Broncos “loaded” roster ranked among best in NFL

The Denver Broncos’ 2021 free agency and draft class is being described as a huge win for general manager George Paton and Co.

In CBS’ most recent rankings of all 32 NFL rosters by talent, the Broncos came in at No. 13 — a high mark given for a roster filled with depth and key veteran players returning.

The rankings are made specifically for how the talent and roster appears on paper entering the 2021 season, which never guarantees a spot in the playoffs.

Of course the Broncos’ biggest question mark this season is one that needs an answer and fast — quarterback. Knowing that Denver still doesn’t fully have their “guy”, the team’s roster ranking shows how loaded they should be at other positions.

“Some will be shocked to see the Broncos so high on this list, but if we ignore the quarterback issue for a second, this team actually looks pretty loaded,”Jordan Dajani wrote. “The offensive line has come together — and hopefully Bobby Massie can be a consistent player on the right side. Noah Fant is already a top 10 tight end and is just going to get better, and the wide receivers are underrated in my opinion.

“Jerry Jeudy suffered through some bad drops in 2020, but has No. 1 WR potential. There’s also Courtland Sutton, who is finally back healthy, and Tim Patrick, who had a career year. KJ Hamler isn’t known by most of the NFL world, but he’s an intriguing slot weapon, and then the rookie Seth Williams is a big target who could be a playmaker at the next level.”

The Broncos are trying to snap a five-year playoff drought and a talented roster is a quick way to do that.

The team was tied to Aaron Rodgers trade rumors earlier during the offseason but those rumors have since died down.

While a Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater competition could yield a potential winning record this season, Rodgers would make this offense a legitimate Super Bowl contender.

“The Broncos defense was not great last year, but they played through several injuries. The “4” of the “3-4″ is impressive when healthy, with Bradley Chubb, Alexander Johnson, Josey Jewell and Von Miller,” Dajani wrote. “The secondary should also be much improved with the additions of Kyle Fuller and Patrick Surtain II at cornerback, plus the Broncos retained both starting safeties in Justin Simmons and Kareem Jackson.

“Not only that, but they also drafted two safeties with potential in Jamar Johnson and Caden Sterns. The Broncos play in one of the toughest divisions in the NFL, but they are a quarterback and a season of remaining healthy away from surprising people.”