Broncos 2024 Offseason Plan: 8 Burning Questions
The Denver Broncos' first season under head coach Sean Payton was a mixed bag. The Broncos finished 8-9, struggled on defense to open the season, then improved defensively, only for the offense to slip.
Losing three of the last four games didn't help matters.
The fact is that the Broncos had a flawed roster but, at times, benefitted from breaks going their way. While it was nice to be in the playoff hunt down the stretch, the Broncos still have much work ahead to become a true playoff contender.
While no changes are expected in the front office and the coaching staff, there will be some changes coming to the roster. Thus, it's time to ask some questions about what the plan for the roster will be going forward.
Here are the main questions the Broncos have to answer going into the offseason.
How Will Russell Wilson's Release be Handled?
Which Other Players Will be Released?
Who Will be Traded?
Which Pending Free Agents Will Broncos bring back, if Anyone?
Will Broncos Extend Any Longtime Vets With a Year Left on Deal?
Who Among 2021 Draft Class Members are Part of the Long-Term?
How Active Will Broncos Be in Free Agency?
What are Broncos' Plans for NFL Draft?
The Broncos currently have six total picks in the 2024 draft, with no second-round pick as a result of the trade to acquire the rights to Payton. However, as we've seen many times before, the number of picks a team enters the offseason with doesn't always correlate to the number of selections the team will make.
Along with trading players for additional draft picks, the Broncos could opt to trade down from the No. 12 overall pick if they don't find a player they covet and another team wants to move up. Denver could move around the board in later rounds, too.
Of course, a big question to ask is whether or not the Broncos plan to draft a quarterback. Taking one at some point would be ideal, given that Wilson isn't likely to be on the team and that it's not ideal to be left with Jarrett Stidham and Ben DiNucci as the top options.
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