Broncos' Mims Dilemma: Hold or Trade?

0:00On March 25th, the Denver Broncos made a splash by trading for White receiver Jaylen Waddle, filling a key gap in their offense after reaching the Super Bowl doorstep last season. Instead of big free agency spending, they focused on resigning their own players, leaving fans puzzled until this deal hit. Now, with Waddle in the mix, the team faces tough calls on their young receivers, including advice to skip a contract extension for explosive talent. Marvin Mims Jr., Mims show promise with big plays in 2024, like long touchdowns against Cleveland and Cincinnati, and he stepped up in the divisional ground. But his snaps never topped 40% over three seasons, and his receiving stats dropped in 2025. Experts points at limited opportunities as the issue, but highlight his elite return skills and youth at just 24 years old. A new offensive coordinator could unlock more from him on special teams alone. Denver risks passing on a rising star by holding back, so locking up Mims now

1:00sets them up strong for 2026 and beyond.