Replacement: Jacob Bobenmoyer or Wes Farnsworth
Casey Kreiter was solid in four seasons with the Broncos, even qualifying for the Pro Bowl in one of them. In 2020, he’ll be suiting up as the long snapper for the New York Giants.
A simple snap from center can be one of the most simple, yet crucial, aspects of the game. It is often overlooked because many fans expect it to be automatic. that exchange is amplified when it is the long snapper who makes sure all punts and field goal attempts get off without a hitch.
Kreiter did that as well as anyone could have been expected after being signed by the Broncos ahead of the 2016 season. Prior to that, he spent two seasons with the Dallas Cowboys but was never given much of an opportunity there.
To replace Kreiter, the Broncos will have both Jacob Bobenmoyer and Wes Farnsworth in camp.
Bobenmoyer is likely seen as the favorite right now after being signed by the team in March. He played at the University of Northern Colorado in college and while there, handled long-snapping duties while also playing some defense as an edge rusher.
Farnsworth was signed by the Broncos following the conclusion of the 2019 season. Undrafted out of Nevada, he signed with the Miami Dolphins but failed to make the team.
Kreiter was a better option than both of these guys, but the Broncos made no real attempt to re-sign him following the season. Hopefully whoever wins the job can show the same level of consistency that he once did.