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Denver Broncos: Week 9 Position Grades

By Cameron Parker

Nov 6, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders wide receiver Andre Holmes (18) is unable to catch a pass against Denver Broncos cornerback Bradley Roby (29) during the fourth quarter at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders wide receiver Andre Holmes (18) is unable to catch a pass against Denver Broncos cornerback Bradley Roby (29) during the fourth quarter at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Special Teams Grade: B

Nov 6, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Denver Broncos running back Kapri Bibbs (35) fields the kickoff in the end zone against the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Denver Broncos running back Kapri Bibbs (35) fields the kickoff in the end zone against the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports /

Clearly the MVP of Sunday’s was one of last year’s unsung MVPs: Brandon McManus. McManus made a clutch field goal after Raiders’ head coach tried to ice him attempting a 50+ yarder. This type of confidence can go a long way to the emergence of a weapon in special teams. McManus is capable of nailing every kick in key moments as evidenced by the streak in the postseason last year.

As stated before in previous articles, special team is truly a weapon when adapted perfectly. Punter Riley Dixon has a big-time leg to change field position and is getting more and comfortable after every game. Both McManus and Dixon are tremendous weapons on paper that are starting to perform like such in games. Underlying issue is when the Broncos make the postseason, which heightens every gameplan. It is up to McManus and Dixon to stay calm.

Jordan Norwood spelled in kick return duties for Kapri Bibbs. Bibbs played so well in sparing time on offense, he might eliminate himself as an option on kickoffs. This is a smart move for the Denver Broncos after Bibbs took three kickoffs five-yards deep in an end zone failing to get to the 20. Bibbs admitted he is amped for the kickoffs.

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