The Denver Broncos have a lot to be optimistic about entering the 2025 NFL season. In a rebuilding year, the Broncos appeared to have found their franchise quarterback in Bo Nix, and made the postseason for the first time in ten years.

After bouncing back in 2023, Courtland Sutton resumed that role to help Bo Nix‘s development. Sutton’s 1,081 receiving yards and eight touchdown catches were far and away the top Broncos marks in both categories this season,

The Denver Broncos could boost their passing game around quarterback Bo Nix if they draft Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka.

Your (column) about Bo Nix turning the Broncos into Super Bowl contenders next year was premature. The Broncos have eight games next year against playoff teams. You’ve obviously drank the Kool-Aid. A bit of pragmatism would be refreshing when writing about the Broncos’ future.

In Denver’s second season with coach Sean Payton as the play caller, the offense made strides but there’s still more work to be done.

The Denver Broncos seem to have a nice future with Bo Nix at quarterback. And they need to focus on defense with their first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. With both of those things in mind, here are the two best players the Broncos must trade for in the 2025 NFL offseason.

The Detroit Lions were almost certainly the NFL’s most dominant team in the regular season. The key to their success that saw them win the NFC North title and earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoff structure was an explosive offense that averaged a league-best 33.

Here is a breakdown of how Denver stays in playoff contention with a strong offseason plan. Running back: The Broncos are unlikely to re-sign Javonte Williams after the fourth-year running back struggled to gain traction last season (513 yards rushing with four touchdowns).

How Broncos will Attack Free Agency, Nik Bonitto Contract ExtensionThe Denver Broncos rebuild is ahead of schedule. Winning 10 games and making the playoffs with a rookie quarterback has put the Broncos on the fast track.

Although Marvin Mims showed considerable growth as a playmaker down the stretch, the Broncos only trotted out one reliable pass-catcher this season. After bouncing back in 2023, Courtland Sutton resumed that role to help Bo Nix‘s development.

Following the Denver Broncos ' disappointing Wildcard loss, the spotlight now shifts to Bo Nix and ensuring he doesn't have the dreaded sophomore slump. To prevent this, Denver must emphasize three key areas this offseason.

Broncos QB Bo Nix is unlikely to win Rookie of the Year, but he still had one of the best rookie seasons by a QB in NFL history.