The Denver Broncos have plenty of Pro Bowl talent on their roster and we should keep an eye on these three players to make it in 2023.
This is going to be a bounceback year for the Denver Broncos. The offense is going to be among the top half of units in the NFL. The defense is going to be just fine as well. Sean Payton and this talented coaching staff will lead the team to 10 wins and a playoff berth.
Perhaps Denver can be one of the breakout teams in 2023. There are breakout teams in the NFL every year, so why can't it be the Broncos?
On both sides of the ball, the Broncos have legitimate Pro Bowl talent and with this coaching staff, we should see some of this talent peek through and get some recognition.
Three Denver Broncos who will make the Pro Bowl in 2023
1. CB Patrick Surtain II
Patrick Surtain II should have been a Pro Bowler in his first season back in 2021, but he did make a Pro Bowl and a first-team All-Pro in 2022. It's clear that Surtain is the best CB in football.
He can truly do it all and appears to be a generational player at this position. He'll constantly line up against the opposition's top pass-catchers, and I'm not sure it truly matters what DC Surtain plays under.
Through two seasons, he's got six interceptions, 24 passes defended, one forced fumble, 118 total tackles, and three tackles for loss. He's set to enter his age-23 season in 2023 and is likely going to sign a massive contract extension with the team in the 2024 offseason.
Three Denver Broncos who will make the Pro Bowl in 2023
2. WR Jerry Jeudy
Jerry Jeudy clearly became the Denver Broncos' #1 wide receiver in 2022. He was remarkably consistent last year and developed a strong connection with Russell Wilson. He nearly ended the year passing the 1,000-yard mark, but he just missed it.
Jeudy's blend of adequate size, underrated speed, and separation does make him one of the most complete wide receivers in the NFL. He's got impeccable route running ability and does sort of give off that Michael Thomas-New Orleans vibe.
Maybe Jeudy can assume that role in 2023 that Thomas had in New Orleans for all those years under Sean Payton. I did recently write on the type of pass-catching production we can expect based on Payton's history in NO.
There does seem to be a solid chance that the Broncos do not have a 1,000-yard pass catcher, but there also seems to be a great chance that Jeudy can significantly pass 1,000 yards in 2023.
He's going to make a Pro Bowl in 2023 and will then sign a long-term extension with the team. Sean Payton might be the best thing to happen for Jerry Jeudy.
Three Denver Broncos who will make the Pro Bowl in 2023
3. QB Russell Wilson
If anyone can get production out of Russell Wilson, the list probably reads Andy Reid and Sean Payton. Payton is going to "fix" Russell Wilson and he'll quickly look like his old self that we witnessed for years in Seattle.
What Seattle seemed to have done for all those years was establish a top running game and a top defense. From there, they were able to run some juicy play-action while the defense was expecting the run. This allowed Wilson to be crazy efficient through the air.
In 2023, we'll see the Broncos run an offense that'll allow Wilson to flourish like he did in Seattle. Wilson made nine Pro Bowls himself, so he's not a stranger to this accolade.
This would be a nice change of pace from the QB play that has plagued the Broncos since 2017. I am curious to see what happens with Wilson going forward if he does bounce back in 2023. He turns 35 this season, so he isn't young anymore.
Will Denver keep him around for a few more years if he shows efficiency again? His contract isn't something the team can move on from for another couple of years, so maybe Denver will just ride it out with him if he shows efficiency until the contract is truly moveable.