Because of the fight song playing in the background at Big 12 Media Days, Kyle Whittingham became Joe Pesci. The Utah football coach happily obliged when asked about his former players on the Denve…
Denver Broncos wide receiver Devaughn Vele takes part in a drill during an NFL football rookie minicamp practice Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Centennial, Colo. Because of the fight song playing in the background at Big 12 Media Days, Kyle Whittingham became Joe Pesci in “My Cousin Vinny.” The Utah football coach happily obliged when asked about his former players on the Denver Broncos.
“We’ve got six of them on the Broncos,” Whittingham said proudly of linebacker Cody Barton, left tackle Garett Bolles, edge rusher Jonah Elliss, receivers Tim Patrick and Devaughn Vele, and tight end Thomas Yassmin. “Jonah is explosive. His best days are definitely ahead of him. When we recruited him, he was 6-2, 195 pounds as a running back. He got up to 250 pounds and just became a terror off the edge,” said Whittingham, who played linebacker for the USFL’s Denver Gold. “I coached his dad, Luther. And he was 6-foot-6, 300 pounds, so I knew Jonah had growth potential. He was leading the nation in sacks before an injury. I am positive Denver is going to be thrilled with him.
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