Denver Broncos: Grading every offseason acquisition so far
Sam Martin, punter
Contract details: 3 years, $7.05 million
The Denver Broncos’ punting game has been atrocious in recent years, and the team has struggled to find consistency in any way from guys like Colby Wadman, Marquette King, and even Riley Dixon who has gone on to be a solid punter for the New York Giants.
That’s why the team brought in Sam Martin, one of the best at his job in the NFL and hopefully a long-term solution at the position.
Martin’s deal averages $2.35 million per season, which ranks a modest 14th in the NFL today.
Grade: B
Jeff Driskel, backup quarterback
Contract details: 2 years, $5 million
The Broncos undoubtedly had to find a backup quarterback this offseason, and the pickup of Jeff Driskel ensured they would not be moving forward with Joe Flacco or Brandon Allen as Drew Lock’s primary backup in 2020.
Jeff Driskel has put together some decent work as a backup, but is more enticing for his traits — speed and arm strength — than his overall development at this point.
Still, for a backup quarterback, $2.5 million per season is a relative bargain and the Broncos have an easy out if Driskel is not impressive after this season.