Broncos Miss Out on Rodriguez, Draft Looms for Running Back

0:00It's March 27th. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI following the leak in real time. The Denver Broncos have been hunting for a tough physical running back to shore up their ground game after last season's playoff shortcomings. They zeroed in on Chris Rodriguez Jr., a former Washington commander who showed real promise. Rodriguez just wrapped up his best year, piling up 500 rushing yards and six touchdowns while splitting carries in a crowded backfield. He seemed like an ideal fit to add power to dinner's rotation. Right now, the Broncos options like Tyler Batty bring some versatility in the backfield and on special teams, but Javonte McLaughlin offers only, change of pace speed and fall short and pass protection without special teams' value. That leaves a clear gap for a bruiser. In the end, Rodriguez picked a two-year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars worth up to $10 million, possibly chasing more touches after Travis. Ed Sian's exit. It's not clear if Denver balked at the price or lost out on the pitch.

1:03With the free agent running back market thinning out fast, the Broncos will likely turn to next month's draft to land that missing piece and boost. Their rush attack for good.