ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- It's all about speed for Taurean Nixon.
Speed that allowed him to sprint through his Pro Day 40-yard dash at between 4.25 and 4.37 seconds, depending on which stopwatch you consulted. Speed that allows him to close on an opposing receiver if he gets beat off the snap -- or to chase down a running back or receiver from across the field.
And speed that allows him to get downfield on kickoff and punt coverage -- and could earn him a look on kickoff returns.
If Nixon earns a spot on the 53-man roster, it could be on special teams, given the Broncos' revived emphasis on that area.