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Denver Broncos 2017 offseason “To-do” list: Offense edition

By Sean Pierson

Oct 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos general manager John Elway before the game against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos general manager John Elway before the game against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Wide Receivers

Emmanuel Sanders Demaryius Thomas
Sep 25, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) celebrates the touchdown by wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second half at Paul Brown Stadium. The Broncos won 29-17. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

Outside of Demaryius and Emmanuel, there are some question marks. Will Cody Latimer fulfill his 2nd round draft pick status? Will Jordan Taylor build on this year and become a solid third option? Will Denver draft another receiver or sign one? I personally liked what Jordan Taylor showed and would love to see what the kid can do with more snaps.

I could see the Broncos going for a solid, across the middle receiver type in either the draft or free agency. But again, not a huge area of need here.

Tight Ends

Broncos Colts
Nov 8, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Denver Broncos tight end Virgil Green (85) avoids a tackle by Indianapolis Colts safety Dwight Lowery (33) at Lucas Oil Stadium. Indianapolis defeats Denver 27-24. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

This is a tough one. Virgil Green seems like the perennial “this is the year this guy breaks out” kind of guy. He’s a tremendous blocker but hasn’t shown much in the passing game as of yet. AJ Derby, whom Denver acquired from New England mid-season, has shown some potential to be a problem for defenses. If he can be the guy to stretch the middle of the field, opening up the receivers on the outside, he could end up being a steal. Don’t be surprised if Denver ends up adding someone here either through free agency (Jack Doyle?) or the draft.

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