Mile High Report
Day 10 of Broncos Camp is in the books, and it was their final practice before their joint practice with the 49ers on Thursday. They were back in pads today, and it was a big day for second-year wide receiver Troy Franklin, who arguably had his best day of camp today. Rookie wide receiver Pat Bryant was also active today, and the fight for snaps in the Broncos’ wide receiver room is heating up. With running back J.K. Dobbins receiving a veteran day off, rookie running back R.J. Harvey carried the load for the Broncos’ offense and looked quick and explosive. We also heard from the Broncos coordinators for the first time this summer.
In today’s piece, we will have more on wide receivers Troy Franklin, Pat Bryant, and the wide receiver positional battle is heating up. We hear from the coordinators, injury updates, news and notes, quotes, and more!
The theme throughout the offseason and now training camp has been second-year wide receiver Troy Franklin making explosive plays throughout practice. That continued today and he, according to reports, had his best day yet.
As DNVR’s Zac Stevens notes, Franklin had multiple touchdown receptions during today’s practice. They came during 7-on-7 drills, but still, it is good to see him making plays. We didn’t hear much about him during camp last season, and now, he is out there making plays each and every practice. Franklin also had the play of the day during the move the ball period when he dove to catch a 25-yard reception from quarterback Bo Nix.
After practice, Broncos Offensive Coordinator Joe Lombardi told reporters that Franklin is playing faster and “really stood out” in camp thus far. Lombardi also noted that quarterback Bo Nix and Franklin have a good feel for each other out there.
“They have a good feel for each other. Experience with a receiver really helps as a quarterback, knowing where they’re going to be. That’s really paid off. As he [WR Troy Franklin]’s learned the offense, he’s able to play naturally and that’s what Bo’s used to.”
Broncos Offensive Coordinator Joe Lombardi
As for Pat Bryant, the rookie wide receiver may not have the explosive plays that Franklin has had, but he has been heavily targeted throughout practice by all three quarterbacks. He has showcased his route running and the ability to attack the ball in the air. Devaughn Vele seems like the favorite to be the Broncos’ WR2 or WR3 this season, but if Bryant continues to improve, he will be pushing for snaps.
Lombardi talked about the Broncos’ wide receiving depth after practice today and told reporters that the team has a lot of depth and that it is going to be interesting to see how everything plays out as camp develops.
“[WR] Courtland [Sutton] has been having a really good camp. He looks to me even better than he did last camp. We mentioned [WR] Troy...
