Denver Broncos: Biggest improvements needed from offensive playmakers

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 29: Drew Lock #3 of the Denver Broncos throws as he warms up before a game against the Oakland Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High on December 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 29: Drew Lock #3 of the Denver Broncos throws as he warms up before a game against the Oakland Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High on December 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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Denver Broncos Courtland Sutton
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 1: Courtland Sutton #14 of the Denver Broncos is congratulated by fans after a first quarter touchdown catch against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High on December 1, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

The Denver Broncos have plenty of youth offensively, and plenty of potential star power. What improvements do the young studs on offense need to make?

The Denver Broncos have a lot of young talent offensively, and a lot of potential heading into 2020.

What we saw in year two from Courtland Sutton gives us hope that all of these young players are capable of making similar, substantial leaps as they move forward in their careers.

Specifically, I’m talking about the skill players in Denver, a group of players that is most certainly not complete at this point as John Elway has specified this team needs to do what it takes to put more points on the board, and he’s even called out wide receiver as a specific area of need.

That’s no coincidence as Elway traded away Emmanuel Sanders in the middle of the season, and Sanders’ departure left behind a void that wasn’t properly filled by any of Tim Patrick, Diontae Spencer, or even second-year player DaeSean Hamilton.

While the Broncos are focused on adding playmakers to the offense, they also need their current core of young studs to identify areas of weakness in the offseason and address them head-on.

How can these young players follow in Courtland Sutton’s footsteps and take steps from being exciting playmakers to well-rounded stars? Even Sutton has room to improve this offseason.

Let’s take a look at one way each of these guys can take the next step in their game.