Jonah Coleman, the Broncos’ fourth-round rookie, didn’t waste a second after getting activated off the injured reserve before today’s game against the Cardinals. He came in and immediately took command, leading Denver’s ball carriers with 9 rushes for 54 yards, averaging a ridiculous 6.0 yards per carry. Honestly? He looked like their best running back by far, showing off good vision, plus short-area burst, and just running with pure power.
The Coach’s Stamp of Approval
After that kind of performance, you know Head Coach Sean Payton was asked about him, and he didn’t mince words. Payton told reporters straight up, “Got to get him more touches. Definitely.” I mean, talk about a mandate! Coleman didn’t just rush well, he put up 11 total touches for 69 yards, leading the Broncos backfield in touches, snaps, and routes for the day. The chatter after the game? Everyone’s saying Coleman should be the starting back, but let’s be real: after today, it looks like that change already went down. It was only a matter of time. Dobbins, who was impressive last year before his injury, seems to have lost a step and is posting career-worst numbers across the board, even though he’s scored a touchdown in three straight games. He’ll still have a role, but this should be Jonah Coleman’s backfield now and moving forward.
Unleashing the Denver Offense
This isn’t just about one guy having a good game, this is about fixing a massive problem. The Broncos’ run game this season has been practically invisible, with defenses just straight up not respecting it. Coleman producing like this? That changes everything for their offense. We’re talking a huge boost, making life way easier for quarterback Bo Nix, who even showed off his own wheels with a 60 plus yard untouched touchdown run today. Look, if the Broncos are serious about winning a Super Bowl, they HAVE to have a run game. Coleman is providing exactly that. And while second-year back RJ Harvey can still be a playmaker in the pass game or offer some occasional speed as a runner, this is Coleman’s backfield now. All this noise should also quiet down any talk about trading for a back like Jonathan Taylor, though you can never fully count out a “win now” move from Denver.
So yeah, the Jonah Coleman takeover is officially happening. He’s been flashing talent since he was drafted, and after today, it feels like we’re watching a second-half breakout player emerge right before our eyes. Expect a much larger workload for Coleman moving forward, and if he keeps this up, the entire Broncos’ season just got a whole lot more interesting.
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Originally reported by Mile High Report.
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