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Denver Broncos: Players who need to shine against Arizona Cardinals

By Graham Tiedtke

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 10: Head coach Vance Joseph of the Denver Broncos adjusts his headset before a game against the New York Jets at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 10, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 10: Head coach Vance Joseph of the Denver Broncos adjusts his headset before a game against the New York Jets at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 10, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 31: Cornerback Keith Reaser #40 of the Kansas City Chiefs defends a pass intended for wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie #84 of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 31, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 31: Cornerback Keith Reaser #40 of the Kansas City Chiefs defends a pass intended for wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie #84 of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 31, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

Isaiah McKenzie

McKenzie will need to continue to showcase his skills on special teams during the final preseason game if he wants to make the final roster. The Broncos have just one or two spots left open.

One of McKenzie’s disadvantages in regards to the receiver position is his size (5’7”, 173 pounds).

He has looked a lot better on special teams this year compared to last year, however. Nerves got the better of him during his rookie season, causing him to have the case of fumble-itis.

River Cracraft & Tim Patrick

This is an interesting pair of players.

Patrick has the advantage over Cracraft in terms of height (6’5” compared to 6’0”). Patrick has also made some ridiculous catches, catches that somebody like Odell Beckham would be proud of.

I believe Cracraft is one of the odd men out at the wide receiver position, primarily because of Patrick’s performance during the preseason. He could end up on the team’s practice squad, but somebody may decide that they have seen enough to want him on their roster.

Either way, the Broncos are very, very strong at the wide receiver position. They have pass catchers who really had no shot at making the 53-man roster but those players could end up somewhere else in the league.

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