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June 8th, 2026

Is RJ Harvey Ready to Break Out in Year 2? What Does Jonah Coleman Mean for His Role

Stokley, Evans, and Mark Schlereth dive into the Broncos’ young running back room, where RJ Harvey enters Year 2 with a real chance to carve out a major role. The guys break down what realistic expectations look like — and why there’s a very real opportunity for Harvey to succeed in Sean Payton’s offense.

They also explain why the selection of Jonah Coleman wasn’t a shot at Harvey, but a depth move to avoid last year’s disaster if (or when) J.K. Dobbins goes down again. Harvey and Coleman bring two completely different archetypes, and the Broncos may finally have the balance they’ve been missing.

Is Harvey ready for a leap?
Is Coleman insurance — or competition?
And what does this backfield look like when the season starts?

The guys break it all down.

RJ Harvey’s Year 2 expectations

Why the Broncos see a real opportunity for Harvey to succeed

Jonah Coleman’s role and why the pick wasn’t a slight at Harvey

How Coleman and Harvey complement each other

The J.K. Dobbins injury insurance factor

What Sean Payton wants from his RB rotation

Which back fits which situations

Early predictions for the Broncos’ RB usage

Broncos Country — jump in the comments:
• How big of a leap do you expect from RJ Harvey
• Was drafting Jonah Coleman the right move
• And what should the Broncos’ RB rotation look like this season

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