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Denver Broncos training camp battle 2019: Tight ends

By Sayre Bedinger

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 16: Defensive back Rashaan Melvin #22 of the Oakland Raiders intercepts a pass intended for tight end Jake Butt #80 of the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 16, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 16: Defensive back Rashaan Melvin #22 of the Oakland Raiders intercepts a pass intended for tight end Jake Butt #80 of the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 16, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TX – JANUARY 02: Troy Fumagalli #81 of the Wisconsin Badgers makes a catch over Darius Phillips #4 of the Western Michigan Broncos in the fourth quarter during the 81st Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic between Western Michigan and Wisconsin at AT&T Stadium on January 2, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX – JANUARY 02: Troy Fumagalli #81 of the Wisconsin Badgers makes a catch over Darius Phillips #4 of the Western Michigan Broncos in the fourth quarter during the 81st Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic between Western Michigan and Wisconsin at AT&T Stadium on January 2, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) /

Should the Broncos keep four TEs?

Answer: Yes

One of the toughest aspects of the offseason is figuring out where to allocate roster spots. The NFL only allowing teams to take 53 guys into the regular season is just ridiculous and hurts the league more than anything.

The Broncos went through three tight ends rather quickly last year. They ended up with Matt LaCosse and Brian Parker playing significant regular-season snaps at the position. That’s not great.

With the Broncos’ roster constructed the way it is, can they even afford to keep four tight ends?

They pretty much have to.

Can they really count on Heuerman and Butt staying healthy for a whole season? What if Noah Fant hits the rookie wall?

The situation the team went through last year really puts them in a situation where they just about have to keep four tight ends on the roster, the fourth being Troy Fumagalli.

Unless Fumagalli seriously disappoints in preseason play, I don’t see any way he’s not on the final roster.

The only holdup here? The Broncos might roster three quarterbacks, which means someone is getting caught in the numbers game. Can they sacrifice at the tight end position? Is Fumagalli going to be one of their top 53 guys?

I think he will prove that he is.

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