James Merilatt

Editor of Denver Sports

James Merilatt

James Merilatt has been covering Denver sports for more than 20 years. As the founder of Mile High Sports, he's worked in print, radio and online. He also spent time working for the Denver Broncos and Colorado Mammoth during his career.

Beating bad teams is all the Broncos have to do to make the playoffs

Another convincing win over another bad football team has the Broncos at 5-3, putting Denver in a position to make a postseason run
6 months ago

Is Bo Nix limiting or expanding Sean Payton’s playcalling options?

The Broncos rookie quarterback opens up the playbook when it comes to the ground game, but he reduces what can be done in the air
6 months ago

Russell Wilson shines in his Steelers debut, cooking on “SNF”

After knocking off the rust from not playing a game in nearly 10 months, the former Broncos quarterback put on a dazzling show on "SNF"
6 months ago

The Broncos found a simple formula for success against the Saints

In a Thursday night snoozer, Denver used a healthy running game and a stout defense to get a much-needed win in New Orleans
6 months ago

The Russell Wilson era in Pittsburgh might start this Sunday night

Despite a 4-2 start that has them atop the AFC North, Mike Tomlin is looking to jumpstart Pittsburgh's offense, which could mean a QB change
6 months ago

Sean Payton’s offense was a non-factor in big game for Broncos

In a game that could've put the Broncos squarely in the playoff nix, the Sean Payton-led offense was a total no-show against the Chargers
6 months ago

Jump on the bandwagon now, as the Broncos are a fun ride

It defies logic, but the Broncos keep winning, putting themselves into contention and creating a scenario for the fans to embrace
6 months ago

Broncos steal a win in New York, but answers weren’t provided

Denver got a victory over the Jets, but it wasn't due to anything they did; New York out-bumbled the Broncos and gave away a win
7 months ago

The Nuggets have five more years to maximize the Jokic era

Calvin Booth says the Nuggets window has a half-decade remaining, which Michael Malone wants to use to create a lasting legacy in Denver
7 months ago

Forget about the offense; the Broncos defense is the key to success

It's not about Bo Nix, Sean Payton and the offense; instead, Denver's path to victories in 2024 is all about the other side of the ball
7 months ago

Broncos put key defensive player on IR prior to game against Bucs

Baron Browning was expected to a be big part of the Broncos pass rusher this season, but he'll miss the next four weeks with a foot injury
7 months ago

Sean Payton is the Broncos biggest problem

The former quarterback is no longer the scapegoat; the Broncos biggest problem is their head coach, which is a major concern
7 months ago

Maybe Russell Wilson wasn’t the Broncos problem after all

Season one under Sean Payton was a struggle on offense, which got blamed on their QB; but Sunday looked awfully similar for the Broncos
7 months ago

Talk of a deep wide receiver room in Denver is overblown

Mike Evans doesn't think the Broncos cast of wideouts is as good as many are saying, citing the holes and problems that still need addressed
8 months ago

Coach Prime is right; the Post crossed a line with name calling

While most of the Denver Post columnist's monikers were harmless, one in particular was beyond the scope of what should be acceptable
8 months ago

It didn’t take long for wide receiver Tim Patrick to find a new home

The veteran didn't make the cut in Denver, but the former Broncos wideout has already landed on his feet, signing with an NFC contender
8 months ago

Despite impressive preseason, the Broncos still have a fatal flaw

Everyone likes to talk about the Broncos running the football in order to protect Bo Nix, but Denver hasn't proven to be effective on the ground
8 months ago

Sunday’s win over the Packers provides even more hope

A dominant win in Week 2 of the preseason gives even more examples of why there's suddenly reason for optimism in Broncos Country
8 months ago

Bo Nix’s debut was encouraging, but there’s still a ways to go

A solid debut by the rookie quarterback has Broncos Country buzzing, but Bo Nix's first game in orange and blue was far from spectacular
8 months ago

Will the Broncos be able to replace the production lost in the offseason?

While it might've been mostly unpopular players who have departed since last season, the numbers they posted won't be easy to replicate
8 months ago

Sean Payton indirectly chucks Russell Wilson under the bus

As national media members repeat the talking points coming out of Broncos Park, it's clear that the head coach is blaming his former QB
8 months ago

Broncos lose backup offensive lineman to apparent leg injury

Quinn Bailey appeared in all 17 games last season for Denver, playing a pivotal role as a utility offensive lineman at multiple positions
9 months ago

Zach Wilson gets skipped in rotation, raising all sorts of questions

It was supposed to be Zach Wilson's day with the first team, but the Broncos quarterback battle took an interesting turn on Tuesday
9 months ago

The lack of star power on the Broncos roster is glaringly evident

During training camp practices, it's difficult to ignore the fact that the Broncos roster, once littered with big names, is relatively anonymous
9 months ago