Playing football in a pandemic means more than ever, the 2020 NFL season will be one defined by depth. There’s no arguing how COVID-19 has dramatically impacted every aspect of life, and that doesn’t stop at football. No preseason means John Elway and the Broncos’ coaching staff will need to make decisions on roster spots with no live action against other teams.
It also means I’m making this roster prediction with even less information. As a general rule, I expect the lack of game action and less practice time to favor veteran players. Coaches will want to know they can count on someone who knows how to perform at an NFL level consistently, even if it means sacrificing potential upside.