After Breaking the Bank and Signing SB Champ as Coach for Russell Wilson, Broncos Hint at Patrick Mahomes’ Old Friend Joining the Crew
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Russell Wilson was grandly welcomed by the Denver Broncos. Alas, the first year could easily be deemed a failure. But they are still on path to a bright future, with the inclusion of the Super Bowl winning coach, Sean Payton. And first and foremost, he’s gonna solve all the issues.
Clearly, Broncos have a weakness at the running back position. In the 2023 NFL draft, they did not select a running back. However, they may still address this need during the off-season due to uncertainty surrounding Javonte Williams’ knee injury. On SportsCenter, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN highlighted the Broncos as a noteworthy team to monitor in the hunt for a free-agent running back.
Kareem Hunt: End of career or logical landing spot?
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Amidst speculation of Kareem Hunt’s career decline, the Broncos emerge as a sensible destination. This is because Lou Ayeni, the Broncos’ new running backs coach, has a connection to Hunt from their time at Toledo, where Ayeni recruited and coached him in 2013.
The Denver Broncos are a team to watch for former Cleveland Browns RB Kareem Hunt, per @espn pic.twitter.com/tN1MRVEGQC
— NFL Rumors (@nflrums) May 9, 2023
A greater responsibility might be sought by Kareem Hunt, who is presently an unrestricted free agent at the age of 27. However, Fowler mentioned that a return to the Cleveland Browns is still a possibility for Hunt. Following his stint with the Kansas City Chiefs, he joined the Browns for the past four seasons.
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Hunt’s stats last season: 123 carries, 468 rushing yards, averaging 3.8 yards per carry. He also had 35 catches for 210 yards and four total touchdowns. Despite not putting up elite numbers, Hunt proved to be a reliable and durable player, appearing in every game for the third season of his career.
The Broncos have limited cap space and signed free agents Samaje Perine and Tony Jones as their top running backs. They did not re-sign Latavius Murray, who joined the Bills. Amid the discussions of Russell Wilson’s flop show.
Should the Broncos keep Russell Wilson?
Amidst Sean Payton’s appointment as head coach of the Denver Broncos, anticipation for the upcoming season is on the rise. According to reports, Payton’s contract with the Broncos spans five years and carries an approximate annual value of $18 million.
NFL fans discussing the possibility of Russell Wilson staying with the team Denver Broncos. Some believe that the Broncos should let go of Wilson after this season because they think he is past his prime and it would be easier financially.
Meanwhile, Broncos hope Russell can turn their 5-12 record around in 2023. In March 2022, they obtained him through a sizable trade and committed to a $245 million, five-year contract extension with $165 million in assurances.
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However, also consider what would happen if Wilson performs well and continues to play at a high level in the coming years. With believes that the Broncos made a good decision by acquiring Sean Payton, a highly regarded coach and that Payton’s offensive strategies could help Wilson thrive.
Payton has a track record of creating successful scoring offenses, and although he mostly worked with Drew Brees in the past, Wilson is seen as a more talented quarterback. The Broncos prioritize a robust running game to create chances for Wilson’s passing brilliance.
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If Wilson performs well and the team succeeds, age may not be a reason for the Broncos to replace him.
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