Is it TOO EARLY to call Jahdae Barron a bust?
Jahdae Barron entered the league as a first‑round pick in a loaded Broncos cornerback room, and while his rookie season wasn’t spectacular, it wasn’t a disaster either. He was solid. He was useful. But he wasn’t the instant impact player many expected from a Round 1 corner.
So now the question is out there:
Is it WAY too early to call Jahdae Barron a bust — or is the concern fair?
Stokley, Evans, and Mark Schlereth dive into Barron’s rookie tape, his role behind established corners, and what Year 2 needs to look like for him to justify his draft slot. The guys debate whether fans are overreacting, whether Barron is simply developing at a normal pace, or whether the Broncos should be legitimately concerned about his trajectory.
Is Barron a slow burn
Is he being overshadowed
Or is this just what Year 1 looks like for a young defensive back
The guys break down the truth behind the “bust” conversation — and what Barron must do to silence it.
