Good morning, Broncos Country.

Despite increased optimism from fans after an eventful offseason, a lot of outlets aren’t bullish on the Denver Broncos in 2024. Pro Football Focus was first this summer to state the Broncos had the worst roster in the National Football League. Now another has entered the chat with an opportunity to throw shade on the orange and blue.

FanDuel, known for their sports betting platform and not their football prognostication or analysis, believes Denver is at the bottom of the barrel—ranking dead last in their preliminary NFL Power Rankings for the upcoming season. No deep thoughts given, just a simple graphic posted to social media.

There is no question the Broncos have to do some work to get back to playoff consideration. They have certainly struggled to hit their stride for quite some time now. However, it makes no sense to believe they got worse than last year. Moreover, that some of last year’s worst teams improved that much more through the draft and free agency to move the needle significantly over Denver.

The Broncos improved and addressed a lot of needs—most importantly the quarterback position. Are they worse than the Carolina Panthers? Heck no! That’s good for a laugh—most engagement farming is.

As always—thank you for reading. Here is today’s slate of articles for Horse Tracks.

Broncos News & Tidbits

Denver Broncos Position Preview: Wide Receiver – Lets Talk Broncos
For the Denver Broncos Bo Nix gamble to pay off, they’ll need their receivers to show up. Can they rely on those WRs though?

Denver Broncos Position Preview: Interior Offensive Line – Lets Talk Broncos
Can the offensive line live up to expectations for the Denver Broncos despite the questions along the line’s interior?

Broncos quarterback Bo Nix pays $4M for Castle Pines mansion
The new Broncos quarterback Bo Nix and his wife Izzy spent $4 million to buy a 6,551-square-foot home in The Village at Castle Pines, a gated community in Castle Rock.

Broncos potential undrafted gem lands on non-football injury list
Denver Broncos rookie running back Blake Watson is headed to the non-football injury list before training camp.

NFL News & Tidbits

Former Bears All-Pro safety Eddie Jackson signs with Ravens
Never hesitant to add a proven veteran to the mix, the Baltimore Ravens are complementing their defense with a former All-Pro by signing safety Eddie Jackson to a one-year deal, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Friday.

Former Dolphins, Cardinals RB Kenyan Drake retires after eight seasons
Following eight seasons and 5,500 yards from scrimmage, running back Kenyan Drake is calling it a career.

No. 10 overall pick J.J. McCarthy inking rookie deal with Vikings
J.J. McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on his rookie deal. McCarthy, the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, is slated to compete with Sam Darnold to start at quarterback for Minnesota.

State of the Kansas City Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes & Co. to author unprecedented Super Bowl three-peat?
Is Kansas City poised to win a third straight Super Bowl? What are the key factors in the Chiefs’ pursuit of this unprecedented feat? Adam Rank explores the state of the franchise heading into the 2024 NFL season.