Denver Broncos: Five candidates to win punt return job

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 30: Wide receiver River Cracraft #11 of the Denver Broncos comes up with a catch and first down under coverage by strong safety Jahleel Addae #37 of the Los Angeles Chargers in the second quarter of a game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on December 30, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 30: Wide receiver River Cracraft #11 of the Denver Broncos comes up with a catch and first down under coverage by strong safety Jahleel Addae #37 of the Los Angeles Chargers in the second quarter of a game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on December 30, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
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Trinity Benson and Kelvin McKnight, WRs

Trinity Benson entered the league this year as an undrafted free agent by the Denver Broncos.

His 4.4-second speed is what makes him extremely attractive when it comes to the idea of him at punt returner.  That type of speed reminds me of former Broncos WR/returner Trindon Holiday.

I personally think the Broncos will find great value in Benson if he continues to work hard and get the opportunities needed to make a difference for the team.

Benson fumbled the football just one time during his collegiate career. I mean, other than getting good/great field position, what is more important than holding onto the football?

Exactly.

Another rookie wide receiver trying to make the squad in an already-filled wide receiver room. Kelvin McKnight would have to make the team as a returner.

McKnight is just 5’8” but the little guys usually are the speed burners on NFL teams. The Broncos desperately need speed at punt returner.

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