Broncos Prioritize Running Backs in Draft

0:00On March 31st, the Denver Broncos locked in JK Dobbins on a two-year deal a couple weeks back, and RJ Harvey is coming off a strong rookie year. But even with those moves, General Manager George Payton says running back is still a priority at team headquarters. Patent dropped that line Monday from the NFL owners meetings in Phoenix, Arizona. He made it clear they're eyeing the draft at the end of April and free agency afterward. They resigned Jalil McLaughlin, tender Tyler Beatty, and already met with top prospects like Notre Dame's Jadarian Price and Arkansas's Jonah, Coleman. Fans and analysts see the upside in Harvey. He scored 12 touchdowns last season and brings explosive speed as a runner and receiver. Still, his consistency dipped late in the year after Dobbins got hurt, and the team knows they need depth for those first and second down carries. The big worry is Dobbins' injury history, creating a real gap if he misses even a game or two. They've got Cody Schrader fighting for a spot too, but projections put guys like Price available

1:02around the Broncos' 60-second overall pick in the Burs. Second round. All eyes stay glued to that draft, where Denver holds seven picks and figures to grab at least one back to short the room and keep the ground game, rolling strong. I'm Cory with the story. That's your NFL news today of day. AI powered and always on.