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AFC West: Top 10 underrated offseason moves for each team

By Sayre Bedinger

LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 2: Running back George Atkinson #25 of the Cleveland Browns is tackled by defensive back Su'a Cravens #36 of the Washington Redskins in the second quarter at FedExField on October 2, 2016 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 2: Running back George Atkinson #25 of the Cleveland Browns is tackled by defensive back Su'a Cravens #36 of the Washington Redskins in the second quarter at FedExField on October 2, 2016 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 13: Punter Marquette King #7 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after the Raiders recovered a fumble on a punt return attempt in the fourth quarter of a game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 13, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 13: Punter Marquette King #7 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after the Raiders recovered a fumble on a punt return attempt in the fourth quarter of a game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 13, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /

4. Denver Broncos: Marquette King, P

One of the most underrated moves of the NFL offseason was the Broncos’ signing of punter Marquette King.

There have been many discussions about what King brings to the table specifically in the Mile High air of Denver, and there’s no doubt that it has made a difference in his career.

King’s numbers in Denver extrapolated over the course of an entire season would put him among the league’s best in average, net yardage, and total distance of anyone over the past five seasons.

What does this mean for the Broncos and why is this underrated?

King’s ability to flip field position when the Broncos stall out offensively creates more favorable field position situations for the defense, which is the team’s obvious strength. The more the Broncos’ defense can pin their ears back and rush the passer, the better.

Giving teams a longer field more favorable situations for the defense, which means the Broncos’ offense could get shorter fields as a result.

The ripple effects of this move will have a significant impact on the Broncos and their strength as a team.

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