Denver Broncos: Grading every offseason acquisition so far

NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 06: Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans against the Cincinnati Bengals at LP Field on November 6, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Bengals won 24-17. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 06: Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans against the Cincinnati Bengals at LP Field on November 6, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Bengals won 24-17. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /
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DETROIT, MI – SEPTEMBER 10: Sam Martin #6 of the Detroit Lions punts the ball first quarter against the New York Jets at Ford Field on September 10, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /

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.

Grade: C+