Mile High Report
Good morning, Broncos Country. The beginning of the regular season isn’t too far away for the Denver Broncos. In just a little over 10 days, they will host the Tennessee Titans for their first game of the season. In order for the Broncos to achieve their goals this year, they are going to need to see a jump in performance from several players on their roster.
One player I believe will make a huge jump this season is wide receiver Troy Franklin. Over the course of the summer, the second-year pro has flashed and performed at a high level. Yesterday, Franklin spoke to the media about his growth and development to date. He credits that to having a better mindset and newfound confidence compared to his rookie campaign, where he struggled to hit his stride and make an immediate impact.
“I think it’s just that my confidence is up there. I had a really good offseason I thought, and I kind of just wanted to translate that onto the field, and in my practices, training camp. I was trying to be consistent, and I think my confidence is up there,” stated Franklin.
With the ability to line up inside or outside, Franklin’s versatility should be an asset for a Broncos aerial attack. While the Broncos’ offense performed better in ‘24 than in years past, they are hoping to improve upon their efficiency and productivity in ‘25. I believe Franklin will play a big part in that. While he didn’t mention any production or milestone specifics, #11 made it clear on what he hopes to prove this season.
“Really just that I’m a playmaker for the team. Anything the coaches ask me, I just really want to be that trusted guy.”
During his collegiate years, Franklin was an absolute playmaker. He established himself as one of the most dynamic receivers in the nation. Whether it was reeling in deep ball throws or accumulating a lot of yards after the catch on passes from teammate Bo Nix, he was a do-it-all guy for the Ducks. In just three years at Oregon, he hauled in 160 catches for 2,483 and 25 touchdowns.
Franklin finished his rookie campaign with the Broncos notching 28 catches for 263 yards and 2 touchdowns. Interestingly enough, it was quite comparable to his first year in Eugene. But after that? He took flight and ultimately wound up becoming one the most productive receivers in all of college football over the next two seasons. Paired up with his old college quarterback, one can’t help but be optimistic that he will make great strides in his sophomore year in the National Football League.
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