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Broncos 2016-2017 Bubble Candidates

By Cameron Parker

Dec 6, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Denver Broncos running back Juwan Thompson (40) runs during warmups before the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Denver won 17-3. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Denver Broncos running back Juwan Thompson (40) runs during warmups before the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Denver won 17-3. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jordan Norwood

Jan 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Jordan Norwood against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 20-18 to advance to the Super Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Jordan Norwood against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 20-18 to advance to the Super Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Jordan Norwood gave the Broncos some excitement on special teams as a returner, but the team has been searching for an electrifying KR/PR since Trindon Holliday. Holliday’s size and fumble bug would later create an open roster spot.

Bralon Addison and Kalif Raymond have been added as undrafted free agents and both have a polished return game to be named starter for the Broncos. The Broncos could keep Norwood on the roster as punt returner and utilize Addison or Raymond on kickoffs. Teams have done both before. In the past, under Peyton Manning’s new offense, the logic was have a player back to fair catch the punt to give to the offense. With Manning out of the picture, the team may need more punch on punts and kickoffs. Addison and Raymond would have the edge over Norwood.

Norwood can remain on the roster if the Broncos choose to utilize him on punts. He has big play talent as a returner. We all remember his terrific awareness play in Super Bowl 50 against the Carolina Panthers. The days of Trindon Holliday are gone. The Broncos must find an answer. Norwood, Addison and Raymond fit the bill.

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