Broncos' Draft Dilemma: Backing Dobbins

0:00On March 27th, over two weeks into free agency, the Denver Broncos locked in running back JK Dobbins with a two-year $16 million deal, A, four times raise, that shows their faith in him staying healthy. General manager George Patton called him a big hit, and Dobbins himself wants to be a Bronco for life. Still, the team has not settled one key question. Who backs him up on first and second downs? Dobbins has a history of missing time with injuries, and last season RJ Harvey stepped up, but averaged just 3.6 yards per carry over seven, gains without him. Harvey shines as a versatile third-down option and red zone threat, but he struggles as they work horseback, dipping under three yards per carry in. Several spots. Fans and analysts worry this leaves the run game vulnerable, especially with quarterback Bo Nyx relying on a balanced attack to stay efficient. Without a solid compliment, the offense could stall if Dobbins goes down again, dropping

1:00back to those low-efficiency numbers from late last year. Free agent backups have all signed elsewhere, so the Broncos likely turn to next month's draft. They lack a first or third-round pick after the Jalen Waddle trade, but hold a 60-second overall second-rounder, plus fourths, a sixth, and three, sevens. Names like Arkansas's Mike Washington, Jr. Notre Dame's Jadarian price and Washington's Jonah Coleman fit the bill perfectly as long-term options. The team re-signed Jaleo McLaughlin and Tinder Tyler Batty on cheap deals, leaving room for a rookie to step in. With Dobbins' track record, adding that insurance piece now could keep the ground-game humming all season long.