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Quarterbacks
Player |
Grade |
Comp |
Att |
% |
Avg/A |
Yds |
Sack |
Pres |
TD |
INT |
Rating |
Manning |
+1.3 |
43 |
54 |
79.6 |
7.8 |
423 |
1 |
5 |
3 |
1 |
110.1 |
Osweiler |
-2.2 |
20 |
36 |
55.6 |
6.5 |
233 |
2 |
16 |
2 |
2 |
70.7 |
Dysert |
-1.2 |
8 |
11 |
72.7 |
5.7 |
63 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
116.9 |
Analysis
Peyton Manning has a shot at breaking the single season completion percentage record this season. Brock Osweiler's poor showing in game 3 really brought down his averages across the board. What stands out though is how many times Brock was pressured compared to Manning. That 2nd string OL was a sieve.
Send him packing
Zac Dysert. Even with a black mark to end preseason, Brock has shown enough to be trusted with the offense if Peyton Manning goes down. No need for a 3rd QB.
Final Roster Number: 2
Bronco Mike's Depth Chart: Manning, Osweiler
Running Backs
Player |
Grade |
Rushes |
Yards |
Avg |
TD |
T |
Rec |
Yards |
Avg |
TD |
Ball |
+0.1 |
4 |
13 |
3.3 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
21 |
5.3 |
0 |
Hillman |
-0.8 |
17 |
58 |
3.4 |
1 |
4 |
3 |
16 |
5.3 |
0 |
Anderson |
+1.4 |
13 |
50 |
3.8 |
1 |
6 |
5 |
17 |
3.4 |
0 |
Thompson |
+1.7 |
16 |
102 |
6.4 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
19 |
8.0 |
0 |
Bibbs |
+0.5 |
12 |
52 |
4.3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Clay |
-3.0 |
7 |
7 |
1.0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Williams |
-0.4 |
2 |
2 |
1.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Analysis
From the moment Juwan Thompson exploded with a successful performance against Seattle, the #4 spot on the roster was his to lose. Ultimately, Kapri Bibbs did not do enough to surpass him. Thomas averaged more than any other running back per attempt.
Send them packing
Kapri Bibbs will make it through waivers onto the PS. As far as Clay and Williams, they might end up there as well. Clay was the biggest disappointment in the Broncos backfield.
Final Roster Number: 4
Bronco Mike's Depth Chart: Ball, Hillman, Anderson, Thompson
Wide Receivers
Player |
Grade |
T |
Rec |
Drops |
Yards |
Avg |
YAC |
TD |
INT |
Welker |
-2.4 |
9 |
7 |
1 |
64 |
9.1 |
19 |
0 |
0 |
Latimer |
-0.3 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
50 |
25.0 |
-2 |
1 |
1 |
Sanders |
+1.1 |
8 |
5 |
0 |
128 |
9.6 |
48 |
2 |
1 |
D. Thomas |
-0.5 |
12 |
10 |
0 |
89 |
8.9 |
33 |
0 |
0 |
Caldwell |
-1.0 |
5 |
3 |
0 |
26 |
8.7 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
Burse |
-0.7 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Fowler |
-1.7 |
9 |
5 |
1 |
55 |
11.0 |
43 |
0 |
0 |
Palmer |
-0.2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
7 |
7.0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
Wilson |
-0.8 |
6 |
3 |
1 |
22 |
7.3 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
Norwood |
+0.6 |
5 |
4 |
0 |
54 |
13.5 |
17 |
1 |
0 |
Hardin |
-1.1 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1.0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
Analysis
Fowler, Norwood, Latimer, and Wilson were the most targeted reserve receivers. Palmer and Burse made virtually no impact here. Folks might be tempted to keep 6 WR with Welker's concussion issues, but the problem is Norwood was the last good slot guy. In a pinch you will see more of Tamme, and probably some of Sanders in the slot with Latimer and Caldwell on the outside.
Send them packing
Burse, Fowler, Palmer, Wilson, and Hardin should all be gone.
Final Roster Number: 5
Bronco Mike's Depth Chart
Thomas, Sanders, Welker, Caldwell, Latimer
Tight End
Player |
Grade |
T |
Rec |
Drops |
Yards |
Avg |
YAC |
TD |
INT |
J. Thomas |
+2.5 |
7 |
7 |
0 |
67 |
9.6 |
25 |
1 |
0 |
Morrah |
-1.1 |
4 |
3 |
0 |
27 |
9.0 |
27 |
1 |
0 |
Konz |
+1.1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
4.0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
Tamme |
-4.0 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
27 |
13.5 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
Robinson |
-4.0 |
4 |
3 |
0 |
16 |
5.3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
Green |
-0.8 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Analysis
Robinson is just not a good enough blocker to stick to the roster. Morrah received more reps than Konz, but Konz is also the better overall blocker. You could flip a coin between these two for the final spot.
Send them packing
Robinson and Morrah
Final Roster Number: 4
Bronco Mike's Depth Chart: Thomas, Green, Tamme, Konz
Offensive Line
Player |
Overall |
Pass Block |
Run Block |
Penalties |
Sacks |
Hurries |
Garland |
-2.7 |
-1.1 |
-0.9 |
3 |
0 |
2 |
Painter |
+1.9 |
-0.4 |
+2.0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
Vasquez |
+5.0 |
+0.3 |
+3.9 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
Franklin |
+2.0 |
+0.8 |
+1.4 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
Miller |
+0.4 |
+0.3 |
+0.1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Clady |
+2.3 |
+2.0 |
-0.1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
Justice |
-3.1 |
-2.6 |
-0.7 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
Cornick |
+1.2 |
-0.9 |
+1.6 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
Clark |
+0.6 |
-0.3 |
+0.5 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
Schofield |
+2.3 |
+2.1 |
+0.9 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Ramirez |
+2.9 |
+0.4 |
+2.4 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
Montgomery |
-0.7 |
-1.3 |
+0.4 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
Paradis |
-1.6 |
+0.2 |
-1.8 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Analysis
Setting aside the starting 5, you have Painter, Garland, Miller, Montgomery, and Paradis as your depth on the inside. Paradis is probably earmarked for the practice squad. Montgomery, though his performance was lackluster, sticks as a backup to Manny and someone who can also swing to Guard. Miller is gone. Painter outplayed Garland according to PFF, but the difference was negligible. In the end I think Garland makes it with Painter getting another year on the PS.
On the outside you have Cornick, Justice, and Schofield. Schofield can play inside as well so I think Justice is the odd man out.
Send them packing
Paradis, Justice, Miller, Painter
Final Roster Number: 9
Bronco Mike's Depth Chart:
Clady, Cornick
Franklin, Garland
Ramirez, Montgomery
Vasquez
Clark, Schofield
Wrap-Up
The biggest points of contention are likely to reside in the final number at each position group. 3 QB, 3 TE, 6 WR, 8 OL are all likely to be the variations that are presented in other projections. Given this fact, the pool of players likely to receive the most debate are Dysert, Konz, Burse, Garland. If you keep 3 QB, you have to drop one of those players...if you keep 3 TE, you can add a player to another position group....if you keep a 6th WR have to drop someone from another position...if you only keep 8 OL you can add someone somewhere else.
If the Broncos were to keep 6 WR which is entirely possible, drop a TE and keep 9 OL. If you need an extra body on a jumbo set, just use the extra OL.
With this projection, I have kept 24 players on offense. Tomorrow I'll present the defense.
GO BRONCOS!!!