Payton’s expectations have shifted from very low, as the coach and head office perfectly shuts down the roster, into faith outside Denver that Broncos could challenge Kansas City Chiefs’ superiority in AFC West.
For Mims, the key is to stay steadily and the club ramp into the long grinding season.
“I feel like we are ready and we were really high -headed this year and that we are going to let something happen this year as long as we continue to continue and just strive to get there,” he said.
If Greenlaw and Hufanga are healthy after coming from San Francisco, Vance Joseph’s defense will be stacked. They already boast an underestimated front under the leadership of Zach Allen and Nik Bonitto. Patrick Surtain II is coming from the defense player of the season. Riley Moss continues to improve and the addition of newcomer Jahdae Barron gives Denver Brian Branch-type to make the entire difference in college.
During the break, Bo Nix took a radical step throughout the season and should be prepared for one year 2 jumps under Payton. The back -up found an update in RJ Harvey and JK Dobbins, the offensive line is one of the best in the NFL and Engram was added as a necessary dense/joker type.
The most important question is for the receiver, where Courtland Sutton is the only proven, steady past the weapon. Mims could see his role increase in the 3rd year and Broncos added the elders Trent Sherfield in a free agency. Pat Bryant, a newcomer to the third round, which Payton has compared to former Saints Michael Thomas is the wild card. If that comparison turns out to be true from the gate in 2025, the Broncos stack should be considered.