The Denver Broncos were one of the best surprises in the NFL during the 2024 season. Led by rookie quarterback Bo Nix, the team made a run to the playoffs.
While the Broncos were eliminated by the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card round by a final score of 31-7, the season was a major success. That run helped lead to higher expectations for the upcoming 2025 season.
Looking ahead to the upcoming campaign, there are many reasons to be excited about Denver. Could the team consider making an aggressive move to increase their chances of contention even more?
Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos celebrates a touchdown pass against the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter at Empower Field At Mile High on October 06, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.
Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos celebrates a touchdown pass against the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter at Empower Field At Mile High on October 06, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.
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That is exactly what has been suggested for the Broncos. A bold trade for a star wide receiver has been brought up as a possible option.
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Fox Sports has suggested Denver as a potential trade destination for Washington Commanders star wide receiver Terry McLaurin.
“McLaurin would be a welcome addition to Denver’s receiving room and help alleviate the reliance that the franchise has put on its young receivers to all pan out. A scenario exists where Nix could have a sluggish Year 2 after putting a lot of impressive plays on film in Year 1 (e.g., Dak Prescott in 2017 and C.J. Stroud in 2024),” they wrote.
“If that indeed takes place, having an improved pass-catching core around Nix can help offset that potential downtick in production. With McLaurin, one knows exactly what they’re getting: a steady and durable downfield weapon who can shoulder the bulk of secondaries’ attention.”
McLaurin is coming off of a 2024 season with the Commanders that saw him catch 82 passes for 1,096 yards and 13 touchdowns.
What would this kind of move mean for Nix and the Broncos? Quite simply, the offense would have a chance to be elite.
Currently, Denver has Courtland Sutton penciled in as its No. 1 wide receiver option. A duo of McLaurin and Sutton would be very difficult for opposing defenses to slow down. Behind those two players, the Broncos would have Marvin Mims Jr., Troy Franklin, and Devaughn Vele.
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Giving a young quarterback as much support as a team can is always wise business. Nix showed signs of superstar potential as a rookie. Adding McLaurin to the mix would help him put up even bigger production in year two.
As a rookie, Nix completed 66.3 percent of his passes for 3,775 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. He also ran for 430 yards and four more touchdowns.
This is just an idea at this point, but McLaurin would be a perfect target to help take Nix to the next level.
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