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Denver Broncos: Why an Antonio Brown trade makes sense

By Sayre Bedinger

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates a touchdown during the second half against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 23, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates a touchdown during the second half against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 23, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 30: Quarterback Case Keenum #4 of the Denver Broncos throws as he warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on December 30, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 30: Quarterback Case Keenum #4 of the Denver Broncos throws as he warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on December 30, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

4. He makes the QB better

I don’t care if the Broncos’ quarterback is Case Keenum or a rookie, having Antonio Brown would make whoever is playing that position better.

Especially if he’s working in tandem with Emmanuel Sanders, there are not many cornerbacks capable of covering either of those guys one-on-one for an extended period of time.

If your quarterback has to get rid of the ball quickly, Sanders and Brown can get open quickly. If your quarterback needs to be bailed out on an ‘iffy’ 50-50 pass, Brown can bail him out.

Everything Brown brings to the table makes the quarterback’s job easier. Not only that, but his presence makes the running game better. Teams didn’t have to respect the Broncos’ passing game this year, especially after Emmanuel Sanders went down, because the receivers haven’t fully developed yet and were struggling to get open quickly.

Combined with a poorly coordinated offense, that was a recipe for disaster.

Brown makes everyone around him better because he commands attention, and even when he commands attention he’s an effective playmaker. He’s one of the best receivers I’ve ever seen at making plays in traffic or in seemingly impossible situations.

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