DEN
Broncos
AFC WestOFF: West CoastDEF: Aggressive Multiple
1st Pick
#62
Scheme ConfidenceTier 1Full Continuity
Sean Payton returns as head coach and primary offensive play-caller, with Vance Joseph back as defensive coordinator. Both coordinators have extensive empirical data driving their scheme projections. Payton's Modern Mainstream cluster aligns perfectly with the projected West Coast offense, emphasizing route concepts and timing. Joseph's Aggressive Man-Blitz fingerprint supports the Aggressive Multiple defense projection, featuring blitz-heavy packages and disguised pressures. The continuity shows in their 2025 execution: Payton increased shotgun usage to 66.4% while Joseph maintained his signature 32.7% blitz rate.
Positional Needs
LBHIGH
6.3
TEHIGH
6.0
RBMODERATE
4.4
QBMODERATE
3.7
EDGELOW
3.2
WRLOW
3.0
OLLOW
3.0
DBLOW
3.0
IDLLOW
2.6
Coaching & Scheme
Head CoachSean Payton
OC
Sean Payton
DC
Vance Joseph
West CoastHigh conf
Route concepts, timing, balanced personnel
Source: empirical
Aggressive MultipleHigh conf
Blitz-heavy, disguised pressures, versatile fronts
Source: empirical
2026 Draft Capital
Rd 2
#62
Rd 5
#170
Rd 7
#246
Rd 7
#256
Rd 7
#257
Key Roster Moves
ADDED6
WRJaylen WaddleMIATRD$28.3M
SAFTycen AndersonCIN$1.5M
GMichael Deiter$1.2M
DTKristian Williams$0.9M
DEGarrett Nelson$0.9M
LOST24
ILBDre Greenlaw→ SF
SSP.J. Locke→ DAL
WRElijah Moore→ PHI
DEJohn Franklin-Myers→ TEN
FSTanner McCalister→ KC
Roster Traits & Gaps
Arm Talent
550.06 gap
Decision Making
570.07 gap
Scheme weight: 1.4× (critical)
Mobility & Playmaking
530.06 gap
Scheme weight: 0.7×
Pocket Presence
76
Scheme weight: 1.2×
Production Volume
600.02 gap
Scheme weight: 0.9×
QB
Roster Overview1
Bo Nix
87
Key Concerns
▸Pass rush ability at linebacker grades at just 17 out of 100, severely limiting Joseph's blitz-heavy scheme effectiveness
▸Tight end receiving ability sits at 20.4, creating a major mismatch in Payton's route-concept offense
▸Multiple key defensive backs including Jones, McMillian, and Moss have expiring contracts after 2026
▸Running back receiving ability at 38.5 doesn't complement Payton's pass-first approach effectively
▸Linebacker athleticism scores of 32 limit effectiveness in Joseph's multiple defensive fronts
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