The Denver Broncos are sitting pretty at 6-2, top of the AFC West, and they are absolutely planning to be buyers at the NFL trade deadline. But if you thought they were just looking for a running back like Jonathan Taylor, think again. ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport just dropped a bomb: the Broncos made an “ambitious” and “outrageously” bold inquiry to snag Arizona Cardinals star tight end Trey McBride.
They Tried To Get McBride?!
Yeah, you read that right. The Broncos, sitting at a dominant 6-2, went all-in on trying to land McBride. Schefter and Rapoport laid it out, saying Denver “checked in around the league on tight ends, going as far as to ambitiously, and some would say outrageously, inquire about Arizona Cardinals star Trey McBride.” That’s the kind of move that makes you stop and stare.
But here’s the kicker: the Cardinals shut them down. No dice. Even though Arizona traded Marvin Harrison Jr. this season, they were never going to move McBride. He’s locked in as part of their future. So, as understandable as Denver’s attempt was, especially with their strong standings, the answer was a hard no. Sean Payton and George Paton are now going to have to look elsewhere.
What That Means For The Deadline
This bold, albeit failed, pursuit for McBride tells us everything we need to know about the Broncos’ trade deadline strategy. Forget just running backs, they’re dead set on upgrading the tight end position. While they won’t get anyone with McBride’s talent now, there are still some intriguing options out there that could seriously boost their offense.
Dallas Goedert, the veteran tight end from the Philadelphia Eagles, is looking like a prime candidate. With the Eagles having a poor season, Goedert is reportedly available and would be a “quality receiving option” for Denver. Want a budget pick? Moe Alie-Cox from the Indianapolis Colts could be on their radar. Or maybe they snag Juwan Johnson from the New Orleans Saints, or even one of the “many veterans” on the Los Angeles Rams’ roster. The point is, Denver is in the tight end market.
This makes a ton of sense. If they want to pump up their offense without shelling out a fortune for someone like Jonathan Taylor, a player like Goedert is a perfect fit. The McBride inquiry, even though it went nowhere, spilled the beans. The Broncos need a tight end, and they are clearly going to get one before the deadline.
So, keep your eyes peeled. The Broncos are buyers, they are 6-2 and leading their division, and their sights are firmly set on a tight end upgrade. Expect some serious action from Payton and Paton as they work to shore up their roster. Who will they snag? We’re all about to find out.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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