Broncos named as a potential free agent landing spot for offensive player that would be a perfect fit in Denver
The Denver Broncos were named this week as a potential free agent landing spot for an offensive player that would be a great fit in head coach Sean Payton's offense. Pro Football Focus named Denver as an ideal landing spot for Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki, who is set to become a free agent […]
The Denver Broncos were named this week as a potential free agent landing spot for an offensive player that would be a great fit in head coach Sean Payton's offense.
Pro Football Focus named Denver as an ideal landing spot for Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki, who is set to become a free agent when the new league year begins in March.
PFF pointed to Payton's need for a playmaking tight end this offseason as the main reason that Gesicki would be a good fit for the Broncos.
From PFF: Working with Joe Burrow this past season did wonders to build up Gesicki’s resume as he reenters free agency. Now firmly established as a big slot receiver — having earned a career-high PFF receiving grade (71.1) in 2024 — Gesicki could garner the attention of teams looking for a consistent outlet for their receiving game.
This offseason, Denver is geared up to add more weapons to its arsenal with the hope of amplifying the promising play of their young quarterback, Bo Nix. Sean Payton’s offense runs most effectively when the roster has a tight end he can trust to make plays in crucial moments and work the seam.
Gesicki expressed a desire at the end of the 2024 season to remain in Cincinnati after a great year with the Bengals.
Cincinnati, however, has to find a way to extend star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (and maybe wide receiver Tee Higgins) while making other roster additions. It could be tough for the Bengals to fit Gesicki into the budget.
If Gesicki lands in Denver, he could be used in the Broncos' offense similarly to the way Payton used tight end Jimmy Graham in the New Orleans Saints' offense in the early 2010s.
