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Sean Payton comments on Broncos' tough roster cuts
The Denver Broncos are going to have to make some tough decisions when they build a 53-man roster later this month. After wrapping up preseason on Aug. 23, the Broncos will have until Aug. 26 to finalize a 53-man squad.
Two of the crowded positions that could lead to headaches are running back and defensive end. At running back, the Broncos have six players competing for three or four spots. On the defensive line, there appear to be seven strong contenders for six spots.
'We're definitely deeper," Denver coach Sean Payton said when asked about the team's depth compared to a year ago. "You guys have written about tough decisions, tough decisions at running back, tough decisions at receiver. Those are all indications that there is a little bit more depth maybe than in years past. Generally speaking, that creates that higher level of performance, that competition.
"Then how do we keep trying to give these guys opportunities where it gives us more of an exposure? We're not even halfway, and I mean that. We're not halfway. ... How do I get [Pat] Bryant a few receptions in the game, how do I handle the running back rotation this week different than last week? The same way with us on defense at certain positions. Those are all things that we discuss during the week and try to manufacture.'
J.K. Dobbins and second-round draft pick RJ Harvey are presumably safe at running back. That leaves Jaleel McLaughlin, Tyler Badie, Blake Watson and Audric Estime competing for the final two spots.
On the defensive line, Zach Allen, D.J. Jones, John Franklin-Myers, Malcolm Roach and third-round pick Sai'vion Jones are all safe. That leaves Jordan Jackson and Eyioma Uwazurike competing for one final spot. It would be hard to part with either Jackson or Uwazurike.
The position battles will be sorted out over the next two preseason games. Once the roster cuts begin, we'll have full coverage of Denver's moves on Broncos Wire.
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