Patrick Surtain II, the NFL’s 2024 Defensive Player of the Year, boldly claims the Denver Broncos can topple the AFC West’s giants, the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers. “We know it’s a great challenge ahead,

There are still throngs of Bo Nix critics hanging on to their pre-draft takes and skepticism. Before the Denver Broncos drafted Nix at No. 12 overall, the predominant tropes were that he was a "system quarterback" at Oregon with a subpar arm and that he'd quickly be exposed in the NFL.

Payton said Nix visited Brees for four or five days to learn more from the former Saints quarterback about Brees' knowledge of the offense and his routine. Brees, who visited Broncos practice back in 2023, was a two-time AP Offensive Player of the Year and 13-time Pro Bowler during his 20-year career.

#Broncos CB Pat Surtain II said coaches have been moving rookie Jahdae Barron around in different positions and he’s “handling it pretty well.” “It seems like he’s up to schedule on things, so I’m excited to see what he brings to the table this year.” pic.twitter.com/5E2c69ZQq7

Denver Broncos' outside linebacker Nik Bonitto led the team with 13.5 sacks in 2024, and now he's in a contract year. Bonitto recently broke his silence in regards to a new contract.

The Denver Broncos made several big additions on both sides of the ball this offseason. On offense, the Broncos brought in tight end Evan Engram and running back J.K. Dobbins during free agency, and they used their second-round pick in the NFL draft to select running back RJ Harvey.

Denver Broncos' first round pick, cornerback Jahdae Barron, has already impressed reigning Defensive Player of the Year Patrick Surtain II and his head coach Sean Payton through his first offseason in the NFL.