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Denver Broncos: Analyzing the depth at wide receiver after trade

By Sayre Bedinger

GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 18: Wide receiver Courtland Sutton #14 of the Denver Broncos scores a 28-yard touchdown during the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on October 18, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 18: Wide receiver Courtland Sutton #14 of the Denver Broncos scores a 28-yard touchdown during the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on October 18, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 14: Quarterback Case Keenum #4 of the Denver Broncos greets wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton #17 on the field as players warm up before a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on October 14, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 14: Quarterback Case Keenum #4 of the Denver Broncos greets wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton #17 on the field as players warm up before a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on October 14, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

DaeSean Hamilton

The weapon the Broncos have yet to truly unleash this season is slot receiver DaeSean Hamilton.

Hamilton will not be limited to only slot reps, but with Thomas now in Houston, he will likely take over that slot role when the Broncos are in three-wide sets, perhaps switching at times with Emmanuel Sanders.

Hamilton became known for his route running abilities at Penn State, but what was perhaps the most underrated part of his game is his ability to gain yardage after the catch.

Hamilton’s ability to create separation with his stellar route running combined with his YAC potential has Broncos fans ready for more. I even wrote earlier this season that Hamilton should start getting reps over Thomas.

The Broncos will have to wait for Hamilton to fully recover from a minor knee injury he suffered against the Arizona Cardinals, but when he is ready for action, he’s going to be a major threat out of the slot.

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