Can Jonah Elliss become Denver’s next big pass‑rushing star? — Or does Cooper keep the starting job?
The Drive dives into the Broncos’ edge rusher battle: Can Jonah Elliss push Jonathon Cooper for the starting job opposite Nik Bonitto?
Elliss flashed as a rookie with 5 sacks right out of the gate, a tough feat for any first‑year player. Now entering Year 3, he’s syncing what he showed in minicamp with what he’s already proven in NFL games. If Cooper gets suspended or loses his grip on the job, Elliss could step in — and possibly deliver a breakout season.
Will Cooper keep his starting role
Will Elliss usurp him and become Denver’s next big pass rusher
And is Elliss poised to be the breakout star of the Broncos defense
VIDEO BREAKDOWN —
How minicamp performance matches what he’s shown in games
The looming battle with Jonathon Cooper for the starting job
What happens if Cooper is suspended or loses the role
Why Elliss could be poised for a breakout season in Year 3
How the Broncos’ pass‑rush rotation could shift with Elliss starting
Broncos Country — jump in the comments:
• Will Cooper keep his job
• Is Jonah Elliss ready for a breakout season
• And how good can the Bonitto‑Elliss duo be
