
Men's college basketball buzz: State of blueblood rebuilds
Men's college basketball bluebloods like Kansas and Kentucky face major rebuilds this offseason.
The Broncos prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft after a unique free agency, focusing on depth and potential trades. Despite not having a first-round pick, they aim to maximize their six picks to enhance the roster.
After one of the more unconvemtional free agencies in recent memory, the Broncos look to bolster their roster in the 2026 NFL Draft later this week. Outside of safety Tycen Anderson, Denverâs focus was locked in on resigning players from their AFC Championship roster. Throw in a little Jalen Waddle trade for the cost of a day-one draft pick and, boom, thatâs your 2026 offseason in a nushell.
On Thursday, the Broncos will begin the draft thinking about all the touchdowns and yards Jalen Waddle is going to get in this offense. Theyâll fantasize about all the touchdowns and yards having a dynamic playmaker will not just score for himself, but the ones that are made possible for others by his mere presence on the field. While it is a bummer that the Broncos donât have a first rounder (again) this year, it would be hard to argue that a late first-rounder could come in and immediately contribute the way that Waddle will.
Starting on day two of the draft, the Broncos will begin to work to turn the 6-picks they have into players that will contribute, hopefully, for years to come. When George Paton remarked lat Thursday that, âItâs hard to get snaps in this program,â he hinted about the Broncos draft strategy. GMs desperate to draft day-one starters donât usually say things like that. It would appear that, while diamonds in the rough are always appreciated, the eye in this draft is going to be geared toward depth.
While itâs easy to feel a bit deflated that the Broncos wonât get to share the draft spotlight in the first round, there has been a bit of intrigue about what might go down. Broncos legend Aqib Talib hinted at something big before the Waddle trade went down. Recently, Talib has hinted that there could be another move the Broncos will make just before or during the NFL Draft. With Denver still looking for upgrades at a number of positions (TE, RB, LB), such a move could be seismic depending on which player(s) and draft picks are involved in the swap. This is something to certainly keep an eye on as the days tick toward the draft this week.
When the Broncos kept nearly all 2026 free agent signings âin the family,â the football world received the message that the brass in Denver thought the world of the 2025 roster. How Denver turns a handful of draft picks into contributors, depth, or a blockbuster trade will be the drama in Pittsburgh when the clock finally begins to count down. Itâs draft week in the NFL! Get hyped, Broncos Country!
The Broncos are focusing on building depth rather than seeking immediate starters, as indicated by GM George Paton's comments.
The Broncos traded for wide receiver Jalen Waddle, giving up a day-one draft pick to enhance their offense.
The Broncos are seeking upgrades at tight end, running back, and linebacker as they approach the draft.

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