August 19th 2024.
As the preseason games continue, it seems like the starting positions for some key players are starting to become clear. However, there are still a few positions that are up for grabs, such as the inside linebacker and cornerback spots.
In their recent game against the Green Bay Packers, Cody Barton and Riley Moss were given the starting roles for the second time in a row. And they certainly showed that they were ready for the challenge, impressing the coaches with their performance.
But despite their strong showing, Coach Payton still believes that the competition for these positions is tight. He mentioned that all the players are still getting their fair share of reps and that they will be evaluating the game tape to determine the best fit for the team.
Last week, Moss was paired with Damarri Mathis in the starting lineup, but this time he was joined by Pat Surtain II. This shows that the coaches are still experimenting with different combinations and trying to find the best fit for the team.
During training camp, Moss had been sharing first-team reps with Mathis and veteran Levi Wallace. However, Wallace suffered a hamstring injury, leaving the spot open for Moss to compete for. On the other hand, Barton has been neck and neck with Jonas Griffith for the chance to start alongside Alex Singleton in the Broncos' first game against Seattle.
The way Coach Payton rotates his players in the upcoming game against the Arizona Cardinals will give us a better idea of who will win these key positions.
One player who didn't see any action in the game against the Packers was rookie wide receiver Devaughn Vele. Vele, who had been standing out in training camp, was held out due to a leg injury. Although he didn't practice the next day, Coach Payton reassured fans that Vele was doing well and there was a chance he could play in the next game.
Other players who did not play in the game were safety Brandon Jones, left guard Ben Powers, offensive lineman Nick Gargiulo, and cornerbacks Levi Wallace and Art Green. However, there were a few players who made their preseason debut, including Surtain, outside linebacker Nik Bonitto, and defensive ends Zach Allen and John Franklin-Myers.
Allen, in particular, had a standout performance with a sack, while Bonitto impressed with a pass deflection and a run stop behind the line of scrimmage. These players had sat out the first game against the Indianapolis Colts, but they showed that they are ready to contribute to the team.
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