Coleman Climbs Broncos Depth Chart | Denver Broncos News

0:00It's September 9th. Denver Broncos News Today starts now, AI powered and game ready. I'm Cory with the story. Alright, let's talk about the Denver Broncos and their rookie running back, Jonah Coleman. Coach Sean Payton had him way down the depth chart initially, like at the bottom. This had a lot of folks scratching their heads, especially since Coleman apparently balled out in training camp. But it turns out, Payton's just got a system for rookies, pushing them to the back of the line on the depth chart to start, no matter their performance. So, what's the update? Well, the Broncos dropped a new depth chart and guess who moved up? Jonah Coleman is now sitting at number 3. This is pretty much where everyone figured he'd land by the time the season kicked off anyway. It just goes to show, you can't put too much stock into those early August depth charts. They're more like a starting point than a final verdict. This whole situation is a good reminder of how coaches play the long game. Payton wasn't trying to send a message or anything negative about Coleman.

1:00He was just following his own playbook for integrating New Talent. It's a strategy to manage expectations and give rookies a chance to earn their spot without the immediate pressure of a high ranking. The fact that Coleman has climbed the ranks as expected means the Broncos are likely feeling good about his development. It's a positive sign for their offense and it means fantasy football managers who might have been worried can breathe a little easier. This kind of steady progression is what teams aim for with their young players. Ultimately, this is just another piece of the puzzle as teams finalize their rosters. It highlights the dynamic nature of NFL depth charts, especially with rookies and how coaches navigate that process. We'll see how Coleman performs when the real game start rolling.