Good morning, Broncos Country. In a little less than a week, the Denver Broncos will officially begin their OTAs. It\u2019s one of the most important parts of the offseason process before training camp begins. Moreover, a big opportunity for players vying for a roster spot to show what they bring to the table.<\/p>\n
While most of Denver\u2019s starting positions are set in stone, there should be a spirited competition on deck at a variety of position groups. Here are few things I\u2019ll be watching closely in the next phase of the Broncos\u2019 offseason program.<\/p>\n
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Inside linebacker: A youthful competition for their backup spots<\/p>\n
The Broncos<\/a> resigned Alex Singleton<\/a> and Justin Strnad<\/a> to be their starting inside linebacking duo for the 2026 season. They also moved on from veteran Dre Greenlaw<\/a> after one season. Jonah Elliss<\/a> figures to get some snaps on the inside this season, though it seems unlikely it will be a long-term or full-time position switch for the upcoming season.<\/p>\n Karene Reid<\/a>, Levelle Bailey<\/a>, and Jordan Turner\u2014all undrafted prospects from the past several years\u2014will compete alongside new additions Taurean York and Red Murdock for the team\u2019s backup spots. While the first three may have a one-up on York and Murdock with experience and knowledge of Defensive Coordinator Vance Joseph\u2019s system, the latter have a lot of collegiate production and standout traits to both make a push to make the final 53-man roster.<\/p>\n Over the course of the summer, this will be one of the most intense battles of the offseason. I\u2019m intrigued to see who winds up standing out above the rest.<\/p>\n The outlook of the Broncos\u2019 wide receiver corps<\/p>\n With the addition of Jaylen Waddle<\/a>, the Broncos made a significant splash earlier this offseason. There\u2019s no doubt that Waddle\u2019s presence on the roster provides a significant upgrade their wide receiver corps His explosive playmaking ability will be a huge boost for the team\u2019s aerial attack in \u201826 and certainly help improve their overall efficiency.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n However, I\u2019m most interested in what we will we and hear from Denver\u2019s receiving corps outside of him and Courtland Sutton<\/a>. Marvin Mims Jr.<\/a> is entering his fourth season with the team and is in a contract year. Is he in store for a larger role this season? Only time will tell, but I\u2019d like to see him more involved in the offensive plans\u2014he produces when targeted plain and simple.<\/p>\n Troy Franklin<\/a> is entering year three and Pat Bryant<\/a> is now in his second year with the squad. There are only so many balls to go around in the Broncos\u2019 passing attack, so I\u2019ll be interested to see how the roles of the three aforementioned players end up panning out. We might not know the true evolution of this until training camp, but perhaps a small glimpse of what is in store down the road will transpire in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n An early look at the replacement plan for John Franklin-Myers<\/a><\/p>\n The Broncos brought back most every free agent this past season with one big exception\u2014defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers. After several seasons of top-tier play in the Mile High City, Franklin-Myers earned a well-deserved and lucrative contract from the Tennessee Titans<\/a> during free agency.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n