Broncos Eye Drafting RB for Insurance

0:00It's April 3rd, I'm Cory with The Story, and this is NFL News Today Football News powered by AI. The Denver Broncos had a top Russian game last season, when JK Dobin stayed healthy, but everything fell off after his week 10 injury. Rookie R.J. Harvey stepped up as the main back from week 11 on, yet he couldn't deliver steady yards per carry. That forced the team to lean on quarterback Bo Nyx running more, which backfired when Nyx got hurt in the playoffs. His back now, fully healthy and resigned, which shit-lifted the whole run game. Still, head coach Sean Payton dropped some hints at the NFL owner's meetings this week. He praised Harvey's play early on, but admitted the rushing dip late season in playoffs, saying they might add a running back if the chance comes. Up, fans and analysts see mixed signals there, since Harvey was the lead guy during those struggles. He posted 540 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns as a rookie, plus 12 total scores, 3rd best

1:00in Broncos history for first year, players. But his 3.7 yards per carry average hurt, especially under 3 yards in key late games, putting Nyx in tough spots. General manager George Payton remains bullish on Harvey improving in year 2, calling him explosive as a receiver and runner. New coordinators Davis Webb in Zach Strieve need to fix the scheme and line issues too, with Dobbins helping everyone elevate. Looking ahead to the draft later this month, expect the Broncos to eye running back around pick 62 in round 2, or pick 111 in round. More for insurance, keeping Harvey in his versatile role while hedging against more injuries.