Paton's Broncos: Building a Winning Foundation

George Patons Broncos: A Mixed Bag of Draft Success and Playoff Promise

George Paton, the Denver Broncos general manager, has been extending his tenure with a new deal, but opinions are divided on his performance. Since 2021, Paton has overseen five full seasons and six drafts, resulting in a 44-41 regular-season record and one playoff win. The teams recent success, particularly with rookie quarterback Bo Nix, has been a highlight.

Patons draft picks have generally been successful, with only two players, Nick Garguilo and Caleb Lohner, not making an NFL roster yet. This is unusual, as modern drafts typically have seven busts league-wide. However, the Broncos share the spotlight with other teams for having the highest draft picks that never played a snap.

Critics argue that Patons recent draftees have had middling snap counts, ranking twentieth from 2021 to 2025. However, his 2021 class, featuring Patrick Surtain, Quinn Meinerz, and Jonathon Cooper, has been a standout. The 2022 class, including Nik Bonitto, also shows promise. Bo Nix, the 2024 draft pick, is a notable addition. The 2025 picks are also looking promising on defense.

Paton is building a team with a mix of homegrown talent and savvy veterans, which could lead to a turnaround if the young players continue to develop.

Support the show:
Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.

Advertise on DNN:
[email protected]

This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to [email protected].

View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/6a8ce43b062f3239