ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- As the Denver Broncos wrapped up their offseason program, coach Nathaniel Hackett dropped the phrase "outside zone" early, often and with plenty of anticipation for the 2022 season.
The outside zone run scheme, one that attacks space and stresses defenses along the perimeter, should have plenty of folks -- NFL and fantasy alike -- trying to figure out how the Broncos will divide carries between running backs Javonte Williams, Melvin Gordon III, Mike Boone and the rest. Hackett's track record as a playcaller with outside zone helped put two MVP trophies on quarterback Aaron Rodgers' mantle and made a star out of running back Aaron Jones during Hackett's three years as Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator.