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Sean Payton is bringing some buzz to the Broncos. But the real question on everyone's minds: Can he turn this team from a 10-win squad to a real threat to the Chiefs?
It's still uncertain a week post-NFL draft.
Nada. That's right - zero Broncos running backs have managed to rush for 100 yards in 35 games under Payton.
But wait, there's more. The Broncos' 2021 draft class brought in some helpful offensive players. Yet, whether they've done enough to overthrow the Chiefs still remains debatable.
Consider Quinn Meinerz, the third-round pick that could easily become a cornerstone of the offensive line. But when it comes to skill positions, the 2021 draft came up short on game-changers. Patrick Surtain II, the first-round cornerback, was focused mainly on defense, which didn't address the team's offensive weaknesses directly.
In hindsight, the Broncos' offensive focus in the 2021 draft was limited, with only one significant offensive line addition (Meinerz) compared to defense-heavy early picks. The lack of a franchise quarterback and dynamic offensive playmakers in the 2021 draft eventually kept them from overtaking Kansas City during that period, despite Meinerz providing long-term stability.
So, while Meinerz does offer a solid foundation, the 2021 class alone didn't quite propel the Broncos into the versatile offensive powerhouse needed to consistently challenge the Chiefs immediately post-draft. It's all about building that potent offense, Broncos fans. Let's see if Sean Payton can turn things around.
Sean Payton's influence on the Broncos stirs excitement, but the question lingers: Can he elevate them to challenge the Chiefs, given their 10-win record? The outcome following the NFL draft remains undecided. The Broncos' running backs failed to hit 100 yards in any game under Payton, with nada achieving it in 35 games. Despite the addition of Quinn Meinerz, a potential offensive line cornerstone, and other offensive players from the 2021 draft, the team lacks game-changing skill players. Patrick Surtain II, the first-round cornerback, primarily focuses on defense, not addressing the offensive weaknesses. Thus, the Broncos' offensively limited 2021 draft class didn't immediately threaten Kansas City's dominance, despite Meinerz providing long-term stability. Payton still has work to do to construct a versatile offensive powerhouse capable of consistently challenging the Chiefs.
