It is make-or-break time for young Broncos’ wide receivers

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 12: Marvin Mims Jr. #19 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after teammate Troy Franklin #16 caught a pass for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills during the AFC Wild Card Playoffs at Highmark Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York.

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What is the story about?

Both Marvin Mims, Jr., and Troy Franklin can see the writing on the wall: Jaylen Waddle was signed because the receiving room needed a boost.

I honestly have a lot of love for both Mims and Franklin. They’ve been warriors in their time with the Broncos.

For Mims he’s a special returner but is limited in route diversity. He’s also not quite as tall or athletic as Sean Payton prefers. On the plus side, the guy is a football player. He’s a guy that give his all to make a play and has been a play maker

when he does get opportunities in pressure situations.

For Franklin he’s got all the route-running abilities you want in a receiver. He’s both fast and quick. The problem with Franklin is his inconsistency in making catches.

Waddle is everything these two couldn’t be in the past couple of years for the Broncos. He’s fast, quick, an excellent route-runner, and has great hands.

For Mims, this is a contract year. He’s either fighting to get an extension from the Broncos or make enough noise to secure a nice payday in 2027.

Franklin has two years left on his contract. He’s playing to carve out a role on the team so he can have a better opportunity to fight for a contract next season.