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Denver Broncos: 5 important stats to look for in 2020

By Graham Tiedtke

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 29: Bradley Chubb #55 of the Denver Broncos stands on the field between plays in the first quarter of a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High on September 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 29: Bradley Chubb #55 of the Denver Broncos stands on the field between plays in the first quarter of a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High on September 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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Denver Broncos Pat Shurmur
PHILADELPHIA, PA – NOVEMBER 25: Head coach Pat Shurmur of the New York Giants reacts as they take on the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on November 25, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

Run/Pass ratio

In 2019, with Rich Scangarello as offensive coordinator, the Denver Broncos ran the football 44.8 percent of the time, which means they passed 55.2 percent of the time.

I think that with the weapons the Broncos have at the receiver position, and their desperate need to score more points, the Broncos are going to have to have better play-calling from their offensive coordinator—now Pat Shurmur.

In 2019, the Broncos finished with 16 passing touchdowns, last in the entire NFL. That is absolutely embarrassing. The New York Giants, with Pat Shurmur as offensive coordinator, passed for 30 touchdowns, ranking 7th.

Play action should be a significant part of the offense in 2020, too. Remember the days of Jake Plummer and the bootleg? That type of offense can be very effective, and the potential threat of Melvin Gordon in the mix could be a great addition to the Broncos. Drew Lock has the mobility that Joe Flacco and Brandon Allen did not possess in 2019 for the Broncos.

Draw plays could also be an important part of the offense because it is designed to fake linebackers/defensive backs out. When the offense looks like they are going to pass, but then hand it off on delay, which can help set up some big gains by running backs.

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