

Oct 27, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins (27) carries for a first down in the first half against the New Orleans Saints at SoFi Stadium.

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The Denver Broncos appear to be interested in a little running back insurance, even if it costs them.

December 19, 2024, Inglewood, California, USA: Denver Broncos safety BRANDON JONES (22) and cornerback PATRICK SURTAIN II (2) challenge a catch attempt from Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver JOSH PALMER (5) during a NFL, American Football Herren, USA football game between the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

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The Denver Broncos have a stacked defense, especially the secondary.

Nov 10, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) talks with head coach Sean Payton against the Kansas City Chiefs prior to a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

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We're learning more and more about how and why Sean Payton keyed in on Bo Nix in the 2024 NFL draft.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) talks with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) after the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

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Here are our top gleanings from the Denver Broncos' regular-season schedule release.

October 6, 2024, Denver, Colorado, USA: Broncos CB PAT SURTAIN II run down the sideline for a 100 yard TD after an interception in the end zone during the 1st. Half at Empower Field at Mile High Sunday afternoon. The Broncos beat the Raiders 34-18.

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Are the Denver Broncos poised to field the best defense in the NFL?

May 10, 2025; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Jahdae Barron (12) during rookie minicamp at Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit.

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The stars are aligning for the Denver Broncos' first-round pick to hit the ground running in Year 1.

November 17, 2024: Denver Broncos wide receiver Devaughn Vele (17) signals first down after a catch in the first half of the football game between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons.

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Are these roster holes or less-than-perfect situations for the Denver Broncos?

August 29, 2024: UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) during first half NCAA, College League, USA football game between the New Hampshire Wildcats and the UCF Knights at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, FL.

It turns out that the Denver Broncos probably knew what they were doing in drafting RJ Harvey at Pick 60.

Sep 8, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton watches pregame warmups against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field.

The Denver Broncos took a smart approach to the roster-building portion of the 2025 offseason.

Oct 5, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Michigan Wolverines tight end Colston Loveland (18) catches a touchdown pass against the Washington Huskies during the third quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium.

The Denver Broncos reportedly explored multiple trade-up scenarios in the first-round of the NFL draft.

Texas Longhorns defensive back Jahdae Barron (7) reacts to a play during the Longhorns' game against the Florida Gators, Nov. 9, 2024 at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin.

The Denver Broncos knew what they were doing in the draft, but we won't have a verdict for years to come.