Nick Kosmider

Nick Kosmider is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Denver Broncos. He previously covered the Denver Nuggets for The Athletic after spending five years at the Denver Post, where he covered the city’s professional sports scene. His other stops include The Arizona Republic and MLB.com. Nick Kosmider is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Denver Broncos. He previously covered the Denver Nuggets for The Athletic after spending five years at the Denver Post, where he covered the city’s professional sports scene. His other stops include The Arizona Republic and MLB.com. More Stories

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

100%

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No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

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No current examples available.

Contradictions

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  • Despite his recent protestations, Denver benched him for Jarrett Stidham with little to play for and ensured that he didn't suffer a significant injury. This move provided financial flexibility to move on from Wilson and avoid paying out the massive $25 guarantee.
  • Russell Wilson played for three head coaches in Denver: Nathaniel Hackett and interim Jerry Rosburg in 2022 and Payton in 2023.
  • The Broncos informed the veteran quarterback on Monday that they will release him after the start of the new league year on March 13.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • The article describes Russell Wilson's performance as 'magic'
  • The author uses sensationalism by describing Russell Wilson's performance as 'magicũ

Recent Articles

Quinn Meinerz's $80M Contract Extension: From Unheralded Prospect to Elite NFL Guard

Quinn Meinerz's $80M Contract Extension: From Unheralded Prospect to Elite NFL Guard

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 Denver Broncos' third-round pick Quinn Meinerz agrees to a four-year, $80 million extension with $45 million guaranteed, making him one of the highest-paid guards in the league. The deal comes after an impressive rookie season where he started all 17 games and allowed just two sacks. Meinerz's improvement each year and notable run-blocking skills will be crucial for protecting Denver's investment at quarterback.
Denver Broncos' Courtland Sutton Attends Mandatory Minicamp Amid Contract Impasse and Injury Recovery

Denver Broncos' Courtland Sutton Attends Mandatory Minicamp Amid Contract Impasse and Injury Recovery

Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024 Denver Broncos' wide receiver Courtland Sutton attended mandatory minicamp with an ongoing contract dispute and an injury, leaving $26.5M unguaranteed on his $60.8M extension. Despite the new quarterback and missing offseason activities, Sutton expressed excitement for the season and intent to help rookies succeed.
Russell Wilson Released by Denver Broncos, Ending Tumultuous Two-Season Run with $85 Million in Dead Salary Cap Over Next Two Years

Russell Wilson Released by Denver Broncos, Ending Tumultuous Two-Season Run with $85 Million in Dead Salary Cap Over Next Two Years

Broke On: Tuesday, 05 March 2024 Russell Wilson, a nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback who engineered two impressive drives that ended with touchdown throws and successful two-point passes to tie a game against the New England Patriots in December 2023, has been released by the Denver Broncos. The move ends his tumultuous two-season run with the team and will result in $85 million in total dead salary cap over the next two years.