Editor’s note: Last of an eight-part series breaking down the Broncos’ roster as they “reboot” under new coach Vance Joseph. Today: the special teams.
Broncos fans braced for a disaster every time Jordan Norwood dropped back to field a punt last season. Norwood muffed two punts that contributed to a devastating overtime loss to Kansas City in November.
Denver defended return units well, outside of Tyreek Hill’s 86-yard free kick touchdown return in that same game against Kansas City, but its struggling punt return game defined the season. This offseason, the Broncos are expected to make it a priority to find a talented player in the draft or free agency to own the return game.