Thread: Broncos Pick Up Jerry Jeudy's 5th Year Option

Originally Posted by Buff

I think Sutton's days here are very numbered, I'm honestly surprised they didn't deal him already. His value must just be too low due to recent production.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

I think Sutton's days here are very numbered, I'm honestly surprised they didn't deal him already. His value must just be too low due to recent production.

Yeah based on reports it sounds like we would have taken a 3rd for him and there were no takers.

As I've said in other threads, I think Payton really wants different player archetypes out there and he sees Patrick and Sutton as having redundant skillsets. So when you factor in that they're both getting paid well, it makes sense to try and trade one of them.

Its unfortunate about Sutton but the injuries just keep piling up for him. Probably a big reason why Mims was drafted to begin with.

Sutton and Patrick fit the Michael Thomas mold, I’m not so sure that they don’t fit Payton nicely. I think CS and TP will feast if healthy, and if Wilson doesn’t suck monkey nuts again.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

He's always had the talent, just hasn't quite had the right coaching and system in place around him to harness it. SP being a great offensive mind and also more of a tough love coach is exactly what JJ needs, and I cannot wait to see what he does this year. If he carries over that attitude he had over the second half of last season the sky is the limit.

The final six game production projects to 1500 yards and 9 Tuddy’s over 16-17 season.

Originally Posted by Buff

Yeah based on reports it sounds like we would have taken a 3rd for him and there were no takers.

As I've said in other threads, I think Payton really wants different player archetypes out there and he sees Patrick and Sutton as having redundant skillsets. So when you factor in that they're both getting paid well, it makes sense to try and trade one of them.

I wouldn't be totally stunned if he were a camp cut to be honest. I can't imagine they want to keep this much money tied up in the receiver position.

Originally Posted by Jaded

Sutton and Patrick fit the Michael Thomas mold, I’m not so sure that they don’t fit Payton nicely. I think CS and TP will feast if healthy, and if Wilson doesn’t suck monkey nuts again.

I think that was buffs point, that they both fit that mold but having two of them is redundant.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

I think that was buffs point, that they both fit that mold but having two of them is redundant.

Is it though? Odds are both won’t last the full season together.

Originally Posted by Davii

Is it though? Odds are both won’t last the full season together.

True, but that's still a lot of money to have tied up in an insurance policy.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

I think that was buffs point, that they both fit that mold but having two of them is redundant.

No such thing as redundant in the NFL.

Originally Posted by Jaded

No such thing as redundant in the NFL.

With a salary cap there is.

I am fine with having that money tied up at the position with those three. I have faith in each one. I also like it when a team has the ability to exploit defensive weaknesses, like the weak link in a defensive backfield.

Just need to tighten up the protection...or play to RWs intrinsic mobility.

Originally Posted by Hawgdriver

I am fine with having that money tied up at the position with those three. I have faith in each one. I also like it when a team has the ability to exploit defensive weaknesses, like the weak link in a defensive backfield.

Just need to tighten up the protection...or play to RWs intrinsic mobility.

Our offensive line is simply weak. We can't tighten (insert funny quip)! Play to Russell's strengths.

Originally Posted by Jaded

Sutton and Patrick fit the Michael Thomas mold, I’m not so sure that they don’t fit Payton nicely.

And the Marques Colston role, as well. It's worth noting that, while Denver has a ton of money tied up in the WR room this year, none of them are long term deals-- including Jeudy. It's a fifth year option, not a big money extension. And I believe all of Sutton and Patrick's guaranteed money is done after this season. The room will certainly look different in the years to come, which is why they drafted Mims. They're going to use this season to see who fits in Payton's offense, which was always the best plan IMO. For Jeudy, I think getting a coach who will not put up with any diva crap is likely going to be the best thing that could have happened for his career. Melvin Gordon's dumb ass wouldn't have made it through the first month under Payton.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

With a salary cap there is.

Depends on what they wanna do on offense; aside from Portis and Davis all of Shanatan’s RB’s were redundant. If Payton wants a diet full of Michael Thomas slants then Sutton and Patrick fit.

There’s no such thing as too many Edge rushers, or man-to-man CB’s.

An argument could be made that the Broncos Edge rushers all lack the ability to set the Edge in run game, which I suppose would make them redundant but if they all make some impact in pass rush no one is making that argument.

Otoh, the Broncos have been stocking the S and ILB positions with redundancies for years. I just made your argument for you, you’re welcome.