BRONCOS BUZZ

  By: Carson Childs As the Denver Broncos look to build on their successful 10-7 season, where they made their first playoffs since 2015, it is clear that a few strategic moves and points of emphasis could make all the difference. Although the Broncos made their first playoffs in over 10 years, it was evident in their first playoff game that there is much-needed improvement to move from a playoff contender to a title contender. Drawing inspiration from teams like the Eagles and Lions, who successfully made the leap to contender status, the Broncos can follow a similar path. In this article, we will explore the essential steps the Broncos must take to reach contender status and make a significant jump in the upcoming season. Broncos take the field for their matchup against the Oakland Raiders. In our last couple of articles, we explored the moves the Broncos could take in the offseason, regarding this upcoming draft class and free agent group. Not only would making meaningful additi...

  By: Carson Childs After reflecting upon the successes and areas for improvement for the Denver Broncos' 2024 season, it's time to look ahead to the 2025 NFL Draft. This draft class is considered one of the deepest in terms of skill positions, giving the Broncos an opportunity to acquire high-value players, even when picking later in the first round. In the 2024 NFL Draft, six quarterbacks were selected in the top 12 picks, a rarity in the league. The Broncos were considered one of the teams that reached on a quarterback when they selected Bo Nix with the 12th overall pick. Due to the early selections on quarterbacks, many teams picking later in the first round were able to secure high-value players. One of those teams was the Los Angeles Rams, who selected Jared Verse, one of the top defensive players at pick number 19. With the depth of this draft class, the Broncos, who are picking number 20th overall pick, have a chance to land a high-value player if the right one falls to...

 By: Carson Childs After a solid 2024 campaign, where Sean Payton led a Broncos team with low expectations to the playoffs, there are some specific holes to fill in this offseason. Here are are three big-name targets who the Broncos need to target this offseason: 1. Tee Higgins, WR, Cincinnati Bengals Tee Higgins' value has only risen from the end of the 2024 season, with the market becoming more competitive at the wide receiver position. Higgins put up 73 catches for 911 yards and a career-high 10 touchdowns.  Adding Higgins into the Denver offense would not only open up the field more for Nix, but he would also be a versatile deep threat alongside star receiver Courtland Sutton. Higgins' ability to make contested catches and stretch the field for opposing teams would provide the Broncos with one of the top wide receiver rooms in the NFL. Higgins would likely be expecting around $25 million a year, which would not be an issue for the Broncos as they have almost $35 million to...