The Denver Broncos are finally showing off a bombshell that took 750,000 total man hours to build, a massive $175 million complex that has their players absolutely buzzing. This isn’t just a new building, it’s a “10 out of 10” according to defensive tackle D.J. Jones, and it’s got cornerback Pat Surtain II saying he was “in awe” when he first saw it. Talk about making an impression.
A Mind-Blowing Investment in the Future
You know it’s something special when players are talking like this. Running back J.K. Dobbins summed it up perfectly, asking, “How are you going to be a player and you see the coaches, the team, the people and where we go every day and not want to be here? Nobody else has one of these.” That’s a strong statement, and it tells you everything about the investment the Broncos made. This whole complex set them back a cool $175 million, and ESPN’s Jeff Legwold reported it was all about getting the majority of the team’s employees under one roof. Broncos president Damani Leech put it plain, saying, “It’s a testament to ownership, to Greg and Carrie [Penner], the investment they’ve made into football … but also our business to … create culture, to design a building with football in mind.” He even added, “I love coming to work every day, and I think everybody else does, too.” You can’t fake that kind of enthusiasm.
Every Inch Designed for the Grind
So, what exactly did 750,000 hours and $175 million buy? This new “state-of-the-art” facility spans a massive 240,000 square feet, which is a full 30 percent larger than their old digs. It’s got three floors packed with everything you could imagine. The first floor is all about the players, featuring a locker room with 102 lockers, a monster equipment room, a cutting-edge training room, a heavy-duty weight room, a cafeteria, and even a lap pool. But get this: there’s now a direct hallway straight to the indoor practice facility. That’s a huge deal. No more trekking outside into the Colorado winter air just to get to practice like they used to. The second floor is where the brains of the operation are, with offices for head coach Sean Payton and general manager George Paton, plus working spaces for the coaches, personnel, and scouting staffs. And if that wasn’t enough, the third floor is stacked with an employee fitness center and, wait for it, a golf simulator. Seriously.
With this incredible new home base finally wrapped up, the Broncos can officially shift all their focus to football. Their season opener is coming fast, a massive rivalry game against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 14 at 8:15 p.m. ET. You gotta wonder if these new digs give them the kind of edge they’ll need for that slugfest.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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