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Denver Broncos Christmas gifts and lumps of coal for 2019

By Sayre Bedinger

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 22: Quarterback Drew Lock #3 of the Denver Broncos warms up before a game against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 22, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 22: Quarterback Drew Lock #3 of the Denver Broncos warms up before a game against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 22, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /
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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 24: Colby Wadman #6 of the Denver Broncos reacts after a punt during the fourth quarter of an NFL game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on November 24, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo Bills defeated the Denver Broncos 20-3.(Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images) /

Lump of coal: P Colby Wadman, coverage units

One of the biggest lumps of coal for the Broncos this year has been punter Colby Wadman, a young player trying to find his way in the league, and their kickoff and punt coverage units.

The Broncos have allowed two punt return touchdowns this season and Wadman has been inconsistent for the better part of two seasons with the team.

I couldn’t put all of the special teams units on here, but the Broncos have had a number of major issues on special teams this year with penalties, poor punting, and poor coverage.

As a matter of fact, one of the great gifts of the 2019 season has been kick and punt returner Diontae Spencer, who came to the NFL from the CFL where he was a star returner for a number of years.

Spencer has been tremendous this year for the Broncos as a return specialist, providing the team with big plays in both the kick return and punt return department. As a matter of fact, he was named a third Pro Bowl alternate.

Spencer has filled a hole the Broncos have had for a really long time.

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