{"id":44116,"date":"2018-05-30T14:46:15","date_gmt":"2018-05-30T18:46:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=44116"},"modified":"2018-05-30T14:46:15","modified_gmt":"2018-05-30T18:46:15","slug":"denver-broncos-offense-right-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2018\/05\/30\/denver-broncos-offense-right-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"Denver Broncos Offense: The Right Tools to Compete in the AFC West"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Denver Broncos<\/a> have been in an offensive slump for years. Sure, they won Super Bowl 50, but that victory was based on the clich\u00e9d \u201cdefense wins championships\u201d model.<\/p>\n

This year could be different. The Broncos now have the offensive tools to turn things around and ensure the team doesn\u2019t have to rely on defense to win.<\/p>\n

Why the Denver Broncos Offense Has the Tools to Compete in the AFC West<\/strong><\/h1>\n

As mentioned by Chad Jensen<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0of Scout, Case Keenum<\/a><\/strong> is the first competent quarterback the Broncos have had since 2015.<\/p>\n

And that\u2019s definitely a step in the right direction. Big moves in free agency and the draft, have given Broncos Country hope.<\/p>\n

Smarter Tackles and Guards<\/h2>\n

The offensive line is all but solidified, with Garett Bolles<\/strong><\/a> in his sophomore year at left guard and Ronald Leary<\/a><\/strong> at left guard. The former demonstrated early in his professional career that he will do whatever it takes to take down opponents. He clearly has the skill set – he just needs to think before he acts, seeing as a lot of his zeal resulted in penalties last season. Meanwhile, Leary played at a Pro Bowl level back in his first year at Denver \u2013a re-ignition of that spark would be ideal. Rounding out the O-line at right tackle is Jared Veldheer<\/strong>, whom Denver acquired from the Arizona Cardinals, and with good reason.<\/p>\n

More Touches for the Core Receiver Duo<\/h2>\n

Demaryius Thomas<\/a><\/strong> and Emmanuel Sanders<\/a> <\/strong>were the golden wide receiver duo once upon a time. While they\u2019re still considered one of the best tandems in the league, 2017 was a bland year for them. A shift in scheme favored Jordan Taylor<\/a><\/strong> and meant the pair didn\u2019t get even half as many touches as they did the previous season.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s reason to believe that Thomas and Sanders can no longer provide the explosive plays that will counter opposing defenses. Last season, most opponents played their safeties outside, forcing Denver\u2019s quarterback to throw to the middle.<\/p>\n

Explosive Plays by the New Wideouts<\/h2>\n

Keeping this in mind, general manager\u00a0John Elway<\/a><\/strong> felt it necessary to draft two receivers in April.<\/p>\n

Courtland Sutton<\/strong><\/a> was a surprise second-round pick, but as\u00a0Sayre Bedinger<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0of Predominantly Orange says, he is one of the most efficient deep ball receivers and has an outstanding ability to adjust to poorly thrown passes.<\/p>\n

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Broncos select WR Courtland Sutton with the No. 40 pick https:\/\/t.co\/YviGJQK9Nb<\/a><\/p>\n

— B\/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) April 27, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n