Blocking tight ends the Denver Broncos can pursue in free agency

CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 2: C.J. Uzomah #87 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs the ball away from Todd Davis #51 of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at Paul Brown Stadium on December 2, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Denver defeated Cincinnati 24-10. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

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BALTIMORE, MD – NOVEMBER 22: Tight end Maxx Williams #87 of the Baltimore Ravens carries the ball past cornerback Lamarcus Joyner #20 of the St. Louis Rams in the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on November 22, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

Maxx Williams, Baltimore Ravens

Maxx Williams is really checking off all of the boxes for me as a prospective free agent.

He’s steadily improved over his four years in the league. He has perhaps the highest upside of any tight end in free agency. He’s also a really good run blocker.

He was top 10 in the NFL this past season in that regard, as a matter of fact.

With Williams’ upside as a receiver, his familiarity with Joe Flacco, and the fact that the Broncos are looking for a tight end who can block, he seems like the ideal pickup to me. Though I also like the option of re-signing Jeff Heuerman and finding out if he can live up to his lofty potential, I thought Williams had a much higher ceiling coming out of Minnesota.

The best is yet to come for this guy and I think he would really excel in Rich Scangarello’s offense.

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