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Denver Broncos: Top 5 tight end options in free agency

By Sayre Bedinger

OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 28: Jared Cook #87 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates a first down against the Indianapolis Colts during their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 28, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 28: Jared Cook #87 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates a first down against the Indianapolis Colts during their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 28, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – NOVEMBER 08: Jesse James #81 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after a 8 yard touchdown reception during the third quarter in the game against the Carolina Panthers at Heinz Field on November 8, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – NOVEMBER 08: Jesse James #81 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after a 8 yard touchdown reception during the third quarter in the game against the Carolina Panthers at Heinz Field on November 8, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /

2. Jesse James, Pittsburgh Steelers

Jesse James would fall in line (as would Maxx Williams and Tyler Kroft) with the Broncos looking to bring in a tight end from another Big Ten school.

They already have Jeff Heuerman (Ohio State), Jake Butt (Michigan), Troy Fumagalli (Wisconsin), and Matt LaCosse (Illinois).

One of the factors in James’ favor with the Broncos is the presence of Mike Munchak. Though he didn’t work directly with the tight ends, Munchak has certainly spent some time with James from their years together in Pittsburgh with the Steelers, and James is very likely a player Munchak is comfortable with.

Especially as a blocker, James would offer the Broncos a strong option at tight end, but he’s an exceptional athlete for a 6-foot-7 tight end and offers an additional dimension in the passing game.

He’s played in all 16 games each of the past three seasons and has nine career touchdown catches.

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