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Which Broncos players could have a breakout performance during training camp?
Each year, we see a handful of players have breakout performances during training camp and turn that into a bigger role with the team during the season. Last year, we saw rookie quarterback Bo Nix blossom right in front of our eyes and win the starting quarterback job and help lead the Broncos back to the postseason. Who could we see do that during this year's training camp practices?
Due to a fairly young roster and an exciting rookie class, the Broncos have several candidates who could be breakout performers this year. Some, we saw start their breakout year last year, while others will look to have an instant impact as a rookie. So, with all that said, here are 8 Broncos players who I believe could have a breakout performance during training camp this year.
Marvin Mims is a 2x Pro Bowler, a first-team All-Pro in 24, a second-team All-Pro in 23, and is coming off a breakout second-half performance last season. Due to this, you might be questioning why I am including him on this list, and you have a point. However, I believe Marvin Mims has only started to break out and could fully break out during Broncos camp this year.
We all know what he can bring to the Broncos on special teams, but we started to see what he could do on the offensive side of the ball late last season. Now, he will look to continue that play throughout training camp and into the regular season.
Despite his accolades, Mims has yet to have a standout performance during training camp, but I think it will happen this year. Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton figured out how to use Mims properly as an explosive gadget player last season, and I believe we will only see his role grow moving forward. If Mims can continue to develop his route running and become more of a traditional wide receiver, he has the potential to be a very good WR1 or WR2 in this offense.
I have high hopes for Mims, and I believe he will be someone we are talking about a lot in the coming weeks.
Rookie running back R.J. Harvey is an obvious breakout candidate for the Broncos. He was hand-picked by Sean Payton to fill the Alvin Kamara role and has the explosive ability to be a fun player to watch on the practice field.
Now, it's tough for a rookie running back to break out during camp as a runner, given the non-padded practices, limited tackling, and practice setting. However, I believe his receiving ability is what is going to stand out during camp and have us excited about his potential moving forward.
We all know Payton loves to use his backs in the passing game, and this is the role Harvey is expected to fill. So, I am expecting them...
