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The Denver Broncos’ tight end misusage could threaten Bo Nix’s growth—can Sean Payton figure out how to more effectively utilize the position?
Cody Roark scrutinizes the Broncos’ underwhelming tight end production, spotlighting the puzzling disparity between Adam Trautman’s heavy snap count and Evan Engram’s limited usage despite Engram’s superior pass-catching ability. Key issues include Engram’s drop concerns, Sean Payton’s reliance on 11 personnel, and whether Denver’s offensive scheme is hiding tight end talent or simply suffering from a lack of trust. With Adam Trautman entering free agency and the Broncos desperate to evolve in the red zone, tight end upgrades loom as a 2026 offseason priority. Can Denver finally deliver Bo Nix the reliable security blanket their offense has lacked—and will a new arrival or creative game planning finally change the narrative?
Cody Roark is a credentialed beat reporter for Mile High Sports and covers the Broncos daily in person. Sayre Bedinger is the site expert for Predominantly Orange. Both bring Broncos Country the most in-depth and objective coverage of the Denver Broncos.
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