Broncos Camp: 5 Risers, 5 Fallers from Week 1
The Denver Broncos are back, baby.
UCHealth Training Center has been abuzz with football activity as the Broncos kicked off training camp last Wednesday. This year's squad looks vastly different than its counterpart of the past few seasons.
The energetic lift that those pivotal newcomers have given the Broncos has been palpable. Head coach Nathaniel Hackett has provided a spark as he sets about the process of exorcising the demons of the failed Vic Fangio regime, while the Broncos' players have fallen behind quarterback Russell Wilson, closing ranks around the nine-time Pro Bowler.
With four training-camp practices in the books, we've already caught a few glimpses of certain players separating from the pack. Who are the biggest risers and fallers from Week 1 of Broncos camp?
Let's dive in.
Riser: Brett Rypien | QB
Faller: Josh Johnson | QB
Riser: Eric Saubert | TE
Faller: Albert Okwuegbunam | TE
Riser: Jonas Griffith | LB
Faller: Alex Singleton | LB
Montrell Washington | WR/PR/KR
Faller: Baron Browning | OLB
Riser: Netane Muti | OG
Faller: Quinn Meinerz | OG
I'm reluctant to list Quinn Meinerz as a 'faller' here, but he opened camp as the penciled-in starter at right guard, but Netane Muti has steadily been erasing it. Meinerz, a 2021 third-round pick, still has plenty of time to lock down a starting job, but he's feeling the pressure.
As it stands, I'd be surprised if the Broncos don't go with Meinerz as the starting right guard, but Muti's rise has been undeniable. Meinerz hasn't been bad, but Muti has more momentum for now.
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