ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — At this point, through 14 weeks of football — four preseason, 10 regular-season — the Broncos' rookie class is happy to get an extended rest in the bye week after a schedule that would be equivalent to a full college season.
Denver's group of rookies has logged significant snaps from top to bottom already, which is particularly notable given their depth at many positions.
The most recent example of the rookies’ impact was stunning. Justin Simmons and Will Parks’ game-winning PAT block and return earned them the spotlight in New Orleans, but, like many of their rookie teammates, they also have large roles outside of special teams.