Broncos' Running Back Search Shifts After Tag Deadline

0:00On March 3rd, the NFL franchise tag deadline brought big changes for the Denver Broncos and their running back search. On Tuesday, the New York Jets placed the tag on Breeze Hall, taking him off the free agent market for now. Meanwhile, the Seattle Seahawks let Kenneth Walker the third hit free agency by passing on the tag. Brockles fans had high hopes for those two backs since the tagging window opened on February 17th. With Hall now tagged, attention shifts to Walker as a prime target. The team only has RJ Harvey under contract for next season and plans to bring back Tyler Batty as a depth piece. Denver faces a real knee for a tough between the tackle's runner who can handle a full load. They like Harvey's potential as a three down back, but he struggled as the lead guy last year after JK Dobbins got hurt. The Broncos have shown interest in resigning the 27-year-old Dobbins on a low-risk deal despite his injury passed. Other solid free agents like Tyler Algear from Atlanta and Travis Etienne from Jacksonville could fit the bill too.

1:05Fans are disappointed about Hall, but see plenty of upside in the remaining options as legal tampering starts March 9th. With the new league year kicking off March 11th, keep an eye on how Denver mixes resigning and new blood to bolster that backfield for AEA. Stronger run game.