Grading the Broncos Roster as Training Camp Ends: Offense

As training camp comes to a close for the Denver Broncos, it's worth looking at how strong the team is at each position. There's plenty of talent throughout the roster, but some positions lack depth, suffer from injuries, or even have a bad injury history.

However, there's a lot of hope around the 2023 Broncos being in a position to finally turn things around. But some of Denver's position groups are not strong units, which could lead to issues.

Let's examine that premise by going position-by-position to grade the Broncos' roster, starting with the offense.

Quarterbacks | Grade: C+

Russell Wilson headlines the quarterback position, and many expect him to have a bounce-back year. Hopefully, that happens because the Broncos need more out of him than they got last year. After Wilson, the room is lackluster, with Jarrett Stidham behind him.

Everything is riding on those two, but mainly on Wilson. The offensive scheme will be taking the ball out of the quarterback's hands to try and limit their negative impact, which is easy to understand after the season Wilson had.

The 2022 season didn't go to plan after Wilson wanted to play a brand of quarterback he was incapable of, so going back to doing what he excels at should help him get back on the horse.

Running Backs/Fullbacks | Grade: B-

The health of Javonte Williams is pivotal as he works back from a severe knee injury that included multiple torn ligaments. With his status still up in the air somewhat, the position group's grade comes down some.

Samaje Perine is a solid backup, but there is a question as to whether he can handle being the top guy if called upon. He's a powerful runner and offers receiving ability out of the backfield.

Then there's the issue of the third running back. Multiple players are competing for it, and none inspire a lot of confidence. Tony Jones, Jr. has the most experience but has touched the ball under 100 times over his career, while Tyler Badie and rookie Jaleel McLaughlin are untested.

We'll see how newcomer Dwayne Washington affects this room, but this is one position the Broncos could look again to add a veteran to round out the room.

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Wide Receivers | Grade: C-

Trade rumors were abundant this offseason around multiple receivers in the room, but other teams wouldn't take the bait based on what the Broncos wanted. There are also numerous health concerns with the wide receiver room, which keeps growing.

Kendall Hinton and Marvin Mims, Jr. are recovering from injuries, with a second hamstring injury this offseason for Mims, which has kept him out of a large chunk of training camp.

The Broncos hoped to get Tim Patrick back, but an Achilles injury will sideline him for the season. There were high expectations for Patrick, so losing him is significant.

While KJ Hamler has struggled to stay healthy, he has flashed when on the field, but he is taking a break from football due to a heart condition. The expectation is Denver will bring him back when that is taken care of, but that is said to be a month at least.

The rest of the receiver room has to step up to limit the impact of Patrick's injury. Brandon Johnson has a good chance to step in, and it also could lead to an increased role on offense for Marquez Callaway or Lil'Jordan Humphrey.

Before the loss of Patrick, the grade was a C+, even with him returning from an ACL injury. Losing his reliability with all the other questions in the room drops the grade.

Tight Ends | Grade: B

Greg Dulcich has received a lot of praise from the coaching staff and has been called the joker on the offense. There's plenty of room to grow as a receiver and as a blocker, but he had plenty of receiving flashes last season.

With blocking being Dulcich's biggest concern, it was wise to bring in Chris Manhertz, one of the best blocking tight ends in the NFL. It gives the Broncos a complement to Dulcich at the top of the depth chart.

Adam Trautman started behind these guys, but has become the de facto No. 1 tight end. He has the ideal skill set as a solid blocker, a reliable receiving option, and the ability to move around the formation.

The three form a good trio at the top of the depth chart. The Broncos could also keep Albert Okwuegbunam, who is a terrible blocker but has his moments as a receiver, but it's not looking good. If he can show consistent hands, he could find himself on the roster as a pure receiving option that has specific packages made for him.

Offensive Tackle | Grade: C+

With Garett Bolles working back from a bad leg injury and Mike McGlinchey having an injury history, the tackle position has its concerns. If both are healthy and able to stay on the field, they can be a solid duo and easily have a grade higher than this.

The grade would be even lower if the Broncos didn't bring Cam Fleming back, although he played poorly in preseason Game 1. Fleming has proven himself a quality backup option who can play both sides of the line, which was needed with the injury concerns.

Interior Offensive Line | Grade: D

How much can Quinn Meinerz grow? That is a big question on the interior, but he is still a solid starter at the very least, and pairing him with Ben Powers, the top free-agent guard, should see improved play from their guards.

However, the center position is such a concern. Lloyd Cushenberry III has been a trainwreck; the other option is Alex Forsyth. As much as I liked Forsyth as a draft prospect, he is still a rookie.

Adding to the concerns is the complete lack of depth at the guard position. One injury to Meinerz or Powers could create a significant hole in the unit for opposing defensive lines to exploit. Adding a veteran beyond Kyle Fuller for improved depth should be something the Broncos are heavily exploring.

Bottom Line

While not every position on the Broncos' offense is strong, they still have some wiggle room to add veterans where they feel they need help. Not only do the Broncos have a couple of spots on offense that could use an additional vet, but they have some on the defensive side of the ball, which I will grade soon.

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