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Denver Broncos: Which position battles to watch for in Chicago

By Scott Corbridge

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 1: Outside linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos celebrates a play in the fourth quarter of the game against the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 1, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - JANUARY 1: Outside linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos celebrates a play in the fourth quarter of the game against the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 1, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FL – OCTOBER 22: Carlos Henderson #1 of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in action against Treyvon Williams #52 of the FIU Panthers during the game at FIU Stadium on October 22, 2016 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – OCTOBER 22: Carlos Henderson #1 of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in action against Treyvon Williams #52 of the FIU Panthers during the game at FIU Stadium on October 22, 2016 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) /

Wide Receiver

Players on roster: Demaryius Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders, Carlos Henderson, Jordan Taylor, Isaiah McKenzie, Cody Latimer, Bennie Fowler, Marlon Brown

This one is a little more tough to determine, yet the best battle of them all. The number one and two spots are solid with Thomas and Sanders, both of whom are coming off respective 1,000 yard seasons.

Yet it’s after that that the lineup is a question mark. Many expected Latimer to be the slot receiver coming out of Indiana as Denver traded up to draft him. However, he hasn’t lived up to the level that many thought he could be at. Fowler has been often reliable but doesn’t necessarily wow. While Brown has impressed in camp, Henderson has started off sluggish and is still looking for that spark. Both are expected to see a lot of playing time in the next coming weeks. Joseph has named Isaiah McKenzie the starting punt returner. Taylor could be the odd man out and might see himself put back on the practice squad or just cut outright.

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Ultimately, it may come down to Henderson and Brown as they continue to develop and try to separate from the rest of the group. Once the slot position is solidified, the four and fifth receivers will soon come into view. The question will be whether the Denver Broncos will keep all of the wide-outs.

Prediction: Carlos Henderson

Henderson will pull through and show off his speed and hands that caught Elway’s eye when he drafted him. In a position that needs all hands on deck, it’s more important that the offense gets a connection early. Also important is the security of knowing that they have a solid receiving core.

Henderson could be the solution to that problem.

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