The Denver Broncos are already stomping their way through preseason, snatching a dominant 27-7 victory over the Atlanta Falcons and showing us that the push towards the regular season is absolutely in full swing. With training camp practices wrapping up, it’s crunch time to see which players are really stepping up or slipping as we blast toward Week 1.
The Quarterback Battle Is Heating Up
The biggest news, hands down, has to be Bo Nix. His stock is way up, and listen, his ankle looks completely healed from offseason surgery. The guy is moving around and running well at Broncos Camp, which means everything is trending up for the starting quarterback. He’s making his preseason debut this week, and I’m telling you, the energy around that is palpable.
And then there’s the backup QB spot, which just got wild. Jarrett Stidham’s stock is up, slightly, and he might have sealed the deal for QB2. There was chatter about him battling Sam Ehlinger, but Stiddy went out there Friday night and dropped a statement performance that probably ended that competition right then and there. Ehlinger, on the other hand, saw his stock dip slightly. He played alright with the third-team offense, which makes it tough to judge, but Stidham’s big night really hurt his chances. Maybe he’ll get a shot with the second team this Friday, but man, that’s a tough break.
The Backfield Has Some Serious Movers
Hold up, because the running back room is also doing things! JK Dobbins, the veteran, is sitting unchanged for now. He’s got a minor soft tissue injury, which isn’t ideal, but nothing has really changed for him. The Broncos need him 100% for Week 1 against the Chiefs, so don’t expect to see him much, if at all, during preseason. Smart move, honestly.
But get this: RJ Harvey is a wild card. His stock as a pure running back is actually down a bit, with vision being a concern, and he’s looking like the third-best back behind Dobbins and rookie Jonah Coleman. However, his stock as a pass catcher and weapon in space? That’s soaring! Expect him to be a major pass-catching threat, picking up some carries but truly doing damage when he’s got open field.
And then there’s Jonah Coleman. This dude’s stock is absolutely through the roof! He’s been everything advertised: a well-rounded back with incredible vision, pure power, soft hands, and he can even pass block. We saw his running ability on full display against the Falcons. Honestly, I wouldn’t be shocked if Coleman starts the season as the Broncos’ RB2, splitting time as a main ball carrier with Dobbins. That’s a huge development for that backfield.
So, as these Broncos players continue to make their case, the stakes are getting higher with every practice and every snap. That Week 1 matchup against the Chiefs is looming large, and these early performances, especially from guys like Bo Nix and Jonah Coleman, are setting the stage for what could be a super interesting season. Better keep an eye on Denver; things are heating up!
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Originally reported by Mile High Report.
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