Broncos fullback Andy Janovich played 239 offensive snaps last year, carrying twice and catching eight passes.
San Francisco’s Kyle Juszczyk played 662 snaps (264 more than any other NFL fullback) and had eight carries and 30 catches. The Broncos hired 49ers quarterbacks coach Rich Scangarello in January as offensive coordinator.
No wonder Janovich was enthusiastic on Thursday about being more involved in the offense.
“I haven’t gotten all the way through the playbook; if it’s anything like the 49ers, I think my role should increase this year,” Janovich said. “Can’t be anything but excited.”
The key for Janovich as the off-season program develops: Showing Scangarello he has the skills to have a Juszczyk-type role.