Broncos Need Real WR Star, Not Pierce

0:00On February 26th, the Denver Broncos head into another offseason, still desperate for offensive firepower, especially at wide receiver. Their elite defense kept them competitive this year, but the passing game lacks a true deep threat to unlock rookie quarterback Bonix. Bleacher Report recently pegged Indianapolis Colt's receiver, Alec Pierce, as the perfect free agency target to stress the field and boost their playoff. Chances Last offseason brought high hopes with running back JK Dobbins and tied in Evan Ingram, but both fell short. Dobbins suffered a major foot injury that crippled the run game while Ingram managed just 50 catches for under 500 yards and one. Touchdown General manager George Patson faces the same glaring holes he ignored before. Fans and analysts see Pierce as more of a number two receiver at best, not the star Denver truly needs. They already have solid complimentary pieces like Cortland Sutton, who thrives as a secondary option, and Ricky Troy Franklin, who's shown as a third, target, adding Pierce wouldn't

1:02elevate the room much. His price tag could hit $25 million per season, a steep overpay for a guy who hid 1,000 yards on fewer than 50 receptions. Last year He's mostly a downfield burner without the all-around impact to justify that cost. Patson has to aim higher this time, chasing legit number 1 options to pair with Nix and make the Broncos real contenders next fall. Next fall Patson has to aim higher this time, chasing legit number 1 options to pair with Nix and make the Broncos real contenders next fall.