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Denver Broncos: Predicting offensive depth chart and personnel groups

By Sayre Bedinger

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 14: Demaryius Thomas #88 of the Denver Broncos pushes off a tackle from Quincy Wilson #31 of the Indianapolis Colts during the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 14, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 14: Demaryius Thomas #88 of the Denver Broncos pushes off a tackle from Quincy Wilson #31 of the Indianapolis Colts during the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 14, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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EAST LANSING, MI – OCTOBER 29: Jake Butt #88 of the Michigan Wolverines looks to get around the tackle of Chris Frey #23 of the Michigan State Spartans after a third quarter catch at Spartan Stadium on October 29, 2016 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan won the game 32-23. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI – OCTOBER 29: Jake Butt #88 of the Michigan Wolverines looks to get around the tackle of Chris Frey #23 of the Michigan State Spartans after a third quarter catch at Spartan Stadium on October 29, 2016 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan won the game 32-23. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

Two-tight end/Big formation

The Broncos have the luxury of excellent depth at tight end. They will be able to play with some fun combinations when they want to go big without sacrificing much in the athleticism department.

QB: Case Keenum
RB: Royce Freeman
WR: Demaryius Thomas
WR: Emmanuel Sanders
TE: Jeff Heuerman
TE: Jake Butt

Picturing this unit on the field is exciting.

This could be the Broncos’ best run-game grouping of them all. If the Broncos want to give teams fits late in games with a lead, this is the group to do it with.

What are defenses supposed to expect from this unit?

The Broncos can pound the ball with Freeman, and when the defense loads the box, they can sneak one of these two tight ends on a flat route or down the seam for a huge gain.

Or if the defense anticipates a quick throw to the tight end, there will be a favorable matchup for one of their stud receivers on the outside.

The Broncos could rotate some pieces in here, changing receivers or running backs or even bringing in Troy Fumagalli to play one of the two tight end positions, but no matter what, they have so much flexibility here to hurt defenses.

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