Denver Broncos players who need to step up in 2019

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 07: Courtland Sutton #14 of the Denver Broncos celebrates with his teammates after scoring an 8 yard touchdown against the New York Jets during the first quarter in the game at MetLife Stadium on October 07, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /

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DENVER, CO – AUGUST 18: Wide receiver Courtland Sutton #14 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after second quarter touchdown catch against the Chicago Bears during an NFL preseason game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 18, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

Wide receiver: Courtland Sutton

Entering his second season, the Denver Broncos need Courtland Sutton to step up and become another alpha in the passing game.

Sutton showed last season he is capable of making some jaw-dropping plays in contested catch situations.

This kid is a monster at the catch point, and his background as a basketball player comes into play as he knows how to box out defensive backs in the red zone.

But can he beat press coverage consistently? Can he put that insane 3-cone time to good use and beat guys consistently with short-intermediate routes? Can he become more of a factor after the catch?

We know Sutton is capable of all of these things, but these were all things we heard talked about before the draft that Sutton needed to work on that he needs to show improvement in for 2019.

The Broncos need him to step up and be a big-time playmaker in this offense with at least 80 catches.

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