The Denver Broncos are shaking things up on the offensive side of the ball, with head coach Sean Payton officially taking back play-calling duties. It’s a bold move, and you know he’s doing it because he’s got something he wants to accomplish.
Offense Shuffles Before A Must-Win Matchup
To keep their offense as strong as possible, the Broncos made some roster adjustments. Wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey got promoted to the active roster. This move was a necessity, especially with Pat Bryant heading to short-term injured reserve. Bryant is reportedly going to miss four games, so bringing in Humphrey just makes sense to keep that receiver room full. You gotta adapt, right?
Defense Ready For A “Dangerous” 0-4 Opponent
On the defensive side, the Broncos also added Ugo Amadi, a defensive back who’s mostly played safety. Amadi’s no stranger to the league, having played in 85 games with 17 starts across four different teams. This is a clear signal they’re trying to shore up their depth at safety.
Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph isn’t taking their Week 5 opponent lightly, either. Talking about the Los Angeles Chargers, who are sitting at a surprising 0-4, Joseph called them a “dangerous opponent.” He said, “It’s a good unit. When you watch it closely, it’s a good unit. Even last week’s game in the first 15 plays, they dropped some balls early that would’ve been big plays. It’s a group with talent obviously. It’s a well-coached group also.” He doubled down, saying, “So it’s a dangerous opponent. It’s a 0-4 team that’s desperate, that has talent and great coaching. So being at our best is a must.” That’s the kind of honesty you need heading into a game like this, facing a desperate team that can absolutely sting you.
Joseph also talked up outside linebacker Que Robinson, saying he’s “played well for us” and is “playing better and better each week” with more reps. And when it comes to cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine, Joseph’s confidence is through the roof. “He’s very smart. He has great ball skills. He has natural cover abilities. So when he’s playing for us, we have no worries as far as the coverage part,” Joseph stated. Sounds like they’ve got some key pieces stepping up.
Abrams-Draine’s Quiet Impact On Special Teams
Special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi also heaped praise on Kris Abrams-Draine, not just for his coverage, but for his all-around special teams impact. Rizzi mentioned, “He’s a guy that I didn’t know a lot about when I got here two years ago or before last season, and a guy that I’ve really grown to have a lot of faith and trust in, respect for.” He detailed Abrams-Draine’s versatility: “He could do a lot of different things. He’s played gunner, he’s played jammer, he’s played returner, he’s been on the kickoff team. So he’s done a little bit of everything. He’s on the field goal block, rush team.” Rizzi described him as a “quiet lead by example” type, always paying attention to the details. “He sees everything, he hears everything. You see that in his play, you see that in the detail of his work. A guy that’s out here early,” Rizzi added. That kind of commitment is huge for a team.
The Broncos are squaring off against the Los Angeles Chargers this Sunday. With Payton back on play-calling and the defense gearing up for a desperate 0-4 squad, this game is absolutely massive. They need to be at their best, just like Joseph said.
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Originally reported by Mile High Report.
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