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Sutton, Jeudy, Hamler...oh my!

Could this be the 2020s’ new and improved version of ‘The Three Amigos?’

By Laurie Lattimore-Volkmann@docllv Jul 24, 2020, 4:30am MDT

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Jerry Jeudy became the ninth of 10 Broncos’ rookies to sign his four-year contract, and he announced it the only way a new Broncos wide receiver should - with flair.

Broncos Country ... we have news pic.twitter.com/pNcpBXsN55
— Jerry Jeudy⁴ (@jerryjeudy) July 23, 2020

The Broncos’ first-round pick out of Alabama caught 145 passes for 2,478 yards and 24 touchdowns in his final two seasons for the Tide and was awarded as the nation’s top college receiver.

He is expected to be a starter opposite Courtland Sutton, who came into his own last year as he took over the No. 1 receiver spot when Emmanuel Sanders was traded to the 49ers.

In fact, Sam Monson of Pro Football Focus is pretty excited about all three of the predicted starting receivers, including fellow rookie Hamler.

I LOVE the potential in Denver's receiving corps.

1. Courtland Sutton. Physical freak. Contested catch skills. Can just physically dominate defensive backs: pic.twitter.com/uqo1S7VzwI
— Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam) July 23, 2020

2. Jerry Jeudy. The most sophisticated route-runner I've seen come into the NFL in YEARS.

His ability to separate is just filthy! pic.twitter.com/lP05u3UqPO
— Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam) July 23, 2020

3. KJ Hamler. Real X-factor. He can do a lot, but the thing I think he can do best is replicate what Tyreek Hill does for the Chiefs from the slot - ie terrify a defense deep.

He may not be able to do the rest of what Tyreek can, but this alone is incredibly valuable. pic.twitter.com/BlrXegcem5
— Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam) July 23, 2020

If Monson’s predictions of a “physical freak,” a “sophisticated route-runner” and a “true X-factor” bear out, this really will be the exciting offense we’ve been waiting for since...ever.

Although a trio of receivers may bring back memories of Denver’s “Three Amigos” in the late 80s, this version will be that group on steroids. Times 10.

And while it’s way too early to make Elway-Lock comparisons, it’s pretty exciting to think this offense could have all the pieces - a strong QB; fast and deceptive receivers; shifty and powerful running backs.

Oh my, indeed.

What will our offense look like under OC Pat Shurmur?@philmilani, @aricdilalla & @sydneyajones_ take a look on Countdown to #BroncosCamp ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/XhZukgW1aE
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) July 24, 2020

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Not gonna happen.