Broncos Bet Big on Reese to Own AFC

0:00On April 7th, after a strong 2025 season where Sean Payton and Bo Nicks clicked on offense, the Denver Broncos are swinging, big this. Off season to build a contender. Expectations are sky high now, but they've got one massive gap on defense that could sink them against AFC powerhouses. Front office boss George Payton is going all in, with the 2026 NFL draft as the final fix. They made headlines trading for wide receiver Jalen Waddle, pairing him perfectly with Courtland Sutton and Marvin Mims Jr. for Nicks' deep. Threats, they locked in Continuity 2, resigning JK Dobbins and Adam Schrautman to keep the attack coming. Meanwhile, the defense took hits, losing John Franklin Myers, PJ Lock III, and Dre Greenlaw, leaving holes up front and in coverage. Instead of splashing cash on new defensive stars, they brought back Alex Singleton and Justin Strohnad for familiarity. Fans and analysts worry this. Run it back. Vibe lacks the speed and range to handle guys like Patrick Mahomes

1:02or Justin Herbert twice a year. Reactions on mine are split. Some love the offense glow up. Others say the second level defense is too soft for playoffs. The bowl play now? Trade back into the late first round of the draft for Ohio State linebacker, our Val Reese. At 6 foot 4 and 240 pounds, he's got the size to stuff runs and speed to cover the field, becoming that green dot leader they. Crave. It might cost a 2027 second rounder plus picks, but his fifth year option locks in a cornerstone long term. This move flips the Broncos' defense from functional to fearsome, letting Singleton slide into support while Reese sets the tone. Denver's already owned offense. Now, they complete the puzzle by betting big on Reese to own the AFC.