Broncos brick, mortar, and scrap: Tight end overview
By Aric Manthey
Andrew Beck
Sometimes, all a guy needs is the right situation to flourish as a player. For Andrew Beck, being claimed off waivers by the Broncos may have been the spark plug he needed to get his career kick started.
Despite getting the most guaranteed money amongst the UDFA signings by the Patriots, the team decided to part ways with the rookie TE at the end of training camp. He was mainly used as a Fullback in his time up in New England and little did Beck know, that position would end up being his predominant spot with the Broncos in 2019.
While he was active for all 16 games, it only after Andy Janovich’s injury vs Minnesota that gave Beck his best playing opportunity. In Jano’s absence, Beck filled in at FB and by all accounts, did a nice job.
Like Fumagalli, Beck is cheap depth that could provide a valuable role on this roster. With his position versatility, I could see him being used as a nice mismatch for this offense. That doesn’t necessarily mean he’s going to have a break out season, as a catcher.
All it means is that he could be used as a player to confuse opposing defenses and set up the other playmakers with better match ups.
Regardless, I think his cheap contract and position versatility give him a great shot to stick around for 2020 and beyond.
2020 Status: Brick
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Conclusion: The Broncos have found their long term plan at the position in Noah Fant. Beyond that, I think you have yourself a great Swiss army knife in Andrew Beck. Every other guy in this position group, though, could be vulnerable and will have to bring their A games come training came.