Broncos 'Secret Sauce' on Offense Will Come From an Unlikely Source
As the Denver Broncos head into the 2023 season, it's no secret that new head coach Sean Payton has expertise in creating an offense that maximizes his players' talents. Payton's illustrious history boasts a Super Bowl-winning New Orleans Saints offense centered around Drew Brees, a quarterback many experts deemed too short in stature to thrive in the NFL.
Beyond Brees, Payton's magic wand resurrected the career of Jameis Winston, transforming him from an interception machine into a quarterback with astute decision-making and an explosive arm.
Under Payton, the Bronco's offensive line will be held accountable for blasting defenses off the ball, paving the way for running backs Javonte Williams and Samaje Perine, the former of whom is rebounding from a significant injury. Creating open running lanes will keep the chains moving and the opposing defense off the field.
This scenario will force rival defensive coordinators to prioritize stopping the Broncos' run game on first and second down and impede Payton's aggressive mentality. And when it comes to Denver's receiving corps, the team possesses depth in spades.
Payton will exploit routes that capitalize on the size advantage of Courtland Sutton and Tim Patrick. Rookie Marvin Mims Jr. brings the much-needed speed element to the table, complementing the silky-smooth route-running capabilities of Jerry Jeudy.
Payton's scheme aims to maximize Jeudy's abilities, a receiver who displayed All-Pro potential down the stretch last season. A healthy Jeudy may spearhead the Broncos' receiving corps in both yards and receptions.
Having depth receivers with unique skill sets will force defensive coordinators to invest their resources in negating the Broncos' rushing and passing attack. This creates a lucrative opportunity for the Broncos to exploit their 'secret sauce.'
The tight end.
Matched up often against less agile players on the opposing defense, Greg Dulcich and Albert Okwuegbunam could be the nightmare opponents dread. Their size and speed combination make them too fast for linebackers and too big for safeties, especially in the red zone. If both can master catching in traffic, they could become the hidden gems of the Broncos' offense.
Coach Payton's flexibility and adeptness in building offenses to maximize player talents, along with his clever play-calling, could make the Broncos' tight end group the secret sauce of the offense. However, for this high-scoring potential to come to fruition, it's pivotal for quarterback Russell Wilson to dust off the rust from last season and reclaim his spot as a top-15 NFL quarterback.
Under Payton's tutelage, this rejuvenated Broncos team looks primed to make waves in 2023, potentially turning the tide back in Denver's favor.
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