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Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} the Long Way Around by Quinn Anderson Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} The Long Way Around by Quinn Anderson The Broncos have a “long way to go” It’s usually pretty simple to pinpoint issues on a 5-11 football team and the Broncos are no exception. Before free agency I looked at every position group on the roster to try and determine where George Paton should spend his time and resources during his first offseason at the helm. So far Paton done close to nothing to add outside additions, so when he said the Broncos had “a long way to go” it didn’t surprise me. Don’t fret Broncos Country, the general manager knows seems to know there’s work to be done. Ronald Darby and Mike Boone are the only free agents to join the Broncos roster to date. George Paton also brought back Von Miller and Shelby Harris while taking advantage of the various tags and tenders to retain Trey Marshall, Calvin Anderson, Diontae Spencer, Justin Simmons, Alexander Johnson, and Tim Patrick. As we reach the end of the first week of free agency, I thought it time to take another look at the Broncos roster. Each position group will be ranked by how pressing I believe the current need is. Where applicable I also threw out a potential target or what it currently looks like the Broncos’ options are. The whole exercise is obviously subjective, but I hope it will help to inform. Tier 4: Competition for the sake of competition. 15. Punter. 14. Long snapper. 13. Kicker. 12. Fullback. Any addition added to these spots will probably serve as little more than depth in training camp. The addition of Mike Boone suggests special teams is going to be heavily emphasized at depth positions on offense, which could push Cox off the roster as Shurmur rarely uses a fullback. Denver Broncos are converting Brandon McManus 2021 roster bonus into signing bonus to clear cap space, per @thekidmcmanus — Brandon McManus (@thekidmcmanus) March 19, 2021. Tier 3: Depth never hurt anyone. 11. Tight end. Noah Fant, Albert Okwuegbunam, Nick Vannett, Austin Fort, Andrew Beck. If Albert Okwuegbunam returns to the form he showed as a rookie this group could push for one of the best in the NFL. One reason the Broncos may pursue another tight end is the fact Austin Fort remains completely unproven while Nick Vannett is expensive for a third string tight end. The Broncos have shown some interest in Notre Dame’s Tommy Tremble. He’d be able to settle in as a blocker and outlet receiver who can play snaps at fullback if called upon, but it’d be a woefully inefficient use of draft capital unless Shurmur plans to move away from three receiver sets 60+% of the time. Happy for you @I_CU_boy ! Go get your money fam! One of the best teammates I’ve had! Gunna miss you brotha — Noah Fant (@nrfant) March 18, 2021. 10. Defensive Line. Shelby Harris, Dre’Mont Jones, Mike Purcell, McTelvin Agim, DeShawn Williams, Deyon Sizer, Isaiah Mack. If Harris and Purcell can rediscover their best play from 2020 while Jones and Agim continue to develop this group is pretty exciting. When you stop to remember the Broncos will play more snaps with two defensive lineman than three, it’s a pretty deep group. The Broncos have made changes to Purcell’s contract in order to free up cap space. I have yet to see the structure, but would assume it helps to lock him onto the roster as it’s moved guaranteed money down the road. In addition to Brandon McManus, the Denver Broncos will also be converting Mike Purcells roster bonus into a signing bonus to create cap space, per @thekidmcmanus & @m_purcell64 — Brandon McManus (@thekidmcmanus) March 19, 2021. 9. Running back. Melvin Gordon, Royce Freeman, Mike Boone, LaVante Bellamy, Damarea Crockett. The decision to part ways with Phillip Lindsay is a controversial one. After the undrafted free agent chose the Broncos over the Baltimore Ravens, John Elway failed to deliver on the fair deal he alluded to in his 2019 season ending press conference. Instead Paton chose to prioritize a back who can add special teams value and better slide behind Melvin Gordon on Pat Shurmur’s depth chart. Time will tell if it was the right decision. If Melvin Gordon receives any sort of punishment from the NFL related to his October arrest, the Broncos may void his guarantees. The Broncos have shown interest in Louisville’s Javian Hawkins. Javian Hawkins is a shifty speed back who fights like a mad chihuahua. pic.twitter.com/wAbh29oNT4 — Joe Rowles (@JoRo_NFL) March 10, 2021. 8. Wide receiver. Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy, Tim Patrick, K.J. Hamler, DaeSean Hamilton, Diontae Spencer, Kendall Hinton, Tyrie Cleveland, Trinity Benson. Paton’s history with the Vikings hints that this could be a position group that receives talent quite often. Given the contract questions about Sutton, Patrick, Hamilton, and Spencer, it makes sense. All four could be gone in 2022. I personally believe this group could become the best in the league given better quarterback play. There’s obviously questions, but if Sutton can come back to 2019 form while Jeudy and Hamler make a sophomore jump? Fireworks. 7. Interior offensive line. Dalton Risner, Lloyd Cushenberry, Graham Glasgow, Netane Muti, Austin Schlottmann, Patrick Morris. The Broncos look set to count on improvement from Cushenberry in year two. If he can do so it will help both guards and ultimately, the whole line. As a group the starting trio and Muti all have the mobility to lead on pin and pulls to the perimeter. Cush becoming more reliable at the point of attack would also help the Broncos’ counter and power runs. This one hurts, man. Not only is Phil a great teammate, he is one hell of a man. Can’t wait to see what you do bro! Go be great little brother!! @I_CU_boy pic.twitter.com/w2P14F8x53 — Garett Bolles (@gbolles72) March 18, 2021. 6. Offensive tackle. Garett Bolles, Ja’Wuan James, Quinn Bailey, Calvin Anderson. If James delivers on the promise Mike Munchak and John Elway saw in him in 2019 the Broncos could have one of the better lines in the NFL. I still expect the Broncos to make a play for a veteran who can play tackle. It may not be popular, but two who could make a ton of sense are Elijah Wilkinson and Demar Dotson. Both had moments last year and probably won’t have a robust market. If Paton looks to bring in an outside addition to this group the Tennessee Titans’ Dennis Kelly is one to watch. He was cut this week, but has started 47 games at tackle in his career to date, including 16 in 2020. Big fan of bringing in Dennis Kelly for the Colts. Very steady player who has played both left and right tackle in his career. Think he’d be a perfectly suitable LT for this next year — Zach Hicks (@ZachHicks2) March 16, 2021. Tier 2: Needs attention. 5. Edge. Von Miller, Bradley Chubb, Malik Reed, Derrek Tuszka. If Miller can return to his 2019 form the Broncos would have perhaps the best edge group in football. Keep in mind that there’s no guarantee he can do just that because of age and injury. I still love that Paton took the chance. Looking ahead to 2022 there are plenty of questions: Miller, Chubb, and Reed all have expiring contracts as of today. The Broncos can pick up Chubb’s fifth year option and tag Reed as he’ll be a Restricted Free Agent, but don’t be shocked if Paton adds another player to the group. Jeremiah Attaochu could draw interest for a return because of the injury questions with Miller and Chubb. He’d be a pretty strong ED4. The Broncos could also choose to kick around the second or third wave of free agency. Kyler Fackrell could make sense as depth, the 6’5 245 lb. edge has played for the Green Bay Packers and New York Giants in his career and while he’s not a premier pass rusher, he brings the versatility to drop in coverage and contribute on special teams. 4. Linebacker. Alexander Johnson, Josey Jewell, Justin Strnad, Josh Watson, Patrick Natrez. Johnson’s return on a second round tender means the Broncos have at least one of their 2021 starting linebackers on the current roster. Jewell performed well in 2020, but I do expect Paton to chase competition. There are corners of Broncos Country who ardently believe Strnad is set to become a standout in his return from his second consecutive season ending injury. While I’m skeptical, he drew buzz in training camp last year. Eric Wilson remains a name to watch. He played in 16 games for the Minnesota Vikings a year ago and finished with three interceptions, three sacks, and more than 100 tackles. Will someone please sign Anthony Harris and Eric Wilson for stupid money so we at least have comp picks to cheer about. — Purple FTW! Podcast (@PurpleForTheWin) March 15, 2021. Tier 1: Glaring need. 3. Safety. Justin Simmons, Trey Marshall, P.J. Locke III, Chris Cooper. After two years in the system Fangio may have faith Marshall can step into a starting role. Without Kareem Jackson, this group looks painfully callow beyond Simmons, so even if Marshall becomes the starter I expect Paton to chase depth. Both Jackson and Paton have said a return to Denver is possible for the veteran safety. If the Broncos elect to chase safeties in the NFL Draft Trevon Moehrig is the big name, but his teammate Ar’Darius Washington also makes sense.
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