Bo Nix, the Broncos’ quarterback, is battling a “significant ankle injury” suffered against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game, and the entire AFC West is watching his recovery. With NFL training camps about to kick off, every team in the division is scrambling to answer some serious questions if they want a shot at outdoing the Kansas City Chiefs this season.
Broncos’ Big Questions Start at QB
Nix’s health is the absolute top storyline heading into camp. This isn’t just a minor tweak; his recovery will be monitored super closely. It’s wild that even with this injury, he still landed at No. 59 on the “NFL Top 100” list. That just screams how much respect he earned around the league after his breakout season.
Beyond Nix, keep an eye on wide receiver Pat Bryant. Before a concussion sidelined him last season, he was becoming one of Nix’s go-to guys. Coach Sean Payton is already hyping him up, saying Bryant’s a “quick study” with “strong hands in traffic” and a killer ability to run after the catch. Plus, with Jaylen Waddle now in the mix, Bryant could see some sweet one-on-one matchups. That’s gotta be exciting for Broncos fans, right?
Then there’s the running back battle, which is going to be intense. Veteran J.K. Dobbins re-signed on a one-year deal after leading Denver’s backfield last season, but his injury history is a real concern. RJ Harvey took on a much bigger workload when Dobbins went down, ripping off 96 rushing attempts from Week 11 through the end of the season after only 50 before that. Harvey’s also got that versatility in the passing game with his check-downs and wheel routes. If he keeps showing out in camp, he could totally grab a bigger slice of that offensive pie.
Raiders Eyeing a Rebuild on the O-Line
Over in Vegas, the Raiders went to work on their offensive line. They didn’t tear it all down, but they brought in some significant upgrades. Tyler Linderbaum, formerly of the Ravens, is expected to start at center, and Spencer Burford, from the 49ers, is penciled in at guard. Both are huge additions.
They’re also holding their breath for left tackle Kolton Miller to get back to full health. He missed a huge chunk of last season after suffering a high ankle sprain and a hairline fracture in Week 4. Former second-round pick Jackson Power
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Originally reported by Arrowhead Pride.
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