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Denver Broncos: Players to keep an eye on against 49ers

By Sayre Bedinger

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 08: Drew Lock #3 of the Denver Broncos throws a pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of the preseason game at CenturyLink Field on August 08, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 08: Drew Lock #3 of the Denver Broncos throws a pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of the preseason game at CenturyLink Field on August 08, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 30: Fullback Andy Janovich #32 of the Denver Broncos runs into the end zone with a touchdown on a fourth reception against the Los Angeles Chargers at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on December 30, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 30: Fullback Andy Janovich #32 of the Denver Broncos runs into the end zone with a touchdown on a fourth reception against the Los Angeles Chargers at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on December 30, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

The fullback battle

George Aston

The undrafted rookie out of Pittsburgh is a traditional fullback if we’ve ever seen one, but that doesn’t mean all he can do is melt facemasks with bone-crushing hits.

Aston is a good short-yardage runner and a natural receiver out of the backfield with some decent speed and obviously power in the open field.

I want to see him paving the way for the running game as well as make a play or two as a receiver.

Troy Fumagalli (TE)

Fumagalli is a tight end by trade, but he’s going to get a shot to play some fullback and see if he can’t pull double duty come time for the regular season.

Fumagalli is a good blocker but blocking as a fullback is a lot different than blocking as an in-line tight end.

Still, the thought of the Broncos coming out in 21 personnel (2 running backs, 1 tight end) with Fumagalli as a receiving option out of the backfield is fascinating.

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