Evaluating the Denver Broncos by Position: Wide Receivers

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Bennie Fowler

When it came the time to make that big play that could change the landscape of the entire game, Bennie Fowler was there to answer the call. He did not have any big time catches or had a hugely productive season, but when the playoffs started, we heard his name a few times.

As I mentioned earlier, he had a huge reception on third down in the AFC Divisional game that kept the drive alive which would later give the Broncos the lead for good. He would also catch Manning’s final pass in his career on a two point conversion in the Super Bowl.

Now that Fowler has entered year three in the league, look for him to play a bigger role in the offense. I could see him playing that third down wide out or goal line that can catch a slant pass for the first down or touchdown. I think he will see a slight increase in production.

Cody Latimer

It is interesting that the wide out from Indiana has not had a whole lot of production. But we saw him make some key plays during the 2015 season. He played a significant role on special teams during the Patriots matchup when he forced a special teams fumble that changed the game.

He also recorded his first regular season touchdown one week earlier against the Chicago Bears. The touchdown would be the game winner.

I am interested to see how he performs this year. It could be a dress rehearsal kind of year. I hope that he is able to take it to the next step. I would enjoy seeing him split time as a slot receiver or as a goal to go option at wide out. 2016 will tell us a lot about him.

Jordan Norwood

I honestly believe that Emmanuel Sanders was listed as the returner because the team was uncertain about Jordan Norwood coming off an injury. But I believe that he can play the slot receiver role well in addition to the return game. Probably more notably as a punt returner.

We all saw what he did in Super Bowl 50. Why not give him a chance. He also had a punt return for a touchdown called back against Pittsburgh in Week 15. It would have never counted, but seeing that play live was exciting.

I believe that Norwood will start off training camp as the third wide out behind Thomas and Sanders. Barring any injury, he should win the job as slot receiver and returner for the Denver Broncos.

Jordan Taylor

I am placing Jordan Taylor on this list for the sole reason that I believe he will be a dark horse candidate for the final wide receiver roster spot for the Denver Broncos.

I believe that they will end up carrying six receivers, which are the first six that I have mentioned. Jordan Taylor has done a lot of work for the Broncos without it being caught on by the media as much. He was the wide out that worked with Peyton Manning while he was injured.

If Peyton Manning sees something in Taylor, then I have no doubt that he could be a solid player for the Denver Broncos during the new quarterback era.

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