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Denver Broncos: Recapping the 2018 offseason

By Sayre Bedinger

ENGLEWOOD, CO MARCH 16: John Elway, general manager and executive vice president of football operations of the Denver Broncos and head coach Vance Joseph present quarterback Case Keenum with his jersey with the no.4 on it during a press conference on March 16, 2018 at Dove Valley. Case Keenum agreed to terms on a two-year deal with the Denver Broncos. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
ENGLEWOOD, CO MARCH 16: John Elway, general manager and executive vice president of football operations of the Denver Broncos and head coach Vance Joseph present quarterback Case Keenum with his jersey with the no.4 on it during a press conference on March 16, 2018 at Dove Valley. Case Keenum agreed to terms on a two-year deal with the Denver Broncos. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post via 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) /

Swapping punters

Speaking of trading Riley Dixon, the reason the Broncos made that trade was that they signed veteran punter Marquette King, who was released by the Oakland Raiders.

King has been one of the top 10 punters in the league over the past five years, and he’s been especially effective when punting in Denver.

When he became available, he and his representation made it known he’d like to punt in Denver and the Broncos’ interest was reciprocated.

King signed a three-year deal to punt for the Broncos, and the team decided to move on from their former seventh-round pick Riley Dixon.

The addition of King should give the team some much-needed stability on special teams as well as a little swagger.

King has become known for his post-punt antics, which Raiders fans loved while he was in Oakland and everyone else loathed. Now, Broncos Country gets to enjoy King’s dancing after punts and hopefully, he’s able to make a significant impact on this team in terms of field positioning.

The Broncos have such a good defense, having a punter the caliber of King is going to give the pass rush even more favorable situations.

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