NFL Free Agency opens up on Wednesday, with the legal tampering period beginning on Monday. The top free agents usually all commit to a team during that period, so be ready to rock and roll to start next week.
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Recap: Nuggets comeback to spoil Lebron and Lakers' night – Denver Stiffs
The Denver Nuggets started their game off against the Los Angeles Lakers with the two sides trading baskets, but things got out of hand midway through the first quarter. The two sides exchanged their first set of rotations, and Denver was on the losing side of those switches as the Lakers jumped out to a nine-point lead with just over four minutes to go in the first quarter. However, late in the quarter, Denver brought in some reinforcements, and they chipped away at the Laker lead to make it a six-point game heading into the second quarter with Los Angeles leading 33-27.
In the second quarter, it was a lot of trading blows back and forth. Denver would get a shot to fall, but they couldn’t force a miss on the other end. LA grew their lead to 11 with just under seven minutes remaining in the half, but Denver answered back and started chipping away. Denver’s defense continued to struggle, and they couldn’t put the lid on Los Angeles with the Lakers continuing to rain 3-pointers on their heads. Denver made it an eight-point game heading into the half, but they needed to get some stops in the second half if they were going to come away with a win in this one.
In the third quarter, Denver did what they have done for much of the year. They took things to another level, and they just outworked the Lakers in that quarter. After trailing by eight to start the quarter, Denver ended the quarter tied at 89 after some hot shooting out of Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray. Denver wasn’t getting a ton of offense out of their reserves, but their starters looked ready to carry the load in this one.
In the fourth quarter, Denver was ready to drop the final blows and put this one to rest. The two sides were trading baskets for the first eight minutes of the quarter, but Denver took things up a notch to end the game. After a basket by LeBron James with 4:11 remaining to give the Lakers a two-point lead, Denver went on a 16-4 to close the game out over the final four minutes of action. Of their 124 total points, 92 of them came from their top four guys in Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic, MPJ and Murray, including an incredible 10-of-10 shooting night from MPJ. Denver swept the season series with tonight’s victory, and, including the playoffs, they’ve won eight straight meetings in this series. LeBron scored his 40,000 point tonight, but Denver is the squad celebrating at the end of this one.
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Ranking the Broncos free agent needs on offense
I figured now would be a good time to do a little discussion around the Denver Broncos and where we think their top priorities should be on offense when free agency kicks off.
Broncos top FA needs on offense
Tim Lynch: For free agency, I’d say running back and tight end are the highest on my wish list.
I’d say pay big for a top free agent running back and ensure you have a monster two-headed backfield next season. They need a superior run-blocking tight end and, if they move on from Evan Engram, a pass-catcher too.
Christopher Hart: I agree with Tim. Those are the biggest needs for the offense. Getting a top-notch running back and a tight end capable of playing inline to replace Adam Trautman is a must. The two players I advocated a few weeks ago were running back Travis Etienne and tight end Cade Otton. Both would be fantastic additions and help take Denver’s offense to the next level in 2026.
Scotty Payne: Playmaker is the top and biggest need. That includes a RB, TE, and/or WR in that order.
Need to improve the run game regardless, need some sort of production out of the TEs as well as improved blocking, and if they can get a true WR1, that would be great too.
Ross Allen: I think we’re all in agreement.
Getting someone who can be the dominant running back and have RJ Harvey serve that glamorous “joker” role would be huge for this offense. And given that they also don’t have a legitimate playmaker at the receiving position hurts them. A TE or WR can fill that role.
Sadaraine: The #1 need for the Broncos on offense is a top-notch running back. I will be blown away if the Broncos don’t sign a top-tier free agent running back to upgrade the offense (and no, J.K. Dobbins wouldn’t be that guy…not with his injury history).
There’s a significant gap in need after that until we start talking about tight ends and receivers. I think we’re more likely to see more money spent on a tight end than a receiver, but this offense could use both to be sure.
Ian St. Clair: Not to beat a dead horse, but running back is the biggest need and priority for this team when free agency starts. Having a consistent and effective running game will make Nix and the offense exponentially better. It will make the team better. After running back, the Broncos need to figure out their tight end.
Adam Malnati: Give Bo a weapon. I don’t care which position. Yes, RB is a need. Yes, TE is a need (thanks a lot Evan Engram). Still, a weapon would be nice.
Predictably, we’re all heavily keyed in on running back and tight end. That was a big part of our free agent profile coverage too and for good reason. There have been many rumors around Denver looking to target both positions next week and where there is smoke there is usually fire.
The question really becomes: go big or go affordable? With the championship window open, I’m leaning go big on premium play-maker positions this offseason.
Where do you stand on this discussion? Give us your top free agent needs on offense and how you hope the Broncos address them next week.
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Denver area events for March 5
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Report: Broncos expected to ‘make a splash’ at running back
The Denver Broncos are in the market for a running back.
Just two days after NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Denver wants to have the running back position addressed before the draft, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reported that the Broncos are “poised to make a splash” at running back during NFL free agency.
“Denver is the reason why the Jets used the franchise tag on Breece Hall rather than the transition tag, according to sources, making sure Denver wouldn’t get the opportunity to put together an offer the Jets would refuse to match,” Jones wrote for CBS Sports.
Jones said the Broncos would be an obvious potential landing spot for Kenneth Walker, and he noted that Travis Etienne could be a cheaper alternative. The Athletic’s Nick Kosmider also reported this week that Denver is expected to “closely examine” the RB market, and he name-dropped Walker, Etienne and Rico Dowdle.
The Broncos also have an in-house free agent at RB in J.K. Dobbins, who has expressed his desire to remain in Denver. The Broncos can begin negotiating with pending free agents from other clubs on March 9, but no deals can become official until the new league year begins on March 11. In-house free agents can be re-signed at any time.
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