Grading the 2019 Broncos wide receivers

Other wide receivers

Diontae Spencer: Six receptions, 31 yards

Spencer was used primarily as the team’s return man, therefore did not see the field as much. I believe that role for him will continue. Because of his limited role on offense, I will not be assigning him a grade. But he has nearly broken a long return a couple times. I feel if his role continues, we may see him return one to the house sooner rather than later.

Fred Brown: Two receptions, 21 yards

Fred Brown did not see the field much. He was mostly on the bench either not playing or as a healthy scratch. So, no grade for him. Which is a surprise since he did well in preseason for the Broncos. It is uncertain what his role will be going forward, but he very well could be a scratch if he makes the final roster for the majority of games.

Conclusion

Without a doubt, this position needs an upgrade on offense. Courtland Sutton cannot be the only wide out that can produce. The team is going to need a true number two guy if the team plans to succeed in 2020.

I believe Denver will focus on this position either in free agency or the draft. The draft has a lot of talent at the wide receiver position and I believe Denver will be using one of their draft picks to get one, if they don’t find an option in free agency.